Official Trial Day Thread: Roosters v Tigers

[The Marshall]

It’s just a trial. A first hit out so the coaches can get an idea of where the players are at with their fitness, skill levels and combos. Some players missed a lot of footy last year so needed the hit out. A few like Rex and Toby are showing potential so it’s a chance to give them a test at the higher level - well sort of higher. It’s also a chance to see where players need work like in defence. I think next week some of the big guns will play but probably only the first half.

Agreed. I admittedly didn't get to watch a lot the game but the side looked good for 20 mins but it seemed like we had a lot of young players on for a long period and they got a bit touched up in the second half. I would imagine that not many of the players on for the second half will be near first grade in the near future.

[Lydon]

If Rads was any chance of bye- bye it would have happened from the 8 ball gate.
Rads will be our captain when Teddy retires.

Deary me..

["gaz"]

Trial takeaways
Forwards, Utility's, Halves and Dummy halves depth appears strong
The Backs not so sure who is next man up after Cody Ramsey?

[Bates]

[QUOTE=Mickie Lane;n1123698]

It will never happen IMO.
I think Nat if fit will be 13 until Rads is back & then either stay there with Rads on the edge or Rads to 13 with a Gus, Nat backrow.

I don’t know what will happen with Wong.[/QUOTE]

All good if you're happy making the 8 and then getting pumped in the finals.

Radley is yesterdays hero.

N Butch is a good honest toiler but you need more especially when Wong is now in toiler mode.

You want players that have a strong desire to make something happen!

[Steggles]

[QUOTE=Bates;n1123707]

It will never happen IMO.
I think Nat if fit will be 13 until Rads is back & then either stay there with Rads on the edge or Rads to 13 with a Gus, Nat backrow.

I don’t know what will happen with Wong.[/QUOTE]

All good if you're happy making the 8 and then getting pumped in the finals.

Radley is yesterdays hero.

N Butch is a good honest toiler but you need more especially when Wong is now in toiler mode.

You want players than have a strong desire to make something happen!

Wong is probably in front of Nat as a toiler and can make metres from time to time. Agree with you on Radley; nowhere as effective as he used to be.
I wonder how Hugo would go at lock with another 10kg+ on his frame?

["gaz"]

Steep to the rescue

[Steggles]

Steep to the rescue

He’ll be in the top 17 and I’m hoping he has a huge year. The new Cords.

[Bates]

[QUOTE=Steggles;n1123709]

Wong is probably in front of Nat as a toiler and can make metres from time to time. Agree with you on Radley; nowhere as effective as he used to be.
I wonder how Hugo would go at lock with another 10kg+ on his frame?

Hard to say.

I've heard that he's training in a range of positions including lock.

There's an element of calmness about Hugo that I love!

He's not a naturally gifted half yet still looks extremely comfortable. He can play systematic which I also like. Polar opposite to Walker which gives them an element of balance. If only Sammy could also game manage!

Bare minimum - Savala on the bench. Watson at lock . Hugo covers the halves and can give Watto a spell. Wong or N butch on the right edge.

[Mickie Lane]

Did Reece Foley get a run & if so what position did he play?

[Mickie Lane]

Hard to say. I have heard that he's training in a variety of position including lock. He strikes me as someone that would work hard at becoming proficient if given a new role.

There's an element of calmness about Hugo that I love.! He's not a naturally gifted half yet still looks extremely comfortable. He can play systematic which I also like.

Bare minimum - Savala on the bench. Watson at lock . Hugo covers the halves and can give Watto a spell. Wong or N butch on the right edge.

Batesy can you get it together when youre quoting someone.
Thanks mate

["gaz"]

He’ll be in the top 17 and I’m hoping he has a huge year. The new Cords.

He has grown in the off season

["gaz"]

[QUOTE=Bates;n1123715]

Hard to say.

I've heard that he's training in a range of positions including lock.

There's an element of calmness about Hugo that I love!

He's not a naturally gifted half yet still looks extremely comfortable. He can play systematic which I also like. Polar opposite to Walker which gives them an element of balance. If only Sammy could also game manage!

Bare minimum - Savala on the bench. Watson at lock . Hugo covers the halves and can give Watto a spell. Wong or N butch on the right edge.

The more positions Hugo covers will increase his chance of a bench position and value to the team

["gaz"]

Did Reece Foley get a run & if so what position did he play?

He had a run, I think at lock off the top of my head. He may of played a couple of positions even. Played ok
A lot to focus on lots of new faces and team changes etc

[Lydon]

I see something special in Jackson Stewart,looks to have a big future..

[David Sutherland]

Jackson Stewart was a signing from the New Zealand Warriors Pathways for the 2025 season so be interested to see how he develops. - Played mainly Jersey Flegg in 2025.