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2018 Pre season matches

Week One trials

7 February – Storm v Knights at AAMI Park (3pm local)
8 February – Eels v North Sydney at Ringrose Park (7pm local)
10 February – Broncos v Central Capras at Theodore (6pm local)

Week Two trials

16 February – Storm v Leeds Rhinos at AAMI Park (8pm local)
17 February – Panthers v Roosters at Panthers Stadium (7.10pm local)
17 February – Bulldogs v Raiders at Sunshine Coast (5pm local)
17 February – Broncos v Titans at Toowoomba (7pm local)
17 February – Sharks v Sea Eagles at Southern Cross Stadium (7.30pm local)
17 February – Cowboys v Wests Tigers at Barlow Park Cairns (7.30pm local)
17 February – Warriors v Storm at Rotorua Stadium (3pm local)
17 February – Dragons v Hull at ANZ Stadium (5.30pm local)
17 February – Rabbitohs v Wigan at ANZ Stadium (7.40pm local)

Week Three trials

23 February – Storm v Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium (7pm local)
24 February – Panthers v Bulldogs at Belmore Oval (6.30pm local)
24 February – PNG Hunters v Broncos at Port Moresby (3pm local)
24 February – Sharks v Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium (7pm local)
24 February – Sea Eagles v Roosters at Central Coast Stadium (6.30pm local)
24 February – Titans v Warriors at Sunshine Coast (5pm local)
24 February – Knights v Eels at Maitland No.1 Showground (7pm local)
24 February – Broncos v Wynnum Manly at Kougari Oval (7pm local)
24 February – Rabbitohs v Dragons at Mudgee (7.30pm local)
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Newcastle Knights beat Melbourne Storm in NRL closed-door trial

The Newcastle Knights have defeated the Melbourne Storm 26-22 at AAMI Park, after scoring a try on the full time siren to break a deadlock.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/07/new ... oor-trial/

Pearce and Ponga debut in Knights trial win over Storm: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/07/pea ... ver-storm/

New-look Knights impress Brown with trial win: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/07/new ... rne-storm/
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Weird it was a closed door trial
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So is that 21 trials? Hmm... so 42 teams, minus 5 non NRL teams...

Average of around 2.3 trials per NRL team then?

We went with 1 again did we? Premiers have 4 do they?

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Are we the only team without a trial in week 3?
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Looks like it.

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The only club playing 1 trial....

Why Ricky ?

I don't understand this at all....
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I guess it lowers the chance of somebody doing an acl
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-GD- wrote: February 7, 2018, 6:33 pm Are we the only team without a trial in week 3?
Yep, it seems like the same thinking that 'went so well' in season 2017 will be with us again in 2018. We are the only side without our regular No9 and yet we choose not to play a Week 3 trial game (like everyone else) to give the No9 contenders a better chance to work up combinations before we play for competition points. Not to mention the defensive combinations which were the major reason we missed the Top 8 last year. It's astonishing.
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The combinations can only really be set up if the starting forwards and halves are there too. I'm not worried about 1 trial if we play most of it like a regular 1st grade match rather than the 20min effort of last year.
A lot of the sides that are playing multiple trials are doing 2 of them with the majority of their first grade squad missing.
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This weekend’s NRL trial teams

Warriors v Melbourne Storm at Rotorua Stadium (February 17, 3pm local)

Warriors (squad): Bunty Afoa, Blake Ayshford, Sam Cook, David Fusitu’a, Anthony Gelling, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Peta Hiku, Mafoa'aeata Hingano, Solomone Kata, Mason Lino, Sam Lisone, Matiu Love-Henry, Ken Maumalo, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Agnatius Paasi, Hayze Perham, Chris Satae, Isaiah Papali’i, Leivaha Pulu, Ligi Sao, Lewis Soosemea, Jazz Tevaga, Albert Vete.

