Predicted line-ups for 2008

[girvie]

Who do you think would be the best line-up that your club could field in the National Under-20s competition? Here are my line-ups and i've left out players who have played NRL this year.

Brisbane Broncos:
1. Josh Hoffman
2. Rodney Davies
3. Wiremu Ratana
4. Alex Glen
5. Kieran English
6. Andrew McCullough
7. Jacob Faiud
8. Brynjar Ragnarsson
9. Nathan Strudwick
10. Zac Henrickson
11. Simona Vavega
12. Troyden Watene-Edwards
13. Josh McGuire

14. Dunamis Lui
15. Matthew Handcock
16. Billy Rogers
17. Ben Cronin

NRL: Joel Moon, David Taylor.
Others: Nathan Beckett, Shaun Cotter, Lachlan Creighton, Max Dudley, Pat McPherson, Matt Smith, Tim Yee.


Canberra Raiders:
1. Matthew Campbell
2. Michael Brophy
3. Kose Lelai
4. James Stuart
5. Chris Thorley
6. Michael Picker
7. Jordan Hammond
8. Dan Scanlon
9. Zac Merritt
10. Nick Skinner
11. Joel Thompson
12. Andrew Edwards
13. Sean Fensom

14. Matt Britt
15. Vili Faingaa
16. Jarrod Kennedy
17. Jarrod Croker

NRL:
Others: Jack Ayamiseba, Josh Dugan, Jason Farnhill, Sam Mataora, Ben Sione, Daniel Sleeman, Daniel Vidot.


Canterbury Bulldogs:
1. Brendan Hikaka
2. Luke Towers
3. Chevvy Penehoe
4. Kele Nuisere
5. Mason Pure
6. Ben Barba
7. Daniel Ezekiel
8. John Kite
9. Nathan Smith
10. Robert Worsley
11. Daniel Harrison
12. Harlan Alaalatoa
13. Nathan Dib

14. Kepu Nathan
15. Shannon Cross
16. Steve Spilio
17. Daniel Folkes

NRL: Heka Nanai
Others:


Cronulla Sharks:
1. Brackin Henry
2. Jay Thomas
3. Karl McNichol
4. Jason Bakuya
5. Arden McCarthy
6. Tu’u Maori
7. Quincy To’o To’o
8. Rory O’Brien
9. Joel Romelo
10. Fred Pakutoa
11. William Wiki
12. Jeremiah Walters
13. Jack Bosden

14. Tom Hancock
15. Jon Curran
16. Willie Peace
17. Matt Sokkar

NRL:
Others:


Gold Coast Titans:
1. Shannon Walker
2. Cameron White
3. Daniel Isaac
4. Esi Tonga
5. Kevin Gordon
6. Chris Sandow
7. Josh Costello
8. Will Matthews
9. Kayne Lawton
10. Alex Butchies
11. Ben Ridge
12. Matt O’Reilly
13. Tom Kingston

14. Bodene Thompson
15. Ryan Wilson
16. Tyson Lofipo
17. Phil Dumelow

NRL:
Others:


Manly Sea Eagles:
1. Lincoln Gutherson
2. John Gray
3. Matt Grieve
4. Scott Burns
5. Matt Hastie
6. Kieran Foran
7. Brad Bennett
8. Illija Radan
9. Cameron Warwick
10. Inoke Tapaatoutai
11. Kenny Edwards
12. Tim Browne
13. Darcy Lussick

14. Brooke Nickson
15. Santana Palmer
16. Pat North
17. Jamie Tonga

NRL:
Others: George McDonnell, Trent Reilly


Melbourne Storm:
1. Sam Joe
2. Luke Samoa
3. Mack Fawcett
4. Gerard Tibbetts
5. Kurt Thompson
6. Luke Kelly
7. Liam Foran
8. Aiden Tolman
9. Nathan Stokes
10. Isaac Schwenke
11. Kevin Proctor
12. Lucas Miller
13. Jay Aston

14. Cameron Maltby-Thomas
15. Ryan Hansen
16. Louis Fanene
17. Aiden Guerra

NRL: Israel Folau, Will Chambers.
Others:


New Zealand Warriors:
1. Kevin Locke
2. Kurt Kara
3. Piripi Neho-Popata
4. Constantine Mika
5. Bill Tupou
6. Daniel O’Regan
7. Isaac John
8. Russell Packer
9. Kelvin Wright
10. Upo Poching
11. Ben Matulino
12. Sonny Fai
13. Scott Jones

14. Leeson Ah Mau
15. Steve Rapira
16. Eddie Purcell
17. Jody Henry

NRL: Patrick Ah Van.
Others:

 

[girvie]

Newcastle Knights:
1. Jacob Jenkinson
2. Tyren Mundine
3. Simon Williams
4. Callan Richardson
5. Beau Simpson
6. Ben Wyborn
7. Joel Brown
8. Joel Edwards
9. Tyne Owen
10. Sione Tovo
11. Scott Dobbins
12. Jason Schirnack
13. Todd Hurrell

14. Blake Gallen
15. Mark Farrar
16. Matthew Cook
17. Ryan Stig

NRL:
Others: Nicholas Croad, Nick Hanrahan, Ryan Lamb, George Morseau, Kevin Naiqama, Jeremy Papamau, Sam Stewart.


