Teamsheet R2: Oake in for Shackleton

Brendan Oake will take over Shane Shackleton's position on the bench, while Joel Reddy has been returned to the squad at the expense of Kris Inu who has again been named on an extended bench.

Coach Daniel Anderson said in a statement that Shackleton's injury was "devastating' but opened the door for local junior Oake.

"It's a great opportunity for him as he has not played first grade since Round 11 last year so I'm looking forward to his contribution to the team," Anderson said.

1. Jarryd Hayne

2. Luke Burt

3. Joel Reddy

4. Timana Tahu

5. Eric Grothe

6. Daniel Mortimer

7. Jeff Robson

8. Nathan Cayless (C)

9. Matt Keating

10. Justin Poore

11. Nathan Hindmarsh

12. Ben Smith

13. Feleti Mateo

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14. Kris Keating

15. Tim Mannah

16. Brendan Oake

17. Fuifui Moimoi

19. Krisnan Inu

Coach: Daniel Anderson

Toyota Cup v Manly, Sunday March 21, Parramatta Stadium

1. Jaydin Tavita

2. Brad Graham

3. Rory Brien

4. Ryan Morgan

5. Ken Sio

6. TK Amosa

7. Tim Crellin

8. Peni Terepo

9. Daniel Galati

10. Boyd Brown

11. Pat O'Hanlon

12. David Thomas

13. Jorge Taufua

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15. Ava Seumanufagi

16. Phil Nati

17. PJ ASiata

19. Krys Freeman

21. Shaun Vaotuua

Coach: Matt Cameron

Wentworthville Magpies v Central Coast, Saturday March 20, EnergyAustralia Stadium

1. Tom Humble

2. Etu Uaisele

3. Jonathan Wright

4. Tim Mortimer

5. Domenic Nasso

6. Mark O'Grady

7. Brendan Waters

8. Pele Peletelese

9. Anthony Mitchell

10. Mitchell Allgood

11. Justin Horo

12. Taniela Lasalo

13. Tim Robinson

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14. Trent Rose

15. Blake Blackburn

16. Danny Howard

17. Nathan Armit

"So true, our squad is solid. In a perfect world we could do with two speedy wingers (hence me hypothetically wanting the two warriors wingers from the other blog). But what we really need is a coach to get the best out of what we've already got."

"If I felt I have done everything possible and didn't feel I was contributing or getting that company to be more successful. I would start looking for another job, finding another avenue to go down, keep trying to get out of there and not wreck the…"

"Bennett actually coaches, gets the player to better and better. Doesn't let them think they have achieved everything and reached their potential. He expects nothing but 100% effort, if not you aren't playing. "

Replies

Dan March 16, 2010 at 2:51pm

Pretty much as expected... I wonder if Inu will again be a last minute replacement for Reddy, and if not, I hope his hammy holds up alright.

I think we'll belt Manly on Sunday.
Wild_Eels March 16, 2010 at 2:52pm

No surprise there, hopefully Oake will play like Lowrie did last year.
1Eyed Eel March 16, 2010 at 2:56pm

I'm looking for Oakey to be really aggressive in his defence. I think that a strong element of Lowrie's game and I think Brendan, despite being a smallish forward has a good hit on him.
Dan March 16, 2010 at 3:04pm

Apparently he muscled up in the trials, yeah? It might not be too much for him, hopefully he takes this opportunity and steps up.
Djl March 16, 2010 at 3:05pm

Does Oake offer much in attack?
- Wild_Eels > Djl March 16, 2010 at 3:24pm
  
  IMO he is more skillful than Lowrie. I have watched (on fox)5/6 wenty games last year he was standout for pretty much all of them.
- Johno > Djl March 16, 2010 at 4:04pm
  
  Yeah, he is pretty agressive. Remember the break and try assist against the Broncos last year where he ran over the top of one K.Hunt
Inside Info March 16, 2010 at 3:17pm

I would'nt be surprised to see Kris k drop off the bench, Inu to take his spot.

Inu was good last week for us, can't see him being dropped for Kris Keating
Wild_Eels March 16, 2010 at 3:26pm

Does anyone know the team sheet for manly?
blueNgold March 16, 2010 at 3:46pm

I would be