2014 Trial v Sharks

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SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY, 2014

Gates Open: 11:45am
Harold Matthews: 12noon
S.G Ball: 1:30pm
Holden Cup: 3:00pm
NSW Cup: 4:45pm
NRL: 7:00pm

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NRL TEAM
1. James Tedesco
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Keith Lulia
4. Chris Lawrence
5. Pat Richards
6. Braith Anasta
7. Luke Brooks
8. Aaron Woods
9. Robbie Farah (capt)
10. Martin Taupau
11. Bodene Thompson
12. Cory Paterson
13. Adam Blair

Interchange:
14. Blake Austin
15. Ben Murdoch-Masila
16. Jack Buchanan
17. James Gavet

VB NSW CUP TEAM
1. Kurtis Rowe
2. Taqele Naiyaravoro
3. Corey Brown
4. Setefano Taukafa
5. Jy Hitchcox
6. Jarrod Farlow
7. Nathan Waters
8. Ava Seumanufagai
9. Joel Luani
10. Michael Bullock
11. Kyle Lovett
12. Asipeli Fine
13. Andy Fiagatusa

Interchange:
14. Inno Inosesio
15. Nathan Brown
16. Sam Hollis
17. Sonny Bristow
18. Luke Williams
19. Jack Madden
20. Sitaleki Akauola
21. Allan McGrath

HOLDEN CUP TEAM
1. Sione Alofi
2. Delouise Hoeter
3. Marion Seve
4. Nathan Milone
5. John Ogden
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Eli Levido
8. Dallas Graham
9. Manaia Cherrington
10. Jake Dooner
11. Lamar Liolevave
12. Salesi Funaki
13. Matthew Woods

Interchange:
14. Leki Taumalolo
15. Lokeni Gavet
17. Peter Nay
18. Andrew Kazzi
19. Hala Masila
20. Jeremy Marshall-King
22. Tyler Cassel
23. Mason Farrell
24. Tom Satterthwaite
25. Dwayne Lemafa

 

[Tigers Tale]

With the NRL side I see a couple of things in the selections.

Potter is yet to decide out of Austin and Anasta who is going to get the gig. I think they will both get game time this weekend and that may just be the deciding factor for round one. I don't see the point of Austin being on the bench otherwise.

Blair might now be seen as a lock. I can live with that if he pulls his finger out. Our front row rotation isn't too bad (when Galloway is back) and if Blair can play big minutes at the level he should at lock, we may just see some value in him. He is bigger this year and as has been pointed out many times lock plays similar to prop.

I'm guessing Thompson is holding a spot until Fulton/Sironen return.

Pottor might have some faith in Lulia based on his time at Bradford. I can live with this decision as well if Lulia plays to his potential. The down side is I don't get to see a flying Koro. Until his handling improves we might not see him in the top side for a while.

Anyone else see it this way (or differently) as well....

 

[Perth Tiger]

I don't see Koro listed in any of the teams so is he another one that has picked up an injury?

 

[madunit]

I think Blair is only at lock because of Sironen's injury.

In a way, it opens up a spot for Taupau.

I certainly hope Bojangles isn't in the starting 17 this year. f**king muppet.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Potter said on the video Austin and anasta will get equal time on the paddock. He also said ava and buchanan would so I'd expect plenty of the guys from nsw cup/20s to play off the bench in first grade.

Don't know where koro is...

 

[Mr Angry]

SHARKS NRL team list
Michael Gordon
Sosaia Feki
Jonathan Wright
Blake Ayshford
Eric Grothe Jnr
Daniel Holdsworth
Jeff Robson
Andrew Fifita
Isaac De Gois
Tim Robinson
Wade Graham
Matt Prior
Sam Tagataese
interchange
John Morris
Siosaia Vave
Tinirau Arona
Tupou Sopoaga
Nathan Stapleton

NSW CUP
Nathan Gardner
Valentine Holmes
Ricky Leutele
Jacob Gagan
Dallas Wells
Pat Politoni
Jaden Clarke
Kurt Dillon
Michael Lichaa
David Fifita
Junior Roqica
Michael Morris
Scott Sorenson

 

[Matchball]

Rubbish playing two 5/8's.
Yes I know it's a trial but I hope this isn't the Potter's bench tactics for the season.

