ANZAC Test

[Philip_Smith007]

Sounds like we're now without Foran also.

Poor bastard, family breakdown by reports, she was one of the main reason for turning down Warriors apparently. Just had a second kid resently as well.

Hope if he is OK, he can pop into camp.

Depth getting tested.

 

[Cloudsurfer]

He is eligible but not interested.

It could well be Harris at 6. Or tommy. Or I suppose Nikorima with some green hooker taking his bench spot. We're done

Kahu, Nikorama, Rapana, Hiku, Perret, SKD...a few options across the halves, centre, fullback & wingers in that lot? Harris if it comes to that but he's killing it on the edge atm too.

Our forwards have the edge I reckon and if they lay a good platform our backs should go ok...we have some great finishers (SKD, Kahu, Rapana). Nikorama is probably needed in the 9 if Luke isn't up to scratch

 

[Matua]

Kahu, Nikorama, Rapana, Hiku, Perret, SKD...a few options across the halves, centre, fullback & wingers in that lot? Harris if it comes to that but he's killing it on the edge atm too.

Our forwards have the edge I reckon and if they lay a good platform our backs should go ok...we have some great finishers (SKD, Kahu, Rapana). Nikorama is probably needed in the 9 if Luke isn't up to scratch

No. Nikorima is the only option in that lot for half.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

thomas will get the gig, wont let us down

 

[Cloudsurfer]

No. Nikorima is the only option in that lot for half.

Not according to some of their bios but you are probably right

 

[Mighty Ape Man]

Depending on availability ie. injuries etc...

Fullback: DWZ or Kahu
Wing: Rona / Nightingale
Centre: SKD / Hoffman or Kahu
5/8: Lolohea (will he be ready in time?)
Half: Johnson
Hooker: Nikorima
Front Row: Bromwich / Blair
Second Row: Taupau / Proctor
Lock: T. Harris

Reserves (from): Lewis Brown, Manu Ma'u, Jason Taumalolo, Kenny Edwards, Greg Eastwood, Agnatius Paasi, Zeb Taia

I wouldn't pick any of the Warriors who are being stood down this weekend. They've just shown everyone how much they care at club level so why put them in the national side. And I wouldn't pick Luke because his form simply does not warrant it.

If Lolohea isn't available then maybe Hoffman or Lewis Brown in the 6? I know it's been mentioned but I don't really want Tohu there. He would be wasted. If Tohu did go to 6 then Taumalolo to lock

And no I don't think Leuluai would be an option, nor Benji.

 

[vinnie delpino]

1. Hiku
2. Nightingale
3. Skd
4. Hoffman
5. Rapana
6. Leuluai
7. Johnson
8. Bromwich
9. Luke
10. Blair
11. Proctor
12. Taumalolo
13. Harris

14. Nikorima
15. Mau
16. Matulino
17. Tapau
18th man Takarangi

 

[Mighty Ape Man]

1. Hiku
2. Nightingale
3. Skd
4. Hoffman
5. Rapana
6. Leuluai
7. Johnson
8. Bromwich
9. Luke
10. Blair
11. Proctor
12. Taumalolo
13. Harris

14. Nikorima
15. Mau
16. Matulino
17. Tapau
18th man Takarangi

I know Takairangi played for Cook Islands but he's still eligible for NZ? I didn't pick him for that reason. But he really has improved big time this year. And played great tonight too. If available he could be a good option at 6

 

[lafai]

1. Peta Hiku
2. Jason Nightingale
3. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
4. Jordan Kahu
5. Curtis Rona
6. Thomas Leuluai
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Isaac Luke
10. Jared Warea-Hargreaves (lol, Matulino most likely but didn't he get banned)
11. Tohu Harris
12. Kevin Proctor
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Kodi Nikorima
15. Adam Blair
16. Manu Ma'u
17. Martin Taupau

 

[Schuster86]

1. Peta Hiku
2. Jordan Rapana
3. Jordan Kahu
4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
5. Dallin Whatene-Zelezniak
6. Thomas Leuluai
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Isaac Luke
10. Adam Blair
11. Tohu Harris
12. Kevin Proctor
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Lewis Brown/Kodi Nikorima
15. Ben Matulino
16. Martin Taupau
17. Sio Suaia-Taukaiaho

Not necessarily the team I'd pick but this is what I think Kearney will go with.

 

[JohnDoe]

Saw this on the other forum. Not sure if it's true. Is Junior Paulo actually eligible for NSW?

