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.

"True. Richard was good too. I expect him at some stage this year to be thrown a first grade jersery to cover for injuries/ suspension.
In general out junior stocks look top stuff and it hasnt been that way for over 20 years with the 2001 baby Eels."

"Moretti needs to get his body right. Has been unlucky. Being injured a lot of the time means other younger players can overtake.
Has played around 20 games in 2 years "

Replies

- - 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
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.
Coryn Hughes February 17, 2026 at 5:23pm

That's the strongest most expirenced line up.I suspect it'll be much the same that lineup that opens down in Melbourne outside of injury.
- EA > Coryn Hughes February 17, 2026 at 5:37pm
  
  I think the only thing yet to be decided is the 6 man bench.
  - LB > EA February 17, 2026 at 5:44pm
    
    Well Joash for sure. Only other question is who will be 19. Either a back like Kelly or Samrani or a forward like Guymer or Tuilagi.

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