Game Day Thread - Pre Season Challenge - Trial 1 v Newcastle @ McDonald Jones Stadium - Friday 14th February - 6pm

[Poupou Escobar]

Just refreshing to see the ball passed at speed across the field

It was nice seeing the defence give us so much space

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Our cup team is looking really solid.

Most of the 2023 SG Ball side coming through. It’s a shame two of the best were ready for NRL and played positions we already had covered in first grade.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Bloody Rhinos!

How many of our SG ball winning kids play tonight? Good to see them coming through

ffs

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Parker looked a goer

Plenty of effort, and if he was bigger he’d be quick enough, or if he was quicker he’d be big enough. I just think being a toiler isn’t enough for the NRL. Middles either need some size or foot speed. Ideally they have both.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We are still waiting for the super cool moves.

That’s the attacking coach’s job mate

 

[Avenger]

Plenty of effort, and if he was bigger he’d be quick enough, or if he was quicker he’d be big enough. I just think being a toiler isn’t enough for the NRL. Middles either need some size or foot speed. Ideally they have both.

Guymer doesn’t seem too big. Neither does Penrith’s best forward.

 

[JokerEel]

Toni Mateale
Brock Parker

Both played well especially in defence

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Is it just me, or has Arthur Miller-Stephen gotten taller, and wider?

I almost didn't recognise him.

He definitely looked bigger. For a minute there I thought he was Lindsay Collins!

 

[MarkInTheStands]

Jesus H Roosevelt Christ

 

[Delboy]

Guymer doesn’t seem too big. Neither does Penrith’s best forward.

Won’t be long before a response that makes an argument about nothing appears. Relentless is the word

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Guymer doesn’t seem too big. Neither does Penrith’s best forward.

No they have foot speed instead. Brock Parker doesn’t.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Won’t be long before a response that makes an argument about nothing appears. Relentless is the word

Even @The Predictor knew you were going to make another post about me. You can’t help yourself.

 

[JokerEel]

No they have foot speed instead. Brock Parker doesn’t.

Parker is similar size to Joe O

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Lol

What a larrikin!

He’s a deadset f**ken ratbag! Which has no place in the modern game. Someone get him some media training.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Parker is similar size to Joe O

He is smaller and slower than Ofahengaue.

 

[JokerEel]

I am interested to see what the plan is with a few of the backups that played last night

Lynn Twidle Sam L Smith Lussick

They all can't fit into the CUP side.

 

[JokerEel]

He is smaller and slower than Ofahengaue.

He is same size when side by side slower? Did you get the stop watch out?

He is good in defence as well.

Pryk is the one I would say is smaller and slower not sure about his future as a first grader

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Thought Smith was pretty average, service was decent, but it looked like in the early part of second half he was gased and struggling to get back into attack after a defensive set. He wasn't getting back until tackle 2 or 3. And in defence, while he didn't miss any, wasn't really getting into the "contact" much, normally just third man in. Interestingly, our comeback started when he was replaced with Lussick. But only early days for him, and hasn't played much open age footy.

Reckon MA performance, showed why he was in front of Smith.

Reading comments here thought Jordan S, would be poor (didn't watch game live). But thought he did ok. Nothing flash, but worked hard (made nearly 200 m), however did make one poor call for a try. Think he will be ok as our 4th or so centre option.

Big Sam looks good!

AMS/Penisini looked ok, considering it was their comeback game.

Kautoga looks like a good project for Ryles.

Iongi and Papa looked good.

Volkman looks classy! Will be a good back up. Wonder if he is in contention for the 14 spot? Reckon he could cover hooker

Our depth looks better this year.

Great post, except I will be very surprised if Volkman plays any hooker.

 

[Avenger]

Who is the forward with the long rat tail and f**ked up hair? The one we got from Saints also has raw power. Just need to reign his passing at every play.

 

[hineyrulz]

That’s the attacking coach’s job mate

Nothing ever is the head coaches job ffs!!