Eels name Roosters squad

Timana Tahu and Nathan Hindmarsh have both been named to take on the Roosters in this Saturday's trial on the central coast.

It will be the first time Tahu has turned out for the Eels since re-joining the club, as he has been serving out a suspension prior to this game.

Nathan Hindmarsh has been named despite being troubled by a wrist injury.

Players added to that squad, who weren't in the Penrith team are Brendan Oake, Tom Humble, Anthony Mitchell and Etu Uaisele.

Jarryd Hayne, Daniel Mortimer and Ben Smith will miss the game after copping injuries in the Panther's match.

It's probably fair to say that this match will decide a couple of positions. Kris Keating and Jeff Robson are probably battling for the number seven jersey while Ben Smith's injury may open up a spot on the bench. Brendan Oake is the most experienced player in line for that position so his performance will be closely watched by the playing staff.

Parramatta has not named players in any position or number, but the likely side is:

1. Krisnan Inu

2. Luke Burt

3. Timana Tahu

4. Joel Reddu

5. Eric Grothe

6. Kris Keating

7. Jeff Robson

8. Nathan Cayless

9. Matt Keating

10. Justin Poore

11. Nathan Hindmarsh

12. Shane Shackleton

13. Feleti Mateo

Interchange

Tom Humble, Taniela Lasalo, Tim Mannah, Anthony Mitchell, Fuifui Moimoi, Brendan Oake, Johnathan Wright, Etu Uaisele.

Most of our NYC squad will go around again and while there would appear to be some obvious standouts for backline positions, competition for starting forward spots should be strong. The squad is:

Toyota Cup team for trial v Sydney Roosters

1. Jaydin Tavita/Fred Latulipe

2. Brad Graham/Daniel Tupou

3. Rory Brien/Keith Wicks

4. Ken Sio

5. Thomas Vandermade

6. TK Amosa

7. Dan Cross/Brett Lahey

8. Boyd Brown/Ava Seumanufagi

9. Daniel Galati/Tim Crellin

10. PJ Asiata/Peni Terepo

11. Pat O’Hanlon/Phil Nati

12. David Thomas/Jorge Tafua

13. Fred Lang Siu/Shaun Vaotuua

14. Krys Freeman

15. Thomas Young

16. Josh Tuitupou

17. Tavita Kaci

Meanwhile, the fact that a number of Wentworthville's started will be in the NRL squad could open up some opportunities for other players in that side. New signing Greyson Goodwin comes into the side on the wing.

Wentworthville team for trial v Newtown

1. Tim Mortimer

14. Domenic Nasso

3. Mark Hendy

4. Mark Luland

5. Greyson Goodwin

6. Mark O'Grady

7. Brendan Waters

8. Blake Blackburn

9. Trent Rose

10. Joe Mataele

11. Danny Howard

12. Keresoma Sione

13. Tim Robinson

15. Tamati Talanoa

16. Nathan Armit

17. Joel Latham

18. Tyrone Shelley

19. Chris Farrell

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Replies

Slaytanic February 25, 2010 at 12:04pm

I would have thought Burt to fullback and Inu outside Tahu, guess we'll see when they run out.
1Eyed Eel February 25, 2010 at 12:15pm

Will be interesting to see what they do! I've basically just gone on what they did for the Panther's match.

I'm most interested to see what they do with Tom Humble. He could get the opportunity to show he's capable of deputising for Jarryd or given that we're missing Mortimer, it's a great opportunity to see what he's capable of at five-eighth. I've always like the idea of that Humble/Keating combination!

I hope Brendan Oake has a big one. I think he's got a lot of ability and he's probably of the age now where he should be showing us what he's really capable of. if Ben Smith is out, he'd definitely be the player I'd be putting into that spot.
- Wild_Eels > 1Eyed Eel February 25, 2010 at 12:49pm
  
  Oake was the best forward for Wenty last year, I hope they will play him in the 2nd row not prop.
  - Djl > Wild_Eels February 25, 2010 at 1:41pm
    
    he cant be as bad as broderick wright
  - 1Eyed Eel > Wild_Eels February 25, 2010 at 2:52pm
    
    I still blame Hagan for putting back the development of both Wellar and Oakey by trying to play them both as props. When you're just finding your feet into the NRL the worst thing that can happen to you is you go out and get smashed playing a position you're not built to play.
    
    *sigh*
    - 1Eyed Eel > 1Eyed Eel February 25, 2010 at 3:07pm
      
      By the way Crusaders have won back-to-back games since they've had Weller in their side :-) Which is something considering they only won 3 games last year.
      - blueNgold > 1Eyed Eel February 25, 2010 at 3:20pm
        
        Whoever their coach is he must be a genius. I just had a look at their squad and too say it is rubbish would be an understatment. Lead by former NRL stars Nick Youngquest, Micheal Witt, Ryan O'hara , Licoln Withers, Frank Winterstein, Rocky Trimarchi, Mark Bryant and ofcourse big Weller.
- Slaytanic > 1Eyed Eel February 25, 2010 at 1:16pm
  
  Yep, as long as they don't try Oake as a frontrower again.
  
  Has Humble spoken of any interest to be in the halves? I'm sure he'll get a run at fullback at some stage in this game.
  
  Let's hope Cayless found some glue for his hands this game.
- GOlling > 1Eyed Eel February 25, 2010 at 8:28pm
  
  I think that Lassalo is a big chance of playing first grade this year. We need a hard running back rower for balance.
  
  Bench would be Smith, Moi Moi, Lassalo and Humble/Robson/Keating
  
  I dont see a spot for Cayless as Id play Mannah and with Shack Hindy and Ben Smith we dont need Oake.
  
  I think DA will move for strike power with the 4th interchange spot and Lassalo can expect 20 minutes per match to have impact aka Joey G.
  
  No need to waste big money on Inu so expect him to enjoy his last year in the blue and gold
Hindy February 25, 2010 at 1:35pm

in the trial DA might wanna see how Burt plays outside Tahu as i reckon he has his nose in front of Inu for the opening round in March