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<blockquote data-quote="Caitlyn Jenner" data-source="post: 846599" data-attributes="member: 74470"><p>I think maybe Laulala or Fruean at center (probs Laulala considering how consistently good he was for the 'Saders at center over maby years, though Fruean was a beast during his prime) rather than Ralph who'd be a 50/50 with Nadolo for the left wing, and I'd swap the Thorn with Thorne. As I suspected, that forward pack is immense.</p><p></p><p>Since we're throwing teams out there, might as well put in a Blues one...</p><p></p><p>1. Tony Woodcock</p><p>2. Sean Fitzpatrick</p><p>3. Olo Brown</p><p>4. Ali Williams</p><p>5. Robin Brooke</p><p>6. Jerome Kaino</p><p>7. Michael Jones</p><p>8. Zinzan Brooke</p><p>9. Ofisa Tonu'u</p><p>10. King Carlos</p><p>11. Caucau</p><p>12. Craig Innes</p><p>13. Isaia Toeava</p><p>14. Rockococo</p><p>15. Howlett</p><p></p><p>16. Keven Mealamu</p><p>17. Craig Dowd</p><p>18. Charlie Faumuiina</p><p>19. Patrick Tuipolotu</p><p>20. Xavier Rush</p><p>21. Steve Devine</p><p>22. Luke McAlister</p><p>23. Charles Piutau</p><p></p><p>Now this was a very tough one to pick and I expect a lot of debate over this side, especially in that damn backilne. The only lock in was Carlos at 10, and I found it very hard trying to fit guys in and get the right mix. In the centers there were Craig Innes, George Moala, Rene Ranger, Sam Tuitopu, Jared Payne, Benson Stanley, Eroni Clarke, Brian Lima, Iasaia Toeva, Francis Saili, Luke McAlister, Lee Stensness (anyone else?) who could all probs justify a spot in that midfield... then with the back 3 there was the dilemma of 4 legendary wingers - Howlett, Rockococo, Caucau and Joeli Vidiri. I figured there was no way I could leave out Howlett or Rocks, and Caucau was the most devastating, naturally gifted player I've seen and terrorized the comp for those couple seasons where he was in his prime... so had to pick him. That meant Doug had to go to fullback, which left no room for Piutau or Toeava at fullback, which led me to put Toeava at 13 as he was just as good there and imo is one of the most underrated players we've had and just too good to leave out. Then at 9 it was a toss up between Ofisa Tonu'u, Steve Devine, Mark Robinson and Taniela Moa, though I expect that in a couple seasons Augi Pulu will rightfully take this spot. It also felt a bit wrong not picking Kev at 2 considering his longevity, but it would be wrong to overlook Fitzy, as he's one of our all time greats and his 2 seasons were championship winning seasons.</p><p>So, who did I forget or what should be changed? I'm not a Blues fan so I probably forgot someone or missed a trick somewhere in this side. Regardless, I think this side is right up there with the Canes and Saders.... the forward pack is surprisingly incredibly strong and that backline could terrorize anyone on their day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Caitlyn Jenner, post: 846599, member: 74470"] I think maybe Laulala or Fruean at center (probs Laulala considering how consistently good he was for the 'Saders at center over maby years, though Fruean was a beast during his prime) rather than Ralph who'd be a 50/50 with Nadolo for the left wing, and I'd swap the Thorn with Thorne. As I suspected, that forward pack is immense. Since we're throwing teams out there, might as well put in a Blues one... 1. Tony Woodcock 2. Sean Fitzpatrick 3. Olo Brown 4. Ali Williams 5. Robin Brooke 6. Jerome Kaino 7. Michael Jones 8. Zinzan Brooke 9. Ofisa Tonu'u 10. King Carlos 11. Caucau 12. Craig Innes 13. Isaia Toeava 14. Rockococo 15. Howlett 16. Keven Mealamu 17. Craig Dowd 18. Charlie Faumuiina 19. Patrick Tuipolotu 20. Xavier Rush 21. Steve Devine 22. Luke McAlister 23. Charles Piutau Now this was a very tough one to pick and I expect a lot of debate over this side, especially in that damn backilne. The only lock in was Carlos at 10, and I found it very hard trying to fit guys in and get the right mix. In the centers there were Craig Innes, George Moala, Rene Ranger, Sam Tuitopu, Jared Payne, Benson Stanley, Eroni Clarke, Brian Lima, Iasaia Toeva, Francis Saili, Luke McAlister, Lee Stensness (anyone else?) who could all probs justify a spot in that midfield... then with the back 3 there was the dilemma of 4 legendary wingers - Howlett, Rockococo, Caucau and Joeli Vidiri. I figured there was no way I could leave out Howlett or Rocks, and Caucau was the most devastating, naturally gifted player I've seen and terrorized the comp for those couple seasons where he was in his prime... so had to pick him. That meant Doug had to go to fullback, which left no room for Piutau or Toeava at fullback, which led me to put Toeava at 13 as he was just as good there and imo is one of the most underrated players we've had and just too good to leave out. Then at 9 it was a toss up between Ofisa Tonu'u, Steve Devine, Mark Robinson and Taniela Moa, though I expect that in a couple seasons Augi Pulu will rightfully take this spot. It also felt a bit wrong not picking Kev at 2 considering his longevity, but it would be wrong to overlook Fitzy, as he's one of our all time greats and his 2 seasons were championship winning seasons. So, who did I forget or what should be changed? I'm not a Blues fan so I probably forgot someone or missed a trick somewhere in this side. Regardless, I think this side is right up there with the Canes and Saders.... the forward pack is surprisingly incredibly strong and that backline could terrorize anyone on their day. [/QUOTE]
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