North Sydney Bears news and discussion

[girvie]

This thread is for discussing everything about the North Sydney Bears Premier League, Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams as well as for posting news, team line-ups and results.

North Sydney's Premier League homepage: http://www.leagueunlimited.com/team/index.asp?team=Bears&sport=NSWRL
North Sydney's Jersey Flegg homepage: http://www.leagueunlimited.com/team/index.asp?team=Bears&sport=Jersey%20Flegg

 

[girvie]

What does everyone think would be the full strength line-up for Premier League this year?

Where do you think they will finish?

How do you think the other grades will go?

Who will be the key players in each side?

Here is a possible Premier League line up. I have based it on the Nrl squad having an 18-man squad that I have also listed for reference.

Tell me your thoughts.

North Sydney Bears:
1. John Russell
2. Steve Turner
3. Richard Retimana
4. Chris Walker
5. Andrew Moodie
6. Daniel Russell
7. Ben Black
8. Michael Harper
9. Ben Ellis
10. Ian Donnelly
11. Jamie Feeney
12. Matthew Bartlett
13. Reihana Peters

14. Suli Koroibulileka
15. Aaron Trinder
16. Luke Fatnowna
17. Scott McLean

18. Anthony Beare
19. Daniel Watkins
20. Brendan Crabb

Nrl: (Melbourne Storm) Slater, Geyer, King, Inglis, Webster, Hill, Cronk; White, Smith, Cross, Kidwell, Crocker, Johnson; Crossman, Turner, Hoffman, Aubusson, Kaufusi

 

[Angel Bear]

No Brett Law, I heard he was training with them?

 

[Angel Bear]

Oh, and I would put Steve Turner at fullback, and John Russell on the Wing.

 

[girvie]

Oh, and I would put Steve Turner at fullback, and John Russell on the Wing.

The Bears have a lot of different backline options for next year. Do you think Russell would be as effective on the wing?

No Brett Law, I heard he was training with them?

Yeah he was pictured in the Bears training photos. There are over 30 players in the Bears train-on squad so there is a lot of competition for spots but Law has a good chance of breaking into the side.

 

[brook]

Just heard that Norths have got Danny Casa from the tigers SG Ball squad this year. Its a big loss for Balmain, he's a very good young prop (who will probably end up in the backrow at some point).

 

[Mighty Tiger]

Talented kid, he started playing in the backrow last year and that will be his future position.

Got player of the year in 04 as well

 

[girvie]

Just heard that Norths have got Danny Casa from the tigers SG Ball squad this year. Its a big loss for Balmain, he's a very good young prop (who will probably end up in the backrow at some point).

Thanks for that. He sound good. The Bears SG Ball side have heaps of talent in the forwards this year.

Is this him here? http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/Photos/Junior%20Reps/2006010trial5vmanly/20060205TLMAN4751S-570.jpg

Do you know this player with Balmain shorts and socks?
http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/Photos/Junior%20Reps/2006010trial5vmanly/20060205TLMAN4762S-570.jpg
http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/Photos/Junior%20Reps/2006010trial5vmanly/20060205TLMAN4755S-570.jpg

 

[brook]

yeah that does look like him in the first pic.

I'm not really sure on the second player but I tend to be absolutely hopeless with faces, give me some time to think over who's missing from last years squad and I might come up with it.

This is the second year running that you've ended up with one of our best young forwards!

 

[Mighty Tiger]

r u sure brook?

I think its a different kid the 1st pick, Casa is italian and had more of a darker skin colour and muscle wise was bigger in the legs and shoulders.

the 2nd kid looks like a junior Bronson lol

 

[girvie]

I found this pic of Casa: http://www.weeklytimes.com.au/2005/01_january/26_01_05/images/sports/daniel_casa.jpg

I think it probably is him in the other pic i posted.

 

[brook]

r u sure brook?

I think its a different kid the 1st pick, Casa is italian and had more of a darker skin colour and muscle wise was bigger in the legs and shoulders.

the 2nd kid looks like a junior Bronson lol

are you sure you're looking at the right pic? cause it looks like Casa to me.

 

[from the hill]

The player in the picture played centre on the day. The talent your talking about was that before or after this game? as you know players were cut after this game. The player pictured went for a shoulder charge on the try line, missed the tackle Manly scored. Manly won by one try.

Thanks for that. He sound good. The Bears SG Ball side have heaps of talent in the forwards this year.

Is this him here? http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/Photos/Junior%20Reps/2006010trial5vmanly/20060205TLMAN4751S-570.jpg

Do you know this player with Balmain shorts and socks?
http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/Photos/Junior%20Reps/2006010trial5vmanly/20060205TLMAN4762S-570.jpg
http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/Photos/Junior%20Reps/2006010trial5vmanly/20060205TLMAN4755S-570.jpg

 

[brook]

you mean a 17 year old player made a mistake? Clearly he's useless and should be cut from the squad straight away ;-)

 

[from the hill]

you mean a 17 year old player made a mistake? Clearly he's useless and should be cut from the squad straight away ;-)

Good question, girvie have you got an answer ? Some players that have been in the team from the start have been cut.

 

[Angel Bear]

Are you talking about players being cut from the Bears PL Squad. Whose been cut?
Girvie do you know whose making the trip up the coast.

 

[from the hill]

No from the SG Ball, girvie has posted a pole on the mightybears web site, have a look & have a vote

 

[girvie]

Are you talking about players being cut from the Bears PL Squad. Whose been cut?
Girvie do you know whose making the trip up the coast.

The players who played in the Newtown trial were:
1 Richard Retimana
2 Andrew Moodie
3 Karl Johnson
4 Daniel Watkins
5 John Russell
6 Daniel Russell
7 Ben Black
8 Aaron Trinder
9 Ben Ellis
10 Michael Harper
11 Reihana Peters
12 Casey Ellis
13 Luke Fatnowna

14 Ryan Russell (hooker)
15 Chris Saab (second row)
16 Brad Domek (lock)
17 Brendan Crabb (halfback)
18 Brett Law (five eighth)
19 Anthony Beare (fullback)
20 Piripi Ranga (wing)
21 Sam Peters (centre)
21 John Kagi (prop/second row)
22 Bede Tuohy (prop)
22 Suli Koroibulileka (utility forward)
23 Desai Gupwell (prop)
24 Chris Weaver (prop)
25 Eddie Sua (prop)
11 Sam Tagataese (second row- storm player)
18 Ryan Shortland (centre- storm player)

I don't know if they have made further cuts yets.

The players cut from the squad after the Bears trial against Windsor were:
Lee Cameron (wing)
Chris Pine (wing)
Clint Stowers (centre)
Corey Stowers (centre)
Chris Cottee (halfback)
Clint Bailey (second row)
Nathan Shatte (second row)

 

[girvie]

Good question, girvie have you got an answer ? Some players that have been in the team from the start have been cut.

I don't know which players have been cut from the SG Ball squad yet.

 

[Angel Bear]

Thanks Girvie. I am sure there will be more to be cut. You are becoming an expert. Loo forward to seeing the team for the next lot of trials.