14 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Yeah named on the ground... gotta hold a mark sooner or later.

He wont

3 minutes ago, A F said:

I don't think Kent will play. They're [censored]-teasing him so he works hard this week IMO. 

Hogan is named in the starting 18 and I suspect Stretch will get the nod for JKH. Wagner might play for Oscar too. Be interesting to see.

 

No he is named...I`m thinking ANB possibly, then they both have would have had a rest!

JKH won't be one of the outs.  It surprises me that some of the forum regulars still aren't aware that the outs always come from the extended bench.  

5 minutes ago, A F said:

I don't think Kent will play. They're [censored]-teasing him so he works hard this week IMO. 

Hogan is named in the starting 18 and I suspect Stretch will get the nod for JKH. Wagner might play for Oscar too. Be interesting to see.

You virtually never see a player named in the 18 omitted.

9 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

He got mentioned in Goody`s post match that he is doing what he is asked to do, whatever that may be. I`d suggest it is pressure acts / forward pressure, and that is what Kent has been lacking and why he got dropped

He does need a big game though I agree.

Jkh is certainly mentioned. Wouldn't say in glowing terms. The Goody comment sounded rather glib to be honest..

Think Jay can consider himself rather lucky this week. He's definitely next on the block if he doesn't add to his game.

Hope he can. 

I think oscar may go out for balance, can't see Kent or Wagner playing just yet 

 

id bet on hogan and stretch 

for melksham and oscar 

5 hours ago, A F said:

 

Yep, it resets every time there's a new coach.

Ah ok, got it cheers

17 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

JKH is named in a forward pocket.

You know how team selection works right? Starting 18 are the starting 18. The interchange are the ones that are up in the air.

Had missed that he was named on the ground, which means ANB is back to the 2's.

That said, they can actually take someone out of the starting 18 and swap them with a player on the interchange...

31 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

So much for Goody playing favourites with Melksham.  Thats a relief.

 

Just giving him a rest, same as will probably happen for ANB.

Hogan in, Melksham out. Happy days!!!

Strange that Dom is on the extended bench, when the coaches even gave him votes last week.

With Melksham out i reckon it would be either a Wagner or a Salem as they both can play half back . 

Im not sure if Kent will come in as we have named Hannan and JKH in the starting line up.

i think a fresh Stretch would give some handy run, but don't think OMac will play as he was brought in as part of a plan for Joe Daniher last week and didn't really set the world on fire.

Does this now finally debunk the bull[censored] myth that Goodwin plays favourites? Eff me dead that narrative was/is tedious.

3 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Strange that Dom is on the extended bench, when the coaches even gave him votes last week.

May not have been our coach.

44 minutes ago, ArtificialWisdom said:

From that bench I would play Salem, Stretch, Kent and Wagner. But with TMac possibly doing more ruck duties they may want Oscar in again. And ANB keeps getting high praise so Kent would be hard pressed to get in. I'm a fan of Tyson despite his flaws but he has had too many chances, needs to earn his spot now.

If Wagner plays I dont see issue without O-Mac of Tommy swinging into the ruck and Frost taking Roughy and one of Wagner/Hibberd minding OBrien. They aren't exactly the land of giants in the forward 6. 

8 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Strange that Dom is on the extended bench, when the coaches even gave him votes last week.

With Melksham out i reckon it would be either a Wagner or a Salem as they both can play half back . 

Im not sure if Kent will come in as we have named Hannan and JKH in the starting line up.

i think a fresh Stretch would give some handy run, but don't think OMac will play as he was brought in as part of a plan for Joe Daniher last week and didn't really set the world on fire.

I find it interesting and have done so for a few weeks.

It's clear to me that the FD think Dom needs to tidy up his disposal by foot. It also vindicates the thinking that although you get some coaches votes, it doesn't mean there aren't still flaws in your game.

2 hours ago, Nasher said:

JKH won't be one of the outs.  It surprises me that some of the forum regulars still aren't aware that the outs always come from the extended bench.  

They are usually the same that think funnily enough that those shown in the 18 must start in that position on game day.

Goodwin is 6 weeks behind me, but I commend him for catching on. Must be Xmas. 

Seriously though, I like this team and the possible ins. I think Oscar comes out, not needed. 

7 minutes ago, Danelska said:

Does this now finally debunk the bull[censored] myth that Goodwin plays favourites? Eff me dead that narrative was/is tedious.

Someone explained to Goody that the goat photos that were passed down to Melksham showed the Rev and not him.

31 minutes ago, CHF said:

B: Michael Hibberd, Tom McDonald, Neville Jetta

HB: Jayden Hunt, Sam Frost, Jordan Lewis

C: Nathan Jones, Clayton Oliver, Tom Bugg

HF: Christian Petracca, Jack Watts, Mitch Hannan

F: Jeff Garlett, Jesse Hogan, Jay Kennedy-Harris

Foll: Cam Pedersen, Bernie Vince, Jack Viney

I/C (from): Christian Salem, Dom Tyson, Billy Stretch, Dean Kent, Alex Neal-Bullen, Oscar McDonald, Josh Wagner

 

This is a good team and I, for one, could not argue with the elections. Bugg and JKH back up for a second game and the structure of the 7 man interchange makes sure they understand that there are quality options available to the selector if they do not do as required.

Take any three out of the I/C and add to them the critical injured players such as Gawn, Brayshaw, Joel Smith, Spencer and VDB and we have serious depth to play with.

(,,,....:::;;;; place as required above)

Spot on, was thinking along the same lines. Looking like a young, formidable team on paper. Looking fwd to the rest of the season if the injury list stablises we could be in for a fun rest of the season.

Maybe they want skill by foot and play both Wagner and Salem, ANB would be very stiff to get dropped, so would Dom on last weeks performance even though he had a couple of bad clangers.

Im almost certain OMac and Kent won't play, can't pick the third out though could be Stretch. 

Hawks team still looks strong on paper. An illusion however, as they are now old and slow. Am glad O'Meara is playing.

Just now, DeeZee said:

Maybe they want skill by foot and play both Wagner and Salem, ANB would be very stiff to get dropped, so would Dom on last weeks performance even though he had a couple of bad clangers.

Im almost certain OMac and Kent won't play, can't pick the third out though could be Stretch. 

Not sure he'd be very stiff old ANB, he has played a role and ticked most of the boxes each week. In saying that,  as we have seen he is a limited player but can stick to the game plan and do it well, just not enough strings to his bow and think he will remain a fringe player. As with every player I hope he surprises me.

We need JKH to stay in the team, who else will do all the corralling? 

59 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

So JKH gets another run! I hope he has a big game otherwise might be the last we see of him for a while.

possibly, but any omissions don't necessarily have to come from the extended bench. he could still be dropped but probably unlikely now

Isn't it a good thing ,that we are debating who  should come in this week? Shows our depth.