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.

"For context, last year we didn't drop Dylan Brown until it was mathematically impossible to make the eight. That was round 20 and he signed with the Knights before round 2."

"I don't fully disagree. Getting 10 wins is not far from finals. Last few seasons 12/13 wins got you 8th. So really we should be able to add up to 5 wins this year IMO.
But if we don't and we stay at 10/11, but there are excuses, I'd accept it. As I…"

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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.
- Blue Eel > Axel February 18, 2026 at 8:40pm
  
  When do we consider that wonderful chant from last year. The future is now! Considing Russell is on the move at the end of this year.
  
  Do we call it first few games, half way through the year, with 5 games to go. Do results or position on the ladder play its part. Interesting, i think Ryles will use what ever tools he has available to get us playing top8 footy.
  - Poupou Escobar > Blue Eel February 18, 2026 at 9:41pm
    
    For context, last year we didn't drop Dylan Brown until it was mathematically impossible to make the eight. That was round 20 and he signed with the Knights before round 2.
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

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