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NSW Cup - Rd 10 vs Dogs

Posted by EA on May 11, 2025 at 3:18pm
  1. Z Hunter
  2. B Newlands
  3. R Penisni
  4. A Nanva
  5. J Tago
  6. M Hunter
  7. D Hawkins
  8. Kalache
  9. B Hands
  10. T Mataele
  11. W Latu
  12. B Cartwright
  13. R Matterson
  14. Niutili-Schmidt
  15. R Alterton
  16. B Parker
  17. I Mapu-Satiu

As you can see by the names on the list we have many injuries which has resulted many RM players in this team.

  • At fullback there is no Twiddle, Papaii or Martyn so Z Hunter is there as the 4th choice.
  • There is no AMS, Russel (in NRL for Lomax)  or Dunster (not sure what happened to Dunster again!!!) so Newlands played.
  • There is no Volkman so M Hunter is the 5/8. Chosen over Lynn.
  • In the forwards there is no Grieg, (suspended), Pryke (concussion), Lane (leave),Tuilagi (suspended), Doorey (in NRL for Tuivita), Keir, Lussick, T Brown (all injured)

So as you can see the list of unavailable players is massive. 15 Players !!!

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    • EA > EA May 11, 2025 at 4:38pm

      And Kalache drops the ball off the second tackle. Dogs score. Carty in no man land in defence. Matto tries to make the tackle but all the people around him fail to support him

      • EA > EA May 11, 2025 at 4:43pm

        Eels go down 28-41. Would be 36-43 if all conversions were made.

        Just simply too many RM in the team due to 15 players unavailable.

  • Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 11, 2025 at 5:24pm

    Any decent players EA.  What happened to the defence.  

    • EA > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 11, 2025 at 6:14pm

      RM players were not strong defensively so many gaps. Latu, and Matto were probably best on ground 

      • Angry Eel > EA May 12, 2025 at 8:16am

        Did Latu do enough to read his name out on team list Tuesday?

        • EA > Angry Eel May 12, 2025 at 9:58am

          Well Tuilagi is back this week from suspension and I believe JR likes him next to Moses. Kautoga had a decent game. Plus Samrani is doing well in the backrow. So I do not think Latu will make TLT. He is only 2 games back from injury so no rush.

          • Coryn Hughes > EA May 12, 2025 at 10:24am

            I'd leave Latu till 26 just let him get Cup games under his belt.

            Theres no rush like you say just keep rotating what's there and give him a go next year with another full off season under his belt.

            • LB > Coryn Hughes May 12, 2025 at 10:40am

              I mean why not give him a game or two heading into 2026. Getting FG games helps immensely with development. 

              • Angry Eel > LB May 12, 2025 at 11:45am

                100%. Always good to give young talent a taste. It gives them a feel for the speed and what's required in 1st grade. The old saying goes if you're good enough you're old enough. 

  • Offside May 11, 2025 at 5:59pm

    Out of curiosity you said u were keeping a eye on Haynes game how did the big fella go?

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