2023 Pacific Championship

[40 nil]

Cleary ruled out, replaced by Hynes

Hynes called up to Kangaroos after Cleary ruled out

The Panthers halfback will sit out the Pacific Championships after injuring his knee in the grand final, opening the door for the Sharks star to make his Test debut.

www.smh.com.au

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Any TV Coverage?

 

[Uk eagle]

Any TV Coverage?

I'm sure fox were advertising that they were showing them

 

[ALinda]

Any TV Coverage?

The team lists say 9, Kayo, Foxtel.

 

[40 nil]

New Zealand Team

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm), Dylan Brown (Parramatta Eels), Fa'amanu Brown (Newcastle Knights), James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers), Kieran Foran (Gold Coast Titans), Wiremu Greig (Parramatta Eels), Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Keano Kini (Gold Coast Titans), Moses Leota (Penrith Panthers), Danny Levi (Canberra Raiders), Joseph Manu (Sydney Roosters), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Cronulla Sharks), Griffin Neame (North Queensland Cowboys), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Briton Nikora (Cronulla Sharks), Isaiah Papali'i (Wests Tigers), Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders), Leo Thompson (Newcastle Knights), Matthew Timoko (Canberra Raiders), Naufahu Whyte (Sydney Roosters).

Pacific Championships 2023: Official men's squads

Official men's squads for the 2023 Pacific Championships to be played from October 14 to November 4.

www.nrl.com

 

[Simonmyers11]

Teddy retains full back. Probably ranks 5th in the NRL in terms of full backs these days. He will again chime into the backline, stop, crab, dummy and die with the ball.

The Daly M winner and probably the most dangerous full back in the comp Walsh both missed out.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Teddy retains full back. Probably ranks 5th in the NRL in terms of full backs these days. He will again chime into the backline, stop, crab, dummy and die with the ball.

The Daly M winner and probably the most dangerous full back in the comp Walsh both missed out.

The interesting thing for me is that DCE has captained QLD to victory again in 2023, but has to play second or third fiddle to ‘Chompers’ Fiasco and whoever else the Australian selectors put in front of him - like Nachin Cleary - if he were available.

 

[simon64]

Why more Football. Cant they see players are burning out, are they that greedy for money. Give the players a break

This. FFS give the poor bastards a rest. They've just spent 8 months getting bashed week in week out.

Do we have to play 52 weeks a year ?

 

[40 nil]

Teddy retains full back. Probably ranks 5th in the NRL in terms of full backs these days. He will again chime into the backline, stop, crab, dummy and die with the ball.

The Daly M winner and probably the most dangerous full back in the comp Walsh both missed out.

Hard to drop an incumbent captain. Also, Holmes & the Hammer can cover fullback if needed.

 

[rmd]

It's all just about the money from and administrator's viewpoint, however, I am sure the guys love being selected to represent their nation and it's a sense of pride and it looks good on their resume when looking for a pay rise.

As for PNG as the next team, it has to be so, as it's their national game and has been for years, however, will it be good for the TV broadcasters? They'd probably think not and so they will push for another Australian team, probably in Perth so they can spread the game times. The WA AFL teams are doing SFA in the AFL, so the NRL should be 'licking their lips' with the opportunity of a team in WA, with the only problem being to entice players to move to WA, with all the travel involved and being apart from their families for extended periods.

PNG just makes perferct sense, as it can be a Pacifica team and that would potentially have a huge following in Australia. The logistics of the draw would not be too difficult with PNG included, whereas WA would be a nightmare for clubs playing over there.

 

[HoldenV8]

Cleary out, Hynes in which will probably give DCE one last hurrah in the No.7 jumper.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

PNG just makes perferct sense, as it can be a Pacifica team and that would potentially have a huge following in Australia. The logistics of the draw would not be too difficult with PNG included, whereas WA would be a nightmare for clubs playing over there.

In the right timezone too.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

From the SMH:

Addo-Carr to be hit with two-game ban for Koori Knockout brawl, Edwards called into Kangaroos​

By Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Pengilly​

October 5, 2023

Josh Addo-Carr is set to be stood down by the NRL for two Test matches for his involvement in a brawl during the Koori Knockout over the weekend.

The NRL on Thursday afternoon called Penrith superstar Dylan Edwards into the squad as a replacement for Addo-Carr on the wing.

Vision has emerged of Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr involved in a brawl at the Koori Knockout.​

The NRL spoke to Addo-Carr on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the brawl at the Indigenous footy carnival on the Central Coast.
The governing body is on Friday expected to sanction the Canterbury flyer with a two-game ban.

The Herald contacted NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo and ARLC chairman Peter V’landys, but both declined to comment when asked about Addo-Carr’s removal from the squad. Australian coach Mal Meninga did not respond to calls.