 

[chopsy_05]

Did the Sharks recruitment manager organise this game? He gets to work out who he's going to poach before the season even starts. Genius

 

[madunit]

SHARKS NRL team list
Michael Gordon
Sosaia Feki
Jonathan Wright
Blake Ayshford
Eric Grothe Jnr
Daniel Holdsworth
Jeff Robson
Andrew Fifita
Isaac De Gois
Tim Robinson
Wade Graham
Matt Prior
Sam Tagataese
interchange
John Morris
Siosaia Vave
Tinirau Arona
Tupou Sopoaga
Nathan Stapleton

NSW CUP
Nathan Gardner
Valentine Holmes
Ricky Leutele
Jacob Gagan
Dallas Wells
Pat Politoni
Jaden Clarke
Kurt Dillon
Michael Lichaa
David Fifita
Junior Roqica
Michael Morris
Scott Sorenson

If that's Sharps idea of the NRL side then Wright is the luckiest man in the NRL and Leutele the unlickiest

this match is more like a reunion than a game of footy.

 

[The Rosco]

Pleased that Potter found room for Gavet. He will make a very capable trio when he's on the field with Paterson and Tapau especially.
All run hard, hit hard and like an offload or 2.
Will be interesting to see if Austin can replicate his Camden form. I hope so, because he will make a quality attacking halves pairing with Brooks.
I like the look of the team very much. Very keen to see how they go against the Sharkies.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

He's seen enough of lootelly to pick him.
Wright needs to shine given his dismal finishing in the 9s.

Boo

 

[madunit]

to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if Brooks is rested at halftime and Austin replaces him.

I honestly believe that Potter has decided Anasta will be the five-eighth and he's still unsure whether to throw Brooks in the deep end straight away, or whether he wants to give him a few games in lower grades and then ease him in.

 

[super_coach]

Austen will be insurance and be picked at no14 come round one, he will cover 7 6 9 and 13 and any where else at a pinch.

Anasta will be the no6 regardless of trial form. Sad but true

 

[BuffaloRules]

Austen will be insurance and be picked at no14 come round one, he will cover 7 6 9 and 13 and any where else at a pinch.

Anasta will be the no6 regardless of trial form. Sad but true

I reckon you are wrong on both counts.

Potter is fighting for his life, and will be given to about Round 10 to show the goods.

If either of your points are correct, then you may as well fit him up for the coffin now as he is basically committing suicide.

 

[gronkathon]

I think the round 1 bench was really thrown off kilter with both Sirro & Halatau injured.

With those two we could basically pinch hit across 3/4 of the spine to cover in game injuries.

Looking forward to heading out Saturday though, will try and catch the Matt's & ball as well

 

[Hoofhearted]

[Pottor might have some faith in Lulia based on his time at Bradford. I can live with this decision as well if Lulia plays to his potential. The down side is I don't get to see a flying Koro. Until his handling improves we might not see him in the top side for a while.

Anyone else see it this way (or differently) as well....[/QUOTE]

Simona will be the other centre with Lawrence

 

[Tigers Tale]

I agree. Simona when fit will play, I was more referring to this weeks trial. Can't wait for Simona to be back.

 

[chopsy_05]

Austen to cover 13 are you serious. I don't think he made a tackle in the 9's. His shirt grabbing was pathetic.

 

[TYGA]

I reckon you are wrong on both counts.

Potter is fighting for his life, and will be given to about Round 10 to show the goods.

If either of your points are correct, then you may as well fit him up for the coffin now as he is basically committing suicide.

Lulia, Paterson, Anasta, Thompson, Austin. If these players are in FG we are going to run bottom 4.

 

[madunit]

Austen to cover 13 are you serious. I don't think he made a tackle in the 9's. His shirt grabbing was pathetic.

If his defence in the 9's is anything to go buy, I'd rather have Moltzen at Lock