Toyota Cup team of the year

[Squae]

Hey guys,

Was wondering peoples thoughts so far on what the team should be?

(I have looked extensively and surprisingly not found a thread on this?)

 

[Big Pete]

Off the top of my head

1. Evander Cummins - St. George Illawarra
2. John Sila - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
3. Charly Runciman - St. George Illawarra
4. Edrick Lee - Canberra Raiders
5. Zac Santo - North Queensland Cowboys
6. Jacob Miller - West Tigers
7. Mitch Cornish - Canberra Raiders
8. Ligi Sao - Warriors
9. Siliva Havili - Warriors
10. Korbin Sims - Newcastle Knights
11. Michael Chee-Kam - Canberra Raiders
12. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi - Penrith Panthers
13. Tohu Harris - Melbourne Storm

14. John Palavi - Warriors
15. David Klemmer - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
16. Caleb Timu - Brisbane Broncos
17. Kane Evans - Sydney Roosters

Cheating a bit with the centres but that side is pretty close.

 

[Doga]

I'm no expert, but Dogs players that would be screaming out to be included:

John Sila & David Klemmer as stated above

Toupou Spopoaga & Paul Carter are 2 other possibles

 

[Didgi]

Off the top of my head

1. Evander Cummins - St. George Illawarra
2. John Sila - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
3. Charly Runciman - St. George Illawarra
4. Edrick Lee - Canberra Raiders
5. Zac Santo - North Queensland Cowboys
6. Jacob Miller - West Tigers
7. Mitch Cornish - Canberra Raiders
8. Ligi Sao - Warriors
9. Siliva Havili - Warriors
10. Korbin Sims - Newcastle Knights
11. Michael Chee-Kam - Canberra Raiders
12. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi - Penrith Panthers
13. Tohu Harris - Melbourne Storm

14. John Palavi - Warriors
15. David Klemmer - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
16. Caleb Timu - Brisbane Broncos
17. Kane Evans - Sydney Roosters

Cheating a bit with the centres but that side is pretty close.

Can't find too much fault with that, but just for the sake of it I'll name who I think is also worthy.

1. Evander Cummins
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Edrick Lee (will he qualify?)
4. Mahe Fonua
5. Young Tonumaipea
6. Mitchell Cornish
7. Luke Keary
8. David Klemmer
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Kane Evans
11. Vaipuna Tia Kilifi
12. Michael Chee-Kam
13. Frazer Masinamua
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14. Ma'afutoka Likiliki (bloke has excelled from prop and wing!)
15. Jake Trbojevic
16. Chris Grevsmuhl
17. Caleb Timu

 

[Big Pete]

I was close to selecting Nofoaluma & Keary. I went with Miller based on his NRL experience while Santo got in because of his try scoring ability and I just rate a player who doesn't let size perturb him from playing footy.

Don't really rate Tonumaipea or Fonua's 2012 seasons. Either they're just 'solid' in my book or injury affected. Grevsmuhl is another who hasn't progressed all that well in 2012 and while he certainly has the talent he doesn't have the demeanour at this point. Still too many coach killer mistakes in him.

Couple of picks seem like they belong in an U/18s side rather than an U/20s too. Even I felt a bit guilty including Timu but guys like Trbojevic & Masinamua while great prospects just aren't as good as others in their field. Can understand Masinamua's inclusion in that there aren't too many specialist locks but I don't think there's been a better lock than Tohu Harris when he's been on the field. With Trobojevic, he's been great considering his age & who he's playing for but I don't think he's as good as Sao, Sims or Buchanan currently.

Korosau belongs in the top 5 hookers but would be behind my aforementioned pick, Lichaa & Clydesdale for my taste.

 

[Allstar Knights]

Tonumaipea is very average, imo.

Clydesdale is an excellent hooker. Great service from dummy half and also has a high work rate. Not too sure about the best in the comp, but he'd have to be up there.

 

[Geohood]

How's RTS for the Roosters playing? Have heard good wraps but haven't seen him play before.

 

[Warrior@Heart]

RTS is explosive and always gives 100% but has a lot to learn about the game, he was union convert so that was to be expected, I'd rate Cummins slightly ahead at this point but there's no doubt in my mind that he'll become a star in fg plus he's still only young so he has another year in NYC.

 

[Squae]

hahhaa, I knew big pete would be all over this.

Cheers, to all, appreciated!

 

[Raider_69]

better start making some room in this team for Anthony Milford

 

[Didgi]

Not this year, no doubt he's a massive talent though. And, more importantly, a Queenslander.

 

[Big Pete]

Another player who'd make an U/18 side.

I've been singing his praises for awhile now. Fantasy coaches should have heeded the call.

 

[Didgi]

I did Pete

 

[Big Pete]

I'm proud.

 

[Raider_69]

Not this year, no doubt he's a massive talent though. And, more importantly, a Queenslander.

i wouldnt rule him out this year, pretty much been untouchable since he moved up to the grade, he was head and shoulders above others, including Cornish yesterday in his first game in the halves at TC level

he's seriously one of the best young prospect ive ever seen.
i think the raiders are specials to win the premiership if he and Cornish play the rest of the year in the halves

his obvious weakness is defense but if he improves that, i dont see any way he doesnt wind up as a quality NRL footballer

 

[Big Pete]

He'd have better luck in the centres.

Halves are full of players who are knocking on the door of an NRL call-up. Milford is still a bit a way.

And don't forget, that performance last week was against the Titans aka the celler dwellers.

It's going to have to be like a Tautau Moga esque run for him to get included. Even then, I don't think I had Moga in my 2011 side.

 

[richies]

2. john sila got potential but still has alot to learn and work on his game

I also like the cowboys fullback very similar player to matty bowen
1. Wayne Uligia
5. Zac Mackey from penrith

 

[richies]

can James Roberts from the south's qualify?

 

[Big Pete]

The only way Roberts couldn't is if...

A. He hasn't played all year
B. He's played the majority of NRL that season.

Since either isn't the case of course he can qualify.

The reason he doesn't make my side is he missed the first portion of the season and hasn't really stayed in one position other than five eigth. Which is pretty crowded.

 

[Doga]

Where does Gerard McCallum rate amongst fullbacks?