Trial Games

[Equaliser]

Team List:​

1. Tevita Naufahu
2. Cooper Marshall
3. Brian Pouniu
4. LJ Nonu
5. Ethan Quai-Ward
6. Ben Stevanovic
7. Dantoray Lui
8. Josh Allen
9. Harrison Graham
10. Ryan Jackson
11. Aublix Tawha
12. Peter Hola
13. Mason Teague
    
    

    Interchange​

14. William Partridge
15. Elijah McKay
16. Kilarney Lavender
17. Jordan Lipp
18. Michael Waqa
19. John Fineanganofo
20. Elijah Rasmussen
21. Zac Garton
22. Larson Dale-Doyle
23. Lewis Symonds
24. Charlie Dickson

 

[Equaliser]

DOLPHINS​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Tom Gilbert
13. Max Plath
    
    
14. Ray Stone
15. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
16. Connelly Lemuelu
17. Kenny Bromwich

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best 17 according to Courier Mail. I think they are way off.

• Kaufusi is now a middle forward. Starting at prop or the bench.
• Keeley will be in but Kenny B probably won't.
• I think Tupou might be pushing Averillo for the centre spot with Averillo pushing Niko for 5/8.
• What to do with Gilbert and Plath? They both have to be in the 17 but I'm interested to see what Woolf will do.

 

[257Matt]

I really believe Donoghue and Keeley will be in a best 17 before too long maybe one of them for round 1

 

[mr_c]

I really believe Donoghue and Keeley will be in a best 17 before too long maybe one of them for round 1

unless injurys i dont see it

 

[Equaliser]

I really believe Donoghue and Keeley will be in a best 17 before too long maybe one of them for round 1

Gotta agree with mr_c. If anything, Niko on the bench as a utility and Averillo 5/8. But with Plath also on the bench as a utility, allowing Gilbert to start at lock, I think Niko will be 5/8 and Tupou or Averillo will start the year in Cup.

 

[257Matt]

Gotta agree with mr_c. If anything, Niko on the bench as a utility and Averillo 5/8. But with Plath also on the bench as a utility, allowing Gilbert to start at lock, I think Niko will be 5/8 and Tupou or Averillo will start the year in Cup.

Lets see what happens I'm not saying Round 1 but them two will force their way into the 17 and will remain there

 

[257Matt]

 

[mr_c]

Lets see what happens I'm not saying Round 1 but them two will force their way into the 17 and will remain there

hate burst your bubble they wont be there till injurys happen

 

[Red]

Interesting team Woolf is going with. Averillo at No.6, Tupou at 5 is interesting. I don't think any of those forwards will be in the round 1 team. Keeley in particular is and interesting omission.

 

[257Matt]

Donga at 1 another position to add to his utility value

I'm very happy to see LJ Nonu there

 

[Dolph]

Donga at 1 another position to add to his utility value

I'm very happy to see LJ Nonu there

He's only up against Hammer for the fullback spot. I guess Averillo is next on line but Kurt isn't far away either. He'll get a chance at some point during the year. I think 5/8 is his best spot.

 

[257Matt]

He's only up against Hammer for the fullback spot. I guess Averillo is next on line but Kurt isn't far away either. He'll get a chance at some point during the year. I think 5/8 is his best spot.

I'm still predicting Donga will eventually force his way into the best 17 during the way.

Woolf will begin moving on the older guard too many players became complacent and tired last year.

Penrith have set a standard of fitness for the last 5 years, Canterbury stepped it up taking fitness to a whole new level and both Brisbane and Souths setting the fitness yardsticks for 2025 behind Canterbury. A lot of the team were unfit, tired and lethargic and this is where Woolf will attempt to add in players with more energy and enthusiasm if they don't aim up. I expect Donga to be a big winner from all this.

 

[Equaliser]

I'm still predicting Donga will eventually force his way into the best 17 during the way.

Woolf will begin moving on the older guard too many players became complacent and tired last year.

Penrith have set a standard of fitness for the last 5 years, Canterbury stepped it up taking fitness to a whole new level and both Brisbane and Souths setting the fitness yardsticks for 2025 behind Canterbury. A lot of the team were unfit, tired and lethargic and this is where Woolf will attempt to add in players with more energy and enthusiasm if they don't aim up. I expect Donga to be a big winner from all this.

Where do you see him playing?

 

[257Matt]

Where do you see him playing?

Donga is the best utility in the club and if Averillo doesn’t work at 6 he could end up there. Some players will benefit under Woolf and every year there’s a bolter. Last year it was Bostock and Plath. Year before Lemuelu went from a late call up for round 1 due to Herman being injured at training to keeping his spot for the entire season.

Plath said on a podcast that Woolf really believes in Donga. Obviously I’m biased towards Donga.

 

[mr_c]

Donga is the best utility in the club and if Averillo doesn’t work at 6 he could end up there. Some players will benefit under Woolf and every year there’s a bolter. Last year it was Bostock and Plath. Year before Lemuelu went from a late call up for round 1 due to Herman being injured at training to keeping his spot for the entire season.

Plath said on a podcast that Woolf really believes in Donga. Obviously I’m biased towards Donga.

What plath says means nothing and i hardly belive. Kurt's going be fitter than others i think you see his value in qld cup side like last season woolf needs all the experience he can get

 

[Josh]

Donga is the best utility in the club and if Averillo doesn’t work at 6 he could end up there. Some players will benefit under Woolf and every year there’s a bolter. Last year it was Bostock and Plath. Year before Lemuelu went from a late call up for round 1 due to Herman being injured at training to keeping his spot for the entire season.

Plath said on a podcast that Woolf really believes in Donga. Obviously I’m biased towards Donga.

Plath is his good mate. Of course he talks him up.

 

[mr_c]

Plath is his good mate. Of course he talks him up.

and flatmate at one stage

 

[Equaliser]

Donga is the best utility in the club and if Averillo doesn’t work at 6 he could end up there. Some players will benefit under Woolf and every year there’s a bolter. Last year it was Bostock and Plath. Year before Lemuelu went from a late call up for round 1 due to Herman being injured at training to keeping his spot for the entire season.

Plath said on a podcast that Woolf really believes in Donga. Obviously I’m biased towards Donga.

Good luck to Kurt. If he starts well in Cup, he'll get another chance in the NRL at some stage this year.

 

[257Matt]

I've timestamped it for 21m32s

 

[257Matt]

Good luck to Kurt. If he starts well in Cup, he'll get another chance in the NRL at some stage this year.

Donga will force his way into the 17