Looks like the Newcastle coach is reading this thread. Game might be worth watching now.

That first half from Newcastle was the worst 40 mins I have seen from a side all season. How is the coach keeping his job? When in doubt fewer passes, and just run harder. Ponga has thrown some really dumb passes. Knights have a winger playing in the centres who can't defend or attack...

My thoughts are similar, but probably Galvin 6, Woods 7 when Woods is ready. Getting Woods ready seems to be a high priority for the club. Until Woods is ready Galvin can play Lock, or perhaps for as long as Burton stays. We should expect that some of our players will get big money offers...

Seems like Cirro is going to try Galvin in multiple positions. Some of those positions might even surprise us, but playing other positions is good experience for a young half. According to Gus, Sexton had a great training session this week. Around 50% of our side know that they have to train...

Woods playing halfback in reserve grade. Anyone who gets to the game early and watches reserve grade, please post your impressions.

Sutton ref for the Parra game expect the usual stop / start affair with Sutton explaining penalties for obscure rules that no one has heard of, in great detail. Good chance that many of the 6-agains and penalties are against us and are line ball. I think that Kiraz is the key to this game our...

Health Mason carved at 6 for the Tigers. Reminds me of a very young Mitch Moses or JT. A pure running 5/8 with more speed than JT, will not have the playmaking skills of JT at that age or the kicking game of Moses. But one thing stands out with Mason, he is a competitor, far more than Moses or...

This phase is making space in the top 30 for young locally developed players. And signing good players which strengthen the squad. To be a premiership contender, low error rate,, discipline and execution are critical. When we think a locally developed kid is better on the key requirements the...

We need to look at the players potentially ready for NRL next season. Middles- recruitment Thompson and Latu. Developed- Underhill and Jones. Secondrowers - Developed - Smith, Spinks, Readon. Halves/utilities - Woods, O'Neill, Tia. Galvin On issue this season is when we have...

Broncos haven't won a game since they beat us. Pretty even this season, we are trying to find a spine and forwards pack that can give us an edge.

ODF i think Gus and Cirro know what they are doing. We have 2 very good middle forwards coming next season. I expect Morrin to play out the season. Marhoney and Sexton might play out the season. Marhoney is exactly what the Titans need. I don’t expect Sexton to be here in 2026. The Parra...

Most likely, Galvin plays reserve grade, perhaps for a couple of games. Or Hayward starts in place of Marhoney or Sexton with Galvin playing Hayward's role off the bench, IMO overall odds reserve grade 40%, Marhoney dropped 35%, Sexton dropped 25%. It is going to take a few weeks perhaps one...

Woods and Galvin are around the same age. Hayward who is one candidate for hooker is slightly older. Cochrane seems to have potential at fullback and is a similar age. Both O'Neill and Tia seem like guys that could play 14 and fill in in the halves as needed. Tia might be a great lock KO v2...

Coaches will be showing young kids video of how Critter defended in the centres in that SOO match for decades, absolute master class.

Great win NSW. DCE there are some nice retirement villages in QLD. When the King is in your side, it is a royal win.

I've decided how I would change the Dogs spine. 9. Hayward 7. O'Neill 14 Gavin For this season the lock role that Hayward plays is ideal for Gavin. He can move to halfback if O'Neill needs to give Hayward a rest. Rest of the team unchanged, in particular our edge attack on the left...

Corks are pretty common, they would know if he could play. I hope NSW win because Max King might be blamed/dropped in any panicked overreaction to a loss. Teams are even, but the kicking game of Cleary and Moses is a definite end. Big games with quality well matched sides are won on kicking...

The media is always waiting to pounce on any negative news from any club. Most probably Galvin plays in 14 or even plays reserve grade for a few weeks. Hayward starting at 7 then moving to hooker is one option. It is good timing, because some drama out of SOO is fairly common. There will be...

Don't underestimate the fact that players are working hard in defence and yardage and unforced errors from other players can be annoying, especially if they happen frequently. Players like to win, and a guy that can add to the attack means that the hard work is rewarded frequently, and there is...

Can Xerri play wing? He can run the ball and defend, but he needs to be able to catch the high balls. Burto and Galvin could interchange at 5/8 and centre. We want Burton taking the long kicks. Long-term Hayward hooker, O'Neill / Woods halfback, we don't want to mess with that. Sometimes...