Trial vs Roosters @Gosford

[NoSchitSherlock]

21 man. Looks close to what we'd expect for round 1.
"NRL SQUAD
Kalyn Ponga, Edrick Lee, Enari Tuala, Gehamat Shibasaki, Hymel Hunt, Kurt Mann, Mitchell Pearce, David Klemmer, Jayden Brailey, Daniel Saifiti, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Aidan Guerra, Mitch Barnett, Connor Watson, Herman Ese’ese, Jacob Saifiti, Tim Glasby, Tex Hoy, Pasami Saulo, Mason Lino, Starford To’a."
https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2020/02/26/knights-v-roosters-gosford-nrl-trial-team/

 

[Old dog]

Like that squad

 

[Knight Vision]

Pack and the bench look good - No King in the squad but Saulo's there.

Havent really watched much of Tuala or Shibasaki before so cant comment. 2 junior Kangaroos so there must be some potential.

Our 5/8 situation fills me with dread.

 

[Yosh]

Will this be on the Newcastle site again?

The world has become a really fine place this past decade for NRL fans abroad. I have been away for about ten years now and when I first left home, it was near impossible to watch the NRL. Now I can even catch trial games. Gold.

 

[Knight Vision]

Will this be on the Newcastle site again?

The world has become a really fine place this past decade for NRL fans abroad. I have been away for about ten years now and when I first left home, it was near impossible to watch the NRL. Now I can even catch trial games. Gold.

My Dad sent me a VHS tape of the 1997 GF win that's how I got to see it. ...now I've got a special streaming site ...failing that a few sports bars have the games on here....no expats where you are?

 

[Yosh]

My Dad sent me a VHS tape of the 1997 GF win that's how I got to see it. ...now I've got a special streaming site ...failing that a few sports bars have the games on here....no expats where you are?

Plenty but mostly American or European or African or Asian... So basically not many Aussies... Plenty of NFL, Hockey, Football (soccer) and basketball but very rarely Rugby League. Even Rugby Union gets quite a but of love. Sort of come to realize the NRL isn't that big of a sport.

 

[Valheru]

You guys should lap us.

Faamausili is the only member of our best 17 we have named.

 

[ryana87]

Well that's dissapointing...... It's lose lose

If we win, we are no closer to knowing how much we have improved over last year, and will have no better idea of who will play no6

If we lose..... *shudder*..... In for a long year

 

[slotmachine]

It's irrelevant, just look forward to smashing the warriors in round 1.

 

[mozza91]

It's irrelevant, just look forward to smashing the warriors in round 1.

This. Trials mean dick. I’m just praying for no injuries.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

I reckon we'll give Pearce and Klem more game time but then rest them along with Ponga.
I'd like to see Lino have a go at 6 but I can see him coming on for Pearce at 7. I reckon O'Brien had made up his mind about Mann at 6.

 

[Frederick]

Nice to see that plonker perenara still has it in for us

 

[Jono078]

Nice to see that plonker perenara still has it in for us

He thinks this is a trial for his whistle or some shit.

 

[Bartwah]

If we get Frizell next year, surely he takes Fitzy’s spot

 

[slotmachine]

I've liked what I've seen from both our centres last two weeks. Coach might have solved our edge defence puzzle.

J Saf is a man possessed

 

[Frederick]

I've liked what I've seen from both our centres last two weeks. Coach might have solved our edge defence puzzle.

J Saf is a man possessed

I like what I see from Tuala in attack. Seems to have some decent footwork

 

[slotmachine]

I like what I see from Tuala in attack. Seems to have some decent footwork

He's made a few half breaks, hopefully he breaks into clear space.

No idea why coen Hess was getting a game in the centres over him.

 

[Frederick]

He's made a few half breaks, hopefully he breaks into clear space.

No idea why coen Hess was getting a game in the centres over him.

Pretty sure he made a clean break last week.

And it's the same cowboys that prioritised Lachlan Coote over ponga. Boneheaded decisions come naturally to them

 

[Silent Knight]

Pretty sure he made a clean break last week.

And it's the same cowboys that prioritised Lachlan Coote over ponga. Boneheaded decisions come naturally to them

I’d say it’s Paul Green, the guy is known for being stubborn with always following the same game plan with the same players.

 

[Silent Knight]

Gee I don’t mind watching the Brailey and Watson tag team.