NSW cup Trial
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manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
I never read too much into a thirty man squad.
Good depth though.
Good depth though.
Hamster Huey
Space Invader
Huge squad, will be interesting to see how it's to be used. Big minutes for the NRL-likely players, or just enough to get the cobwebs out.
Are they a likely push for Top 8 in the NSW Cup this year? Surely it is a better squad than the last two.
Are they a likely push for Top 8 in the NSW Cup this year? Surely it is a better squad than the last two.
eagles2win
Bencher
Manly 14 - 0 Newcastle HT
Source twitter.
Not to excited about this when we beat the dogs, Norths is when we can look at a possible double.
Source twitter.
Not to excited about this when we beat the dogs, Norths is when we can look at a possible double.
eagles2win
Bencher
26 - 12 we win.
Unsure of scorers.
Unsure of scorers.
master blaster
Bencher
Well thats a positive for us then,that would have been a pretty strong newcastle team as welleagles2win said:
More Sea Eagles players in the squad than spectators. Very difficult to say who did what as the numbers didn't match the team announcement for many. No line markings on the ground so it was like a touch footy game with plastic cones to mark the sideline, dead ball line etc.
Chisholm very busy and creative. Created two tries and scored one himself. Two centres we had were very good but not sure who they were. I don't think Esi Tonga was one of them but I could be wrong. Farrar was creative at times but seemed to be in a play maker role even though he seemed to be in the centres. Gower was very involved but doesn't break the line much. George and Joe G played about half a game each.
The defence was very good.
Higgins played well at hooker and Hiku was both safe in defence, under the high ball and dangerous in attack.
Really there wasn't much to take from the game other than the amount of dropped ball. It wasn't raining but there were heaps of drops on the field. Newcastle look like they'll struggle in Nsw Cup but if Willo has to reduce this squad, we'll do a lot better than last year.
Chisholm very busy and creative. Created two tries and scored one himself. Two centres we had were very good but not sure who they were. I don't think Esi Tonga was one of them but I could be wrong. Farrar was creative at times but seemed to be in a play maker role even though he seemed to be in the centres. Gower was very involved but doesn't break the line much. George and Joe G played about half a game each.
The defence was very good.
Higgins played well at hooker and Hiku was both safe in defence, under the high ball and dangerous in attack.
Really there wasn't much to take from the game other than the amount of dropped ball. It wasn't raining but there were heaps of drops on the field. Newcastle look like they'll struggle in Nsw Cup but if Willo has to reduce this squad, we'll do a lot better than last year.
deadlyeagle
Reserve Grader
My geuss is that joe.g was named at lock for a potential test run. It will be up between him, burer and horo it appears. I would prefer burer
Shoe1 said:
hahaha....I was there but I reckon once they saw it was on artificial grass with hockey and soccer markings on it....they all buggered off home!
@[Shoe1]
Fairy Bower
Reserve Grader
G'day people. Long time lurker - first time poster. I went to the game yesterday to watch my nephew play who is trialling for a possie. The game was moved from Toronto to Fingal Bay.
I agree with most things Rmd has said about the game. I thought it was a good hit out with plenty of tough defence from both teams. Yeah, lots of mistakes etc but I guess that's what trials are for.
I thought our best players were;
Liam Higgins, looked really sharp from dummy half and his defence was good. I saw him play against Cronulla and I thought his defence was poor that day but it was good yesterday.
James Cunningham, great effort in carrying the ball and in D
George Rose, strong carries, made ground every time he ran.
Joe G, same as George but his hands let him down a few times - must be rusty, Looked really strong but neither had the workrate of Cunningham.
Dane Chisholm, great game by the half. Was creative and made a few busts too. Should get a look-in at NRL level.
Esi Tonga, scored 2 trys and was strong in D. Could be a handy pickup from the Eels. It was Esi not Jesse that scored the trys.
Peta Hiku, really like the look of this guy. Saw him against Cronulla and liked what I saw that day. Always looking to get involved and was a constant danger to the Knights defence everytime he got the ball.
Jacob Gagan didn't see much of the ball and Ben Farrar played at 6 after Jason Seage withdrew due to injury. He went ok and mixed some good with ordinary. Was looking forward to seeing Seage play as he seems to have a few wraps on him.
Dean McClinchy is a big unit who played mainly on the wing but he is big enough for the forwards. Needs to get more involved as he is a strong runner.
There were a few other good players but I''m not sure of their identity due to the players having different numbers to the program.
There is a lot more depth this year and I wouldn't be surprised to see us push for a top 8 spot.
I agree with most things Rmd has said about the game. I thought it was a good hit out with plenty of tough defence from both teams. Yeah, lots of mistakes etc but I guess that's what trials are for.
I thought our best players were;
Liam Higgins, looked really sharp from dummy half and his defence was good. I saw him play against Cronulla and I thought his defence was poor that day but it was good yesterday.
James Cunningham, great effort in carrying the ball and in D
George Rose, strong carries, made ground every time he ran.
Joe G, same as George but his hands let him down a few times - must be rusty, Looked really strong but neither had the workrate of Cunningham.
Dane Chisholm, great game by the half. Was creative and made a few busts too. Should get a look-in at NRL level.
Esi Tonga, scored 2 trys and was strong in D. Could be a handy pickup from the Eels. It was Esi not Jesse that scored the trys.
Peta Hiku, really like the look of this guy. Saw him against Cronulla and liked what I saw that day. Always looking to get involved and was a constant danger to the Knights defence everytime he got the ball.
Jacob Gagan didn't see much of the ball and Ben Farrar played at 6 after Jason Seage withdrew due to injury. He went ok and mixed some good with ordinary. Was looking forward to seeing Seage play as he seems to have a few wraps on him.
Dean McClinchy is a big unit who played mainly on the wing but he is big enough for the forwards. Needs to get more involved as he is a strong runner.
There were a few other good players but I''m not sure of their identity due to the players having different numbers to the program.
There is a lot more depth this year and I wouldn't be surprised to see us push for a top 8 spot.
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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5 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 8 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 8 |
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 |
|
7 | 4 | 3 | -18 | 8 |
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 |
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 6 |
|
5 | 2 | 3 | -15 | 6 |
|
7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
|
6 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
|
6 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
|
6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 4 |
|
5 | 0 | 5 | -86 | 2 |
