TEAM LIST Trial 1 vs. Warriors

[Mighty_Tiger]

I just love a team list Tuesday.
It's finally getting real.

1st of the year, footy is back baby!!!

 

[ancient_magpie]

1st of the year, footy is back baby!!!

It's been a long off-season

 

[innsaneink]

So is Luciano a chance to return ?

Doubt it

 

[Needaname]

I like it.
Contrast it to last years round 1 ‘trial’ team whom had players named that wernt ever going to be playing nrl Let alone NSW Cup.

2024 Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Declan Casey 5. Junior Tupou 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Asu Kepaoa 13. Alex Seyfarth 14. Lachlan Galvin 15. Josh Feledy 16. Fonua Pole 17. Samuela Fainu 18. Kit Laulilii 19. Sione Fainu 20. Jake Simpkin 21. Tallyn Da Silva 22. Heath Mason 23. Alexander Lobb 24. Tony Sukkar 25. Navren Willett 26. Nick Lui Toso 27. Reuben Porter 28. Sione Latoa-Vaihu

2023 Tigers team: 1. Charlie Staines 2. Junior Tupou 3. Asu Kepaoa 4. Tommy Talau 5. Liam Scolari 6. Triston Reilly 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Aistasi James 11. Brandon Tumeth 12. Fonua Pole 13. Justin Matamua 14. Jahream Bula 15. Jordan Hill 16. Trey Peni 17. Josh Feledy 18. Christopher Faagutu 19. Sione Vaihu 20. Zane Camroux 21. Sione Fainu 22. Rua Ngatikaura 23. Alex Seyfarth 24. Tanous Sukkar

 

[Needaname]

Conversely. Not a whole heap of change between Warriors 2023 Trial 1 team and 2024 Trial 1 team.

2024 Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Setu Tu 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Bunty Afoa 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Tom Ale 11. Jackson Ford 12. Jacob Laban 13. Kalani Going 14. Eddie Ieremia 15. Zyon Maiu’u 16. Tanner Stowers-Smith 17. Leka Halasima 18. Patrick Moimoi 20. Etuate Fukofuka 21. Toni Tupouniua 22. Ben Farr 23. Luke Hanson 24. Moala Graham-Taufa 25. Geronimo Doyle 26. Quinnlan Tupou 27. Paul Roache

2023 Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Marcelo Montoya 3. Brayden Wiliame 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Edward Kosi 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Bunty Afoa 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Tom Ale 11. Jackson Ford 12. Demitric Sifakula 13. Michael Sio 14. Maiu’u Zyon 15. Sanele Aukusitino 16. Ali Leiataua 17. Jacob Laban 18. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Kalani Going 21. Eiden Ackland 22. Ben Farr 23. Isaiah Vagana 24. Solomon Vasuvulagi 25. Paul Roache

 

[innsaneink]

Lets just hope they all get through unscathed and what they've been working on at training will begin to take shape

 

[weststigers]

Every year it's the same. The big guns will get small minutes in the first trial followed by everyone getting a crack. Why the shock?

Looking forward to watching Faataape.

 

[Gus Gould]

Hey guys,

NZ based tigers fan here. Will be making the trip over to Christchurch for the game on Sunday and saw the crowds expected to be 13-14k. How’s that for a pre-season game!

Will be looking to get 1 up on the season against all the wahs fans in the office 😂.

 

[Todd Packer]

Where’s Alaimalo?

Yeah where's Alaimalo?
Why would you not give a guy who needs experience playing the game some experience in a meaningless trial?
I can only think he must be injured.

 

[Tucker]

Yeah where's Alaimalo?
Why would you not give a guy who needs experience playing the game some experience in a meaningless trial?
I can only think he must be injured.

He has to learn the game.
That won’t occur in a trial.
He’ll learn in KOE Cup.

 

[Tucker]

I like it.
Contrast it to last years round 1 ‘trial’ team whom had players named that wernt ever going to be playing nrl Let alone NSW Cup.

