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How do we field a competitive side based on our top 30?

Posted by Nitram on April 6, 2026 at 8:44pm

Mitchell Moses
Josh Addo-Carr
Will Penisini
Jonah Pezet
Isaiah Iongi
Brian Kelly
Bailey Simonsson
Sean Russell
Joash Papalii
Ronald Volkman
Richard Penisini
Jake Tago
Jordan Samrani
Apa Twidle
Araz Nanva

1 - Twidle

2 - ?

3 - Kelly

4 - ?

5 - Addo-Carr

6 - Papalii

7 - Moses

It's even crazier considering Twidle is third choice fullback and Kelly was only picked because Penisini and Samrani are injured.

Positives:

- interested to see how Twidle goes.

- penisini and russell will be back the following week.

- Opinion- having two halfbacks doesnt work. Interested to see how we go with papalii at 6.

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EA April 6, 2026 at 8:47pm

Don't worry Jake Tago should be back next week lol
- The Badger > EA April 6, 2026 at 8:52pm
  
  And the front office are happy with our squad.
  
  They are delusional.
Joel K April 6, 2026 at 8:51pm

1. Twidle

2. Addo-Carr *Playing injured but we literally cannot afford to rest him*

3. Nanva

4. Kelly

5. ?? No idea

6. Papalii

7. Moses

Who the fuck is playing wing?
- Eli Stephens > Joel K April 6, 2026 at 8:54pm
  
  That's why I'm thinkikg use Volkman in halves. Joash and apa to help backline. And prob Walker at centre lol.
- LB > Joel K April 6, 2026 at 8:58pm
  
  Isn't there a chance of Penisini being back next week?
  - EA > LB April 6, 2026 at 8:59pm
    
    JR said the week after in the press
  - Joel K > LB April 6, 2026 at 9:01pm
    
    Ryles said the week after, so to Russell
- Who Cares > Joel K April 6, 2026 at 9:22pm
  
  Volkman will be 6 Twidle will be the other wing Papa at fullback
Muttman April 6, 2026 at 8:52pm

We don't. We'll be fielding a reserve grade side at best.
EA April 6, 2026 at 8:54pm
Lets see what the RR team do. A top 30 of just 28 players. And next week the following is injured:
1. M Doorey (season)
2. J Hopgood (season)
3. Simmonson (season)
4. R Matterson (season/wtf going on)
5. I Iongi (mid term)
6. J Samrani (mid term)
7. W Penisni (short term)
8. R Penisni (short term)
9. S Russel (short term)
10. J Pezet (short term)
Yay we have 18 players from the top 30 to name a team of 19 lol. Not to mention Smith, Moses and Fox clearly seem injured. Tago returning from just being knocked out. Volkman one game back since injury too.

Lets watch the RR team now just sit and nothing about it. And please upgrading a contract from within the club is not a solution. Must look externally.

Remember that Junior Tupou bloke that killed it for Tigers and than failed at Dolphins and struggling at Roosters. Whats happening with him? Izac Tago?