NSW Under 18's

[Godz Illa]

Plenty of NYC talent in there, including two of the comp leader's best players.

1. Lachlan Coote (Penrith)
2. Matthew Wright (Penrith)
3. Jarrod Croker (Canberra)
4. Josh Dugan (Canberra)
5. Peter Mata'utia (Newcastle)
6. Albert Kelly (Parramatta)
7. Wade Graham (Penrith)
8. Mitchell Johnson (Parramatta)
9. Liam Higgins (Newcastle)
10. Tom Hancock (St George Illawarra)
11. Tim Auremi (Parramatta)
12. Dominic Walsh (South Sydney)
13. Matthew Mundine (St George Illawarra)

14. Nathan Massey (Bulldogs)
15. Mark Nicholls (Canberra)
16. Evrett Vaurasi (Penrith)
17. James Cunningham (Manly)

Coach - Joe Grima (Parramatta)
Manager - Wayne Mortimer (Newcastle)

http://www.dragons.com.au/index.asp?pageID=101&menuItemID=10&articleID=3052

 

[watatank]

Whoa didn't know Hancock was only 18. He's been awesome up front.

 

[Godz Illa]

Hard to believe I agree. Gonna be something special, and to think we stole him from Cronulla of all places

 

[girvie]

It's a very strong side.

I was a bit surprised Travis Roche from the Dragons is not in the team as well.

 

[Dogaholic]

and Jamal Idris

 

[roopy]

Peter Mata'utia is a great little player - but he has been dropped from NYC this week because the Knights best junior, Jeremy Papamau, is finally fit after getting injured in the pre season - and Papamau also pushed him off the wing for the last few games of ball.
To steal a line from Brian Smith - 'best winger for NSW - second best winger at the Knights'.

 

[Tizzun]

Hmmm another chance for the Manly "scouts" to do some work...

 

[Panther_Daz]

Hmmm another chance for the Manly "scouts" to do some work...

Well from Penrith Graham and Coote have been locked up. Coote got a very good deal, apparently as good as Greg Waddell's to be Wesser's replacement. Graham will get a go this year or next in Firsts.

Wright has been signed by the Sharks unfortunately and im not sure about Vaurasi's contract situation.

 

[petetheileet]

Mundine will shine

 

[Wicks]

Mundine will shine

Possibly but the under 16 forwards did not get to display their skills at all in Sydney

The game should be televised by Fox Sports

 

[Panther_Daz]

The game should be televised by Fox Sports

I agree! The game will be an awesome clash.

We will need Mundine to fire as QLD have named a pretty strong side.

 

[lifesgood]

I personally would have picked Brad Murray from the Roosters, and dropped Albert Kelly to the Bench ahead of Nathan Massey, althought Massey is a good little player.

Also Jamal Idris is very unlucky to miss out

 

[Smiley]

Found it.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Theres a thread in this section of the forum with the QLD teams.

 

[innsaneink]

Queensland Residents: Nick Parfitt (Burleigh), Kaine Manihera (Redcliffe), Brett Kelly (Souths Logan), Karl Johnson (Central Comets), Kyle Lodge (Souths Logan), Brad Davis (capt, Tweed), Josh Lewis (Ipswich), Isaak Ah Mau (Ipswich), Ian Lacey (Ipswich), Scott Bolton (Northern Pride), Martin Griese (Burleigh), Luke Swain (Tweed), Luke Dalziel-Don (Wynnum Manly). Interchange: Selasi Berdie (Tweed), Lewis Balcomb (Souths Logan), Clint Amos (Tweed Seagulls), Adam Fielder (Burleigh Bears).
© 2008 AAP

http://news.smh.com.au/sport/sacked-bronco-earns-origin-ii-night-nod-20080602-2ktb.html


anyone seen the NSW residents squad???

 

[Panther_Daz]

I dont think the NSW side has been announced yet.

What a fall from grace for Swain, a premiership with Penrith 5 years ago to a QLD residents team.

 

[abpanther]

NSW Under 18's dominate in QLDThursday, 12th June 2008
NEW South Wales winger Matthew Wright scored a hat-trick tonight as the Blues defeated Queensland 34-12 in the Under 18 match at Suncorp Stadium.


The classy NSW team piled on 22 unanswered points in the second half to record a comprehensive victory.


But the match was delicately poised at the break, with the half-time scoreline of 12-all reflective of the tight opening exchanges.


New South Wales drew first blood in the third minute when a slick backline movement netted a try for the flying Wright.


But Queensland struck back in the 14th minute with a spectacular try. Young Norths Devils winger Ryan Tongia leapt high into the air to secure possession from a kick before offloading a freakish pass to Gerard Beale.


Beale displayed ultra quick reflexes to ground the ball amid a flurry of NSW bodies.


New South Wales dominated the opening stages of the second half, with tries from Lachlan Coote and Mitchel Johnson.


Queensland came close to getting back within striking distance when classy halfback Ben Hunt nearly executed a try from superb chip kick.


NSW made the Maroons pay for the near miss when Wright grabbed his second in the corner with seven minutes remaining.


Wright completed his hat-trick with four minutes remaining.


Queensland prop Josh McGuire was a standout for the home team.


McGuire made a number of bustling hit-ups in an inspirational performance. The home side was also well served by young back-rower Patrick O’Hanlon, who scored Queensland’s second try.


New South Wales 34 (Matthew Wright 3, Lachlan Coote, Albert Kelly, Mitchel Johnson tries; Lachlan Coote 5 goals) def Queensland 12 (Gerard Beale, Patrick O’Hanlon tries; Jordan Rankin 2 goals)

SOURCE: QRL