Trial #2 vs. North Queensland Cowboys Discussion

[Big Pete]

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Dolphins
Barlow Park, Sunday 12 February 2023
Kick Off: 5:00pm (AEST)

1. Tomas Chester 2. Laitia Moceidreke 3. Gehamat Shibasaki 4. Brendan Elliot 5. Robert Derby 6. Ben Hampton 7. Thomas Duffy 8. Taniela Sadrugu 9. Kyle Schneider 10. James Tamou 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Riley Price

14. D'jazirhae Pua'avase 15. Sylvester Namo 16. Emarly Bitugane 17. Julian Christian 18. Jordan Lipp 19. Zac Laybutt 20. Adam Cook 21. Jake Bourke

1. Jamayne Isaako 2. Jack Bostock 3. Tesi Niu 4. Euan Aitken 5. Oliver Gildart 6. Anthony Milford 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Harrison Graham 10. Herman Ese'ese 11. Jeremiah Simbiken 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone

14. Brayden McGrady 15. Valynce Te Whare 16. Tyler Szepanowski 17. Lachlan Hubner 18. Judah Rimbu 19. Rodrick Tai 20. Sherwin Tanabi 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Brenton Baira 23. Mason Teague 24. Poasa Faamausili​

 

[Big Pete]

Anthony Milford headlines a host of changes for the Dolphins second trial. After a difficult few seasons, Milford has reunited with coach Wayne Bennett and will be looking to play the type of football he was when he made the Grand Final under Bennett's tuteledge. Milford will be joined by 8 other NRL contracted players who will be eager to make history and play in the club's inaugural NRL clash against the Roosters.

One of those will be Tesi Niu who recently joined the Dolphins after being granted a release from the Brisbane Broncos. The talented youngster has shown glimpses of greatness but has struggled with consistensy in his young career. It appears Bennett has made a call and that Tesi will build his game in the centres where his foot-work and passing game can be of use. Tesi had a stint there for the Broncos in 2021 when he covered for the injured Kotoni Staggs but he was eventually dropped after five starts. Hopefully under Bennett's coaching he can find more success.

The Cowboys have named a second string side for the clash with a good balance of youth and experience. After their break-out season, I'm sure a few of these players will have a point to prove to break into one of the stronger NRL line-ups.

 

[Puff]

Solid in defense, Katoa looks good.

Was pleased with what I saw

 

[Wb1234]

Cowboys had 62 percent possession at stages

and loads of ball on the dolphins line

their defence was amazing

what killed them Was so many stupid mistakes

katoa should play first grade he’s talented

milf is ok for the price they pay

 

[MugaB]

Cowboys had 62 percent possession at stages

and loads of ball on the dolphins line

their defence was amazing

what killed them Was so many stupid mistakes

katoa should play first grade he’s talented

milf is ok for the price they pay

Katoa made many mistakes, but being a trial, it was good to see the defensive efforts of the team, especially since it was a heap of juniors.
Euan Aiken running down the 100 metre intercept was great, even if it was scored regardless, he should hold one centre position for sure.
And the winger bostock was pretty solid especially with that freakish try