North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Sam Bowie
2. Obadieh Geia
3. Luke Hume
4. Brandon Boor
5. Cameron Heading
6. Ray Thompson
7. Brady Payne
8. Jacob Young
9. Ryan Carr
10. Jody Hearley
11. Nathan Barraclough
12. Joshua Land
13. Chris Faust

14. Dane Hogan
15. Dan Cross
16. Chris Reisen
17. Ben Hunt

NRL:
Others:


Parramatta Eels:
1. Taputoa Rea
2. Fareni Moefaauo
3. Taulima Tautai
4. Mase Laulu Togogae
5. Zac Russ
6. Kris Keating
7. Trent Hodkinson
8. Timothy Robinson
9. Anthony Mitchell
10. Tim Mannah
11. David Baumann
12. Tony Williams
13. Martin Lewis

14. John Mannah
15. Jason Baitieri
16. Jay Heming
17. Daniel Mortimer

NRL: Jarryd Hayne.
Others: Nathan Campbell, Nathan Gardner, Mitch Johnson, Luke Motinelli, Rulon Nutira, Alex Savaiinaea, Cameron Speechley, Nathan Tannous.


Penrith Panthers:
1. Lachlan Coote
2. William Isa
3. Michael Mate
4. Greg Waddell
5. Junior Tia Kilifi
6. Trent Iselin
7. Wade Graham
8. Shane Blackett
9. Masada Iosefa
10. Sam McKendry
11. Michael Leeds
12. Joseph Paulo
13. Jamie Theoharous

14. Tupou Peaua
15. Guy Hodgins
16. Brad Goodwin
17. Lancen Joudo

NRL: Tim Grant, Michael Jennings.
Others: Mitchell Cahalane, Luke Clydesdale, Todd Grace, Travis Marshall, James McMillan, Joel Orton, Siosaia Vave, Zoram Watene.


South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Abbey El-Zbaidieh
2. Sam Huihahau
3. Junior Seumanutafa
4. Anga Moli
5. David Tyrrell
6. Luke Capewell
7. Trent Trotter
8. Fred Tila
9. Jason Clark
10. Joey Matapuku
11. Ray Tafokitau
12. John Kaifoto
13. Fonua Fale

14. Richard Barrett
15. Andy Powell
16. Joseph Iosefo
17. Caleb Reedy

NRL: Eddie Paea, Eddie Pettybourne.
Others: Michael Cummins, Adam Reynolds, Dominic Walsh.


St George Illawarra Dragons:
1. Travis Roche
2. Kurt Beahan
3. Dean Whare
4. Sene Tala
5. Sam Morath
6. Beau Henry
7. John Kennedy
8. Anton Whare
9. Daniel Fepuleai
10. Wes Suckley
11. Luke Muttdon
12. Jake Marketo
13. Brad Hudson

14. Malcolm Leaeno
15. Dale Sullivan
16. Dean Lockhart
17. Daniel Nicastri

NRL: Lagi Setu, Chase Stanley.
Others: Matthew Mundine, Dane Sablowski, Tariq Sims, James Woolford.


Sydney City Roosters:
1. Jarvarn White
2. Hermani Moala
3. Galu Teo
4. Antonio Winterstein
5. Alan Heldsinger
6. Ben Jones
7. Jarrod Hogan
8. Stanley Waqa
9. Luke Letele
10. John Clayton
11. Mose Masoe
12. Rohan Ahern
13. Anthony Cherrington

14. Martin Kennedy
15. James Tamou
16. Zeb Tahwa
17. Brett Lane

NRL: Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Mitchell Pearce.
Others: Jake Friend, David Hala, Baden Hall, Matthew Hall, Brock Molan, Dominic Peyroux, Dylan Sharp, Tom Symonds, AJ Taumata, Ryan Williamson.


