Junior Kiwis v Junior Roos

[Didgi]

Gareth Widdop should be eligible for England? Not sure.

 

[Didgi]

For the Kiwis Leeson Ah Mau doesn't turn 21 until December. He's played most of the year in first grade.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

For the Kiwis Leeson Ah Mau doesn't turn 21 until December. He's played most of the year in first grade.

If he turns 21 this year he's not eligible. Same with Masoe.

1980s births won't be eligible.

 

[Rovelli]

Sorry I got Masoe and Leilua mixed up. Leilua's 18, not Masoe.

 

[mean_maori_mean]

Canberra:

Certainties:
Mat Mcilliwrick ??
Mataora
Drury Low

Possibles:
Michael Chee-Kam (playing Oz schoolboys) - only came to Oz this year.
Josh Papilli

Other certs/probs
Kalifa faifailoa
Johnson
Tupou
Ailomai (if he was fit)
Kirisome auvaa
Dean Whare
Joseph Leilua
Kyle Stanley
Probably Likiliki (I dont know if I would pick him)
Tohu harris
Wayne Ulugia
Jason Taumololo

 

[Inferno]

I think it would be a much better idea, and alot better for the development of the players who are yet to reach first grade, that the sides are picked from players who have played more football in the NYC competition itself rather then first grade.

Josh Dugan, Jarrod Croker, Jamal Idris, Lachlan Coote. Players such as these are on verge of representative levels at a first grade level compared to playing rep football in an under 20's competition.

Players like Dane Gagai, Dylan Farrel, Brad Murray, Sam Williams, Ben Murdoch and other players who have stood out in their respective decisions who are yet to but quite possibly on the verge of first grade would be the ones who are missing out.

I'd have to agree with this, I think you should have to play at least as much under 20s as FG this year to qualify.

 

[lifesgood]

Australian NYC team would be

1. Nathan Massey
2. Michael Oldfield
3. Dylan Farrel
4. Dale Copley
5. Dane Gagai
6. Beau Henry
7. Brad Murray
8. James Cunningham
9. James Segeyaro
10. Tariq Sims
11. Ryan James
12. Ethan Cooke
13. Matt Hyland

14. Tyrone Roberts
15. Neil Begovich
16. Jake Finn
17. Josh Jackson

 

[footynut1]

New Zealand under-20 train-on squad
Drury Low, Sam Mataora, Matt McIlwrick, Josh Papalii, Sam Kasiano, Martin Taupau, Lama Tasi, Dean Whare, Kirisome Auva'a, Kenny Bromwich, Tohu Harris, Alex Elisala, Michael Parker-Walsh, Jason Taumalolo, Will Tupou, Wayne Ulugia, Kalifia Faifai-Loa, Kane Morgan, Jack Tulemau, Isaac Maliota, Henry Chan-Ting, Glen Fisiiahi, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Shaun Johnson, Siuatonga Likiliki, Elijah Niko, Daniel Palavi, Matt Robinson, Nafe Seluini, Carlos Tuimavave, Bill Tupou, Faleula Finau.

 

[Deleted member 10972]

New Zealand under-20 train-on squad
Drury Low, Sam Mataora, Matt McIlwrick, Josh Papalii, Sam Kasiano, Martin Taupau, Lama Tasi, Dean Whare, Kirisome Auva'a, Kenny Bromwich, Tohu Harris, Alex Elisala, Michael Parker-Walsh, Jason Taumalolo, Will Tupou, Wayne Ulugia, Kalifia Faifai-Loa, Kane Morgan, Jack Tulemau, Isaac Maliota, Henry Chan-Ting, Glen Fisiiahi, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Shaun Johnson, Siuatonga Likiliki, Elijah Niko, Daniel Palavi, Matt Robinson, Nafe Seluini, Carlos Tuimavave, Bill Tupou, Faleula Finau.

On form, you would have to go with:

1. Glen Fisiiahi
2.
3. Siuatonga Likiliki
4. Drury Low
5.
6. Michael Parker-Walshe
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Martin Taupau
9. Matt McIlwrick
10. Sam Kasiano
11. Jason Taumalolo / Sam Mataora
12. Matthew Robinson
13. Kenny Bromwich / Seb Ikahihifo

14. Nafe Seluini
15. Tohu Harris
16. Lama Tasi
17. Isaac Maliota

Josh Papalii, Jack Tulemau and Daniel Palavi are a tad green IMO. The remaining outside backs could all stake a claim for those wing spots.

