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.

"Changed his body type because the game has changed.
What I loved about juniors game last year was his second stints he was still going hard if not harder than his first.He may not bend the line like he used to but he now has the ability to repeat…"

"His playing style leads to alot of injuries I think. He runs the footy at 100kmh into the line lol. he'll definitely force his way into the nrl side eventually "

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LB February 17, 2026 at 5:32pm

Who was it early this year that called me out saying Williams and Kautoga won't be paired in the back-row when I said they would be? Turns out I was right haha.

Moretti is out of favour it seems as not even in NRL squad but in NSW cup? Seems Brown has jumped him, fair enough but Doorey kicking on seems that's the direction they are going in.
Now could be Moretti is coming back from injury but why play him in cup then if the case? Something going on.

Plus it seems Tuilagi may have lost his spot unless he is in the 19.
- Nitram > LB February 17, 2026 at 5:49pm
  
  Assuming he is coming back from injury the reason to play him in reserves is to build up his match fitness. Will get to play longer minutes in that match.
  - LB > Nitram February 17, 2026 at 6:13pm
    
    I mean perhaps, but he can still play some decent minutes in NRL trial too. It's a trial so doesn't matter if he is a risk with his fitness in terms of fatigue errors.
- Longfin Eel > LB February 17, 2026 at 6:10pm
  
  I think Moretti is still a WIP. Ryles will only put him in first grade if he feels Moretti has done his homework. I have no doubt he will come in soon enough though.
- Michael W. > LB February 17, 2026 at 6:54pm
  
  That was me LB. But I did say it depends on whether Williams can play on the right, as both are left side players.
  - HH - Love You Iongi Time! > Michael W. February 17, 2026 at 7:06pm
    
    Fair play to you MW for owning up.
    I have casted dire opinions on Russell to so far be proven wrong as his game progresses.
    
    Respect.
- Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 > LB February 17, 2026 at 7:13pm
  
  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
  - Eli Stephens > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 February 17, 2026 at 8:02pm
    
    His playing style leads to alot of injuries I think. He runs the footy at 100kmh into the line lol. he'll definitely force his way into the nrl side eventually
- The Badger > LB February 17, 2026 at 8:17pm
  
  Returning from calf injury ... hopefully he can get things right and pressure the others for a FG spot
Numbers February 17, 2026 at 5:52pm

Almost the strongest side we could have named. Rorters have named a damn strong side so will be a good test for us.

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