Wests Tigers:
1. Matt Ryan
2. Ratu Peni Tagive
3. Matt Parata
4. Byron Fruen
5. Kingi Akaoula
6. Wayde Dunley
7. Tim Moltzen
8. Luke McInnes
9. Blake Lazarus
10. Michael Stolk
11. Troy Adams
12. Willie Mataka
13. Blake Ayshford

14. Tohi Leha
15. Simon Dwyer
16. Damon Harth
17. Claude Gordon

NRL: Chris Lawrence.
Others: Mitchell Achurch, Kurt Austin, Bill Callaway, James Cameron, Leo Faagutu, Ben Falcone, Rowen Hastings, Matt Hyland, Leon Keir, Darren Nicholls, Ahmed Omar, Filipo Sauvao, Sama Sauvao, Valeni Tiatia, Holo Tonga, Brendan Train, Ben Vengoa, Brendan Vengoa, Brady Watt, Dean Webster.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Newcastle Knights:



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Penrith Panthers:
1. Zoram Watene
2. William Isa
3. Michael Mate
4. Chevvy Penehoe
5. Junior Tia Kilifi
6. Masada Iosefa
7. Luke Clydesdale
8. Shane Blackett
9. Jamie Theoharous
10. Tupou Peaua
11. Brad Goodwin
12. Joseph Paulo
13. Michael Leeds

14. Sam McKendry
15. Guy Hodgins
16. Joel Orton
17. Lancen Joudo

NRL: Tim Grant, Michael Jennings.
Others: James McMillan.



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Daniel Penese and Mitchell Cahalane in particular will push strongly for bench spots. If Tom Pritchard ever recovers from his injuries, he would be there also.

When SG Ball finishes next yr, expect to see Lachlan Coote and Wade Graham into the Penrith side. On Lachlan Coote, would he be the first under 17 player ever to win SG Ball player of the year Girvie?

 

[girvie]

From these lists here is a break down of representative players from Australian Schoolboys and Junior Kiwis last year and NSW and Qld Under-19s sides from this year.
It does include the players who i left out due to playing NRL this year.


Australian Schooboys 2006
6 - Melbourne
4 - Gold Coast
3 - Wests
2 - Parramatta
2 - Sydney City
1 - Brisbane
1 - Cronulla
1 - Newcastle
1 - North Queensland
1 - Penrith
1 - South Sydney
1 - St George Illawarra
0 - Canberra
0 - Canterbury
0 - Manly
0 - New Zealand


Junior Kiwis 2006
10 - New Zealand
2 - Canterbury
1 - Cronulla
1 - Penrith
1 - Sydney City
0 - Brisbane
0 - Canberra
0 - Gold Coast
0 - Manly
0 - Melbourne
0 - Newcastle
0 - North Queensland
0 - Parramatta
0 - South Sydney
0 - St George Illawarra
0 - Wests
Not listed: 6


NSW Under-19s 2007
5 - Parramatta
3 - Newcastle
3 - Wests
2 - Penrith
2 - South Sydney
1 - Canberra
1 - Canterbury
1 - Melbourne
1 - St George Illawarra
0 - Brisbane
0 - Cronulla
0 - Gold Coast
0 - Manly
0 - New Zealand
0 - North Queensland
0 - Sydney City


Qld Under-19s 2007
5 - Brisbane
3 - Sydney City
2 - Gold Coast
2 - Melbourne
2 - North Queensland
2 - Parramatta
1 - South Sydney
1 - St George Illawarra
0 - Canberra
0 - Canterbury
0 - Cronulla
0 - Manly
0 - New Zealand
0 - Newcastle
0 - Penrith
0 - Wests


Total
10 - New Zealand
9 - Melbourne
9 - Parramatta
6 - Brisbane
6 - Gold Coast
6 - Sydney City
6 - Wests
4 - Newcastle
4 - Penrith
4 - South Sydney
3 - Canterbury
3 - North Queensland
3 - St George Illawarra
2 - Cronulla
1 - Canberra
0 - Manly
Some players may be counted twice after representing Aus Schoolboys and NSW or Qld.

 

[roopy]

Great work girvie - but if Beau Simpson gets a run for Newcastle next season I'm going for someone else.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

For the $200,000 or however much they paid for him, I don't see the Sharks keeping McNichol in the under 20's comp for long.

 

[j0rd0_ShArKs]

he may play a couple of games at the start of the year

but if he is what he is talked up to be then he will be in firsts quickly

love your work Girvie, pretty spot on with the sides

17. Matt Lehmann, who is this Girv?

 

[girvie]

17. Matt Lehmann, who is this Girv?

He played SG Ball for Cronulla this year. I wasn't sure who was the best option for a utility on the bench so i included Lehmann who mainly played halfback.

 

[Dutchy]

Manly Sea Eagles:
1. Lincoln Gutherson
2. George McDonnell
3. Matt Grieve
4. Trent Reilly
5. John Gray
6. Kieran Foran
7. Brad Bennett
8. Brooke Nickson
9. Cameron Warwick
10. Inoke Tapaatoutai
11. Pat North
12. Scott Burns
13. Jamie Tonga

14. Illija Radan
15. Santana Palmer
16. Darcy Lussick
17. Jai Jones-Wiegold

NRL:
Others: Matt Hastie.

