NRL Trials Week 1

[Big Pete]

Parramatta Eels vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Ringrose Park, Friday 21 February 2020
Kick Off 6:00pm

PARRAMATTA EELS

1. John Fonua 2. Haze Dunster 3. Michael Jennings 4. Ethan Parry 5. George Jennings 6. Jaeman Salmon 7. Rhys Davies 8. Kane Evans 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Shaun Lane 12. Marata Niukore 13. Nathan Brown

Interchange: 13. Levi Dodd 14. Daniel Alvaro 15. Oregon Kaufusi 16. Ray Stone 17. David Gower 18. Peni Terepo 19. Stefano Utoikamanu 20. Jai Field 21. Eli Levido 22. Elie El-Zakhem

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

1. Corey Allan 2. Jaxson Paulo 3. Steven Marsters 4. Cory Denniss 5. Edene Gebbie 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Blake Taaffe 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Josh Cook 10. Junior Tatola 22. Patrick Mago 12. Jack Johns 11. Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange: 14. Ben Talty 13. Hame Sele 16. Jack Quinn 17. James Tautaiolefua 18. Patrice Siolo 19. Brad Zampech 20. Bronson Garlick 21. Jacob Gagai 15. Nick Mougios 23. Matt French 24. Trent Peoples

Gold Coast Titans vs. Burleigh Bears
Pizzey Park, Friday 21 February 2020
Kick Off 7:00pm

GOLD COAST TITANS

1. Jonus Pearson, 2. Dale Copley, 3. Kallum Watkins, 4. Brian Kelly, 5. Greg Leleisiuao, 6. Toby Sexton, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Erin Clark, 10. Shannon Boyd, 11. Sam Stone, 12. Kea Pere, 13. Darius Farmer. Interchange: 14. Jaimin Joliiffe, 15. Jerry Key, 16. Tristan Powell, 17. Jayden Campbell, 18. Treymain Spry, 19. Ioane Seiuli, 20. Alofi Khan-Pereira, 21. Jed Edwards

Burleigh Bears
1. Kurtis Rowe 2. Reece Tapine 3. Sami Sauiluma 4. Joshua Berkers 5. Will Evans 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Jack Buchanan 9. Jordan Scott 10. Luke Page 11. Hayden Schwass 12. Jacob Hind 13. Jack Stockwell 14. Danny Kerr 15. Blake Leary 16. Dylan Kelly 17. Jeff Lynch 18. Tyler Szepanowski 19. Ben Valeni 20. Dallas Wells 21. Conner Toia 22. Regan Ogle-Muir 23. Mickey Williams 24. Shallin Fuller 25. Locky Turnbull

Brisbane Broncos vs. Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Kitchener Park, Friday 21 February 2020
Kick Off 7:00pm

BRISBANE BRONCOS

1. Guy Hamilton 2. Ilikena Vudogo 3. Vaea Vaea 4. Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga 5. Jonathon Reuben 6. Darren Nicholls 7. Tyson Gamble 8. Pride Petterson-Robati 9. Kobe Hetherington 10. Jack Martin 11. Teurui Robati 12. Brendan Piakura 13. Brandon Lee 14. Cole Waaka 15. Damon Somerville 16. Joshua James 17. Mahpala Ah Chong 18. Danny Heenan 19. Darcy Maroske

Wynnum Manly Seagulls
TBA

Melbourne Storm vs. Warriors
Central Energy Trust Stadium, Saturday 22 February 2020
Kick Off 2:00pm

MELBOURNE STORM

Dan Atkinson, James Atonio, Sam Bernstrom, Aaron Booth, Sandor Earl, Tom Eisenhuth, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Harry Grant, Nicho Hynes, Dean Ieremia, Ryley Jacks, Cooper Johns, Max King, Brenko Lee, Chris Lewis, Trent Loiero, Siti Moceidreke, Jay Natapu, Justin Olam, Jack Peoples, Darryn Schonig, Marion Seve, Judda Turahui, Albert Vete