Thought this was really interesting. Junior Paulo is eligible for the Kiwis but played for NSW at under 20 level so I always assumed his preference was to play for NSW, but looking at the State of Origin eligibility rules he isn't actually eligible for NSW, unless i'm reading the rules wrong.

So according to eligibility rules if you were not born in NSW or Queensland you must have resided in either state prior to your 13th birthday. Source below stating this..
https://www.nrl.com/portals/nrl/Rad...AboutUs/StateofOriginEligibilityExplained.pdf

In the article below Junior Paulo states that he moved to Australia in 2007.
http://www.nrl.com/junior-paulo-i-cant-wait-to-play-at-suncorp/tabid/10874/newsid/83284/default.aspx
Which would put him at either 13 or 14, according to his wikipeida page he was born on 20 November 1993.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Paulo_(rugby_league_born_1993)

Now the eligiblilty rules came into place in December 2012 and he played u20s SOO in 2013. So based on the eligibility rules he inst eligible for SOO as he did not move to NSW before the age of 13. Anyway thought it was interesting and wonder if he could be in contention for Kiwis selection this year.

 

[JohnDoe]

Double post.

 

[JohnDoe]

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[JohnDoe]

Axed Warriors won't be considered for Kiwis selection.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...d/news-story/908a304c2b1c285044f384e72128eb13

Good to see.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

im sure jason taumalolo did a shoulder charge tonight, f**k i hope he doesnt get charged

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Axed Warriors won't be considered for Kiwis selection.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...d/news-story/908a304c2b1c285044f384e72128eb13

Good to see.

Very good, looks like Kearney keeping up.the no dick head policy.
Wonder if JWH gets a recall, or 1 game back not enough.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Saw this on the other forum. Not sure if it's true. Is Junior Paulo actually eligible for NSW?

Thought this was really interesting. Junior Paulo is eligible for the Kiwis but played for NSW at under 20 level so I always assumed his preference was to play for NSW, but looking at the State of Origin eligibility rules he isn't actually eligible for NSW, unless i'm reading the rules wrong.

So according to eligibility rules if you were not born in NSW or Queensland you must have resided in either state prior to your 13th birthday. Source below stating this..
https://www.nrl.com/portals/nrl/Rad...AboutUs/StateofOriginEligibilityExplained.pdf

In the article below Junior Paulo states that he moved to Australia in 2007.
http://www.nrl.com/junior-paulo-i-cant-wait-to-play-at-suncorp/tabid/10874/newsid/83284/default.aspx
Which would put him at either 13 or 14, according to his wikipeida page he was born on 20 November 1993.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Paulo_(rugby_league_born_1993)

Now the eligiblilty rules came into place in December 2012 and he played u20s SOO in 2013. So based on the eligibility rules he inst eligible for SOO as he did not move to NSW before the age of 13. Anyway thought it was interesting and wonder if he could be in contention for Kiwis selection this year.

Any other heritage line he could play for eg Samoa, Tonga

 

[Mixmasterreece]

It's the warriors who have stood them down. No Mutts, manu or bodene.

Vete and Lisone stood down from PI test

 

[Mixmasterreece]

Saw this on the other forum. Not sure if it's true. Is Junior Paulo actually eligible for NSW?

Thought this was really interesting. Junior Paulo is eligible for the Kiwis but played for NSW at under 20 level so I always assumed his preference was to play for NSW, but looking at the State of Origin eligibility rules he isn't actually eligible for NSW, unless i'm reading the rules wrong.

So according to eligibility rules if you were not born in NSW or Queensland you must have resided in either state prior to your 13th birthday. Source below stating this..
https://www.nrl.com/portals/nrl/Rad...AboutUs/StateofOriginEligibilityExplained.pdf

In the article below Junior Paulo states that he moved to Australia in 2007.
http://www.nrl.com/junior-paulo-i-cant-wait-to-play-at-suncorp/tabid/10874/newsid/83284/default.aspx
Which would put him at either 13 or 14, according to his wikipeida page he was born on 20 November 1993.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Paulo_(rugby_league_born_1993)

Now the eligiblilty rules came into place in December 2012 and he played u20s SOO in 2013. So based on the eligibility rules he inst eligible for SOO as he did not move to NSW before the age of 13. Anyway thought it was interesting and wonder if he could be in contention for Kiwis selection this year.

Paulo about to be picked in city v country - as well as junior kiwi fonua-Blake (who has played 35 mins of first grade).

 

[Mixmasterreece]

Tommys done a hammy. Will be touch and go for Friday.