ISP Team Announcement: Round 1

[newtiger]

Gawd the dogs have no depth.

It’s amazing how skinny some club backup squads appear on paper.

Same as the Roosters they have a strong 17 then nothing, it would be nice for them to get a few long term injuries.
2016 all over again.

 

[tigerap]

I see the plan now we will win a premiership , just not one too many will care about

JJ Felise should be coming off the bench in NRL

7 of that starting 13 can very easily make out top 17.

Its a very good squad.

This squad would actually give our NRL squad a run for its money

 

[balmain boy]

We should win by 20+. Daylight the difference between those lineups.

 

[Silentio]

This has to be the best Magpies side - ever?

 

[magpiecol]

For those who can't make it..

Western Suburbs Magpies v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
ANZ Stadium, Saturday 10 March, 2:15pm
Televised live on FOX SPORTS

Bewdy, probably looking forward to watching this one more than the impending slaughter in 1st's.

Don't worry too much, Wests will go easy on the chooks.

:bash

 

[Seantice]

Gawd the dogs have no depth.

It’s amazing how skinny some club backup squads appear on paper.

Most of this bulldogs team beat a full strength Panthers side. Wouldnt underestimate there depth..

 

[snowleopard]

I reckon the form of players in ISP and their promotion will determine if this club has been genuinely rebuilt with values of a genuine chance of earning promotion On form and not just cause someone is injured in NRL. One of the red flags for me is Nofo. When Tiu was demoted the club and player told us why. With Nofo. Nothing. And this guy has been the person most promoted as showing genuine Tiger spirit

 

[WT2K]

Very strong squad. Massive difference from teams over the last few years.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

Tali, Sironen, JJ and young Gamble have a big opportunity to impress for NRL consideration. I'm pretty excited about the talent in the team and Hodgson as coach.

 

[balmain boy]

Tali was by far the weakest player on the field in the trial against Newtown. They scored at least 3 tries by going straight through him. I'd say Price will be keeping him out of the side, he looked pretty solid.

 

[Demps]

Josh Drinkwater?
Same guy? He's still around?

 

[marzie]

Quadja

 

[Guest]

Tali, Sironen, JJ and young Gamble have a big opportunity to impress for NRL consideration. I'm pretty excited about the talent in the team and Hodgson as coach.

Can't see Tali making FG.

 

[coivtny]

This has to be the best Magpies side - ever?

Tongue in cheek, I hope.

 

[Tacky]

Josh Drinkwater?
Same guy? He's still around?

Yep same guy.

He left mid 2016 to play in England but came back this year on a second tier contract.

 

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

I'm looking at 1-13 and most have played or are expected to play first grade. We should have a good ISP side this year if nothing else.

 

[Guest]

Late Changes: ISP Round 1
Author Dan Talintyre Timestamp Sat 10 Mar 2018, 01:07 PM

Western Suburbs Magpies Intrust Super Premiership Coach Brett Hodgson has finalised his side to take on the Bulldogs today at ANZ Stadium.

Kickoff for the match is at 2:15pm AEDT with live coverage available via Fox League (Ch.502).

Hodgson has confirmed a strong side for the team's season opener with experienced names such as David Nofoaluma, Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Chris McQueen and Sauaso Sue all set to feature in the side.

The only change is that of Matt McIlwrick who is replaced at hooker by Braden Robson in jersey 18.

Luke Garner will captain the team from the back row.
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WESTS TIGERS

1\. Watson Heleta
2\. David Nofoaluma
3\. Taane Milne
4\. Toni Tali
5\. Mahe Fonua
6\. Tyson Gamble
7\. Josh Drinkwater
8\. Sauaso Sue
18\. Braden Robson
10\. JJ Felise
11\. Chris McQueen
12\. Luke Garner (capt.)
13\. Bayley Sironen

Interchange:
14\. Patrice Siolo
15\. Joseph Ratu
16\. Cowen Epere
20\. Lucas Price

Coach: Brett Hodgson
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CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

1\. Josh Bergamin
2\. Tom Carr
3\. John Olive
4\. Jarred Anderson
5\. Reimis Smith
6\. Josh Cleeland
7\. Lachlan Lewis
8\. Renouf To'omaga
9\. Fa'amanu Brown
10\. Francis Tualau
11\. Rhyse Martin (capt.)
12\. Jayden Okunbor
13\. Ofahiki Ogden

Interchange:
14\. Mason Cerruto
15\. Lachlan Burr
16\. Jack Nelson
17\. Bronson Garlick

Coach: Steve Georgallis

 

[Geo]

It's warm here solid start from both teams…

6 all...soft try to dogs the powerful run from Garner to lock up the scores..

 

[Geo]

Gamble crashes over from short range..took on the line and 3 defenders to score..

Wests 12-6..

 

[Joel_Caine_Fan_82]

Garner is awesome making breaks everywhere along with Fonua