Round 1 Predicted Team

[Kelby]

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Paul Momirovski
4. Joseph Manu
5. Wes Naiqama
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Connor Watson
10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley

14. Benny Marschke/Freddy Lussick - unsure if Marschke is on a development contract or not - if so he can't play NRL till after June 30
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Nat Butcher
17. Egan Butcher
18. Daniel Suluka Fifita
19. Drew Hutchinson
20. Joseph Suaalii
21. Renouf Atoni

WES?

lols

[Kelby]

I think all positions are firm except for R wing, Suaalii, Billy Smith & Naiqama will fight it out.
I know you havnt said it but some have but I cannot see Momirovski playing on the wing, he played centre in the winning GF team so I think he will be given first crack at No 3 centre. Ive wanted Billy Smith to come through the grades & develop into a top line centre & would still love to see that but I think he is behind Momirovsi. Suaalii is a what? FB, winger or centre, I dont know what Trent will do with him come Rd 1, I got a feeling he will give Naiqama first shot at the vacant wing spot.
With Verrills suspended I think Robbo will go with the strongest possible team which means Watson to 9 & Hutch or Keighran at 14.

Agree.

Momo is a centre.
And our goal kicker.

[Nicola Tesla]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Joey on the wing with a roving commission which we saw a bit of late last year. This would make the right centre roll a choice of Suaali/Smith really? But is there a difference where they can just swap and change. Momo is a pure centre in my books and not sure on Suaalis speed compared to other flyers.

[King Salvo]

WES?

lols

I don't think he was signed to just play reggies or would want to keep playing just to play reggies - He will be in the mix for the right wing position along with Suaalii and Smith

[Nicola Tesla]

I don't think he was signed to just play reggies or would want to keep playing just to play reggies - He will be in the mix for the right wing position along with Suaalii and Smith

I think his goal is to lead the Fijian team in the world cup more than anything from what I've read. (take it for what it's worth) So just playing footy at a high level might be his goal whether it's NSW cup as a depth player for our top team waiting for an opportunity if it arises?

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

I think we have a little bit of depth in the backs which is nice. The season is long and many bodies will be required.

[Billy Gunn]

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 2022 Round 1


1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Paul Momirovski
4. Joseph Manu
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Ben Marschke
10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Nat Butcher
17. Egan Butcher


Roosters team news
Sam Verrills (suspension) will miss the opening game of the 2022 season.

Good side .......... but a glaring deficiency.........

I think it's pretty close to the mark, it will be interesting to see how Robbo uses the bench next year because all the forwards named play big minutes so we could play an outside back instead. That way we could have say Billy Smith come on for Walker and push Manu into the halves, imagine Watson, Teddy and Manu running wild through the middle when opposing forwards are tired.

[Bansai Pipeline]

Billy Smith is the man to go in my humble opinion.

Either way, the squad looks pretty tight.

[Fourteen]

I think Jared is more impact off the Bench and we better off having taukeiaho and collins off the bench,

[Kelby]

I don't think he was signed to just play reggies or would want to keep playing just to play reggies - He will be in the mix for the right wing position along with Suaalii and Smith

sorry mate,,,,,,,,,, i was only laughing at Kevin (not wes)...

[Rooster90]

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Paul Momirovski
4. Joseph Manu
5. Wes Naiqama
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Connor Watson
10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley

14. Benny Marschke/Freddy Lussick - unsure if Marschke is on a development contract or not - if so he can't play NRL till after June 30
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Nat Butcher
17. Egan Butcher
18. Daniel Suluka Fifita
19. Drew Hutchinson
20. Joseph Suaalii
21. Renouf Atoni

When did Wes come out of retirement?, he's 40 now that's like only 5yrs younger than the Morris boys

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Heaven help us if Jared or TKO get injured. We are short one PROP.

[ism22]

Heaven help us if Jared or TKO get injured. We are short one PROP.

Collins, Atoni... can't Egan/Baker give it a go too?

See what you're saying though. You never wanna see those two injured at the same time.

[DP1990]

Heaven help us if Jared or TKO get injured. We are short one PROP.

I'm not saying that these following lads are of the calibre of JWH or TKO but we've got a few options that could fill in:


Renouf Atoni, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Naufahu Whyte and last but not least Daniel Suluka-Fifita ... but yes if JWH or TKO get injured (fingers crossed they don't), our engine room will be in strife !

[DP1990]

Billy Smith is the man to go in my humble opinion.

Either way, the squad looks pretty tight.

Is it fair to say that 2022 is a "make it" or "break it" season for Billy Smith ?


I really feel for the kid but honestly he's had such shit luck ... I really hope he can get some runs on the board and play well but if there's more issues then I'm afraid it would probably be wise for him to hang up the boots !