Trial Games

[mr_c]

Read what I said you agreed with me without wanting to agree with me

Oh let me add since you're desperate to disagree. If you're good enough you're old enough.

not about age or ability its about doing it every games

 

[mr_c]

I been writing in here watch for LJ Nonu I watched his games in Meninga last year. I'm watching the Redcliffe and Norths games tomorrow.

lol like about half dozen your mentioned

 

[Josh]

After last night, a bit of speculation 2 257Matt is right about Donoghoe playing fullback, Hammer and Herbie centres, Bostock and Isaako wingers and Tupou and Averillo Cup. I don't think that will be the case for round 1 but nice to have options. Harrison Graham was also good. Maybe it won't be doom and gloom if JMK goes down after all.

 

[mr_c]

After last night, a bit of speculation 2 257Matt is right about Donoghoe playing fullback, Hammer and Herbie centres, Bostock and Isaako wingers and Tupou and Averillo Cup. I don't think that will be the case for round 1 but nice to have options. Harrison Graham was also good. Maybe it won't be doom and gloom if JMK goes down after all.

wont be at all unless majior injuries

 

[257Matt]

After last night, a bit of speculation 2 257Matt is right about Donoghoe playing fullback, Hammer and Herbie centres, Bostock and Isaako wingers and Tupou and Averillo Cup. I don't think that will be the case for round 1 but nice to have options. Harrison Graham was also good. Maybe it won't be doom and gloom if JMK goes down after all.

That wasn't me. I said Averillo won't be playing centre he will be playing 5/8 and I'm backing Donga to beat Nikorima for the bench spot.

 

[Red]

wont be at all unless majior injuries

If he plays like he did last night a few more times and Hammer isn't going well at fullback, he might.

That wasn't me. I said Averillo won't be playing centre he will be playing 5/8 and I'm backing Donga to beat Nikorima for the bench spot.

Problem he has is that he's strictly a backline utility. Niko is at home at hooker or fullback or centre or lock.

 

[Gary]

That wasn't me. I said Averillo won't be playing centre he will be playing 5/8 and I'm backing Donga to beat Nikorima for the bench spot.

No chance

 

[257Matt]

If he plays like he did last night a few more times and Hammer isn't going well at fullback, he might.

Problem he has is that he's strictly a backline utility. Niko is at home at hooker or fullback or centre or lock.

Nikorima lock you're kidding. Donga is actually more covered in positions and a much bigger frame.

 

[Josh]

Nikorima lock you're kidding. Donga is actually more covered in positions and a much bigger frame.

Hmmmm Kodi has filled in admirably in various positions over the last 2 years. Donoghoe also filled in at hooker and was a disaster.

 

[mr_c]

qld cup is a different ball park to nrl no way hes going be in backs no way is he replacing hammer

lol no 1 back up full back choice ffs woolfy n his crew aint that fing stupid

no matter how much kurt is loved aint happening

 

[257Matt]

Hmmmm Kodi has filled in admirably in various positions over the last 2 years. Donoghoe also filled in at hooker and was a disaster.

Donga had one horror game last year.

Unfortunately for Nikorima defensively he gets spotted so easily and bowled over including a couple of HIA's this is why Bennett had to act with Averillo at 6 against Broncos because Nikorima was out with HIA not his first for the season.

In the past Nikorima may have been able to play a wide range of positions nowadays he can only cover two and halfback isn't one of them as he has no kicking game bar a short grubber as exposed last night.

Dolphins are going through a changing of the guard after Bennett done so well setting up the structure of the club which is now seeing the clubs pathways and opportunity players now fully come into first grade players. The balance of the squad probably hasn't been ideal in recent years as you can't have too many middle of the road and aging players because they do get too comfortable as we've seen with end of year fadeout and fitness issues.

Players like Donoghue (and I can see why a simpleton in here can hate a true Newcastle bogan whereas I love the fact Donga is a screw short), Keeley, Tupou and the kids on show once they get their chance they won't let go like Bostock and Plath didn't let go last year and Fuller went that well he went from train & trial to a full time NRL deal.

 

[257Matt]

Enjoy watching the next generation again

 

[mr_c]

Donga had one horror game last year.

Unfortunately for Nikorima defensively he gets spotted so easily and bowled over including a couple of HIA's this is why Bennett had to act with Averillo at 6 against Broncos because Nikorima was out with HIA not his first for the season.

In the past Nikorima may have been able to play a wide range of positions nowadays he can only cover two and halfback isn't one of them as he has no kicking game bar a short grubber as exposed last night.

Dolphins are going through a changing of the guard after Bennett done so well setting up the structure of the club which is now seeing the clubs pathways and opportunity players now fully come into first grade players. The balance of the squad probably hasn't been ideal in recent years as you can't have too many middle of the road and aging players because they do get too comfortable as we've seen with end of year fadeout and fitness issues.

Players like Donoghue (and I can see why a

simpleton in here can hate a true Newcastle bogan whereas I love the fact Donga is a screw short), Keeley, Tupou and the kids on show once they get their chance they won't let go like Bostock and Plath didn't let go last year and Fuller went that well he went from train & trial to a full time NRL deal.

No way is kodi worse in any position n. Kurt's not going be starting in 17 anytime. Soon yes we know you love him. But not happening unless injuries

 

[Josh]

No way is kodi worse in any position n. Kurt's not going be starting in 17 anytime. Soon yes we know you love him. But not happening unless injuries

Donga had one horror game last year.

Unfortunately for Nikorima defensively he gets spotted so easily and bowled over including a couple of HIA's this is why Bennett had to act with Averillo at 6 against Broncos because Nikorima was out with HIA not his first for the season.

In the past Nikorima may have been able to play a wide range of positions nowadays he can only cover two and halfback isn't one of them as he has no kicking game bar a short grubber as exposed last night.

Dolphins are going through a changing of the guard after Bennett done so well setting up the structure of the club which is now seeing the clubs pathways and opportunity players now fully come into first grade players. The balance of the squad probably hasn't been ideal in recent years as you can't have too many middle of the road and aging players because they do get too comfortable as we've seen with end of year fadeout and fitness issues.

Players like Donoghue (and I can see why a simpleton in here can hate a true Newcastle bogan whereas I love the fact Donga is a screw short), Keeley, Tupou and the kids on show once they get their chance they won't let go like Bostock and Plath didn't let go last year and Fuller went that well he went from train & trial to a full time NRL deal.

He goes ok but he's behind Kodi barrring a drastic drop in form from Kodi.

 

[mr_c]

He goes ok but he's behind Kodi barrring a drastic drop in form from Kodi.

and no way that going happen even at 40% kurt aint better

 

[AmericanDolphin]

Just watched the game on Youtube. Great performance from the Phins. O'Sullivan looked confidence with his kicks and I think we did very well controlling the game throughout. Josh Allen impressed me also.

Eager to see how the game against the Titans goes next week and who is input into the lineup.

 

[Josh]

and no way that going happen even at 40% kurt aint better

Kurt is probably a better fullback but at this stage, Kodi is better in every other position.

 

[mr_c]

Kurt is probably a better fullback but at this stage, Kodi is better in every other position.

lol hes played 1game there

 

[Josh]

lol hes played 1game there

Played one top grade game there*

 

[mr_c]

Played one top grade game there*

so tell me why with one game it makes him the front runner 4 our full back backup to replace hammer lol its not happening