nath35353

Yeah Im very undecided as well, Barba has been quiet in attack lately but I presumed it because he is being targeted so much and he has been trying to play 80 min games, not just be that strike weapon, which is what we need now.
Whether Roberts starts, or like Raysie has mentioned, Barba for first and last 20, I dont know, but either way Barba needs to know he is out there for short bursts to tear them up.

One thing Ive noticed with Barba lately, is that he makes up his mind on the play too early, and if its not on he still goes with it. A lot of the time he looks like he is in slow motion and it is easy for the defence to read who is getting the ball, eg. Patten back on the inside(as he looks inside for ages before giving it, sort of waiting for him). I know that will come with experience but I think him and Thurston are just totally different style players, although they get compared a lot. Barbas strength is definitely his running game, not his decision making or reading the defence, which is where Thurston excels. Barba will be an awesome fullback!

Razor

My side:

1. Luke Patten
2. Steve Turner
3. Josh Morris
4. Dene Halatue
5. Bryson Goodwin
6. Ben Barba
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Hannant
9. Michael Ennis
10. Ryan Tandy
11. Jamal Idris
12. Andrew Ryan
13. David Stagg
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14. Ben Roberts
15. Mickey Paea
16. Chris Armit
17. Michael Hodgson

Cassy

Darrenb says that Yileen Gordon and Brad Morrin did not play in the NSW Cup yesterday and both have been called up to first grade. Apparently Dene Halatau is out.

Matthew A

Buddy Gordon has been in excellent NSW Cup form so he probably deserves a call up but if Halatau has just been dropped then that shocks me.

Cassy

I would say he has an injury. He didn't play NSW Cup