2024 Pre-season

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Dolphins team:​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Tesi Niu
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Thomas Flegler
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Euan Aitken
13. Tom Gilbert
    
    
14. Mark Nicholls
15. Valynce Te Whare
16. Jake Averillo
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. Josh Kerr
19. Ray Stone
20. Kenny Bromwich
21. Connelly Lemuelu
22. Kodi Nikorima
23. Oryn Keeley
24. Jarrod Wallace

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• Something no one considered. Tessi at centre, Bostock on the wing and neither Averillo or Val in the team.
• Despite another lackluster game, SOS still has inside running for halfback.
• Is Wayne thinking Aitken running on and Lemuelu on the bench???

Here is how I see it. Tesi is auditioning for a centre role here. Averillo is a lock for the first team. However, Averillo can play in the halves as we know. Id be very worried if i were SoS with this selection.

Going out and signing Averillo for him not to be in the team at all seem daft. If Tesi kills it, I see SoS missing out with Katoa and Averillo in the halves. Tesi has been a surprise at the start of this year.

Looking at our team list, there is plenty of depth in the forwards and outside backs. That starting 7 is our only worry.

 

[Chris]

Here is how I see it. Tesi is auditioning for a centre role here. Averillo is a lock for the first team. However, Averillo can play in the halves as we know. Id be very worried if i were SoS with this selection.

Going out and signing Averillo for him not to be in the team at all seem daft. If Tesi kills it, I see SoS missing out with Katoa and Averillo in the halves. Tesi has been a surprise at the start of this year.

Looking at our team list, there is plenty of depth in the forwards and outside backs. That starting 7 is our only worry.

That makes sense.

 

[mr_c]

Here is how I see it. Tesi is auditioning for a centre role here. Averillo is a lock for the first team. However, Averillo can play in the halves as we know. Id be very worried if i were SoS with this selection.

Going out and signing Averillo for him not to be in the team at all seem daft. If Tesi kills it, I see SoS missing out with Katoa and Averillo in the halves. Tesi has been a surprise at the start of this year.

Looking at our team list, there is plenty of depth in the forwards and outside backs. That starting 7 is our only worry.

waynes the sort of guy if he wanted him at 6 or 7 he woulda played him there like katoa reverting back to half back i dont see it at all


i be highly suprised if was * wayne did say the backline any one of them could play anywhere there

i wouldnt mind seeing brendan on the wing has the hieght speed n footy knowledge


your smoking some bloody big if you think jakes a full time halfs especially when hes was at dogs he wanted to stay in centres

 

[Dolph]

waynes the sort of guy if he wanted him at 6 or 7 he woulda played him there like katoa reverting back to half back i dont see it at all


i be highly suprised if was * wayne did say the backline any one of them could play anywhere there

i wouldnt mind seeing brendan on the wing has the hieght speed n footy knowledge


your smoking some bloody big if you think jakes a full time halfs especially when hes was at dogs he wanted to stay in centres

I don't think in the halves is his best position but might make a good stop-gap 5/8.

SOS has a chance to play well this weekend and put the speculation to bed for at least the first few rounds.

 

[Josh]

I don't think in the halves is his best position but might make a good stop-gap 5/8.

SOS has a chance to play well this weekend and put the speculation to bed for at least the first few rounds.

I really hope SoS silences his critics.

 

[Blockade]

I really hope SoS silences his critics.

He doesn't have the ability to silence his critics. He is slow, a poor kicking game and very shaky defensively. He is a very clever HB but doesn't have the physical prowess to enact it.

 

[Red]

He doesn't have the ability to silence his critics. He is slow, a poor kicking game and very shaky defensively. He is a very clever HB but doesn't have the physical prowess to enact it.

There's that too.

 

[Josh]

He doesn't have the ability to silence his critics. He is slow, a poor kicking game and very shaky defensively. He is a very clever HB but doesn't have the physical prowess to enact it.

There's that too.

Yes and no. In the first half of last season he was ok. Held his own. He only has to be that good. I don't think anyone is expecting more from him. And then if Milf isn't busting the door down in the QLD Cup, SoS has a chance to stay in first grade.

I know it seems a bit far fetched but lets wait until this next trial.

 

[Dolph]

He doesn't have the ability to silence his critics. He is slow, a poor kicking game and very shaky defensively. He is a very clever HB but doesn't have the physical prowess to enact it.

I think if Averillo is given significant time in the halves this weekend, it means Wayne agrees.

 

[mr_c]

There's that too.

his biggest issue is having katoa beside him yes iget hes young but very rarely runs and hasn't got the ability to guide just yet and thats the big reason why i supported sos at 7 i do hope katoa has a stella season but really not convinced he will but on other hand nothing on open market better

 

[Dolph]

his biggest issue is having katoa beside him yes iget hes young but very rarely runs and hasn't got the ability to guide just yet and thats the big reason why i supported sos at 7 i do hope katoa has a stella season but really not convinced he will but on other hand nothing on open market better

It's true both are ball players without much of a rumning game.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

He doesn't have the ability to silence his critics. He is slow, a poor kicking game and very shaky defensively. He is a very clever HB but doesn't have the physical prowess to enact it.

Agree 100%

And the fact that Averillo would make us a better team in the halves, isnt because Averillo's best position is in the halves, I agree he isnt that good, however he is a shitload better then SoS.

You ask any NRL fan, if they had a choice between SoS or Averilo on a free transfer for a halves position, I bet you get a vast majority saying Averilo, and 1 saying SoS - Mr C.

 

[Chris]

Agree 100%

And the fact that Averillo would make us a better team in the halves, isnt because Averillo's best position is in the halves, I agree he isnt that good, however he is a shitload better then SoS.

You ask any NRL fan, if they had a choice between SoS or Averilo on a free transfer for a halves position, I bet you get a vast majority saying Averilo, and 1 saying SoS - Mr C.

Don't know about Averillo in the halves. Maybe he'll go well if asked to play there. But I think Kotoa is really going to step up this year.

 

[midlands hobo]

So the plan is to watch tomorrow, down side is it's a 4:45am KO here. So it maybe on catchup

 

[Josh]

So the plan is to watch tomorrow, down side is it's a 4:45am KO here. So it maybe on catchup

I admire your dedication but it is only a trial. I suggest sleeping in.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

So the plan is to watch tomorrow, down side is it's a 4:45am KO here. So it maybe on catchup

I enjoy getting up to watch all Liverpool games.

I am a football/soccer nut job though.

I say get up if you’re a nut job like myself.

 

[midlands hobo]

Awake. Coffee is ready shame they are still showing the storm knights game

 

[Josh]

Awake. Coffee is ready shame they are still showing the storm knights game

Your excellent countryman James Graham said SoS is going to lead us around today. God help us.

 

[midlands hobo]

Fuck sake jack!

 

[midlands hobo]

Your excellent countryman James Graham said SoS is going to lead us around today. God help us.

Scouse accent alert check your wallet.