Game day blog vs the sharks

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- EA > Coryn Hughes February 15, 2026 at 8:08pm
  
  I agree. TDS is still young but for me Smith is the better player and the one I rather keep
- Randy Handlinger > Coryn Hughes February 15, 2026 at 8:14pm
  
  Coryn, that is not our floor
- Hector Bob Down > Coryn Hughes February 15, 2026 at 9:28pm
  
  I thought the defensive effort right though the game was pretty Dam good
Kurupt - He Be Trippin On A Matt February 15, 2026 at 8:02pm

I know it's a trial and the sharks were terrible, but our kids second half defence was impressive, you can see we are heading in the right direction under Ryles.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 February 15, 2026 at 8:02pm

The fact that Ryles put Ryda Talagi on midway through the first half shows how highly rated and the respect Ryles has for him. Unlucky to get that knock, but he looked bigger than nearly every player out there. Only 19. Well proportioned athlete
parra supporter February 15, 2026 at 8:11pm

Was there any update on ryda? Was he filled out with the hia and if so, is he ineligible for a run next week?
- Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 > parra supporter February 15, 2026 at 8:55pm
  
  Possibly rested id say. No use risking him
Angry Eel February 15, 2026 at 8:15pm

When you think about it, at the moment we really only have 4 locked in players in the forward pack

Paulo

hopgood

williams

walker

then we have a long list of competition for spots

tuivati

JDB

Katouga

Kelma Tulagi

guymer

Doorey

moretti

T Brown

W Latu

We effectively have 9 forwards fighting for 4 spots.
- EA > Angry Eel February 15, 2026 at 8:23pm
  
  JDB is definitely going to be in the team. Probably starting 13
Mallee57 February 15, 2026 at 8:15pm

Fletcher is an excellent goal kicker

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