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• will February 10, 2026 at 5:07pm

  I'm hearing Dylan walker is in the mix for centre this year

  Walker to centre, Kelly to wing before Tago gets picked.
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    LB > will February 10, 2026 at 5:13pm

    Well that wouldn't help us in the slightest, Walker is very important to our attack.
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    Nitram > will February 10, 2026 at 5:35pm

    This would shock me. Walker unlocks moses. But maybe Pezet will play that more traditional halfback link role opening up moses, who is super dangerous when running wider in space. Brown was not a very good first receiver Thus the need for walker.
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      LB > Nitram February 10, 2026 at 5:46pm

      Or does Ryles see Smith as that link man once Da Silva comes on?
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    EA > will February 10, 2026 at 5:52pm

    lol good one
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      Hector Bob Down > EA February 10, 2026 at 5:57pm

      Good thoughts for sure 
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  Blue Eel February 10, 2026 at 5:58pm

  what are people thoughts on Matt Doorey as lock.
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    Hector Bob Down > Blue Eel February 10, 2026 at 6:03pm

    Honestly BE i like him as a player . But my humble opinion is he is better suited coming off the bench in the middle 
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    EA > Blue Eel February 10, 2026 at 6:59pm

    Doorey at lock was very good at nsw cup. Got a very deceptive short ball at the line 
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  Daniel P February 10, 2026 at 6:06pm

  I can't remember a first trial line up as strong as this in many years.  Maybe Ryles taking the opportunity to get match conditioning in to them as much as possible.  Injuries are just as likely at training as in a game.  Will be interesting to see how the halves control the game.