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Round 9 Team List v New Zealand Warriors

Posted by ParramattaLurker on April 28, 2026 at 3:58pm

1. Joash Papaili

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Charlie Guymer

12. Jack Williams

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Tallyn Da Silva

15. Saxon Pryke

16. Toni Mataele

17. Dylan Walker

18. Kelma Tuilagi

19. Lorenzo Talataina

Reserves:

20. Jordan Samrani

21. Teancum Brown

22. Araz Nanva

INs: Jordan Samrani

OUTs: None

Referee: Gerard Sutton

An unchanged squad of 19 for Jason Ryles in preparation for a tough match hosting the Warriors. Utility Dylan Walker has been named on the extended bench despite failing to see out the contest against the Sea Eagles last week with an arm injury.

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christeel April 28, 2026 at 7:45pm

hmph ! fight fire with fire. i say , adjustments in attitudes is paramount , might I dare say , even head coach Ryles may have to adjust his attitude to a more no nonsense angry bustard type of a head coach that is bordering on intimation to some of these mongrel lack lustre footballers.
KingGutho April 29, 2026 at 2:51pm

Is will Latu injured? Not named in NSW cup this week
- SuperEel 22 > KingGutho April 29, 2026 at 2:58pm
  
  Yes, possible ACL.
  - Poppa > SuperEel 22 April 29, 2026 at 3:56pm
    
    Given we have head guards for footballers, I see a lot of significant changes in knee guards.....is there a way that ACL's can be protected.
    
    I decided to check this with AI
    
    Underneth, this was the response;
    
    Yes, Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACLs) can be protected by specialized functional knee braces (often referred to as ACL braces or guards) following injury or reconstruction, but their impact on performance is a subject of ongoing debate with mixed evidence. While these braces are designed to stabilize the knee, studies suggest they can introduce subtle, though often not statistically significant, hindrances to speed, agility, and power, particularly when first used.
    PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov) +4
    
    Protection and Function
    
    Mechanism: Functional braces, such as those with a 4-Points-of-Leverage™ system and FourcePoint® hinges, are designed to restrict extreme knee extension and prevent anterior tibial translation (the shin bone sliding forward), which reduces strain on the ACL.
    
    Usage: They are most commonly used for high-risk athletes returning to sport after ACL reconstruction, or for those managing an ACL-deficient knee (non-operative).
    
    Efficacy: While they provide mechanical stabilization, studies are mixed on whether they significantly prevent re-tear, though some research indicates they improve confidence and reduce episodes of instability.
    ScienceDirect +4
    
    Impact on Speed, Agility, and Performance
    
    The perception that braces "hamper" performance is common, and objective studies show variable results:
    
    Initial Disadvantages: Initial use of a functional brace can lead to a decrease in performance, including slower sprint times (40-yard dash) and increased muscular fatigue, especially in the quadriceps.
    
    Accommodation/Adaptation: Studies show that after approximately 12–14 hours of use, athletes accommodate to the brace, and performance differences (speed, agility, vertical jump) between braced and unbraced conditions become statistically insignificant.
- EA > KingGutho April 29, 2026 at 5:12pm
  
  Every time WIll Latu has started to gain form and fitness over the last 3 seasons he has sustained a long term injury that ruled him out for the season. The bloke has no luck.
Kurupt - Your Mums Favourite Thug April 29, 2026 at 9:04pm

FMD WTF