NZ WARRIORS

1. Rocco Berry 2. Patrick Herbert 3. Hayze Perham 4. David Fusitua 5. Edward Kosi 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Adam Keighran 8. Phillip Makatoa 9. Wayde Egan 10. Sam Lisone 11. Taane Milne 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Lachlan Burr 14. Temple Kalepo 15. Jackson Frei 16. Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard 17. Paul Turner 18. Selestino Ravutaumada 20. Israel Ogden 21. Tom Ale 22. Setu Tu 24. Tyler Slade 25. Preston Riki 26. Isaiah Vagana 27. King Vuniyayawa 28. Leivaha Pulu

Newcastle Knights vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons
Maitland Sports Ground, Saturday 22 February 2020
Kick Off 4:30pm

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Tex Hoy, Hymel Hunt, Enari Tuala, Tyronne Roberts-Davis, Gehamat Shibasaki, Edrick Lee, Matt Soper-Lawler, Starford Toa, Mason Lino, Kurt Mann, Mitchell Pearce, Simi Sasagi, Bayden Searle, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Aidan Guerra, Brodie Jones, Sione Mata'utia, Jirah Momoisea, Jayden Brailey, Luke Huth, Chris Randall, Mitch Barnett, Jack Cameron, Mathew Croker, Tim Glasby, Zac Hosking, David Klemmer, Brandon Russell, Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Josh King, Matt Cooper, Dylan Lucas, Mitch Black

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Euan Aitken, Eddie Blacker, Adam Clune, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Jackson Ford, Tyson Frizell, Luke Gale, James Graham, Ben Hunt, Jacob Host, Tim Lafai, Blake Lawrie, Hayden Lomax, Zac Lomax, Joe Lovodua, Corey Norman, Jordan Pereira, Mikaele Ravalawa, Jason Saab, Tristan Sailor, Shaun Sauni-Esau, Tariq Sims, Jayden Sullivan, Paul Vaughan, Brayden Wiliame, Tyran Wishart.

Cronulla Sharks vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
PNG Football Stadium, Saturday 22 February 2020
Kick Off: 5:00pm

CRONULLA SHARKS

1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jackson Ferris 4. Vito Tevaga 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Connor Tracey 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Cameron King 10. Royce Hunt 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Billy Magoulias

Interchange: 14. Teig Wilton 15. Kyle Paterson 16. Kayleb Milne 17. Connor Luhan 18. Franklin Pele 19. Thomas Hazelton 20. Wes Lolo 21. Jonaiah Lualua 22. Lorenzo Mulitalo 23. Brock Gray

CANTEBURY BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

1. Will Hopoate, 2. Jayden Okunbor, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Morgan Harper, 5. Jake Averillo, 6. Lachlan Lewis, 7. Jack Cogger, 8. Renouf To’omaga, 9. Sione Katoa, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Joe Stimson, 12. Dean Britt, 13. Aiden Tolman, 14. Brandon Wakeham, 15. Ofahiki Ogden, 16. Tui Katoa, 17. Isaiah Tass, 19. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 20. Matt Doorey 21. James Roumanos 22. Kerrod Holland 23. Jackson Topine 24. Kayne Kalache

Penrith Panthers vs. Wests Tigers
Panthers Stadium, Saturday 22 February 2020
Kick Off: 6:00pm

PENRITH PANTHERS

18. Daine Laurie 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dean Whare 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai
7. Matt Burton 8. Moses Leota 9. Tyson Smoothy 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Billy Burns 16. Pat Hollis 13. Isaah Yeo (c)

Interchange: 14. Brendan Hands 15. Kaide Ellis 17. Tyrone May 20. Stephen Crichton 21. Jed Cartwright 22. Lindsay Smith 23. J'maine Hopgood 11. Billy Tsikrikas 13. George Tsikrikas 10. Jake Tago

WESTS TIGERS

1. Adam Doueihi 2. Zac Cini 3. Tommy Talau 4. Matheson Johns 5. Reece Hoffman 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Luke Brooks 8. Oliver Clark 9. Billy Walters 10. Zane Musgrove 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Chris McQueen 13. Matt Eisenhuth

Interchange: 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Jake Simpkin 16. Michael Chee Kam 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Elijah Taylor 19. Logen Dillon 20. William Kei 21. Terrell May 22. Liam Scolari 23. Joseph Taipari 24. Brendan O’Hagan 25. Mavoni Tuifai 26. Vea Tapaatoutai 27. Etuale Lui 28. Jordin Leiu 29. Austin Dias

