Wouldn't read to much into it Will, from 14 to 24 it's virtually an 11 man bench with unlimited interchanges, most players will probably get equal time anyway.Jake Toby in the 14 possibly suggests that Weekes is the front runner for 14 when Turbo plays. Jake at prop, Keppie at lock and Aloiai so far down the list is a head scratcher.
Egan Butcher must be some player.
Well yeah it is an indication both last week and this week. Clearly we are keeping the 1, 7 and 9 in cotton wool or they are nursing small injuries ( we know Tom is). This selection shows us who the favourites will be if they are out. Sipley probably needs the fitness so thats why he played last week.Tuipulotu and Sipley named in the 17,but I thought last weeks team was an indication they weren’t going to play in the top team,well according to many on Silvertails anyway.It’s like this and last week were some sort of trial match or something that don’t really mean anything come RD1.Oh look Cooper Johns is playing 7,he must be taking DCE’s spot for the first game
Must be Nat.Egan Butcher must be some player.
Be interesting to see if he goes with Weekes or Gordy at 14. May depend on whether Croker is carrying a knock?Jake Toby in the 14 possibly suggests that Weekes is the front runner for 14 when Turbo plays. Jake at prop, Keppie at lock and Aloiai so far down the list is a head scratcher.
Excellent, get to see Weeks, Tong, Burbo, Fifita, Fainu and Fulton in top company.Here is the Rorters side ..
Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles, 8pm AEDT at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Corey Allan 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Drew Hutchison 7. Sam Walker 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Brandon Smith 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Egan Butcher 12. Egan Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Terrell May 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Jake Turpin 17. Siua Wong 18. Thomas Deakin 19. Junior Pauga 20. Sandon Smith 21. Ethan King 22. Tuipulotu Katoa 23. Ben Thomas 24. Tyler Moriarty
Sea Eagles team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Josh Schuster 7. Cooper Johns 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 10. Ben Trbojevic 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Sean Keppie 14. Jake Toby 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Viliami Fifita 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Ben Trbojevic 19. Ben Condon 20. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 21. Josh Aloiai 22. Morgan Harper 23. Samuela Fainu 24. Zac Fulton
About as much out as usThat is almost a full strength team Rorters team ..
What's the rules with this? is it like a regular trial with unlimited interchange and can put any of the 24 on when you want? Or is it NRL rules because of the challenge?
I was being facetious and referring to those here on ST who came to the conclusion last week that Tuipulotu and Sipley must be starting the season in reserve grade because they were playing with that team.Yes it is an indication but I’d be surprised if Aloiai is in the 21 jersey come Rd1Well yeah it is an indication both last week and this week. Clearly we are keeping the 1, 7 and 9 in cotton wool or they are nursing small injuries ( we know Tom is). This selection shows us who the favourites will be if they are out. Sipley probably needs the fitness so thats why he played last week.
Obviously things can change but it certainly is an indication of what Sebiold is planning.
I think a lot of us really like the big fella but they just need to find the "on" switch with no dimmer.As for Jake and Keppie, both playing as middle forwards. I think Keppies role wont change. Maybe Jake having the 10 on his back is more a mindset thing about thinking run first pass second.
Also from reading into a few interviews with Seibs I reckon he sees Paseka as his project. Really likes him
It's Jake at prop, not Ben.Here is the Rorters side ..
Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles, 8pm AEDT at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Corey Allan 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Drew Hutchison 7. Sam Walker 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Brandon Smith 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Egan Butcher 12. Egan Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Terrell May 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Jake Turpin 17. Siua Wong 18. Thomas Deakin 19. Junior Pauga 20. Sandon Smith 21. Ethan King 22. Tuipulotu Katoa 23. Ben Thomas 24. Tyler Moriarty
Sea Eagles team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Josh Schuster 7. Cooper Johns 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 10. Ben Trbojevic 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Sean Keppie 14. Jake Toby 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Viliami Fifita 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Ben Trbojevic 19. Ben Condon 20. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 21. Josh Aloiai 22. Morgan Harper 23. Samuela Fainu 24. Zac Fulton
Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
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24 | 19 | 5 | 243 | 44 | |
24 | 17 | 7 | 186 | 40 | |
24 | 16 | 8 | 275 | 38 | |
24 | 16 | 8 | 222 | 38 | |
24 | 15 | 9 | 89 | 36 | |
24 | 14 | 10 | 96 | 34 | |
24 | 13 | 10 | 113 | 33 | |
24 | 12 | 12 | -40 | 30 | |
24 | 12 | 12 | -127 | 30 | |
24 | 11 | 13 | -1 | 28 | |
24 | 11 | 13 | -126 | 28 | |
24 | 10 | 14 | -70 | 26 | |
24 | 9 | 14 | -62 | 25 | |
24 | 8 | 16 | -168 | 22 | |
24 | 7 | 17 | -155 | 20 | |
24 | 7 | 17 | -188 | 20 | |
24 | 6 | 18 | -287 | 18 |