TEAM LIST Preseason Challenge Week 1 v Canterbury

[Vicious]

What's the point of this trial? It's not a first grade trial, so why pretend that it is?

I would hope to see some of the fringe players play so well that they make Benji and the coaching staff think twice about leaving them out of our top 17.
Players such as Mason, Feledy, Latu Fainu, Matamua, Sione Fainu, Sukkar, Da Silva, Johanssen etc
Rahme will also be an interesting watch, he wasn’t a priority when previously with Balmain Tigers, but looks to have grown as a player since.
Is Noah Johanssen potentially as good, if not better than his brother ?

 

[user118245]

What position does Tino Tavana and Max Liles play ??

Positions for bench guys

Triston Hope (hooker)
Jaxson Rahme (middle)
Solo Saukuru (wing/centre)
Will Craig (wing/centre/fullback)
Lachlan Broederlow (edge)
Marc Tannous (half)
Tino Tavana (fullback/wing)
Max Liles (half)
Jared Haywood (hooker/half)
Noah Johannssen (middle)

 

[tiger_one]

Positions for bench guys

Triston Hope (hooker)
Jaxson Rahme (middle)
Solo Saukuru (wing/centre)
Will Craig (wing/centre/fullback)
Lachlan Broederlow (edge)
Marc Tannous (half)
Tino Tavana (fullback/wing)
Max Liles (half)
Jared Haywood (hooker/half)
Noah Johannssen (middle)

Thanks champion @user118245 for that.

 

[user118245]

Thanks champion @user118245 for that.

Copy and pasted from NBWT_ on X, great shout their page

 

[Tigerwould]

Finally we have footy to chat about.
Loving the 1st WTs team list Tuesday

 

[user118245]

Chris Buttler to ref

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Players who missed out in selection in the trial

1. Jahream Bula
2. Luke Laulilii
3. Justin Olam
4. Starford To'a
5. Sunia Turuva
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Jarome Luai
8. Alex Twal
9. Api Koroisau
10. Royce Hunt
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Fonua Pole
14. Jack Bird
15. Brent Naden
16. Brandon Tumeth
17. Charlie Staines

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Now before this game is played can we all please remember one thing, it's a trial, it means nothing.
If we win by 50 it means nothing.
If we lose by 50 it still means nothing.

I'd prefer it if it meant something though! 🤪 🍺🐯

 

[Yossarian]

What's the point of this trial? It's not a first grade trial, so why pretend that it is?

First trial is always like this. The only NRL aspect of these games is the entry fee...

 

[Yossarian]

I note that four of the five pre-season breach notice gang have been named.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I note that four of the five pre-season breach notice gang have been named.

Good for them to feel some heat, leave them on for long minutes.

 

[Groundup]

Now before this game is played can we all please remember one thing, it's a trial, it means nothing.
If we win by 50 it means nothing.
If we lose by 50 it still means nothing.

If we lose by 50 our defensive mentality hasn’t changed. That means a lot. That mentality should be through the grades

 

[Yossarian]

If we lose by 50 our defensive mentality hasn’t changed. That means a lot. That mentality should be through the grades

Dogs are hardly fielding an all star lineup. Magpies should be competitive against that team.

 

[king_sirro]

I don't see why his defence will be any worse for being on an edge. As long as nobody trys to play hero-ball out wide & they maintain their shape- he should be ok in line.

His ability to break the line & pass could be very interesting.

Really? It much easier to defend in the middle than it is on an edge. Huge difference in fact.

 

[Sully]

Players who missed out in selection in the trial

1. Jahream Bula
2. Luke Laulilii
3. Justin Olam
4. Starford To'a
5. Sunia Turuva
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Jarome Luai
8. Alex Twal
9. Api Koroisau
10. Royce Hunt
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Fonua Pole
14. Jack Bird
15. Brent Naden
16. Brandon Tumeth
17. Charlie Staines

Naden and Hunt in the All Stars game so they at least get some time also which hopefully we get big Royce to show his increased minutes.

Hopefully we can see a fitter team irrespective of the result and stronger defence. Would have thought Tumeth would have been in the squad this week

Leichhardt will be the test against Parramatta with most of the players for round 1 should be named for at least half a game. I was going this week but will probably watch on Fox and I have paid the $140 for a family ticket to two trial games Friday of next week.

 

[TheGreenWookie]

Nice selection and choice of Titanic deck chairs to rearrange

 

[hank37w]

Surprised to see Mason as fullback. Happy to see Sione on an edge

Very interesting to see Galvin and Latu in the team.

I was surprised to see both Latu and Lachlan chosen in this line up, almost looks to me like a play off to see who starts the season in the halves but maybe I'm imagining things. Can't help but wonder if it could be that close.

Looking forward to see Mason under the high ball to see if he has been working on what has previously appeared to be a fear of defusing bombs.

Also looking forward to seeing Sione in his first hit out as a top 30 player.

Good luck to all of them and may the injury Gods look down kindly on all of them.

 

[Tim Sheens]

I thought Luke Lauiili might play.

Handy back up spine eh

On paper stronger team than the dogs imo... As. Long as they play well and put into practise what they been working on..
And no injuries

Could Luke be fit and first in line for a wing spot, and is Kit being seen as a bench prop?

 

[user118245]

I was surprised to see both Latu and Lachlan chosen in this line up, almost looks to me like a play off to see who starts the season in the halves but maybe I'm imagining things. Can't help but wonder if it could be that close.

Looking forward to see Mason under the high ball to see if he has been working on what has previously appeared to be a fear of defusing bombs.

Also looking forward to seeing Sione in his first hit out as a top 30 player.

Good luck to all of them and may the injury Gods look down kindly on all of them.

I agree it could be a statement to LG, showing we’ve got options you’re not the one in control of negotiations. I think it’s the halves of our SG that are on fire rn, both named on extended bench. If they show out could put some fire up his 🍑

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I agree it could be a statement to LG, showing we’ve got options you’re not the one in control of negotiations. I think it’s the halves of our SG that are on fire rn, both named on extended bench. If they show out could put some fire up his 🍑

You are reading way too much into it.