Trial #2 / Pre Season Challenge Week 3 Team List v Sydney Roosters

1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Bailey Simmonson

3. Will Pensini

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Jonah Pezet

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. J’maine Hopgood

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Dylan Walker

15. Sam Tuivati

16. Matt Doorey

17. Tallyn Da Silva

Reserves:

18. Charlie Guymer

19. Kelma Tuilagi

20. Joash Papaili

21. Brian Kelly

22. Jordan Samrani

23. Ronald Volkman

24. Araz Nanva

25. Jake Tago

26. Lorenzo Talataina

27. Teancum Brown

Referee: Wyatt Raymond

The Mitch Moses-Jonah Pezet show rolls into Gosford on Saturday night as Parra fans dare to dream big in 2026. Josh Add-Carr comes in on the wing after representing the Indigenous All Stars last weekend while J'maine Hopgood, Junior Paulo, Jack de Belin, Jack Williams and Dylan Walker step out for the first time this season. Former Titan Brian Kelly has been named on the extended bench along with Joash Papalii, who played five-eighth last week, while the likes of Jordan Samrani, Teancum Brown and Lorenzo Talataina get another chance to impress after strong showings against the Sharks.

"There's 2 players I just love, nothing special about them but good things just seem to happen around them because they always compete. Samrani and Guymer. I know it's hard to find a spot for them but gees I'd love it if we could "

"Our strongest team.
Regarding Moretti, we just have so much forward depth, especially at this level of quality (Good players with some potential yet getting to their prime). I mean guys like Kelma, Doorey, Moretti, Mataele, Latu, Kautoga all in the…"

Replies

Axel February 17, 2026 at 4:21pm

So Russell ahead of Kelly at this stage?!?!?
- ParraEels > Axel February 17, 2026 at 4:26pm
  
  Isn't Kelly under recovery?
  
  Also Russell has been playing pretty damn well and probably should get 1st crack
  - Parra-all-the-way > ParraEels February 17, 2026 at 6:22pm
    
    Agreed, Russell was nearly our best player last week, and was going pretty good by the time the year finished in 2025
  - Parra fan on The Hill > ParraEels February 17, 2026 at 9:38pm
    
    True. Rusty had a stellar second half of 2025. Played his best footy and showed smarts.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 February 17, 2026 at 4:28pm

Matterson the only player missing from the top 30.

Mataele named a reserve for reserve grade - fallen out of favour ?
- LB > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 February 17, 2026 at 5:42pm
  
  Just not that good. He had his chance last year where it was him or Tuivaiti for Round 1, Tuivaiti got it and ran with it. Mataele is an unfortunate 1 game wonder.
  - EA > LB February 17, 2026 at 5:44pm
    
    Yea he is naturally falling down the pecking order by more talented juniors coming through. He will probably find a super league club next year.
Johnny Suede February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm

Nice looking football team
Longfin Eel February 17, 2026 at 4:52pm

Looks like Bailey's bringing the ball back from the goal line. Ryles did hint at that, so no surprises there. Good balance in that team, with plenty off the bench too.
HH - Love You Iongi Time! February 17, 2026 at 5:16pm

I actually don't mind the bench.
Offers a multi level dynamic of attacking flair if you ask me.

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