Storm: Still to come

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders at Sunshine Coast (February 17, 5pm local)

Bulldogs: 1. Moses Mbye, 2. Brett Morris, 3. Josh Morris, 4. William Hopoate, 5. Marcelo Montoya, 6. Matt Frawley, 7. Kieran Foran, 8. Lachlan Burr, 9. Michael Lichaa, 10. David Klemmer, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Raymond Faitala- Mariner, 13. Danny Fualalo. Interchange: 14. Jack Nelsen, 15. Greg Eastwood, 16. Adam Elliott, 17. Jeremy Marshall-King, 19. Francis Tualau, 20. Tom Carr, 21. Josh Cleeland, 22. Jarred Anderson, 23. Asipeli Fine, 24. Josh Bergamin, 25. Lachlan Lewis, 26. Kerrod Holland, 27. Zac Woolford, 28. Rhyse Martin, 29. Jayden Okunbor, 30. Ofahiki Ogden, 31. Renouf To'omaga, 32. John Olive

Raiders (squad): Brad Abbey, Blake Austin, Luke Bateman, Shannon Boyd, Nick Cotric, Jarrod Croker, Craig Garvey, Charlie Gubb, Emre Guler, Siliva Havili, Royce Hunt, Liam Knight , Sebastian Kris, Joey Leilua, Dunamis Lui, Makahesi Makatoa, Jack Murchie, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Paul Roache, Jordan Rapana, Aidan Sezer, Sia Soliola, Joe Tapine, Elliott Whitehead, Jack Wighton, Sam Williams

St George Illawarra Dragons v Hull FC at ANZ Stadium (February 17, 5.30pm local)

Dragons (squad): Leeson Ah Mau, Euan Aitken, Mitch Allgood, Matt Dufty, Jai Field, Reuben Garrick, James Graham, Jacob Host, Ben Hunt, Josh Kerr, Tim Lafai, Jeremy Latimore, Blake Lawrie, Luciano Leilua, Zac Lomax, Kurt Mann, Cameron McInnes, Darren Nicholls, Jason Nightingale, Reece Robson, Hame Sele, Tariq Sims, Paul Vaughan, Gareth Widdop (c)

Hull: Still to come

Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters at Panthers Stadium (February 17, 7.10pm local)

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Christian Crichton, 3. Tyrone Peachey, 4. Dean Whare, 5. Maika Sivo, 6. James Maloney, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8 James Tamou, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Tim Browne, 11. Isaah Yeo, 12. Viliame Kikau, 13. Trent Merrin. Interchange: 14. Sam McKendry, 15. Nick Lui-Toso, 16. James Fisher-Harris, 1.7 Jack Hetherington, 18 Corey Waddell, 19. Kaide Ellis, 20. Moses Leota, 21. Sione Katoa, 22. Jarome Luai, 23. Tom Eisenhuth, 24. Caleb Aekins, 25. Liam Martin, 26. Adam Keighran.

Roosters: Still to come

Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles at Southern Cross Stadium (February 17, 7.30pm local)

Sharks: To be announced on Thursday

Sea Eagles: 1. Matthew Wright, 2. Brad Parker, 3. Tom Wright, 4. Brian Kelly, 5. Jonathan Wright, 6. Jackson Hastings, 7. Cade Cust, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Manase Fainu, 10. Darcy Lussick (c), 11. Jack Gosiewski, 12. Frank Winterstein, 13. Kelepi Tanginoa. Interchange: 14. Shaun Lane, 15. Lewis Brown, 16. Lloyd Perrett, 17. Toafofoa Sipley, 19. Jade Anderson, 20. Taniela Paseka, 23. Peter Schuster, 24. Joey Lussick

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wigan Warriors at ANZ Stadium (February 17, 7.40pm local)

Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston, 2. Richard Kennar, 3. Hymel Hunt, 4. Robert Jennings, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Adam Doueihi, 7. Robbie Farah, 8. Thomas Burgess, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Mark Nicholls, 11. Tyrell Fuimaono, 12. Dean Britt, 13. Jason Clark. Interchange: 14. Connor Tracey, 15. Lucky Ta'avale, 16. George Burgess, 17. Junior Tatola, 18. Mawene Hiroti, 19. Braidon Burns, 20. Jacob Gagan, 21. Siosifa Talakai, 22. Billy Brittain.

