Pick Your Team Knights v Warriors - [Round 20, 2025]

[sydneywarrior92]

I'm not a fan of Marata in the middle. He just doesn't have the work rate that is required. He is far more damaging on the edge. Ford is far better suited to the middle and routinely makes 150+ meters a game.

I would have laban as the start for capewell if we do this, just think a like for like second rower, leka to start when Marata moves into the front row

Alternatively, the Knights might start to give up now if AOB and his likely successor (one of the assistants) have lost the dressing room. That would force the board's hand in choosing an external successor. Either way, I'm having my popcorn ready for Sunday night.

Bad timing they might play for him or a new coach with a new tactic we have no idea what to analyze mid week

 

[Lance155]

I think it's time for Ali to have another chance and see if he can fix those effort areas that were identified. With Metcalf out, we really need to have some kind of x factor out there

 

[Damo]

I think it's time for Ali to have another chance and see if he can fix those effort areas that were identified. With Metcalf out, we really need to have some kind of x factor out there

That's Tuaupiki

 

[roguei]

I think it's time for Ali to have another chance and see if he can fix those effort areas that were identified. With Metcalf out, we really need to have some kind of x factor out there

Doesn't he have to prove that those things are fixed in the NSW grade first?

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Doesn't he have to prove that those things are fixed in the NSW grade first?

I mean, when it's out of either him or Capewell for the centre spot maybe you give him the benefit of the doubt.

Looked good at the start of the year on the right, now that Berry's gone it might make sense to give him the chance to make up for his mistakes.

If he's fit I reckon he gets the nod

 

[Canonball]

I mean, when it's out of either him or Capewell for the centre spot maybe you give him the benefit of the doubt.

Looked good at the start of the year on the right, now that Berry's gone it might make sense to give him the chance to make up for his mistakes.

If he's fit I reckon he gets the nod

So the options are Capewell, Ali, TMM or Leka .... we will see tonight, and will probably be Capes if we're being realistic - however, it should be Ali's role, he was the first name in that position at the start of the year - would be really interesting to know what the work ons are, cos it's quite major to go from first picked to rehabilitation - the opposite of all the other personnel stories we've heard all year from the wider squad -- man, I just wanna see this guy suceed, was very exciting to have this sort of talent in the centres, something we've lacked forever

And down that list I'd get right in behind TMM or Leka, selections which would signal a wild change in outlook from Webby - which is why we will see Capes there tonight

 

[Lance155]

That's Tuaupiki

I agree but he won't stay there....

 

[Wah's Up]

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Because of his defence how would CHT go at centre?

He has great ball distribution great kicking game and seems to be getting better with each game. I would keep him on the left and pt TMM at 6.

 

[steakncheese]

With Ali it’s hard to fix effort if the mind isn’t there. He’s proved in the past he is a capable centre with huge upside but needs to sort out whatever’s happening upstairs.

 

[Sammyw]

1. TT
2. DWZ
3. Pompey
4. Capewell
5. RTS
6. CHT
7. Boyd
8. JFH
9. Egan
10. Ford
11. Leka
12. Niukore
13. Clarke

14. TMM
15. Vaimauga
16. Laban
17. TSS

team picks itself tbh.. my preference is that Ford still comes off the bench but i dont like Niukore at prop and we have no other options

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Because of his defence how would CHT go at centre?

He has great ball distribution great kicking game and seems to be getting better with each game. I would keep him on the left and pt TMM at 6.

If Ali is injured, And they stick with Capes in the forwards. I like the idea of CNK at centre. He's our best defensive back. Our fittest also. I just worry about his reads on defense when he has played there. But i know he will do a great job regardless.

 

[steakncheese]

With Ali it’s hard to fix effort if the mind isn’t there. He’s proved in the past he is a capable centre with huge upside but needs to sort out whatever’s happening upstairs

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Just to throw a spanner in the works. Because of his defence how would CHT go at centre?

He has great ball distribution great kicking game and seems to be getting better with each game. I would keep him on the left and pt TMM at 6.

Keep your spanners thanks!

Haha nah, I guess for me it's 8 games until finals. I feel the time has passed for experimentation and where possible, we should be trying to build up the players with as many reps as possible, in their best position.

CHT has been one of the form 6s of the comp, and has a huge amount of trys/try assists to his name at 6. I can't see a world where we move him unless we're desperate mid-game.

Maybe something to look at in the off-season though, I think CHT has good distribution and decent short kicking game on top of his great defence. Not a bad shout to train him up so he's capable, as we won't be able to rely on Capewah much past nek year

 

[OtautahiEast]

With Ali it’s hard to fix effort if the mind isn’t there. He’s proved in the past he is a capable centre with huge upside but needs to sort out whatever’s happening upstairs

Ali’s nursing an injury, up until last week he had not played since round 14 in nsw where he played 59m, Ankle niggle i think.
He’ll be back

 

[Wrighty]

I would like to present a great opportunity to a fan of Jackson Ford.

An Avatar bet for one month
If Jackson forward gets penalised or gives away a six again I win the bet. If he goes spotless all game you win the bet.

What do you say? Who is up for this bet?

 

[sup42]

Doesn't he have to prove that those things are fixed in the NSW grade first?

It is pretty simple eh bro.

We have seen how Leka, Laban and Dimitric have all focussed on their off the ball work and improved in those areas massively, especially last year when they were doing their apprenticeships.

The same is happening with TSS.

Ali doesn't work in a vacuum. He knows how to get into first grade. He has Pompey and Berry both less talented, making it REALLY transparent why they are in grade and he isn't. Don't understand how people question Websters method when it comes to Ali and others, it was proven by Melbourne decades ago. You don't put guys in that do not perform well in the specific simple basic roles of the System.

That process shit is really just competing for every play, especially when the ball is not in your hands or anywhere near you, that is what coaches zero in on. Ali last week looked like a little old man shuffling back into the defensive line in cup....get a rocket up ya son...