Turbo brothers make World Cup squad

[Mark from Brisbane]

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

Goat photos for sure

 

[sheridanstand78]

A fantastic reward for both Turbo boys, this is good for our club, Tommy is going to spend time with some champions like Slater and he will learn a hell of a lot and Jake is already a leader. The Aussie team looks very strong and congratulations to the rest of the Manly players selected to play for their respective countries!!

 

[eaglebuzz]

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

3 fullbacks
2 wingers
2 centres
4 halves

I know, that's not how you pick a rep team.

it should be 10 fullbacks and one half. What the hell are they doing?

 

[Holmsey]

Milford?

Milf has off season shoulder surgery to get to. Wayne banned him from world cup.

 

[HoldenV8]

Just a small thing.....

While I do think the Turbo's will definitely be in the squad as will most of those players, this leaked list is just that, a leaked list that someone has put out. It may not even be real.

 

[nightster]

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

3 fullbacks
2 wingers
2 centres
4 halves

Tom'll play wing most likely

 

[HoldenV8]

Just an educated guess, but I reckon the team for the opening game against England in Melbourne will be:

FB - Billy Slater
WG - Darius Boyd
CE - Will Chambers
CE - Josh Dugan
WG - Valentine Holmes
FE - James Maloney (gk)
HB - Cooper Cronk
PR - Aaron Woods
HK - Cameron Smith (c)
PR - David Klemmer
SR - Boyd Cordner
SR - Matt Gillett
LK - Jake Trbojevic

BE - Andrew Fifita
BE - Tyson Frizell
BE - Michael Morgan
BE - Jordan McLean

I can't see Tom playing the opening game and Meninga will most likely go with the backline from the Anzac Test with the only differences being no Ferguson, Boyd to the wing and Slater at fullback. I can also see Maloney getting the 5/8 job. Although Smith can kick goals, I think Maloney's better strike rate and international experience will give him the edge over Munster, though at the same time he might keep the Drizzle/Qld spine together. Morgan will continue his utility bench role and I also think McLean, who was 18th man in Canberra in May, will replace Thaiday on the bench.

 

[pjayz]

Seriously, how does Dugan make the team?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Mal is said to be fascinated by his ink work.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I suspect Tom has been selected as a centre that can play fullback if need be. I won’t be surprised if he nabs a starting spot in the centres.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

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.

Indeed. This is Mal Meninga as coach. Not Frank Stanton. He didn't like using reserves, at least in domestic tests, circa 1978-79. Just ask Terry Randall, John Harvey, Ray Brown or if you have supernatural abilities, the late Allan McMahon.

 

[Woodsie]

Weird, but my first thoughts on reading that team list was that there are a lot of boofheads Mrs Turbo wouldn't want her sons spending much time with.

 

[Shoe1]

Seriously, how does Dugan make the team?

Mal wants to get introduced to Kieran's girlfriend

 

[Disco]

I disagree ever so slightly

I think Tom will beat out Holmes and Gagai for a wing spot, I think Meninga loves the Turbo boys and will fast track him

I also think Morgan is a lock for 5/8 with Munster taking the bench spot

FB - Billy Slater
WG - Darius Boyd
CE - Will Chambers
CE - Josh Dugan
WG - Tom Trbojevic
FE - Micheal Morgan
HB - Cooper Cronk
PR - Aaron Woods
HK - Cameron Smith (c) (gk)
PR - David Klemmer
SR - Boyd Cordner
SR - Matt Gillett
LK - Jake Trbojevic

BE - Andrew Fifita
BE - Tyson Frizell
BE - Cameron Munster
BE - Jordan McLean

 

[The Who]

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

Agreed.
Addo-Carr deserved one wing spot.

 

[Holmsey]

Tom is a straight swap for ferg, Tom is a big body like him so I expect Tom to start.

 

[wombatgc]

Dugan?.....how!?

 

[Class of 96]

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

Vessa is about to bring their third bub into the world

Any connection between the hip injury and the making of the bub?

 

[HappilyManly]

Any connection between the hip injury and the making of the bub?

No, but good to know that Chez can still 'punt high and follow through' as Bozo used to quip

Chez was smashed in the last minute before half at the MCG SOO a few years ago 😡

Has had issues with his hip ever since 😎

 

[HappilyManly]

Agreed.
Addo-Carr deserved one wing spot.

Fiji needs him more than Oz