Turbo brothers make World Cup squad

[Mitch]

Both brothers have made the Australian World Cup squad, with Tom beating out James Tedesco for his spot. A nice 21st birthday present!

KANGAROOS 24-MAN WORLD CUP SQUAD

BACKS: Billy Slater, Darius Boyd, Will Chambers, Dane Gagai, Tom Trbojevic, Josh Dugan, Valentine Holmes, Cooper Cronk, Cameron Munster, Michael Morgan, James Maloney

FORWARDS: Aaron Woods, David Klemmer, Josh McGuire, Andrew Fifita, Jake Trbojevic, Jordan McLean, Boyd Cordner, Matt Gillett, Tyson Frizell, Wade Graham, Felise Kaufusi, Cameron Smith, Ben Hunt

 

[Eagles2nv]

Maninga speaks highly of the turbos so no surprises.

Tom prob won't get a game but will benefit from being in that squad.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Big congratulations to the boys.
A lifetime dream fulfilled !!

 

[Holmsey]

Maloney and Hunt? Over Cherry-Evans, Norman? Wow. Anyway well done both Turbos!

 

[HappilyManly]

Maloney and Hunt? Over Cherry-Evans, Norman? Wow. Anyway well done both Turbos!

Chez was unavailable

Just hope the TurBros come back healthy

 

[Mitch]

Maninga speaks highly of the turbos so no surprises.

Tom prob won't get a game but will benefit from being in that squad.

I think you’ll find the entire squad will get match time at some point mate. Given the games played against some lower ranked teams and his versatility to play 1-5.

 

[Budgie]

Chez was unavailable

Just hope the TurBros come back healthy

Why was Chez unavailable? Injury?

 

[brad]

Chez was unavailable

Just hope the TurBros come back healthy

Thats the million dollar question.

 

[brad]

Aaron woods must have some serious dirt on someone very important.

 

[HappilyManly]

Why was Chez unavailable? Injury?

He reportedly has a hip injury that he wants cleared up.

Vessa is about to bring their third bub into the world

 

[Volley]

Great job boys. Tom's versality obviously got him the nod over Tedesco. Plus the fact, based on potential, he'll be the better fullback long term, injuries permitting.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Is it just me, or is Valentine Holmes the most over rated player going around at the moment ?

 

[Holmsey]

Is it just me, or is Valentine Holmes the most over rated player going around at the moment ?

He is a good player but not a fullback, suits wing. He doesnt posess any ball playing capabilities though. But very fast, good footwork and safe under the high ball. Also a good goal kicker and field goal kicker.

 

[NLSeaEagle]

Maloney and Hunt? Over Cherry-Evans, Norman? Wow. Anyway well done both Turbos!

Milford?

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I think you’ll find the entire squad will get match time at some point mate. Given the games played against some lower ranked teams and his versatility to play 1-5.

Yeah, Meninga has been excellent at giving all his squad players a run. He did it with Jake last year and I'm sure he'll bring Tom along, too. Congratulations to them both!

 

[NLSeaEagle]

Both brothers have made the Australian World Cup squad, with Tom beating out James Tedesco for his spot. A nice 21st birthday present!

KANGAROOS 24-MAN WORLD CUP SQUAD

BACKS: Billy Slater, Darius Boyd, Will Chambers, Dane Gagai, Tom Trbojevic, Josh Dugan, Valentine Holmes, Cooper Cronk, Cameron Munster, Michael Morgan, James Maloney

FORWARDS: Aaron Woods, David Klemmer, Josh McGuire, Andrew Fifita, Jake Trbojevic, Jordan McLean, Boyd Cordner, Matt Gillett, Tyson Frizell, Wade Graham, Felise Kaufusi, Cameron Smith, Ben Hunt

Is it just me or does the make up of the backs look wrong........

3 fullbacks
2 wingers
2 centres
4 halves

 

[NLSeaEagle]

Is it just me, or is Valentine Holmes the most over rated player going around at the moment ?

Also Gagai.....................if you gave me free picks for any wingers in the NRL for Manly, these 2 don't come up first!!
I guess its to do with eligibility?

 

[Killer03]

Jake.....no surprises and he will play in the big games, possibly off the bench, but he makes the 17.

Tom will probably just play against some of the lesser teams, but this is a fantastic opportunity for him. I heard Joey speak about him when he played against PNG and he said once Mal realises what a great kid he is, he'll be in the test squad for 10 years.

 

[HappilyManly]

Milford?

Bennett ordered him to have shoulder surgey at season end.

Baz should have done the same for Walks, instead of postponing it for a rep jersey. Worked out real well for Manly

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Also Gagai.....................if you gave me free picks for any wingers in the NRL for Manly, these 2 don't come up first!!
I guess its to do with eligibility?

Agreed, Newcastle fans must be filthy with what Gagai put up week to week compared to Origin

Holmes isn't a terrible player, but somehow got elevated to "superstar with the movie star name" after 5 games