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NSW Cup - Rd 10 vs Dogs

Posted by EA on May 11, 2025 at 3:18pm

Z Hunter
B Newlands
R Penisni
A Nanva
J Tago
M Hunter
D Hawkins
Kalache
B Hands
T Mataele
W Latu
B Cartwright
R Matterson
Niutili-Schmidt
R Alterton
B Parker
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 > LB May 12, 2025 at 4:02pm
        
        Yep I would give him a couple games so he gets a taste of FG and so knows what he needs to develop more during cup and in the pre-season. But like I said, no rush as we are not even halfway through the season.
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?
- EA > Offside May 11, 2025 at 6:13pm
  
  Hayne was actually good. Understandbly not as quick or elusive giving his size. Defensively he did not miss a tackle. Dropped one of their props on their back. Set up one try with a cut out pass. If he trimmed down I have no doubt he would make the cup team still.
  - Kurupt - Porn Addict, But I'm In Control > EA May 11, 2025 at 8:44pm
    
    https://youtu.be/uJZ7hYZrLhk?si=eahkB0FYyfUJUCbF
  - Muttman > EA May 11, 2025 at 10:03pm
    
    Mate c'mon. He's 48 years old and 20kg over weight. Maybe Hindy could get a start?
    - EA > Muttman May 12, 2025 at 1:11am
      
      I did say if he trimmed down. If he was proper fit and kept in shape I am confident he could handle cup level footy. I am not saying that will happen
      - Richard Jackson > EA May 12, 2025 at 5:15pm
        
        Yeah EA, I saw it the same Hayne still has the vision and execution he's always had but feel he's content to play RM for the fun of it and can't be bothered to do the necessary to trim down sadly.
        
        By the way EA what did you think of Valu the front-rower. I thought he killed it with his leg drive.
        
        Darren Munro > Richard Jackson May 12, 2025 at 6:53pm
        
        Any aggressive alpha middles coming through?
        
        Joel K > Darren Munro May 12, 2025 at 8:32pm
        
        Teancum Brown is promising in Jersey flegg
        
        Darren Munro > Joel K May 12, 2025 at 9:21pm
        
        Thanks Joel. Tuivita is good we need a couple of others as well to rotate them.