Parra Trial

[Guest]

Strong looking Tigers side with the notable exceptions being Woods, Fulton, Tuqiri and young Sirro. Big T has played some centre and wing for Wests and Wests Tigers NYC. Given his sprint times have been super impressive, I wouldn't seeing him get a run on the wing given the following:

1) He's 195cm and 115kg and is quicker than Lawrence over 20 metres and only marginally slower than Koroibete over 40 metres;
2) He's certainly quicker than Utai and has a massive height advantage; and
3) Given the above, he could really cause some damage out wide on kick returns, plus if he gets put into space he could prove very difficult to bring down. He may just be a bigger and faster version of Tuiaki.

Biggest unknowns are his defensive positioning and whether he's solid fielding bombs and cross-field kicks.

I'm also looking forward to seeing how Moltzen and Tedesco compare as I assume they'll get 40 minutes each to impress. Looking at the other players on the bench, I assume we'll see a front row rotation of Buchanan, Spence and maybe Thompson. Joel Reddy can count himself lucky to have a spot on there IMO, but hopefully he improves this year under Potter.

Looking forward to Saturday!

 

[Kul]

I'm pretty happy with that and I'm looking forward to seeing the forwards through the middle.

UTT!

 

[underdog]

Its a good looking team and it has a few of Potters marks on it - Doesn't feel so Sheensy with the exception of Moltz at fullback.

I'm incredibly impressed with the State Cup side - that would give some FG teams a run for it money - including ours!.

Seeing Blair at 13 is interesting.

DOn't like our injury count already - feels none too familiar.

 

[foreveratiger]

Don't tell me Woods is out already for a while , can we have a season that's kind to us with injuries .
Apart from Woods and Fulton not a bad side .
Just no injuries …..

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

UPCOMING

Venue: Leichhardt Oval Sat, 16\. Feb. 201319:35

WES PAR
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Wrong information re venue

Sorry Newtown,

but is this Parra game @ Leichhardt or Campbelltown?

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

UPCOMING

Venue: Leichhardt Oval Sat, 16\. Feb. 201319:35

WES PAR
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Wrong information re venue

Sorry Newtown,

but is this Parra game @ Leichhardt or Campbelltown?

Wests Tigers NRL Head Coach Mick Potter has named a strong squad to play Parramatta Eels at **Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Saturday, February 16**.

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news-display/Mick-Potter-names-NRL-team-for-Eels-trial/68289

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Wests Tigers NSW Cup

1 James Tedesco
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Rory Brien
4 Taqele Naiyaravoro
5 Asipeli Fine

6 Sean Meaney
7 Luke Brooks

8 Ava Seumanufagai
9 Joel Luani
10 Shaun Spence
11 Ben Murdoch-Masila
12 Jarred Farlow
13 Sauaso Sue

14 Mosese Fotuaika
15 Tim Simona
16 Michael Bullock
17 Inno Inosesio
18 Dave Harris
19 Soni Paasi
20 Sitaleki Akauola
21 Jy Hitchcox

Casualty Ward
Josh Davis (leg) - indefinite

Players to watch: Tedesco, Naiyaravoro, Brooks, Seumanufagai, Fotuaika, Paasi and Luani :sign:

 

[Sabre]

Interesting to see Manaia Rudolph at halfback in the 20s game.
Has he played there before,he is usually a five-eight or fullback isnt he?

Went well last year before being dropped too. I never knew why he couldn't make the team.

 

[bp_tiger]

given woods is out i would have thought that Ava Seumanfagai, would have been given a run in the topside. or are we seeing the same thing from potter as we did with sheens, the nsw cup boys dont get a look in.

 

[Yossarian]

given woods is out i would have thought that Ava Seumanfagai, would have been given a run in the topside. or are we seeing the same thing from potter as we did with sheens, the nsw cup boys dont get a look in.

It's a trial. At this stage its not unreasonable to start your more experience guys. Ava is playing the reggies game so if he has a blinder I'm sure he'll get a go in the main trial at some point or the week after.

 

[IronTiger]

I understand that Manaia was dropped at the back end of the season due to his defensive deficences. The 20s went through a bit of slump and a few players were rotated out. A good move when you look at it retrospectively.

Interesting to see Manaia Rudolph at halfback in the 20s game.
Has he played there before,he is usually a five-eight or fullback isnt he?

Went well last year before being dropped too. I never knew why he couldn't make the team.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

UPCOMING

Venue: Leichhardt Oval Sat, 16\. Feb. 201319:35

WES PAR
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Wrong information re venue

Sorry Newtown,

but is this Parra game @ Leichhardt or Campbelltown?

Wests Tigers NRL Head Coach Mick Potter has named a strong squad to play Parramatta Eels at **Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Saturday, February 16**.

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news-display/Mick-Potter-names-NRL-team-for-Eels-trial/68289

Thanks, but the ole gurl would of been good for a change.

 

[innsaneink]

given woods is out i would have thought that Ava Seumanfagai, would have been given a run in the topside. or are we seeing the same thing from potter as we did with sheens, the nsw cup boys dont get a look in.

They will run with named teams and see who pulls up how after their respective games, theres always major changes in these games….dont read too much into anything

 

[Snake]

I'm going with singlet,shorts and thongs so it 's defiantly a trail no pressure or stress …just want to see our club in ALL THREE GRADES didn't think I would see that again . No Sheens what a breath of fresh air and heaps of new guys to watch bring it on and the car gets the Italian tune up !

 

[TigerCrib]

I understand that Manaia was dropped at the back end of the season due to his defensive deficences. The 20s went through a bit of slump and a few players were rotated out. A good move when you look at it retrospectively.

Interesting to see Manaia Rudolph at halfback in the 20s game.
Has he played there before,he is usually a five-eight or fullback isnt he?

Went well last year before being dropped too. I never knew why he couldn't make the team.

A close source tells me Rudolph was not given a clear reasoning as to why he was dropped except that it was a 'business decision'! He was not told it was due to 'defensive deficiencies'. I think you will find this was speculated by the media during a finals game telecast but never to Rudolph himself!

And really if 'defensive deficiencies' were the case why didn't Todd put in the extra hours with Rudolph as he did with Sue and Brown to ensure they were ready for the GF?? I mean he did have 4 weeks to iron out any kinks??!!

_Posted using RoarFEED 2013_

 

[weststigers4life]

weststigers.com.au
Match Day Information for Eels trial
Friday 15 February 2013 11:04 AM

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Wests Tigers wish to advise Members and fans of the following information ahead of the pre-season trial match against Parramatta Eels at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Saturday, February 16.

TICKETS
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NYC Kick-off: 3pm
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[innsaneink]

Footys back baby, got my small binoculars and my tix in the bag….will get some ham & rolls and plastic bottle drinks later, just preparing to go to the footy is awesome

 

[softlaw]

Have a great afternoon & evening!
Full rundown afterwards would be nice :slight_smile:

 

[innsaneink]

Will definitely share my thoughts, a bloke on LU - aszporta - has said he'll be videoing some of the arvos play.

 

[azsportza]

Will definitely share my thoughts, a bloke on LU - aszporta - has said he'll be videoing some of the arvos play.

Almost got it right :stuck_out_tongue: *azsportza

Indeed I will be. I will be recording the Holden Cup and NRL Trial matches today.

They will be posted here tonight/early tomorrow morning: http://youtube.com/azsportza