Under the new collective bargaining agreement struck between the NRL and Rugby League Players’ Association, the NRL is prohibited from announcing proposed sanctions until after the player has had five days to respond.

Josh Addo-Carr in action for the Bulldogs.CREDIT: GETTY

Addo-Carr will on Friday be given the opportunity to respond. The Bulldogs were unaware of Addo-Carr’s forthcoming sanction when contacted by the Herald about Edwards’ inclusion in the squad.

Edwards, one of the unsung heroes of Penrith’s come-from-behind premiership triumph, is expected to be considered as a winger by Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga despite being overlooked for selection in the original 21-man squad.

The Kangaroos play their first Test match of the Pacific Championship against Samoa in Townsville on October 14.

Dylan Edwards has been called into the Kangaroos squad.CREDIT: GETTY

Halfback Nathan Cleary was a late scratchingafter picking up a knee injury in the grand final and was replaced by Cronulla’s Nicho Hynes.

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans is the frontrunner to partner Cameron Munster in the halves for the opening game of the Tri-series, which also includes New Zealand.

 

[wombatgc]

From the SMH:

Addo-Carr to be hit with two-game ban for Koori Knockout brawl, Edwards called into Kangaroos​

By Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adam Pengilly​

October 5, 2023

Josh Addo-Carr is set to be stood down by the NRL for two Test matches for his involvement in a brawl during the Koori Knockout over the weekend.

The NRL on Thursday afternoon called Penrith superstar Dylan Edwards into the squad as a replacement for Addo-Carr on the wing.

Vision has emerged of Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr involved in a brawl at the Koori Knockout.​

The NRL spoke to Addo-Carr on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the brawl at the Indigenous footy carnival on the Central Coast.
The governing body is on Friday expected to sanction the Canterbury flyer with a two-game ban.

The Herald contacted NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo and ARLC chairman Peter V’landys, but both declined to comment when asked about Addo-Carr’s removal from the squad. Australian coach Mal Meninga did not respond to calls.

Under the new collective bargaining agreement struck between the NRL and Rugby League Players’ Association, the NRL is prohibited from announcing proposed sanctions until after the player has had five days to respond.

Josh Addo-Carr in action for the Bulldogs.CREDIT: GETTY

Addo-Carr will on Friday be given the opportunity to respond. The Bulldogs were unaware of Addo-Carr’s forthcoming sanction when contacted by the Herald about Edwards’ inclusion in the squad.

Edwards, one of the unsung heroes of Penrith’s come-from-behind premiership triumph, is expected to be considered as a winger by Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga despite being overlooked for selection in the original 21-man squad.

The Kangaroos play their first Test match of the Pacific Championship against Samoa in Townsville on October 14.

Dylan Edwards has been called into the Kangaroos squad.CREDIT: GETTY

Halfback Nathan Cleary was a late scratchingafter picking up a knee injury in the grand final and was replaced by Cronulla’s Nicho Hynes.

Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans is the frontrunner to partner Cameron Munster in the halves for the opening game of the Tri-series, which also includes New Zealand.

Glad to see Edwards finally get the recognition he deserves. Too bad he isn’t playing fullback.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Glad to see Edwards finally get the recognition he deserves. Too bad he isn’t playing fullback.

You never know. A lot can happen in a three game series.

 

[Eagle 1]

It's all just about the money from and administrator's viewpoint, however, I am sure the guys love being selected to represent their nation and it's a sense of pride and it looks good on their resume when looking for a pay rise.

As for PNG as the next team, it has to be so, as it's their national game and has been for years, however, will it be good for the TV broadcasters? They'd probably think not and so they will push for another Australian team, probably in Perth so they can spread the game times. The WA AFL teams are doing SFA in the AFL, so the NRL should be 'licking their lips' with the opportunity of a team in WA, with the only problem being to entice players to move to WA, with all the travel involved and being apart from their families for extended periods.

PNG just makes perferct sense, as it can be a Pacifica team and that would potentially have a huge following in Australia. The logistics of the draw would not be too difficult with PNG included, whereas WA would be a nightmare for clubs playing over there.

Agree, the PNG home games would be huge for the NRL, ch9 and pay TV, with a big following of passionate fans and every home game a sell out.

 

[nightster]

Lucky Poki Poki maybe a bit of a ladies man 🤔🤷‍♂️

 

[The Wheel]

Jake picked at 19, one less chance of injury

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Jake picked at 19, one less chance of injury

Just as well Freddy isnt the coach, I reckon he would pick Tom even if he was hobbling on 1 leg.

 

[ALinda]

What a bench for the kangaroos...Grant, Collins, Carrigan, Cotter! The game vs Samoa could well be a flogging...