Official 2012 Round 1 Team versus Souths

[Vasco]

Carney is named at centre

Are you sure?

Not according to these guys:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1226283712599

[Darkone]

Carney in the centres may surprise many. On the wing could be a disaster.

Totally agree,

the best option available to Smith, he had an improved trial last weekend as centre & with BJ wing this is our most experienced pairing to cover injuries....I do like Tagive & Tupou etc but Smith has done the right thing

A big shout out to "Mickey Lane" who anticipated this....well done mate!

[fletch]

Henare Wells
Paul Rokolati
Joseph Forrester
Curtis Rona
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Cory McGrady
Ryley Jacks
Dylan Napa
Clarrie Moore
(c) Kane Evans
Rhyse Martin
Sam Bernstrom
Jack Siejka
INTERCHANGE
Dean Blackman
Jack Noble
Brandon Tago
Tai Tuivasa
Adam Brent

very powerful NYC side named for monday night, can't believe Tago/Brent couldn't force their way into the starting side.

[fletch]

we will struggle to score points with that backline in first grade, wouldn't rule out Tagive starting and maybe even Moga if he comes good.

[elo]

That NYC team is beastly, damn.

[Guest]

we will struggle to score points with that backline in first grade, wouldn't rule out Tagive starting and maybe even Moga if he comes good.

I think Smithy has a few tricks up his sleeve before Monday night. Hopefully Moga and Tagive get a start. Very interesting to see Martin Kennedy named. I have a feeling he is not yet fit and will drop out.

[Funky Chicken]

1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Justin Carney
3. Joseph 'BJ' Leilua
4. Mitchell Aubusson
5. Sam Perrett
6. (c) Braith Anasta
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Jake Friend
10. Lama Tasi
11. Aidan Guerra
12. Boyd Cordner
13. Frank Paul Nuuausala

Interchange:
14. Tinirau Arona
15. Mose Masoe
16. Martin Kennedy
17. Daniel Mortimer
18. Anthony Mitchell
19. Peni Tagive

If that is the team that runs out, it will be the slowest back 6 in the competition. Tagive crapped all over Carney in every facet during the trials and has been training the house down. So we'll have two small wingers who are crap under the high ball, and two backrowers playing in the centres along with worlds slowest 5/8. Not exactly inspiring stuff.

[Guest]

Carney on wing= smith mind games?

[Guest]

Smith is taking the pressure of Moga by not naming him, he will come in for Carney

[Funky Chicken]

Forward pack looks pretty good, FPN better put in a lot better than he did last year (no more bludging on the wing or going 15 minutes into a game without touching the ball) or he can go to Newtown and give someone with some heart a go.

Great to see Arona in the team, he is a very skillful player. Hopefully Bosden can force his way into the pack at some stage as he is another with a lot of talent.

[chook 56]

Carney on wing= smith mind games?

Smith playing mind games????
What'll happen next? lol

[Guest]

Forward pack looks pretty good, FPN better put in a lot better than he did last year (no more bludging on the wing or going 15 minutes into a game without touching the ball) or he can go to Newtown and give someone with some heart a go.

Great to see Arona in the team, he is a very skillful player. Hopefully Bosden can force his way into the pack at some stage as he is another with a lot of talent.

If FPN has struggled for motivation in the past he should have plenty this year. There is simply too much competition for spots. If he goes on a coconut vacation during games he will quickly be replaced by the likes of Bosden, et al.

[BUDDY]

Bosden and Taka very unlucky but a couple were always going to miss out. Although Bosden missing from the Newtown team could mean he is a late replacement.

I would have prefered Mitchell to Mortimer as a dummy half bench player.

Great to see Marty named. They must be pretty condifent he is over his foot problem.

I think Tagive will play. His trial form should earn him a spot.

[Guest]

Smith playing mind games????
What'll happen next? lol

Who knows what goes on inside that head of his?

[melon....]

Where's Jack Bosden?

First grade