TEAM LIST Trial Wests Tigers v Warriors

[Jedi_Tiger]

I'm particularly interested in seeing Staines at fullback, Reilly at 6, and how Tupou and Kepaoa look - if those two can fire this year we will kill it, as outside backs have been a real weakness.

we need one or 2 of these outside backs to fire and we will be ok for depth

 

[TillLindemann]

Both had a run in the NSW Cup trial over the weekend.

Missed that, how did he go? (Houston)

 

[TillLindemann]

St Joseph's old boy, played a bit in
the XV with Scolari at inside center
and left wing. Former 7's rep and
Randwick 1st grader. Pretty fast,
smart footy player. He hasn't got
a lot of experience in the halves,
interesting to see how he goes ...

So he would have played with Houston at Randwick also?

 

[Kaito]

So he would have played with Houston at Randwick also?

Yes for a bit.. Houston is an old
Joey's boy too. Year older I think

 

[Camel2281]

So he would have played with Houston at Randwick also?

Think Reilly played a few games for the Waratahs as well if I am not mistaken

 

[Wiz]

Looking forward to seeing min cheese.

Rua

Or the “Baby Belle” as someone previously named him. 😂

 

[TillLindemann]

Think Reilly played a few games for the Waratahs as well if I am not mistaken

Not sure, but he was talked up by rah rah fans as being the best player in Shute Shield

 

[SeanT]

One of the most highly rated juniors in our system, Queensland recruit.

Prop/lock.

Playing SG Ball for Magpies at the moment.

Interesting. Il keep an eye on him.

 

[SeanT]

With the 2nd trial reserved for our first-look team and this trial reserved for 'giving the young guns a go' and playing potential players in their second position, it is interesting to see certain players named and others omitted.

• Seems that Blore has made the top 17 and will play in trial 2/round 1.
• Talau named at centre here points to him possibly not being a starting centre in the top 17.
• Staines at number one points to Laurie as our first-choice fullback.
• Stefano at prop may suggest a bench spot for him round 1. So starting props could be Klemmer and Twal.
• I still feel Pole will get a bench spot in our round 1 team.

That's my takeaways. Could be totally wrong but it is telling.

No way Pole won't be in the 17.

I'd have him there before Twal to be honest

 

[Tim Sheens]

Surprised to see Fonua Pole named/playing as a starting second rower.

 

[KingRobbie]

is he development too KR ?

Nah, he’s not.

The four Development players are:
- Kitione Kautoga
- Christian Ma’anaima
- Brandon Mansfield
- Josh Feledy

 

[barnzee]

With the 2nd trial reserved for our first-look team and this trial reserved for 'giving the young guns a go' and playing potential players in their second position, it is interesting to see certain players named and others omitted.

• Seems that Blore has made the top 17 and will play in trial 2/round 1.
• Talau named at centre here points to him possibly not being a starting centre in the top 17.
• Staines at number one points to Laurie as our first-choice fullback.
• Stefano at prop may suggest a bench spot for him round 1. So starting props could be Klemmer and Twal.
• I still feel Pole will get a bench spot in our round 1 team.

That's my takeaways. Could be totally wrong but it is telling.

I don’t think Blore is fully fit yet

 

[KingRobbie]

Missed that, how did he go? (Houston)

Not sure mate, just heard he played.

 

[jadtiger]

No way Pole won't be in the 17.

I'd have him there before Twal to be honest

Pole has higher potential than Twal imo but it will be interesting to see how he copes with 2nd year syndrome.Other clubs will know what to expect from him and will undoubtedly have plans to try and nullify him

 

[upthetigers]

Enjoys walks on the beach early morning. Favourite food is Sushi and currently anything by Kid Cudi is his go to track.

Is that your POF dating profile? 🤣

 

[Spartan117]

This time of the year already. That went quick.

Felt like ages to me.

 

[KingRobbie]

what does the Warriors team look ?

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
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. Zyon Maiu’u
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
Coach: Andrew Webster

 

[sleeve]

What a shocking halves paring lol

I want to see how they perform, it's a trial.

 

[Needaname]

Both had a run in the NSW Cup trial over the weekend.

Is there a team list of the players that played in that trial?

 

[KingRobbie]

Is there a team list of the players that played in that trial?

Don’t think so, I’d heard they played from someone involved with the team.