2024 Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Declan Casey 5. Junior Tupou 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Asu Kepaoa 13. Alex Seyfarth 14. Lachlan Galvin 15. Josh Feledy 16. Fonua Pole 17. Samuela Fainu 18. Kit Laulilii 19. Sione Fainu 20. Jake Simpkin 21. Tallyn Da Silva 22. Heath Mason 23. Alexander Lobb 24. Tony Sukkar 25. Navren Willett 26. Nick Lui Toso 27. Reuben Porter 28. Sione Latoa-Vaihu

2023 Tigers team: 1. Charlie Staines 2. Junior Tupou 3. Asu Kepaoa 4. Tommy Talau 5. Liam Scolari 6. Triston Reilly 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Aistasi James 11. Brandon Tumeth 12. Fonua Pole 13. Justin Matamua 14. Jahream Bula 15. Jordan Hill 16. Trey Peni 17. Josh Feledy 18. Christopher Faagutu 19. Sione Vaihu 20. Zane Camroux 21. Sione Fainu 22. Rua Ngatikaura 23. Alex Seyfarth 24. Tanous Sukkar

It’s a lot better rounded and far stronger looking team.
Meanwhile the Warriors have submitted a similar team to last year.
Looking forward to seeing how these guys have improved.

 

[hank37w]

He has to learn the game.
That won’t occur in a trial.
He’ll learn in KOE Cup.

There were people on here that expected Alaimalo to be a starter in round 2 which is a big call coming from Rugby Union and only halving less than half a pre season here.

I have to admit that I am looking forward to seeing how Solomona Faataape goes though.

Would be great to see him absolutely kill it after all the drama the media tried to make of the Shane Richardson so called conflict of interest when it actually just really comes down to the guy being a great talent and when it comes down to it, just happens to be a smart signing.

 

[Tucker]

There were people on here that expected Alaimalo to be a starter in round 2 which is a big call coming from Rugby Union and only halving less than half a pre season here.

I have to admit that I am looking forward to seeing how Solomona Faataape goes though.

Would be great to see him absolutely kill it after all the drama the media tried to make of the Shane Richardson so called conflict of interest when it actually just really comes down to the guy being a great talent and when it comes down to it, just happens to be a smart signing.

Stupid expectation on a rugby convert.
Yes I’m interested in Faataape as well. He is a goer and we are short on in his position.

 

[Bigscreentv]

Anyone have an opinion on Declan Casey?

 

[Vicious]

Both our starting centres named are good attacking centres eager for greater opportunity.
I’m certain Declan Casey will surprise many who consider him just a reserve grader.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

He has to learn the game.
That won’t occur in a trial.
He’ll learn in KOE Cup.

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This article says it all. Played 1 game of League before.

Going to take some time in Cup to be even remotely close to ready.

 

[Goldust]

Im hoping NZ come out hard and really test the boys,let Benji and our pack know where we need to be.

 

[Tito Santana]

He has to learn the game.
That won’t occur in a trial.
He’ll learn in KOE Cup.

Wouldn’t it be better he has a run in a trial with no points on the line?

 

[AdelaideTiger]

If you look at a few of the other team lists, it's not as surprising that we have named a a pretty strong side. I reckon most players that aren't carrying a niggle would be pretty keen to have a proper run. Won't be too phased about the result but would love to see a bit of direction and spark out of the halves, probably most keen to see how Bud goes, but excited to see how young Galvin and Mason handle themselves against the big boys.

 

[The-moP]

Aliamalo, T’oa, Naden, Latu Fainu, Twal, Bateman, Tumeth and Matamua all top 30 players excluded from the squad

Assuming niggles for all of these guys? otherwise not much of a connection between them .. Also missing Olam.

Players - Olam still recovering from soreness as a result of last seasons surgery .. Bateman has some minor soreness .. Aliamalo, Twal just some minor stiffness. Latu Fainu (suspension)

Bud has recovered from his lower leg soreness .. and Sam Fainu recovered from his rolled ankle.