Preseason Trials

Discussion in 'The Cesspit: Rugby League Discussion' started by Jabba, Feb 4, 2014.

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  1. Julian BJ Taylor

    Canberra won't name til Thursday. Some event today then Ricky Stuart run charity golf day tomorrow.
     
    Julian, Feb 19, 2014
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  2. Magic AJ Parker

    Golf 'n events, no wonder he was too busy to make it to the Nine's
     
    Magic, Feb 19, 2014
    #82

  3. Black Toast Forever TG Bullpitt

    I hope Feldt plays in this trial. Have made a bet with mates that Feldt will be in the starting 17 come round 1. If not, I eat cat food.
     
    Black Toast Forever, Feb 19, 2014
    #83

  4. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Cat food? What sort of idiot offers to eat cat food.. :ph34r:

    But yeah you should be right. He was already first in line to take over from Ash Graham and he's cemented that claim by being fucking awesome in the Nines.
     
    Cribbage, Feb 19, 2014
    #84

  5. Magic AJ Parker

    Feldt missed the last game due to injury... haven't heard anything since? Is he going to be fit...
     
    Magic, Feb 19, 2014
    #85

  6. morgieb MC Burridge

    Won't Sutton play five-eighth during the season due to Keary's injury? Who's our five-eighth?
     
    morgieb, Feb 19, 2014
    #86

  7. Black Toast Forever TG Bullpitt

    As I do my morning business on the john, I read that he has been all cleared and should be named for this weekends trial.
     
    Black Toast Forever, Feb 19, 2014
    #87

  8. Black Toast Forever TG Bullpitt

    Nah, Walker has been training at 5/8 a little bit this pre season, so I think they will give him first gig. I really rate Walker quite highly.
     
    Black Toast Forever, Feb 19, 2014
    #88

  9. morgieb MC Burridge

    Ah fair enough, thought he'd play centre.

    Yeah I rate walker, will be the x-factor in the back line for us assuming he doesn't go elsewhere within a couple of years.
     
    morgieb, Feb 19, 2014
    #89

  10. jazman84 JM Eightyfour

    Does he have to eat cat food if he does play??
     
    jazman84, Feb 19, 2014
    #90

  11. Black Toast Forever TG Bullpitt

    Unfortunately, no.
     
    Black Toast Forever, Feb 19, 2014
    #91

  12. hen da man HRT Daman

    So what does he have to do?
     
    hen da man, Feb 19, 2014
    #92

  13. Julian BJ Taylor

    Raiders name strong squad for Tamworth trial

    The Canberra Raiders have named a 28 man squad for their final trial match against the Newcastle Knights in Tamworth this Saturday night, with Anthony Milford, Josh Papalii, Shaun Fensom, Brett White and Paul Vaughan set for their first games of the 2014 season.

    Raiders Coach Ricky Stuart said he expects to give all 28 players an equal opportunity to impress ahead of their round one match and said any of the players could find themselves in the first round team if they performed well Saturday.

    “I’ve said all along that the players will pick themselves for round one and they get a chance to impress in this trial,” Stuart said. “We’ll give all of the guys a chance to get some quality minutes in Tamworth, while the players not going will get a chance to play for Mounties in Sydney on Sunday."

    Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights
    Saturday February 22, Scully Park, Tamworth

    Jack Ahearn
    Matt Allwood
    Shannon Boyd
    Glen Buttriss
    Terry Campese (C)
    Mitch Cornish
    Jarrod Croker
    Joel Edwards
    Shaun Fensom
    Jeremy Hawkins
    Jarrad Kennedy
    Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
    Brenko Lee
    Edrick Lee
    Matt McIlwrick
    Josh McCrone
    Anthony Milford
    Mark Nicholls
    Josh Papalii
    Jordan Rapana
    Reece Robinson
    Sami Sauiluma
    David Shillington
    Dane Tilse
    Bill Tupou
    Jack Wighton
    Brett White
    Paul Vaughan

    Canberra Raiders media
     
    Julian, Feb 19, 2014
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  14. Julian BJ Taylor

    some interesting comments in the media suggesting ahearn is pushing for a first grade spot, possibly at centre.

    Stuart said Milford will play fullback and campese/Cornish have first shot at halves, which is a relief. baptiste nowhere to be seen is puzzling though, same with o'donnell and setu.
     
    Julian, Feb 19, 2014
    #94

  15. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    That squad is ridiculously underrated by bookies and punters alike IMO.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Feb 19, 2014
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  16. Julian BJ Taylor

    there's only two second rowers ffs. if Stuart gets the pack right it will match it with most sides (running forwards wise anyway). if we stay fit all year then dane tilse won't be needed. Vaughan, shillington, white, tll and Nicholls is a pretty good top 5 props if Dane tilse is number 6 I reckon. then papalii and Fensom are great but they're let down by the other second rower IMO.
     
    Julian, Feb 19, 2014
    #96

  17. Cribbage RG Cribb

    And even then one of them was a better player when he was a lock.
     
    Cribbage, Feb 19, 2014
    #97

  18. Julian BJ Taylor

    I didn't count Edwards because I still think he should be a lock. I don't mind him starting at second row, then having a better second rower playing the rest of the game and Edwards shifts into the middle rotation.

    Kennedy is the second second rower there and he's an out and out reserve grader.
     
    Julian, Feb 19, 2014
    #98

  19. Toolman TR Man

    That's what we all thought last year lol.
     
    Toolman, Feb 19, 2014
    #99

  20. Cribbage RG Cribb

    I didn't even realise Kennedy was in the squad, must've skipped over him.

    Must be frustrating to know that your best Under 20s forward is yet another lock who probably won't take to the second row as well. He'll continue to dominate lower grades though and the blokes on your club forum will whinge about him not being selected as he's "one of your best back rowers" etc.
     
    Cribbage, Feb 19, 2014
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