Wigan: Still to come

Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans at Toowoomba (February 17, 7pm local)

Broncos: 1. Jamayne Isaako, 2. Jonus Pearson, 3. James Roberts, 4. Tom Opacic, 5. Jordan Kahu, 6. Sam Scarlett, 7. Kodi Nikorima, 8. Matt Lodge, 9. Todd Murphy, 10. Sam Thaiday (c), 11. Alex Glenn, 12. Jaydn Su'A, 13. Tevita Pangai Jnr. Interchange: 14. Sam Tagataese, 15. Joe Ofahengaue, 16. Korbin Sims, 17. David Fifita, 18. Gehamat Shibasaki, 19. George Fai, 20. Shaun Nona, 21. Corey Oates

Titans: 1. Brendan Elliot, 2. Tyronne Roberts-Davis, 3. Kiah Cooper, 4. Brenko Lee, 5. Phillip Sami, 6. Kane Elgey, 7. Alexander Brimson, 8. Leilani Latu, 9. Karl Lawton, 10. Jai Whitbread, 11. Joe Greenwood, 12. Keegan Hipgrave, 13. Bryce Cartwright. Interchange: 14. Dale Copley, 15. Tony Matautia, 16. Moeaki Fotuaika, 17. Max King, 18. Apiata Noema, 19. Jamal Fogarty, 20. Blake Leary, 21. Cheyne Whitlaw, 22. Chris Law, 23. Justin Tavae

North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers at Barlow Park Cairns (February 17, 7.30pm local)

Cowboys (squad): Ben Hampton, Gideon Gela-Mosby, Javid Bowen, Shaun Hudson, Enari Tuala, Te Maire Martin, Johnathan Thurston, Scott Bolton, Jake Granville, Matt Scott, Ethan Lowe, Coen Hess, John Asiata, Kyle Laybutt, Jake Clifford, Mitch Dunn, Shane Wright, Corey Jensen, Sam Hoare, Emry Pere, Francis Molo, Carlin Anderson

Wests Tigers (squad): Alex Twal, Bayley Sironen, Ben Matulino, Chris Lawrence, Chris McQueen, Corey Thompson, David Nofoaluma, Elijah Taylor, Esan Marsters Jacob Liddle, JJ Felise, Josh Aloiai, Josh Reynolds, Kevin Naiqama, Luke Brooks, Mahe Fonua, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Matt Eisenhuth, Matt McIlwrick, Michael Chee Kam, Pita Godinet, Robbie Rochow, Russell Packer, Sam McIntyre, Sauaso Sue, Taane Milne, Thomas Mikaele Tim Grant, Tuimoala Lolohea, Tyson Gamble.
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Blake Ayshford is still at the Warriors? :o
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Schifty wrote:Blake Ayshford is still at the Warriors? :o
well who else would have him?

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zim wrote: February 11, 2018, 1:38 pm The combinations can only really be set up if the starting forwards and halves are there too. I'm not worried about 1 trial if we play most of it like a regular 1st grade match rather than the 20min effort of last year.
A lot of the sides that are playing multiple trials are doing 2 of them with the majority of their first grade squad missing.
Zim, imo defensive issues cost us a spot in the semi's last year. We have a new defensive coach this year. I think another trial match before we go into the season competition matches would have been of benefit to our side. As previously mentioned we are the only side without our regular No9 so again I think more game time with the players who are new to our Club would have been advantageous to our seasons preparation. Pointless being 'fresher for the finals' (last years reason for only one trial) if the side doesn't make the finals.
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Is there anyone in the forum who thinks 1 trial is a good idea? Or even an ok idea?

Even if it’s only your fringe players dudded for time, it’s not great.
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I honestly don't know. I wouldn't say playing only one trial last year was the sole reason we were so poor last year. It may have been part of the reason but looking at the bigger picture their attitude stank from the preseason and got progressively worse as the season went on. Some of the comments coming out of the club were unacceptable. I commented at the time that it reminded me of when they came out publicly and had that stupid "shaving pact".

