Trial Games

[257Matt]

Forgot about that game

JMK got through a mountain of work in defence and was busy in attack he deserves a rest and to be put in cotton wool for round 1.

Gives Donga a chance to show his versatility as he's firming by the minute for a round 1 spot.

 

[257Matt]

DOLPHINS ​

Is Kristian Woolf fixing something that isn’t broken?

Isaiya Katoa and Kodi Nikorima have been named to start in the halves but Jake Averillo, who has played at centre since joining, will also get some time at five-eighth again in a sign coach Woolf is preparing for a halves shake-up. It could be a gamble given Nikorima and Katoa combined well last year.

Two years in a row Dolphins have faded out quite badly good on Woolf for trying new things. Plath on the edge this weekend is interesting along with getting Donga some minutes at 9 since he will be int he 17 for Round 1.

 

[Josh]

Two years in a row Dolphins have faded out quite badly good on Woolf for trying new things. Plath on the edge this weekend is interesting along with getting Donga some minutes at 9 since he will be int he 17 for Round 1.

He has a chance to show what he can do at #9 which hasn't been good at all previously.

 

[257Matt]

He has a chance to show what he can do at #9 which hasn't been good at all previously.

He had a real horror against Saints last year and didn't play again for the rest of the year.

 

[Josh]

He had a real horror against Saints last year and didn't play again for the rest of the year.

Came on at hooker a few times in the first year. Had shockers when he was at hooker. Went ok when he was in the backs but that wasn't much.

 

[mr_c]

hasnt shown anything worthy of keeping him in the 17 ( don't think the fact he hes been seen in many roles can see him as a utility in the 17 ) he should be trying to cement a role in qld cup which can't either

and i been nice about it a year by year contract whic h he has he needs to cement a spot sooner than latter

cant just have him in side because hes likeable or because hes from newcastle that dont cut the mustard

 

[257Matt]

Came on at hooker a few times in the first year. Had shockers when he was at hooker. Went ok when he was in the backs but that wasn't much.

Lets see how he goes don't be brainwashed by Geoffrey

 

[Josh]

Lets see how he goes don't be brainwashed by Geoffrey

Who is Geoffrey? I'm not "brainwashed" by anyone. I'd say anyone satisfied with Kurt D's games coming as a hooker were adequate is brainwashed. But I've got my fingers crossed for him this weekend.

 

[Josh]

hasnt shown anything worthy of keeping him in the 17 ( don't think the fact he hes been seen in many roles can see him as a utility in the 17 ) he should be trying to cement a role in qld cup which can't either

and i been nice about it a year by year contract whic h he has he needs to cement a spot sooner than latter

cant just have him in side because hes likeable or because hes from newcastle that dont cut the mustard

Have to disagree with this. He's been good in Cup. Being selected all over the field hasn't helped. He should be fullback or 5/8 from round 1 for Capras and be putting pressure on Hammer, Kodi, Averillo. Not suggesting he's going to replace any of them but might force one of them to move positions.

 

[mr_c]

Have to disagree with this. He's been good in Cup. Being selected all over the field hasn't helped. He should be fullback or 5/8 from round 1 for Capras and be putting pressure on Hammer, Kodi, Averillo. Not suggesting he's going to replace any of them but might force one of them to move positions.

unless injures i dont see it

 

[mr_c]

Lets see how he goes don't be brainwashed by Geoffrey

lol how am i brain washed i seen nothing to suggested hes cementing spot anywhere


if your that much of a fan tell me what he has ability wise other than fills in in ever spot , put your head on the line n tell me the key things that keep him n the top 17 n push others out

just seems odd you bag me but wait you cant even tell me more than one thing that backs uo him been in the 17

 

[Josh]

unless injures i dont see it

There will be injuries in the forwards. So Kurt showing he has improved at hooker this weekend will put him in contention. Will need to kick down the door in QLD Cup or Hammer or Kodi's form to fall off a cliff to get selected in the backs in NRL.

 

[mr_c]

There will be injuries in the forwards. So Kurt showing he has improved at hooker this weekend will put him in contention. Will need to kick down the door in QLD Cup or Hammer or Kodi's form to fall off a cliff to get selected in the backs in NRL.

thats were i see him finding it hard with so many coming through strong in cup , i highly doubt he be keeping his spot next season in 30 or have contract

 

[Josh]

thats were i see him finding it hard with so many coming through strong in cup , i highly doubt he be keeping his spot next season in 30 or have contract

Woolf is saying publicly he rates Kurt D very highly.

 

[mr_c]

Woolf is saying publicly he rates Kurt D very highly.

rates him where ? all well n good saying he rates him but kid hasn't cemented nothing, wheres he actually said that bar what plath said

 

[Josh]

rates him where ? all well n good saying he rates him but kid hasn't cemented nothing, wheres he actually said that bar what plath said

As a player. Not sure in which position. Unless he has a blinder at hooker this weekend, he'll start in QLD Cup.

 

[mr_c]

As a player. Not sure in which position. Unless he has a blinder at hooker this weekend, he'll start in QLD Cup.

lol not seen anything from kristain to suggest it

 

[Blockade]

What is Woolf trying to do with this team? Donoghoe at hooker isn't doing himself or the team any good. Unless his game has dramatically changed in the off season. Keeley not even in the extended reserves is also interesting. If he injured?

Dolphins team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Kurt Donoghoe
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Max Plath
13. Tom Gilbert
    
    
14. Junior Tupou
15. Kenny Bromwich
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Ray Stone
    
    
18. Max Feagai
19. Josh Kerr
20. Connelly Lemuelu
21. Harrison Graham
22. Sean O’Sullivan
23. Aublix Tawha
24. Tevita Naufahu
25. LJ Nonu

Keeley busted his foot before Christmas. He should be available within the next month.

 

[Equaliser]

Keeley busted his foot before Christmas. He should be available within the next month.

Hitting the gym all dau for a few months might do him good in the long run.

 

[Red]

Keeley busted his foot before Christmas. He should be available within the next month.

Not back for round 1?