Trial Team Vs Raiders

[ChookMaster]

#17 Xavier Va’a at 18yrs 3mths, 7weeks adjusting to nrl squad training & Sydney life, with 1.5 SGBall games coming into this, playing in the front row against some seasoned nrl players… I was proud (as an uncle) of his efforts with what time he was given. Not ready yet to embrace this level consistently but… I trust in Coach Robbo & the Roosters systems to develop him where he needs to be… 12mths ago he was playing schoolboy footy & A Grade club footy in Regional QLD in Toowoomba! Transitioning, to say the very least, has had its challenges… but I know he wouldn’t want it any other way.

some comments re the young inexperienced trial team & singling out particular players were way OTT imo… the SGBall, Flegg & Cup players benefited for the experience greatly I would say… even with the errors… trials have a purpose… winning is not the priority… the premiership however, winning is the bottom line.

The A Team will be back on deck by the looks, & will start to crank up the machine, for another tough season ahead.

You’re only as good as your weakest link, so Robbo & staff are strengthening those links that will no doubt be called on, in the rigors of nrl footy.

Just my 20c worth. Cheers & looking forward to the RWB 2022.

He is a goodie young Xavier mate… very cool to see him already playing with the big boys. Always appreciate your posts PVL.

[Recky62]

Mrs Recky reckons Lam was at fullback to keep him out of the way ….anyway, to players that caught my eye , our #2 Tom Carr, wasn’t bad ….his at least a sub guy eventually

[Johnny Brass]

I was texting with my mate during the game and I thought Xavier had a terrific game and was our best forward in the 2nd half. He copped plenty and kept turning up and made plenty of metres.
Already you can see he's got the frame and give him a few more pre seasons and he is going to be huge, he has plenty of upsides with his athleticism and heart.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Mrs Recky reckons Lam was at fullback to keep him out of the way ….anyway, to players that caught my eye , our #2 Tom Carr, wasn’t bad ….his at least a sub guy eventually

rubbish. You should tell her to be quiet and show some respect.

[Recky62]

rubbish. You should tell her to be quiet and show some respect.

Here’s a thought…go boil ya skull

[Fourteen]

Just a trial, doesn’t matter