I still am confused why Morretti isn't even in the 22 man squad.
I don't see how Matalele or Tuivati could have over taken him.
Even Doorey and Guymer infront of him is odd to me.
I reckon it's based on defensive work rate, Moretti simply doesn't even work hard enough (which has always been his problem).
Look at the trials for tackles:
Knights
Guymer 28
Mataele 18
Sammy 15
Tigers
Doorey 28
Mataele 16
Sammy 13
Moretti 13
Guymer 12, but played edge
So the 2 that beat him for a spot Doorey/Guymer both made more than double the tackles as Moretti (but wouId also need playing mins for a better comparison), when in the middle.
While the 2 rookies appear to be similar to Moretti. However they may not be in front of Moretti, and Ryles just wants to give them some exposure to an NRL game preparation.
But yeah he could also be injured and club couldn't be bothered to report it, but then they did also report on Penisini Jr, Hawkins, Kautoga and Dunster.