Our 2023 campaign starts somewhat on Saturday with a trial against Penrith. Considering this is the first trial it is believed majority of the team will be reserve graders bar some. I think players that will play round 1 or have a chance that will play Saturday are; Russell, Dunster, Ogden, Makatoa and JA. Matterson i think could get a game aswell to get some match preparation for round 4.
I am excited to see Russell as i believe he will play Centre on Saturday to prepare for Round 1. Dunster also to see how he has recovered from his ACL, PCL and MCL tears.
I think this will be the team as follows
1. Rankin
2. Dunster
3. Cini
4. Russell
5. Loizou
6. Asi (if injured perhap Jack A Williams)
7. Arthur
8. Ogden
9. Rein
10. Makatoa
11. Momoisea
12. Mataele
13. Rodwell
Bench just randomly
Greig, Matterson, Brown, Lumelume, Hands, Yates, Taumoepenu, plus more but heading into NSW contract territory.
I am also excited to see how Mataele plays as he is a kid that could be the future at 12 above Doorey and Momoisea.
I think there is a chance though we could see Doorey and Momoisea start in the back-row with the sole purpose of them two battling it out for no. 12 jersey in round 1.
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I find this interesting. (in a weird way)
If that's the case, why would he be paraded around at the season launch as part of the 2023 NRL squad? I mean, what's the point of that?
It's a fair point. He is contracted to the club (part-time NSW Cup contract, similar to the old second tier) so maybe the invitation is there for him to come along if his day job doesn't need him.
I doubt Makatoa and Matto are allowed to play in the first trial. Isnt their some rule about players allowed in the first trial game depending on how many NRL games they played in the previous year?
Makaslower won't play as way too slow and Matto won't play either as he will be at home counting his money
Matterson, Mahoney and Lane played last year in the first trial. I do not think it is a rule.
It is
I think he is being fecitious Brett...Lol
Keen as for Ogden and Wiremu
Mataele and Taumoepenu also
Hope Rankin is not FB, surely a young one to fill this spot?
Russell i think would've played there, but since he is set to play Centre for Blake, he will be given game time to get set for Round 1.
I'm keen to see Jake play at number 7. I reckon he will be the surprise player this year. He will probably be the reason Mitch leaves. Tipping Jake to have a Stella season in 2023. Can see him putting pressure on Moses, Brown and the new number 9. Can't wait, very excited
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