 

[half_back]

2010 YOUNG KANGAROO'S

The ARL have announced a squad of 23 players for the 2010 Young Kangaroo's who will tour New Zealand in late October
The tour is to take place with the 1st Test against the Kiwi Juniors on the 23rd of October in Windy Wellington and the 2nd Test kicks off on the 30 th October in Rotarua


Kurt Baptise Brisbane Broncos
Gerard Beale Brisbane Broncos
Andrew Clayton Brisbane Broncos
Dane Gagai Brisbane Broncos
Corey Norman Brisbane Broncos
Tariq Sims Brisbane Broncos
Kyle O'Donnell Cronulla Sharks
Matthew Wright Cronulla Sharks
Ryan James Gold Coast Titans
James Cunningham Manly Sea Eagles
William Hopoate Manly Sea Eagles
Micheal Oldfield Manly Sea EaglesJ
ustin O'Neill Melbourne Storm
Ethan Cook Newcastle Knights
Chris Faust Nth Queensland Cowboys
Kyle Feldt Nth Queensland Cowboys
Mosese Pangai Nth Queensland Cowboys
James Segeyaro Nth Queensland Cowboys
Evrett Vaurasi Penrith Panthers
Cameron King St George Illawarra Dragons
Shannon Wakeman St George Illawarra Dragons
Ben Jones Sydney Roosters
Ethan Lowe Sydney Roosters

 

[BOMAR]

2010 YOUNG KANGAROO'S

The ARL have announced a squad of 23 players for the 2010 Young Kangaroo's who will tour New Zealand in late October
The tour is to take place with the 1st Test against the Kiwi Juniors on the 23rd of October in Windy Wellington and the 2nd Test kicks off on the 30 th October in Rotarua


Kurt Baptise Brisbane Broncos
Gerard Beale Brisbane Broncos
Andrew Clayton Brisbane Broncos
Dane Gagai Brisbane Broncos
Corey Norman Brisbane Broncos
Tariq Sims Brisbane Broncos
Kyle O'Donnell Cronulla Sharks
Matthew Wright Cronulla Sharks
Ryan James Gold Coast Titans
James Cunningham Manly Sea Eagles
William Hopoate Manly Sea Eagles
Micheal Oldfield Manly Sea EaglesJ
ustin O'Neill Melbourne Storm
Ethan Cook Newcastle Knights
Chris Faust Nth Queensland Cowboys
Kyle Feldt Nth Queensland Cowboys
Mosese Pangai Nth Queensland Cowboys
James Segeyaro Nth Queensland Cowboys
Evrett Vaurasi Penrith Panthers
Cameron King St George Illawarra Dragons
Shannon Wakeman St George Illawarra Dragons
Ben Jones Sydney Roosters
Ethan Lowe Sydney Roosters

Although they are quality players, it is still hard to belive that broncos should have 6 players in and they didnt even make the top 8. Beau Henry seems a notable omission. Cameron King must be extremly lucky missing 3/4 of the season through injury.

 

[aqua_duck]

Beau Henry is injured, had a shoulder reco, otherwise I'd imagine he'd be one of the 1st players picked

 

[tezzah]

My line up would like this:
1. Glen Fisiiahi - not many can compete with his blitzing speed
2. Drury Low - pushed from centre, will see lots of dummy half action
3. Will Tupou - purely seeing Kidwell will go with brute power and experience
4. Siuatonga Likiliki - game breaker
5. Kalifia Faifai-Loa -bring back the Marist Saints combination
6. Michael Parker-Walshe -could partner up with Morgan
7. Shaun Johnson -could partner up with Tuimavave
8. Martin Taupau - makes sense to go with the two inform props of the NYC comp
9. Matt McIlwrick - will no doubt interchange with Seluini, back up will be Chan Tigng
10. Sam Kasiano - amongst the best NYC props in 2010
11. Jason Taumalolo - bolter game breaker
12. Matthew Robinson - hard working, hard running
13. Kenny Bromwich - Likely the hardest working player in this team

14. Nafe Seluini - solid impact from the bench
15. Sam Mataora - may even push Robinson out for starting spot
16. Lama Tasi - can play prop or second row
17. Isaac Maliota - another hard working prop forward

 

[Cloudsurfer]

Beau Henry is injured, had a shoulder reco, otherwise I'd imagine he'd be one of the 1st players picked

Tohu Harris had shoulder op yesterday & won't be playing - kearney & kidwell knew - good to see his selection acknowledged anyway...

