General Will we make the 8?

[sydneywarrior92]

Really don't know why we are freaking out about Barney being out for the season. Yes it is a massive loss but I don't think it greatly negatively impacts our ability to make the 4. We've shown already that we have enough versatility in our pack to cover the loss of one of our spiritual leaders JFH for an extended period. So long as we have one of Barney/JFH, we should be fine. We were actually undefeated when JFH wasn't on the field but Barney was. I think we'll go fine when we have the reverse scenario happen.

 

[Worried2Death]

How awesome that we have not needed to create this thread earlier!!!

The way this week is going you might have started it just in time!

 

[Leighton Rhino]

Top 8 is a certainty....top 4 likely I think

 

[jonesy101]

I'd say near certainty. Just thinking of when the Broncos were flying (was it last season?) and then plummeted when things got really tough. It looks like 12-12 would be enough for the 8 this year so it's very close to a given. Where we are sitting though finishing 6th-8th would be a disaster which shouldn't happen.

 

[juju]

I'd say near certainty. Just thinking of when the Broncos were flying (was it last season?) and then plummeted when things got really tough. It looks like 12-12 would be enough for the 8 this year so it's very close to a given. Where we are sitting though finishing 6th-8th would be a disaster which shouldn't happen.

Probably 12 and 12 with good P/D though.

13 and 11 I think gets you in. 4 more wins.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Really don't know why we are freaking out about Barney being out for the season. Yes it is a massive loss but I don't think it greatly negatively impacts our ability to make the 4.

It's a huge out.

I think you'd be on to it by saying that it shouldn't massively impact us making the 8, but the top 4 is a different story.

I hope I'm wrong. Time will tell if JFH has the calming influence that Barney gives when the game is on the line.

 

[watcher]

Previous years very true, but they have this next man up mentality which makes the big difference. Another thing, outside of Ali, Jacob, and Leka, and to a lesser extent Demetric the players in contention to take Mitche's role like Bunty have NRL experience.

 

[Evil_Mush]

Really don't know why we are freaking out about Barney being out for the season. Yes it is a massive loss but I don't think it greatly negatively impacts our ability to make the 4. We've shown already that we have enough versatility in our pack to cover the loss of one of our spiritual leaders JFH for an extended period. So long as we have one of Barney/JFH, we should be fine. We were actually undefeated when JFH wasn't on the field but Barney was. I think we'll go fine when we have the reverse scenario happen.

Yeah, was gutting to hear the prognosis, but knowing our boys went 4/5 while one of our hard-hitting co-captains was out injured (including the game he got injured in v Melbourne), so I'm much more confident about us stepping up whilst stepping into Mitch's boots so to speak, rather than becoming rudderless messes like seasons gone when star players are down and out for extended periods.

This week will be a massive test (though I don't really know how Sharks have been performing this year overall) - whatever the result that bye week will be well deserved!

 

[Rick O’Shay]

I'm picking Capewah will move up a level as far as adding the experience we need.
For someone pretty much written off he has had a remarkable year is playing some great footy. Maybe being injury free has helped. Always has something to say in the team huddle.
I expect his leadership will be important.

 

[Bay39er]

I'm picking Capewah will move up a level as far as adding the experience we need.
For someone pretty much written off he has had a remarkable year is playing some great footy. Maybe being injury free has helped. Always has something to say in the team huddle.
I expect his leadership will be important.

Even though there is a bye we wouldn't want him picked for origin

 

[3rdstriker]

I'm picking Capewah will move up a level as far as adding the experience we need.
For someone pretty much written off he has had a remarkable year is playing some great footy. Maybe being injury free has helped. Always has something to say in the team huddle.
I expect his leadership will be important.

Capewells season is awesome i agree almost the players player.

 

[Rick O’Shay]

Capewells season is awesome i agree almost the players player.

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