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Round 7: COWBOYS vs TITANS (2018)

We can’t afford to be 3W 4L
So after dropping today’s game it’s time for the medical staff to work overtime and the footy dept to really lock it down this week
This is a “mini GF”.
We have to overcome today quickly and win this one.
 
Worried about what sort of side the titans will assemble, peats if out worries me as this means rein will start and simpkins will have a bench spot as cover
Plus the cowboys will be out to get a win in a big way in front their home crowd, not linking this already could be a bad one if the cowboys and Thurston click
 
I have no problem with Rein replacing Peats ... both have their advantages. James and Boyle should be back while Stockwell will be better for the run.
 
Grand Final week in Townsville, we have James back, Boyle was concussed so we expect him back, Copley an unknown as I expected him to be out however Brennan described him as having “hamstring tightness” and made it sound like he was taken off due to it being a precaution. So maybe Copley plays.
The definite out is Peats. So who will be the number 17, Simpkins is a contender but he looked like he wasn’t able to keep pace with the game yesterday after his long period out and a few games in QCup.

How about giving Brimson the 17 jumper and a stint at hooker? Does he have playing say 30mins at hooker in him??
 
I hope they run with Rein as an 80min hooker, and have a bench of Max King, Morgan Boyle, Keegan Hipgrave, Jack Stockwell. Try match up there forward pack.
 
From Fox Sports:

Titans mail: Dale Copley is expected to be rested this week after suffering a hamstring strain over the weekend. Tyronne Roberts-Davis is an option to replace him, as is Brendan Elliot who has had two weeks back from injury.

Nathan Peats (rib cartilage) won’t play which means Mitch Rein will start at hooker and could play 80 minutes. Ryan Simpkins is likely to be kept on the bench as a utility option in case Rein needs a break.

In a boost for the team, Ryan James returns from suspension and Morgan Boyle (concussion) is also expected to return.
 
indoallstars said:
I hope they run with Rein as an 80min hooker, and have a bench of Max King, Morgan Boyle, Keegan Hipgrave, Jack Stockwell. Try match up there forward pack.
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Right or wrong he will run with Simpkins to give Rein some type of rest.
80 minutes would be to long to expect Rein to be competitive over at this stage.
 
Ash ok re concussion ? He was out of sorts after his knock.

Have a mate who is located in Townsville and attends all games and long time supporter. JT is struggling big time with his shoulder. Add that to the overall form and all going well we can have a win.
He also has some name contacts there so waiting for anything he might pass along.

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Titanic said:
I used to have spasms :laugh: but it was soooo long ago it's just a distant memory :nope:
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:laugh:
 
Upthetits said:
5 losses in a row now for the cowboys with Paul green just resigning. They will come out firing you'd imagine
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Yep massive danger game! Cowboys have been off the pace so far this year but trust our luck they will finally hit some form this weekend. I still think we are the better team at the moment. Hoping our forwards and halves use this to make a big statement!
 
Mr Bods said:
Grand Final week in Townsville, we have James back, Boyle was concussed so we expect him back, Copley an unknown as I expected him to be out however Brennan described him as having “hamstring tightness” and made it sound like he was taken off due to it being a precaution. So maybe Copley plays.
The definite out is Peats. So who will be the number 17, Simpkins is a contender but he looked like he wasn’t able to keep pace with the game yesterday after his long period out and a few games in QCup.
How about giving Brimson the 17 jumper and a stint at hooker? Does he have playing say 30mins at hooker in him??
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I’m quoting myself in the hope that I get some answers this time..maybe from HS or mdrew
Is Brimson up to the number 17 role and maybe doing 30mins at hooker?
 
No mate, I think it would be unfair on AJ he is just finding his feet at fullback in the QCup

Mr Bods said:
I’m quoting myself in the hope that I get some answers this time..maybe from HS or mdrew
Is Brimson up to the number 17 role and maybe doing 30mins at hooker?
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mdrew said:
No mate, I think it would be unfair on AJ he is just finding his feet at fullback in the QCup
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Thanks mdrew-one last question
Do we have any other number 17 hooker/utility options in our squad other than Simpkins?

I’m a huge fan of Simpkins but he looked off the pace for NRL on Sunday, I’d suggest he needs another two full games in QCup.
 
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