Team List vs Dragons Round 23

[NorthChook]

Siosiua Taukeiaho has been named to make his return to the side from the interchange bench, while Sitili Tupouniua shuffles to the reserves.

The remainder of the squad is currently unchanged to the side that lined up in Round 22.

ROUND 23 SQUAD
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. Joseph Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Luke Keary
7. Cooper Cronk (c)
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Sam Verrills
10. Isaac Liu
11. Angus Crichton
12. Mitchell Aubusson
13. Victor Radley
INTERCHANGE
14. Nat Butcher
15. Zane Tetevano
16. Poasa Faamausili
17. Siosiua Taukeiaho
RESERVES
18. Lindsay Collins
19. Lachlan Lam
20. Billy Smith
21. Sitili Tupouniua


Cordner having another week off (perhaps the quad rumour was true, no confirmation by club - they still say calf) but makes sense to rest him with Angus going well anyway

SST back is a big plus but wouldn't rush him back. Interesting to see farmer named ahead of sitili - don't think SST will start but late chance of tets to swap with liu, and siliti replacing farmer on the bench?

Also as mentioned elsewhere, a chance of cronk being rested if struggling from last game and Lam playing - if cronk is fine though I would say he will play this close to the finals

[NorthChook]

Jackson Ford will make his run-on debut for the Dragons, with Patrick Kaufusi reverting back to the bench. Jacob Host has been named in the wider squad of 21 in the only other change.

Dragons Team

1. Corey Norman
2. Zac Lomax
3. Euan Aitken
4. Tim Lafai
5. Jonus Pearson
6. Gareth Widdop (c)
7. Ben Hunt
8. James Graham
9. Cameron McInnes
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Jackson Ford
12. Luciano Leilua
13. Tyson Frizell

Interchange:
14. Jeremy Latimore
15. Korbin Sims
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Patrick Kaufusi
18. Tristan Sailor
19. Josh Kerr
20. Jacob Host
21. Mikaele Ravalawa

[NorthChook]

BEARS SQUAD vs Panthers (Gem, 1.10pm Sunday)
1. Kieran Moss
2. Asu Kepaoa
3. Billy Smith
4. James Tuitahi
5. Matthew Ikuvalu
6. Lachlan Lam
7. Drew Hutchison
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Bradley Deitz
10. Max Bailey
11. Edward Murphy
12. Thomas Freebairn (c)
13. Jerry Key
INTERCHANGE
14. Freddy Lussick
15. Elih Jackson
16. Benjamin Thomas
17. Egan Butcher
18. John Tuivaiti

Final home game and second last game for the bears. Currently 5th playing Panthers (4th) to push for a top 4 spot

[fletch]

Cordner having another week off (perhaps the quad rumour was true, no confirmation by club - they still say calf) but makes sense to rest him with Angus going well anyway

SST back is a big plus but wouldn't rush him back. Interesting to see farmer named ahead of sitili - don't think SST will start but late chance of tets to swap with liu, and siliti replacing farmer on the bench?

Also as mentioned elsewhere, a chance of cronk being rested if struggling from last game and Lam playing - if cronk is fine though I would say he will play this close to the finals

Having watched Robbo's pre match presser last Saturday I'm not surprised Cordner is still out, he hinted there was another small issue on top of the calf strain, absolutely no need to rush him back until he is fully ready to go.

[Serenader]

Looks like Tuponuia is getting a rest with the Silly farmer retaining his bench spot. A good luxury to have to be able to give the lads a rest leading into the finals!

[zac]

Brown gets punted, but you look at that Dragons team and you wonder why they're not pushing for the 8.

Good news about Tauky. 2 or 3 games lead up to the semis should be enough to have him firing at the right time. Hopefully Boyd back next week and Jake the week after.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Looks like Tuponuia is getting a rest with the Silly farmer retaining his bench spot. A good luxury to have to be able to give the lads a rest leading into the finals!

I was thinking perhaps the reverse to give him a run with the Bears to get some more game time.

He wouldn't need a rest unless carrying an injury niggle.

[Serenader]

I was thinking perhaps the reverse to give him a run with the Bears to get some more game time.

He wouldn't need a rest unless carrying an injury niggle.

Could be possible. Also maybe to Bring the Silly Farmer back up to speed after his injury. Just in case Sitili Bill Williams goes down injured. Poor ol Lindsay is waaaay down the pecking order now eh

[Mickie Lane]

Again the Roosters are superior on paper & if they turn up to play they should win. I dont think Cronk who is captain will be rested as mentioned on another thread.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Could be possible. Also maybe to Bring the Silly Farmer back up to speed after his injury. Just in case Sitili Bill Williams goes down injured. Poor ol Lindsay is waaaay down the pecking order now eh

I think that's a testament to our depth. One scribe said we have the best top 23 of all the club's. That's at least what you need to win comps in the NRL these days.

[Serenader]

I think that's a testament to our depth. One scribe said we have the best top 23 of all the club's. That's at least what you need to win comps in the NRL these days.

Absolutely! TIT (Trust in Trent)

[zac]

I think that's a testament to our depth. One scribe said we have the best top 23 of all the club's. That's at least what you need to win comps in the NRL these days.

If we have everyone fit for the semis, Bears must be some sort of chance to go well. Plus U'20s are top of the table atm.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

If we have everyone fit for the semis, Bears must be some sort of chance to go well. Plus U'20s are top of the table atm.

It would be great to have 3 teams there at the business end. Top and tail look good. Bears have a crucial last home game this weekend when the result could see them top four or at the bottom end of top eight.

[roosterproud]

it will be hard to see who makes the bears squad from the roosters. the rules state you must have played more than 50% of your games in the team to be eligible.

[zac]

it will be hard to see who makes the bears squad from the roosters. the rules state you must have played more than 50% of your games in the team to be eligible.

The old way of doing it was if you have your first grade team playing in the semis then all players in the squad are eligible to play reserves. Presume that still applies.