Season 3, Round 1: Hurricanes vs. Vikings (vBookie)

Discussion in 'Matches' started by HeathDavisSpeed, May 31, 2011.

  1. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    So, with both team sheets in, let's have a look at how the teams line up.

    Home Team (Canes)

    1. Kim Glensor
    2. CJ Smith
    3. Jake Wilkinson
    4. James Torres
    5. Jason Denton
    6. Simon Humble
    7. League Lover
    8. Brett Gemmell
    9. Luke Pilgrim
    10. Ed Ames
    11. Damien Taylor
    12. Ged King
    13. Gareth Weaver
    14. Alistair Son
    15. Kelvin Fung

    Designated Place Kicker: Ed Ames

    Substitutes

    16. Reece Fittaman
    17. Adam Smith
    18. JJ Jones
    19. Brian Quilty
    20. Sam Green
    21. Simon Nova
    22. Karwin Rogers

    No big surprises here. Big debate around which of the two utility backs (Son or Fung) would get the first opportunity to fail play at Full Back, and eventually Fung won out. The only selection surprise is rookie, League Lover being given his debut at #7 ahead of Reece Fittaman. Much of the Canes hopes this season will hinge around Ed Ames and how he controls the backline. Expect to see plenty of tries from Gareth Weaver and Damien Taylor if he can get some form behind him. If you're looking to back a roughie, I'd look out for Karwin Rogers if he makes an appearance off the bench.

    Away Team (Vikings)

    1.A.J. O'Neill
    2.T. DeLonge
    3.W.D. Robinson
    4.M.C. Burridge
    5.J. Dempsey
    6.M. Braid
    7.B.J.T Manera
    8.T. Miokovic
    9.M. Perry
    10.A.Hunt
    11.H. Marshall
    12.A. Vago
    13.S. Cambridge
    14.A. James
    15.B.C. Jacobs

    Designated Place Kicker:H. Marshall

    Substitutes

    16.P.W. Adams
    17.J. Chewie
    18.P. Sparkle
    19.D. Boland
    20.C. Man
    21.C.B. Darts
    22.H.J. Bots

    Big surprises afoot here. After seeing him fail with the boot in the pre-season, the Vikings have rearranged their back line to accommodate Henry Marshall. This is quite a risky call to make with the better pedigree of Princess Sparkle being consigned to the bench. However, the Vikings are banking on the reliable boot of Marshall gaining them more points than the extra try-scoring power of Sparkle. Certainly, this could pay off if match day dawns wet or damp, but is a very dangerous move to play an untried man in an unfamiliar position. Lookout for rookie Mike Braid in his debut match having only just signed for the 'Kings. We haven't seen much of the youngster yet, but the expectations are fairly high.
     
  2. Incey BC Jacobs

    Keen!
     
  3. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    We may be looking at this one kicking off this week.
     
  4. Incey BC Jacobs

    Thought we'd be out a bit more than 2.1...
     
  5. Mike ML Martyn

    Got to love that last line. I am definitely looking forward to this.
     
  6. El Nino J Torres

    Few big players for the canes to rip through, Weaver and Ames. Expect James to get demolished down his right from Damo Johna Taylor, should have lineouts covered if Smith can throw straight.
     
  7. Gazza GJ Weaver

    Canes ftw
     
  8. Hunter AD Hunt

    Can't buy a premiership.
     
  9. Mike ML Martyn

    90% of my vcash on the vikings.
     
  10. Mousey AJ Son

    Fung to tear shit up.
     
  11. Fungus K Fung

    CANNNNNNNNNNES!
     
  12. Incey BC Jacobs

    Mike to rip shit up on debut.
     
  13. Fungus K Fung

    Fung and Son to dominate here imo.
     
  14. Gazza GJ Weaver

    You two better.
     
  15. kazzaa KG Rogers

    :wub:

    CANES!
     
  16. HeathDavisSpeed HT Davis

    First try scorer option now available. All backs represented and the two best forwards up there as well.
     
  17. Fungus K Fung

    Putting 500 on myself. >_>
     
  18. kingdamo DRP Taylor

    It's going to be a good first hit out for the boys.
     
  19. Frizzed WC Welker

    Was tempted to go bonkers on Hurricanes.
     
  20. Gazza GJ Weaver

    I went Bonkers on the Hurricanes
     

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