Brisbane Broncos vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Barlow Park, Saturday 22 February 2020
Kick Off 7:00pm

BRISBANE BRONCOS

1. Jack Bird, 2. Herbie Farnworth, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Jesse Arthars, 5. Xavier Coates, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Brodie Croft, 8. Tevita Pangai Jnr, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Alex Glenn (c), 12. Ethan Bullemor, 13. Patrick Carrigan. Interchange: 14. Jamayne Isaako, 15. Richie Kennar, 16. Tesi Niu, 17. Tom Dearden, 18. Cory Paix, 19. Thomas Flegler, 20. Joe Ofahengaue, 21. Rhys Kennedy, 22. Jamil Hopoate

NORTH QLD COWBOYS

1. Valentine Holmes 2. Murray Taulagi 3. Justin O'Neill 4. Dan Russell 5. Connelly Lemuelu 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Jake Clifford 8. Francis Molo 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Coen Hess 12. Shane Wright 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Reuben Cotter 15. Mitchell Dunn 16. Corey Jensen 17. Peter Hola 18. Tom Gilbert 19. Emry Pere 20. Elijah Anderson 21. Daejarn Asi

 

[Big Pete]

Just a reminder that all these players are playing for the All-Stars on Saturday night in case you noticed any strange absences.

Indigenous squad: Latrell Mitchell, Blake Ferguson, James Roberts, Jesse Ramien, Josh Addo-Carr, Jack Wighton, Tyrone Roberts, Josh Kerr, Nathan Peats, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Joel Thompson, Wade Graham, David Fifita, Connor Watson, Chris Smith, Zac Saddler, Josh Curran, Alex Johnston, Tyrone Peachey, Tyrell Fuimaono.

Maori squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Esan Marsters, Dylan Walker, Bryson Goodwin, Kodi Nikorima, Jahrome Hughes, Jesse Bromwich, Brandon Smith, Jordan Riki, Kenny Bromwich, Briton Nikora, Corey Harawira-Naera, Issac Luke, Brad Takairangi, Zane Tetevano, Adam Blair, Kevin Proctor, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Pasami Saulo.

 

[Big Pete]

I'm not sure how relevant these matches are going to be in the grand scheme of things, but as somebody who enjoys a good 'what if' I like seeing these extended squad players mix it with the NRL contracted players. It just provides a nice lay of the land knowing which players are in the frame of NRL selection and if any of these ISC players are even being considered.

That Newcastle/Dragons game shapes as the most interesting game of the lot. St George have announced a strong line-up with 19/27 NRL contracted players on show and it could be a good opportunity for Jayden Sullivan or the Feagai brothers to put their case forward. After their worst season in their short history, spots in the team should be wide open, especially in the backs.

 

[Sproj]

Titans take their women’s team players for numbers 9, 10 and 11?

 

[GCBRONCO]

Rabbitohs up 18-14 going into halftime. Eels have missed a few kicks and should be probably equal at halftime. It's been a pretty good match so far, not too scrappy for a trial. Eels been the better team leading 14-6 for much of it but the Rabbitohs hit back with two quick tries to make it 18-14.

 

[Big Pete]

I liked what I saw from the Rabbitohs. The Eels ran plenty of traffic at Taaffe and Ilias but they stood up and managed to post first points with their first opportunity. I thought Terepo and Utoikamanu did well and maintined the Eels advantage through the middle to give the Eels the lead. Then it just fell apart for the Eels, they went close to making it a 20-6 half-time break only to find themselves behind. It was smart work from J. Cook and Allan to combine around the ruck. While the other was off the back of a strong from Marsters and Ilias just summed it up down the short-side with Paulo in the corner.

The second half was something of a fizzer as both teams were just experimenting with different combinations. The biggest story was the appearance of Jai Field who supposedly ditched his move to Leeds and turned up at Parra on a train and trial. He was a bit rusty but he's certainly a good depth option.

The players who stood out to me were Cook, Paulo and Tatola. For the Eels I was really impressed with Mahoney and how he got them over the advantage line. I thought Evans, Terepo and Utoikamanu were strong through the middle and Lane really posed a threat on the left. Fonua had some nice touches early but his head dropped after he spilled a bomb and he struggled to get back into the game.