One Eel in Official Test Squads

[bartman]

Onya Nathan Cayless! (And Jason Cayless and Joel CLinton if you're counting ex-Eels.) I read this morning that Vaeliki was a withdrawl through injury. Kiwi side looks OK except for the halves...

Australia
Phil Bailey (Cronulla);
Danny Buderus (Newcastle);
Petero Civoneciva (Brisbane);
Joel Clinton (Penrith),
Michael Crocker (Roosters);
Michael De Vere (Brisbane);
Craig Fitzgibbon (Roosters);
Ryan Girdler (Penrith);
Craig Gower (Penrith);
Shannon Hegarty (Roosters);
Robbie Kearns (Melbourne);
Brett Kimmorley (Cronulla);
Luke Lewis (Penrith);
Darren Lockyer (Brisbane);
Willie Mason (Bulldogs);
Anthony Minichiello (Roosters);
Luke Ricketson (Roosters);
Steve Simpson (Newcastle);
Matt Sing (North Queensland);
Richard Villasanti (New Zealand Warriors);
Shane Webcke (Brisbane);
Craig Wing (Roosters);
Trent Waterhouse (Panthers).

New Zealand
Vince Anderson (New Zealand Warriors);
Monty Betham (New Zealand Warriors);
Jason Cayless (Roosters);
Nathan Cayless (Parramatta);
Henry Faafili (New Zealand Warriors);
Sione Faumuina (New Zealand Warriors);
Joe Galuvao (Penrith);
Awen Guttenbeil (New Zealand Warriors);
Wairangi Koopu (New Zealand Warriors);
Tevita Latu (New Zealand Warriors);
Ali Lauitiiti (New Zealand Warriors);
Thomas Leuluai (New Zealand Warriors);
Andrew Lomu (Roosters);
Francis Meli (New Zealand Warriors);
Tony Puletua (Penrith);
Jerry Seuseu (New Zealand Warriors);
Motu Tony (New Zealand Warriors);
Clinton Toopi (New Zealand Warriors);
Paul Whatuira (Penrith);
Ruben Wiki (Canberra);
Nigel Vagana (Bulldogs).

 

[ParraMatt]

Good to see Trent Waterhouse make Australia!

 

[half]

my only complaint with the aussie squad is the inclusion of willie mason, but really that's nothing to cry over. it's good to see the panthers get rewarded for their efforts during the season

it's a shame hindy, lyon and vaealiki are injured, but let's hope cayless does parra proud

with malibu stacy out, will cayless be captain again?

 

[southern warrior]

with malibu stacy out, will cayless be captain again?

ruben wiki will be i think he was captain for the mid year test.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

with malibu stacy out, will cayless be captain again?

ruben wiki will be i think he was captain for the mid year test.

Had a shocking game as captain that night.

Give the captaincy to Cayless.

 

[southern warrior]

every kiwi had a shocker that night.

 

[half]

i don't really expect cayless to get it. he hasn't played with the kiwis for ages, and his form has been down this year - i doubt he'll even start

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Nathan Cayless should be given!!,

I believe NZ look very weak!!

 

[The Colonel]

No Jones and No Kearney you would think Cayless would be the logical tip however Wiki is the tip.

Their squad will look similar to this I think.

1. Tony
2. Faafili
3. Toopi
4. Vagana
5. Meli
6. Faumuina
7. Leuluai
8. Cayless
9. Betham
10. Cayless
11. Puletua
12. Wiki
13. Anderson

Reserves: Galuvao, Seu Seu, Lauititi, Latu

Not as strong without Vaealiki, Jones and Kearney.

 

[country eel]

MY ONLY PROBLEM WITH THE AUSSIE SQUAD IS ANDERSON AS COACH AND KIMMORLEY IN THE TEAM.

 

[The Worm]

I think this is a true reflection of the kind of season the eels had. Only one player to represent and he's on the opposing side.

Sure Lyon and Hindy probably would have been considered if fit. But they're not.

This is not simply a test but a Kangaroo tour! I'm deeply dissappointed that I waon't see any of our boys wearing the jersey.

This was also the best chance for anyone playing first grade to represent with so many of the familiar faces now unavailable. Penrith rightly took great advantage of the situation.

I'm not sure there were any other players apart from those mentioned above who honestly would warrant consideration in test selection.

 

[Pazza]

i am certain that Hindmarsh and Lyon would have made the team if they were fit.

 

[Twizzle]

i am certain that Hindmarsh and Lyon would have made the team if they were fit.

That's for sure.

One of the best things about watching the rep games is cheering all the Eels players.

Looks like we'll have to wait for next season.