jnr kiwis

[BOMAR]

Does anyone know who the squad is? When and where they are playing and who are they playing?

 

[footynut1]

as far as i am aware the squad has not been named yet. they play the curtain raiser against aust prior to kiwis v oz in newcastle oct 16

 

[half_back]

Should be a very strong team given the warriors standing and others eligible. Anyone hazard to guess on a likely team?

 

[mean_maori_mean]

I'll have a dig.
I would go for Ulugia over Slaimankhel at fullback.
He has more skills.

Slaimankhel is somewhat of a ball hog and lacks ball playing skills.
Plus I think he will crack FG on the wing not at fullback.

Probably have missed out heaps of quality players.
But it is a good start.
Not too sure about fonua but heard some tongan who reckon he is eligible.

1. Wayne Ulugia
2. Adam Henry / Malakai Watene-Zeslnieak
3. Konrad Hurrell
4. Mahe Fonua
5. Omar Slaimankhel
6. Carlos Tuimavave (Matt Mgahan)
7. Michael Parker-Walshe
8. Josh Aliomai
9. Slade Griffin
10. Ben Murdoch-Maisila
11. Jason Taumalolo
12. Josh Papalii
13. Kenny Bromwhich

Siliva Havili
SioSuia Taukieaho
Tohu Harris
Uiti Baker
Michael Chee-Kam
Sam Lousi

 

[Didgi]

I have a suspicion that Papalii's time in FG will make him ineligible, as he's played more FG than NYC.

I like Ulugia but I don't think there's any way selectors will go for him over Omar. Maybe on the wing, and I'd like to see Malaki Watene-Zelezniak or DJ Collier (I assume he's a kiwi?) there or thereabouts.

 

[footynut1]

wow strong side

 

[Noa]

Im biased but Id be putting McGahan in the halves. Regularly getting over 400 gained mtrs in kicking lately to go along with his stout defence, great passing game and ability to run the show.

 

[junior fan]

Im biased but Id be putting McGahan in the halves. Regularly getting over 400 gained mtrs in kicking lately to go along with his stout defence, great passing game and ability to run the show.

Would have to think Tim Lafai would be a chance also

 

[ozbash]

Slaimankhel is somewhat of a ball hog and lacks ball playing skills.

:lol: why, because he follows up and scores lots of trys ?

the T/Cup stats say Omar has fairly decent skills..

 

[ByRd]

Lafai had off season surgery so isn't available but that is a strong looking side

 

[Noa]

Lafai had off season surgery so isn't available but that is a strong looking side

Thats excellent news ;-)

 

[shasha]

I think Ben Henry, the Warriors captain will be the first player picked.

I would go with:

1. Omar Slaimankhel
2. Adam Henry
3. Konrad Hurrel
4. Mahe Fonua
5. Wayne Ulugia
6. Carlos Tuimavave
7. Michael Parker-Walshe
8. Jason Taumalolo
9. Slade Griffin
10. Josh Ailomai
11. Ben Henry
12. Ben Murdoch-Masila
13. Kenneath Bromwich

14. Matt McIllwrick
15. Tohu Harris
16. Tyson Frizell
17. Sam Lousi
18. Mosese Fotuiaka
19. Uiti Baker
20. Teni Waipouri

Josh Papali I believe will miss out due to many first grade games.
I think Tim Simona could find a spot on the wing or be a back up centre.
Also I think Tupou Sopoga has had a good season from the Bulldogs and can cover centre and backrow.

 

[Noa]

Wonder of the Kiwis would give Denny Solomona a look in considering the way he finished the season. His speed outside Hurrel would be unfathomable.

 

[worriers]

Wonder of the Kiwis would give Denny Solomona a look in considering the way he finished the season. His speed outside Hurrel would be unfathomable.

Agreed. He's a gun!

 

[Horrie Is God]

I'm surprised no one has Shaun Johnson at 1/2..

Is 21 too old for the Jnr International teams?..

 

[isaiah]

I'm surprised no one has Shaun Johnson at 1/2..

Is 21 too old for the Jnr International teams?..

in a word, yes

 

[shasha]

I really believe that Jordan Meads may have just outplayed Parker-Walshe into the junior Kiwi's halves position with Tuimavave.

What a great game today!

 

[Panther_Daz]

When does this squad get announced?

 

[Noa]

2011 JUNIOR KIWIS
Kenneath Bromwich - Melbourne Storm
Sosaia Feki - Warriors
Tohu Harris - Melbourne Storm
Siliva Havili - Warriors
Adam Henry - Warriors
Sebastine Ikahihifo - Warriors
Samiuela Lousi - Warriors
Ben Murdoch-Masila - Wests Tigers
Agnatius Paasi - Warriors
John Palavi - Warriors
Josh Papalii - Canberra Raiders
Michael Parker-Walshe - North Queensland Cowboys
Andrew Pelasio - Penrith Panthers
Omar Slaimankhel - Warriors
Sio Siua Taukeiaho - Warriors
Jason Taumalolo - North Queensland Cowboys
Carlos Tuimavave - Warriors
Wayne Ulugia - North Queensland Cowboys

Players on standby:
Jordan Meads - Warriors
George Maka - Warriors
John Koko - North Queensland Cowboys

 

[Didgi]

No DJ Collier? Thought Meads would've been selected ahead of Tuimavave since there's no real halfback there, and where the F is Ben Henry and Konrad Hurrell?