Trial V Panthers

[Disco]

TLT today, and team predictions?

Will be a very weak Panthers but I dont think we run out some of our starters just to blow out the cobwebs for 40min before we bring on the kids.

I'd go

1.Hopoate
2.Saab (is he fit?)
3.Garrick
4.Koula
5.Talau
6.Brooks
7.Arthur
9.TKO
9.Simpkin
10.Aloiai
11.Waddell
12.Trbojevic
13.Tevaga

14.GCKT
15.Brown
16.Bullemor
17.Toff

18.Chee Kam
19.Sykes
20.Patolo
21.Navale
22.Lodge
23.Willet
24.Faulalo
25.Schoupp
26.Veiga
27.Matterson

How many can we name?

Id pull 1-6 off the field at half time along with Burbo and give our first 17 middles one 25-30min stint each

 

[The Wheel]

I would be surprised if any of the starters not named last week actually play this week

 

[Blake]

Roll out our first grade squad, rack up a massive score, win the Preseason Challenge, DCE announces immediate retirement so he can go out on top, Joey Walsh emmulates DCE's rookie year by guiding the club to the premiership in his first year, start of a dynasty that goes one year longer than the Panthers so there is no doubt we are the greatest modern day era club.

I don't think thats too much to ask...

 

[Coops manly]

Rest them all play the same side as last week not worth it.

 

[Phobia]

Pretty sure Seibold said that DCE, Turbo, Jake, Garrick, Olakau'atu and Brooks would not be playing this week. Aloiai and Saab will only be right for round one as well.

With that in mind,

1. Hoppa
2. Willett
3. Talau
4. Koula
5. Faulalo
6. Matterson
7. Arthur
8. TKO
9. Tevaga
10. Sipley (C)
11. Burbo
12. Waddell
13. Brown
14. Simpkin
15. Bullemor
16. Navale
17. Patolo
18. Chee Kam
19. GCKT
20. Schoupp
21. Ray Vaega
22. James
23. Dunford
24. Laiafi?


Could also see Lodge playing, if he is able to.

Edit: Also, for some clarification, I think all of Hopoate, Koula and Talau need to play, to figure out who misses out in Round 1. Seibold has indicated that Saab and Garrick are lock ins. So it's up to those three to cement themselves.

 

[southsideeagle]

Lodge is not playing until May (!?)

 

[madmax]

Not sure if we should risk any of our top squad to be honest? We know what our top 17 can do so I’d go with depth players!
Faulalo
Willett
Schoup (if available)
Talau
Vaega
Arthur
Walsh (if available)
TKO
Simpkin
Sipley
Patolo
Chee Kam
Navale
Res:GKCT, Tevaga, James, Matterson, Waddell, Dunford, Sykes…..

 

[maxta]

I reckon there will be a few more time liners 1st 40 this week.
The obvious wrapped up in wool, till the Premiership opener vs Cowgirls

 

[Ohgeez]

How good is it to have team list Tuesday back 🙌. Also who are Penrith even going to play? Their entire top 17 + best reserves will be in Vegas

 

[Rosko]

Exciting clash - our reserve grade v Penrith third grade.
We will be flogged...

 

[BOZO]

I reckon there will be a few more time liners 1st 40 this week.
The obvious wrapped up in wool, till the Premiership opener vs Cowgirls

The Cowgirls would have put a much better performance than those Cowboy Drag Queens feathered friend
They had a strong NRL line up in their trial game last week and they lost by a record margin of 50 points to 8 against the Dolphins
The Titans are runners up with their 50 points to 12 loss against a second string Broncos

The games are only trials but they also represent credibility
Both the Cowboys and the Titans lacked any at all
No credibility what so ever
These were not trial games they were shame games
Absolutely No pride for their club their jersey or supporters who came to watch them to have some hope for the year
The Cowboys and the Titans were absolutely disgraceful
Both their coaches Should be ashamed of them selves

Highest scores and biggest defeats in NRL Pre-Season Challenge history​

Position	Game	Year
1	Cowboys 8 def. by Dolphins 50	2025
=	Broncos 50 def. Titans 12	2025
2	Warriors 48 def. Tigers 12	2023
3	Rabbitohs 10 def. by Roosters 46	2024
=	Broncos 46 def. Cowboys 20	2024

 

[double hoops]

Lodge is not playing until May (!?)

I may be wrong, but i think that was playing NRL. Like all ressies not eligible until a certain round in the year.

 

[The Wheel]

The team will be coached by Anthony Seibold’s assistant, Jim Dymock.

Team List:
1. Clayton Faulalo
2. Lehi Hopoate
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick ©
5. Navren Willett
6. Dean Matterson
7. Jakob Arthur
8. Sio Siua Taukeiáho
9. Jazz Tevaga
10. Ethan Bullemor
11. Ben Trbojevic
12. Corey Waddell
13. Nathan Brown

Interchange:
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Michael Chee Kam
16. Chris Patolo
17. Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves:
18. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
19. Caleb Navale
20. Aaron Schoupp
21. Ray Tuaimalo Vaega
22. Brandon Wakeham
23. Jordan Swann
24. Aitasi James
25. Jacob Sykes
26. Zane Dunford

Coach: Jim Dymock

 

[Phobia]

Interesting that they've moved Hopoate to the wing early. Might indicate that Talau is fading out of the picture for Round 1 with his injury.

Also strange that Matterson has the 6 over Wakeham. Thought he must've been injured, when he didn't play on Sunday.

Bullemor starting is intriguing. Might indicate he's had a good off-season. Patolo seemingly ahead of Sipley in the #16 is good to see.

Get ready for the anti-Garrick brigade to arrive...

 

[Dion Johnson]

Looks like Tylor Bunting has headed back out west to play for the Panthers this season, looked a good young player in Flegg last season.

 

[The Wheel]

Pretty sure Austin Dias was with us last year?

 

[Frogz]

Why are we playing at Leichhardt??????

 

[Dion Johnson]

Pretty sure Austin Dias was with us last year?

Yeh he left around mid season for the Panthers.

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Why are we playing at Leichhardt??????

Because it’s the 8th wonder of the world (and Panthers Stadium is being demolished).

 

[Budgie]

Is Tommy Talau injured?