Charity Shield 2025

[getsmarty]

Lachlan Ilias asked Bennett if he’d be playing 7 at Souths. The one word answer told him it was time to leave

The moment Lachlan Ilias was told there was no future for him at South Sydney – and why he believes St George Illawarra can finish in the top four.

www.smh.com.au

 

[maestro1]

Nathan Lawson looks ready. He is an athlete, has great coordination, great under the high ball, amazing awareness of the sideline, defends like his life is at stake, big, fast, strong, ambitious to win/succeed, skillful (that kick!!!).
"His ready I Tells ya!!!"

 

[Divine]

So is it TLT?

 

[Harry Bath]

For some reason Dragons for years do not want to blood young players ! compared to other teams who have many 18 and 19 year old debutants over the years. I think this attitude had led to the departure of many good juniors, Bostock, Saab, Robson to name only 3 of many.

 

[Divine]

Well it can be taken too far I believe Harry. I was happy to see Dom Young out there on Sunday otherwise the Roosters were unrecognisable.

 

[TruSaint]

It's a trial, but it means more to me. I have always viewed the CS as the unofficial season opener.
Can't wait for this.

 

[Slippery Morris]

The good juniors left when Saints had poor coaches that did not know how to identify good talent. If Browny was around the Dragons at the time, they would be mostly be in FG now for Saints not other clubs especially Robson.

Flanno will also know which ones to keep and which to let go which is good.

 

[getsmarty]

1	Clint Gutherson (c)
2	Sione Finau
3	Moses Suli
4	Valentine Holmes
5	Mathew Feagai
6	Kyle Flanagan
7	Lachlan Ilias
8	Toby Couchman
9	Damien Cook (c)
10	Emre Guler
11	Luciano Leilua
12	Jaydn Su’A
13	Jack de Belin
Interchange
14	Jacob Liddle
15	Raymond Faitala-Mariner
16	Ryan Couchman
17	Hamish Stewart
Reserves
18	Tyrell Sloan
19	Hame Sele
20	Jonah Glover
21	Kade Reed
22	Loko Pasifiki Tonga
23	Dylan Egan
24	Nathan Lawson
25	Hayden Buchanan

NRL Team List: Charity Shield v Rabbitohs

Head Coach Shane Flanagan has announced his squad to face the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Mudgee's Glen Willow Oval in Round 3 of the NRL Pre-Season Challenge.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[kit66]

RFM, R.Couchman and Hamish Stewart all played really well last Sunday, especially RFM making good metres but we need a big fella on the bench come round 1. Actually we need 2 more big bodies.

 

[Willow]

Cook with Liddle on the bench is such a bonus.

 

[possm]

Nathan Lawson looks ready. He is an athlete, has great coordination, great under the high ball, amazing awareness of the sideline, defends like his life is at stake, big, fast, strong, ambitious to win/succeed, skillful (that kick!!!).
"His ready I Tells ya!!!"

I agree. Lawson should be the first player selected for a winger position.

I'd also like to say that Reed played well in the second half of the trial. He is a player to keep an eye on in the future.

 

[Comfy]

Anyone know what's going on with Tuipulotu?

 

[Victoire]

Anyone know what's going on with Tuipulotu?

Still says hamstring.

Ravalawa left right out. Looks like the dream is over for Mika. Well, we had some good times.

 

[KingFlanno7]

Just looking at the stats for our trial on the weekend, Finau deserves that wing spot and hopefully he has another blinder this weekend. Makes plenty of metres the young fella

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

RFM, R.Couchman and Hamish Stewart all played really well last Sunday, especially RFM making good metres but we need a big fella on the bench come round 1. Actually we need 2 more big bodies.

Couldnt agree more mate.
In my opinion couchmans and are too alike (no pun inteaded) though CURRENTLY don’t see them both in the 17.
Need Sele to play weekly!! And an extra forward to give us a different dynamic on the bench. Which would consist of liddle & RFM.
Thought Loko would get in though I think still abit to young atm. Will debut this season though.

 

[Comfy]

Still says hamstring.

Ravalawa left right out. Looks like the dream is over for Mika. Well, we had some good times.

is it moderate?

he is a big loss, and rava / fegai are liabilities on the wing

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

Just looking at the stats for our trial on the weekend, Finau deserves that wing spot and hopefully he has another blinder this weekend. Makes plenty of metres the young fella

Agree. I think Finau & CT wing combo is needed! Both are meter eaters and aren’t scared to take a hit up.
yes that may change with Lawson & Sloan during the year but I think round 1 IF ct is fit.
otherwise will be Feagai & Finau

 

[kit66]

is it moderate?

he is a big loss, and rava / fegai are liabilities on the wing

We need to give Sloan a shot on the wing, he's purpose built for the new style of play Flanno has set in motion. Sloan's speed, skill and X-factor playing off our spine (including Liddle) will get us plenty of points. CT on the other wing when he's fit until we can get Lawson in the 17 later in the year. I guess Finau for now and see off Rava for good and Feagai until we're desperate.

 

[Comfy]

We need to give Sloan a shot on the wing, he's purpose built for the new style of play Flanno has set in motion. Sloan's speed, skill and X-factor playing off our spine (including Liddle) will get us plenty of points. CT on the other wing when he's fit until we can get Lawson in the 17 later in the year. I guess Finau for now and see off Rava for good and Feagai until we're desperate.

I thought he was playing there week 1? just coming back from a knock

 

[KogarahWarrior]

I still rate Finau more highly than I rate CT