It's a tough competition and you cannot put a target on your own back for other teams to use as motivation. While it is a tough competition it is also a long season. There are periods throughout the year where you just have those games that don't go your way and accept that it wasn't meant to be. You need to do the hard work to be in a position where those types of games/losses don't hurt you as a side.

So what I'm trying to say is no I don't think only playing one trial is a big deal. To make the finals you can afford to lose 10 out of 24 games.

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Seems like your argument is that it’s probably a detriment to the season, but not one that consigns you to failure.

I would agree with that. But in a tough competition why would you self-inflict anything detrimental?
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What is more detrimental to a season? 40 minutes less match fitness (for your key players) or the potential for a serious injury when you already have one of your key 'spine' players out of action/not at 100% for the majority of the season?

It will be interesting to see how long Slater is out for after last night.

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If someone can explain how the Storm played in Melbourne last night and flew to NZ to play Warriors today that'll be great.....
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To me seeing the Storm last night, then Souths and a Dragons today up against English sides and then the charity shield, I can’t help but wish we would have a proper full hit out game where the result means something before the season starts.

Yes of course who wins these games means nothing in the end, but they are games taken seriously and played wanting to win with proper roatations and I think that stands a team in good stead come rd 1 over our preparations.
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-PJ- wrote:If someone can explain how the Storm played in Melbourne last night and flew to NZ to play Warriors today that'll be great.....
Second string team in New Zealand.


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greeneyed wrote: February 17, 2018, 2:49 pm
-PJ- wrote:If someone can explain how the Storm played in Melbourne last night and flew to NZ to play Warriors today that'll be great.....
Second string team in New Zealand.


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-PJ- wrote:
greeneyed wrote: February 17, 2018, 2:49 pm
-PJ- wrote:If someone can explain how the Storm played in Melbourne last night and flew to NZ to play Warriors today that'll be great.....
Second string team in New Zealand.


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So the second string Storm team is ?
Rubbish, they got beat
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gergreg wrote:What is more detrimental to a season? 40 minutes less match fitness (for your key players) or the potential for a serious injury when you already have one of your key 'spine' players out of action/not at 100% for the majority of the season?

It will be interesting to see how long Slater is out for after last night.

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I hope Mark Nicholls can crack the Souths side this year, had a soft spot for him at the Raiders.

Last night set up the match winner, I think an under rated player.
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Rain smashing down at Lang Park. Tiny crowd.

I really don’t understand why two of the highest paid players in the NRL are being given a testimonial. It’s simply another loophole in the salary cap. I understand half the proceeds go to charity. All proceeds s should go to junior rugby league or charity IMO.
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greeneyed wrote: February 23, 2018, 6:44 pm Rain smashing down at Lang Park. Tiny crowd.

I really don’t understand why two of the highest paid players in the NRL are being given a testimonial. It’s simply another loophole in the salary cap. I understand half the proceeds go to charity. All proceeds s should go to junior rugby league or charity IMO.
Totally agree, its a complete joke.
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8th min TRY STORM to Young Tonumaipea. No conversion. The rain is so heavy, you couldn't see the ball... whether it went through the posts or not.

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Fitting weather for this farce of a game.


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Tiny crowd....think of the children. With the lost revenue from a small crowd how will JT and Smith feed the family this year.
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Is this any different to testemonial they play in Super League?

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22nd min Try correctly denied to Jake Granville. Not grounded.
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RTW wrote: February 23, 2018, 7:16 pm Tiny crowd....think of the children. With the lost revenue from a small crowd how will JT and Smith feed the family this year.
They'd already sold 25,000 tickets.
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33rd min TRY COWBOYS to Kyle Feldt in the corner off a Michael Morgan kick to the in goal. No conversion from the sideline.

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39th min TRY COWBOYS to Johnathan Thurston. He just ran at the line from close range and it somehow opened up. Ethan Lowe misses the conversion from close range.

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