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.

"They're 2 guys that I think give you that competitiveness across a squad. They're always knocking on the door, they're consistent, they're the first cabs off the rank when we need someone to step up. You need these guys whose form and commitment…"

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Bear February 18, 2026 at 9:38am

Just read an article ( fox sports, I think) stating how Parra and Ryles are now under pressure and this year will be a confirmation or failure basically. What a load of bullshit we are a young side finding our feet and identity and while I believe we can make the 8, its a long season. Realistically im hoping for continued improvement and staying in the fight. Journos turn the screws and wait for something to pop, pressure is what you put on yourself. Go Parra
- Longfin Eel > Bear February 18, 2026 at 11:42am
  
  The Lomax story must be running out of steam. That's lazy journalism. Did they even interview Ryles or any of the players? The probably asked Copilot to write the article - actually no, I'm sure Copilot would have done a better job. And they wonder why no one wants to pay subscription fees to read this crap.
- LB > Bear February 18, 2026 at 11:57am
  
  Well any club is, considering how we finished 2025 and played on Sunday, with a fit Moses there are expectations for us to make finals or there abouts.
  
  Ryles is under no pressure with the club. Particularly with how we finished 2025. Had we continued with the bad start of 2025 then Ryles would have some pressure for 2026. He is getting 2027 season regardless of how we go.

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