 

[Zigwaa]

2010 YOUNG KANGAROO'S

The ARL have announced a squad of 23 players for the 2010 Young Kangaroo's who will tour New Zealand in late October
The tour is to take place with the 1st Test against the Kiwi Juniors on the 23rd of October in Windy Wellington and the 2nd Test kicks off on the 30 th October in Rotarua


Kurt Baptise Brisbane Broncos
Gerard Beale Brisbane Broncos
Andrew Clayton Brisbane Broncos
Dane Gagai Brisbane Broncos
Corey Norman Brisbane Broncos
Tariq Sims Brisbane Broncos
Kyle O'Donnell Cronulla Sharks
Matthew Wright Cronulla Sharks
Ryan James Gold Coast Titans
James Cunningham Manly Sea Eagles
William Hopoate Manly Sea Eagles
Micheal Oldfield Manly Sea EaglesJ
ustin O'Neill Melbourne Storm
Ethan Cook Newcastle Knights
Chris Faust Nth Queensland Cowboys
Kyle Feldt Nth Queensland Cowboys
Mosese Pangai Nth Queensland Cowboys
James Segeyaro Nth Queensland Cowboys
Evrett Vaurasi Penrith Panthers
Cameron King St George Illawarra Dragons
Shannon Wakeman St George Illawarra Dragons
Ben Jones Sydney Roosters
Ethan Lowe Sydney Roosters

Bit harsh that Rabbitohs can't get anyone in there considering they were minor premiers and Dylan Farrell was RLPA player of the year in toyota cup.

 

[footy1]

I'd go with this:

Junior Kiwis

1. Glen FISIIAHI
2. Bill TUPOU
3. Dean WHARE
4. Siuatonga LIKILIKI
5. Kalifa FAIFAI LOA
6. Will TUPOU
7. Shaun JOHNSON
8. Martin TAUPAU (C)
9. Matt McILWRICK
10. Isaac MALIOTA
11. Sam MATAORA
12. Jason TAUMALOLO
13. Sebastian IKAHIHIFO

14. Nafe SELUINI
15. Sam KASIANO
16. Lama TASI
17. Matt ROBINSON


Junior Kangaroos

1. Dane GAGAI
2. Will HOPOATE
3. Ben JONES
4. Dylan FARRELL
5. Justin O'NEILL
6. Corey NORMAN
7. Sam WILLIAMS (C)
8. Andrew CLAYTON
9. James SEGEYARO
10. Tariq SIMS
11. Kyle O'DONNELL
12. Ryan JAMES
13. Ethan COOK

14. Cameron KING
15. James CUNNINGHAM
16. Dale FINUCANE
17. Evrett VAURASI

ps. I've selected players who are yet to be added to the Kangaroos training squad due to finals committments.

 

[footynut1]

i am hearing some of the kiwi boys wont be available due to state of origin dreams, seems to happen every year... is there a solution? must be hard for some of them.

 

[isaiah]

Bit harsh that Rabbitohs can't get anyone in there considering they were minor premiers and Dylan Farrell was RLPA player of the year in toyota cup.

isn't it just train on from the teams that missed the finals?

 

[lifesgood]

The Junior Kangaroo squad that has been picked has to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen!! Some of the selections are so obviously biased!
What a joke!!

Kiwi's side I think will be

1. Glen Fisiiahi
2. Kalifa Fai Fai Loa
3. Drury Low
4. Siutonga Liki Liki
5. Bill Tupou
6. Carlos Tuimavave
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Martin Taupau
9. Matt McIllwrick
10. Sam Kasiano
11. Sam Mataora
12. Jason Taumalolo
13. Sebastian Ikahihifo

14. Nafe Seluini
15. Lama Tasi
16. Matt Robinson
17. Isaac Maliota

 

[footynut1]

number 6 will tupou... other than him i like your side.