Jowett will play up IMO

 

[yobbo84]

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Abbey El-Zbaidieh
2. Sam Huihahau
3. Ray Tafokitau
4. Anga Moli
5. David Tyrrell
6. Luke Capewell
7. Eddie Paea
8. Sione Tovo
9. Jason Clark
10. Tim Browne
11. Eddie Pettybourne
12. John Kaifoto
13. Fonua Fale

14. Richard Barrett
15. Joey Matapuku
16. Joseph Iosefo
17. Trent Trotter

NRL:
Others: Caleb Reedy.

That is a very talented backline and great backrow. With bias I'd have to say Capewell and Paea would be just about the best halves combo in the competition.

 

[Swamprat]

Daniel Penese and Mitchell Cahalane in particular will push strongly for bench spots. If Tom Pritchard ever recovers from his injuries, he would be there also.

When SG Ball finishes next yr, expect to see Lachlan Coote and Wade Graham into the Penrith side. On Lachlan Coote, would he be the first under 17 player ever to win SG Ball player of the year Girvie?

Whats happening with Todd Grace?
I haven't seen him listed in this years Flegg side yet, is he still with penrith ?

 

[Panther_Daz]

He played SG Ball at Penrith, hasnt been able to make Flegg yet as he is behind alot of good young props. His front row partner in SG Ball this year, Sam Mckendry played two games in Flegg and was promoted to PL last weekend.

 

[Bazal]

I would think (unless he is going elsewhere) that Josh Davis would push hard for a spot in the Parramatta line-up too

 

[girvie]

I would think (unless he is going elsewhere) that Josh Davis would push hard for a spot in the Parramatta line-up too

He would be too old.

 

[Bazal]

Really? I was under the impression he was 17-18? Well there you go...

 

[Stagger eel]

yep, Josh definitely won't qualify next year and I think Mase is too old also,

My team would be,

1 Tapatua Rea
2 Nathan Gardener
3 Taulima Tautai
4 Zac Russ
5 Fereni Moefeuo
6 Kris Keating
7 Trent Hodkinson
8 Tim Mannah
9 Anthony Mitchell
10 Johnny Mannah
11 Tony Williams
12 Rulon Nitira
13 Marty Lewis

14 Daniel Mortimer
15 Mitchel Johnston
16 Jason Baiteri
17 Duane Poeneki

 

[Panther_Daz]

Penrith Panthers:
1. Lachlan Coote
2. Zorame Watene
3. Greg Waddell
4. William Isa
5. Junior Tia Kilifi
6. Wade Graham
7. Luke Clydesdale
8. Sam Mckendry
9. Masada Iosefa (c)
10. Shane Blackett
11. Daniel Penese
12. Joseph Paulo
13. Jamie Theoharous

14. Mitchell Cahalane
15. Jared Cannon
16. Brad Goodwin
17. Lancen Joudo


If Chevvy Penehoe stays with Penrith ill have him in the centres.

What happens with players like Coote,Waddell and Graham are they only allowed to play Under 20's after SG Ball is finished? Or is it the club's decision as to what team they are placed in. For example, Graham could play SG Ball, Under 20's and first grade all in the same year.

 

[sooperdooper]

some strong looking teams...
just from a parra point of view. We would have a very strong team. However some of those may be looking at a top 25 pos on the roster

 

[Swamprat]

yep, Josh definitely won't qualify next year and I think Mase is too old also,

My team would be,

1 Tapatua Rea
2 Nathan Gardener
3 Taulima Tautai
4 Zac Russ
5 Fereni Moefeuo
6 Kris Keating
7 Trent Hodkinson
8 Tim Mannah
9 Anthony Mitchell
10 Johnny Mannah
11 Tony Williams
12 Rulon Nitira
13 Marty Lewis

14 Daniel Mortimer
15 Mitchel Johnston
16 Jason Baiteri
17 Duane Poeneki

You can't find a place in your top 17 for Australian schoolboy rep Tim Robinson?
Send him over to the Tiges we'll give him a run

 

[MIGHTY PANTHER MAN]

Panthers;

1.Lachlan Coote
2.Sonny Tuiguamala
3.Chevvy Penehoe (although looks like he will be a bulldog)
4.Chris Ward
5.Junior Tiakilifi
6.Wade Graham
7.Luke Clydsdale
8.Shane Blackett
9.Masada Iosefa
10.Sam Mackendry
11.Michael Leeds
12.Joseph Paulo
13.Jamie Theoharous

14.Lancen Joudo
15.Tupou Peau
16.Mitch Cahalane
17.Guy Hodgins

18.Greg Waddel
19.William Isa
20.Mick Mate
21.Brad Goodwin
22.Jared Cannon
23.Daniel Penese