Team List Bulldogs vs Warriors - [Round 18, 2024]

[Lance155]

Anyone else think Tohu would be best suited to starting prop with AFB, rest then finish in 13 (since Walker seems to be going well starting).

 

[Kav1]

Anyone else think Tohu would be best suited to starting prop with AFB, rest then finish in 13 (since Walker seems to be going well starting).

I would stick with AFB and Barney as they offer a platform to work from (and a finishing touch). Tohu has other skills such as ball distribution in addition to go forward metres. I prefer Dylan to replace Tohu from the bench to add variation and spark.

 

[Beastmode]

He is normally reliable but the problem is Burton kicks it so high that he gives team mates such as Crighton more chance of disputing/distracting the receiver. The solution, of course, is to prevent Burton from getting his usual kick away. In our case, that would be the responsibility of Egan/Lussick, though Te Marie has good speed as well.

And risk giving away a penalty?
Or maybe just catch the ball?… that’s his job as a winger.

 

[Kav1]

And risk giving away a penalty?
Or maybe just catch the ball?… that’s his job as a winger.

Charge down perhaps? Many have tried (to catch the ball)but have failed. Therefore, pressure at source is best but stay within the rules.

 

[Falcon]

Is a positional change on the cards for RTS? I think it’s a certainty.

Wing switch an option as Warriors ponder changing RTS role

Warriors coach Andrew Webster isn't ruling out a switch to the wing in order to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more involved.

www.nrl.com

 

[Lance155]

Is a positional change on the cards for RTS? I think it’s a certainty.

Wing switch an option as Warriors ponder changing RTS role

Warriors coach Andrew Webster isn't ruling out a switch to the wing in order to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more involved.

www.nrl.com

Seems that way. I have always been on the keep Montoya on the wing team but I have finally turned.

The guy just doesn't back himself and it drives me mad.

 

[CWC]

Is a positional change on the cards for RTS? I think it’s a certainty.

Wing switch an option as Warriors ponder changing RTS role

Warriors coach Andrew Webster isn't ruling out a switch to the wing in order to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more involved.

www.nrl.com

RTS is definitely an upgrade for Monty with his acceleration, step, tidying up and most importantly ability to turn which is costing us tries

Plus RTS out of the way gives our young centres the chance to play, Ali, Berry, MTG

 

[Inruin]

RTS is definitely an upgrade for Monty with his acceleration, step, tidying up and most importantly ability to turn which is costing us tries

Plus RTS out of the way gives our young centres the chance to play, Ali, Berry, MTG

its the plus point that does it for me. I'm not sure RTS is going to do much more than Montoya IMO but he isn't going to be dropped so at least get him out of the way of some young guns coming through.

I don't know what it is but RTS looks so out of place or unnatural trying to play center. Bit like a Marc Ellis play the ball.

 

[Lance155]

RTS is definitely an upgrade for Monty with his acceleration, step, tidying up and most importantly ability to turn which is costing us tries

Plus RTS out of the way gives our young centres the chance to play, Ali, Berry, MTG

I haven't seen Roger show any real pace this year but hopefully he is fast enough to use a drifting defensive line rather than the jam.

 

[Beastmode]

its the plus point that does it for me. I'm not sure RTS is going to do much more than Montoya IMO but he isn't going to be dropped so at least get him out of the way of some young guns coming through.

I don't know what it is but RTS looks so out of place or unnatural trying to play center. Bit like a Marc Ellis play the ball.

To me it’s obvious RTS needs space. At Centre you don’t get anywhere near as much space. Look, the All Blacks figured this out clearly. I don’t understand why Wendy isn’t leveraging that knowledge and continuing to play him in a position he has proven he cannot play at FG level?..,. it’s both frustrating and annoying. The same with seeing Tohu chug out every week on one leg…

 

[Blain]

I think this game is pretty simple game plan wise. Go after their forwards, roll them. We have it over them in the middle by far, and we need to dominate that battle. Crighton Burton and Kikau are dangerous, if we can make 2 of those 3 quiet, I think we will get them. Our defense needs to hold of course, which will be our biggest question mark.

Interesting RTS being talked about moving from centre and to the wing, I think it could happen with Ali coming in from the extended and Montoya out.

 

[CWC]

Monty was at the press conference today I think, lol how cruel, Warriors Burginator is named by Ali after all

 

[Wah u talkin about Wallis]

Any chance Rodger to wing. CNK to centre and Tane to fb?

 

[Inruin]

I hope Webster doesn't fuck around with the team this week. Not the time or place IMO to try and be clever. Just had a good win, playing a team going well and away from home. Stick with combinations and tinker over the bye if you have to. I do agree that the RTS centre experiment hasn't worked as wanted or hoped for.

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Burton will throw torpedos at Pompey all night, RTS and DWZ are the aerial specialist on the other side

We have strengths enough to not over worry about Burton's strengths. Actually it might be more beneficial to do our preparation on them and then focus on our plans to attack their exploitable areas.

 

[CWC]

We have strengths enough to not over worry about Burton's strengths. Actually it might be more beneficial to do our preparation on them and then focus on our plans to attack their exploitable areas.

I can envision 2 tries from Pompey making a meal of a bomb and Monty too slow to turn to catch the winger, we'll probably need 3+ tries to win this one, 1 of them probably an AFB steamroller try taking Curran's hair with him

 

[run_it_str8_again]

I can envision 2 tries from Pompey making a meal of a bomb and Monty too slow to turn to catch the winger, we'll probably need 3+ tries to win this one, 1 of them probably an AFB steamroller try taking Curran's hair with him

The TMM + CHT combination is worth 5 - 8 tries this weekend I reckon. Our edges and middles are due

 

[Commonsense]

The TMM + CHT combination is worth 5 - 8 tries this weekend I reckon. Our edges and middles are due

How many are coming from CHT?

Can add to his 1 try assist and 0 line break assists this year

 

[regenerated borg]

Is a positional change on the cards for RTS? I think it’s a certainty.

Wing switch an option as Warriors ponder changing RTS role

Warriors coach Andrew Webster isn't ruling out a switch to the wing in order to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck more involved.

www.nrl.com

Yeah looks like it and about time too.. wings about the only place for him really, but RTS and Pomp combo scares me defence wise Pomps lack of speed would leave RTS in no man's land. Attack same, need a speedy centre to create room for RTS. Having said that RTS has aged since being a chooks winger, these days they're fast, tall and acrobatic.. so what do you do Webby?

 

[run_it_str8_again]

How many are coming from CHT?

Can add to his 1 try assist and 0 line break assists this year

Whats your point in regard to mine?