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  Forty20 March 3, 2015 at 5:18pm

  Lavaka is also MIA, sixties. Disappointed for the both of them to be honest as we know what Morgan and Faraimo bring to the table at this stage. Crooks on the bench is just odd but there is likely to be a reshuffle due to Pauli/Wicks remaining in contention for first grade and Fa'aoso likely to be pulled.

  Josh Aloiai and Zach Dockar-Clay transform the NYC from strong to truly formidable so I can understand those movements.
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    Gustarny > Forty20 March 3, 2015 at 5:22pm

    You can also add Tui to that list.
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  Forty20 March 3, 2015 at 5:28pm

  And Eric Newbigging too. If my memory serves me right I don't think the Ron Massey Cup starts this week so they won't be playing footy of any quality this week, if at all.
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  Alan Hunt March 3, 2015 at 5:32pm

  Faraimo is deadset average and Morgan hasn't come on, i'd rather see Goodall and Lavaka being given first crack ahead of those two.
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  sixtiesboy March 3, 2015 at 5:42pm

  Hadn't thought about Lavaka and Tui. Thanks for picking that up. There is a belief that players learn little in the NYC, and that NRL preparation begins at NSW Cup level. Hence selection for NYC doesn't read well. On a positive note, I guess it's indicative of squad strength.
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    Forty20 > sixtiesboy March 3, 2015 at 5:55pm

    I don't think Aloiai is an issue in that regard, you could quite possibly throw him into first grade this week and he would simply go about doing his thing. Dockar-Clay stands to benefit a fair bit from playing at Wenty though, so while the NYC team gains plenty from his inclusion it will only help him so much.
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  Poupou Escobar March 3, 2015 at 6:38pm

  The thing is, if you play NYC eligible players in the NSW Cup it takes opportunity away from those young players who aren't eligible for NYC. This way everyone gets some footy under their belt. Plus a strong NYC team is good for prestige, since they are badged with the NRL club's brand.
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  Poupou Escobar March 3, 2015 at 7:39pm

  Jackson Hastings is named in the NYC this week.
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  The Ape March 3, 2015 at 9:57pm

  I think Fa'aoso named for Wenty is the biggest news here. While I understand he was eventually rubbed out (again with the insurance thing) it would appear the club remains intent on playing him.
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  The French Fullback #1 March 3, 2015 at 10:19pm

  The club updated the Wenty team list. No Richie.