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God I hope so Ben. I hate the idea of J Wright in the centres especially when you consider it means Leutele doesn't get a run.
Sharks Trial vs Knights at Tamworth 2013
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Mungusjack
Hammerhead
Surprisingly the weather is holding it together here in Tamworth compared to home when I left. Hopefully the weather holds out for the fan day tomorrow!! Forecast is not looking good though. I hope the boys get a win since I'm the only sharkie in the car load i brought to Tamworth.
Can't even see Tamworth on the radar map at the moment there's so much cloud
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Mungusjack
Hammerhead
Pouring rain in armidale when I left and just drizzle here. And at least 5 degrees warmer.
Mungusjack
Hammerhead
Hell yeah I don't get to many of the games and even though its a trial game I'm absolutely stoked. Meeting up with another 7 sharkies fans tomorrow from Armidale.
Johnno'54
Grey Nurse
Can anyone confirm that our State Cup team is playing 3pm Saturday at Shark Park. Any team list so I can identify those who didnt travel with the ~30
I'm sure i read something but just can't find it
I'm sure i read something but just can't find it
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Immovable rock vs unstoppable force.Newcastle have a VERY good team this year
Newcastle's Jeremy Smith faces old club Cronulla and their tough forward Paul Gallen
Barry Toohey
The Daily Telegraph
February 23, 2013 12:00AM
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Newcastle's Jeremy Smith to face his old club Cronulla. Picture: Robert Mckell Source: The Daily Telegraph
JEREMY Smith openly admits he never wanted to leave Cronulla but put his family first in making the decision to link up with the Newcastle Knights.
But don't think for one minute past loyalties will mean anything to the Kiwi Test forward when he takes on his former teammates for the first time at Tamworth tonight.
In what shapes as a mouth-watering pre-season match-up, Smith will go head-to-head with good mate and another of the game's toughest forwards, Paul Gallen, at Scully Park. Both have been named at lock in their lineups.
It might be a trial but there is plenty to suggest the clash will have all the intensity of an NRL game as players from both sides position themselves to be part of the 17 for their respective NRL season openers in a fortnight.
Smith, hand-picked by coach Wayne Bennett to put some much-needed steel into the Knights pack, provided a glimpse of what he brings to the table against South Sydney in Coffs Harbour last weekend.
During a 40-minute stint, he left Bunnies hooker Issac Luke gasping for air after a big hit and found himself on report for upending Dave Tyrrell in a tackle.
Defensively, he was everything Bennett knew he would be. Rival coach Shane Flanagan knows better than anyone the influence Smith can have.
It's why they were so reluctant to let him go to Newcastle when he requested a release on compassionate grounds.
"I would have loved to have stayed. I didn't want to leave,'' Smith said.
"I've got a lot of respect for Shane and all the support staff and boys there and I think the club is really going places.
"But I've got three young kids and we needed some help. My wife's father lives up this way so family came first. You have to keep the missus happy.''
Gallen is likely to be eased back into action by Flanagan after the Sharks skipper missed the All-Stars game in Brisbane a few weeks ago because of an on-going quadriceps injury.
The Sharks say they won't risk Luke Lewis in the game while Todd Carney will also be a spectator in Tamworth tonight as he fully recovers from the snapped achilles he suffered in last season's final series.
Chad Townsend will partner Jeff Robson in the halves. Centre Ben Pomeroy is another scratching because of injury.
In the starting pack, Andrew Fifita and Chris Heighington are back from All-Stars duty and will play in their only trial for the Sharks after missing the Manly game.
Bennett appears to have all but settled on his starting squad with the same 13 who took on Souths again selected for this game.
Meanwhile, players from the Knights and the Sharks have spent the past week spreading the rugby league gospel in the Tamworth region.
The Knights made a special trip to Coonabarabran mixing with school kids and donating a cheque for $13,800 to the Mayor's Bushfire Appeal
Newcastle's Jeremy Smith faces old club Cronulla and their tough forward Paul Gallen
Barry Toohey
The Daily Telegraph
February 23, 2013 12:00AM
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Newcastle's Jeremy Smith to face his old club Cronulla. Picture: Robert Mckell Source: The Daily Telegraph
JEREMY Smith openly admits he never wanted to leave Cronulla but put his family first in making the decision to link up with the Newcastle Knights.
But don't think for one minute past loyalties will mean anything to the Kiwi Test forward when he takes on his former teammates for the first time at Tamworth tonight.
In what shapes as a mouth-watering pre-season match-up, Smith will go head-to-head with good mate and another of the game's toughest forwards, Paul Gallen, at Scully Park. Both have been named at lock in their lineups.
It might be a trial but there is plenty to suggest the clash will have all the intensity of an NRL game as players from both sides position themselves to be part of the 17 for their respective NRL season openers in a fortnight.
Smith, hand-picked by coach Wayne Bennett to put some much-needed steel into the Knights pack, provided a glimpse of what he brings to the table against South Sydney in Coffs Harbour last weekend.
During a 40-minute stint, he left Bunnies hooker Issac Luke gasping for air after a big hit and found himself on report for upending Dave Tyrrell in a tackle.
Defensively, he was everything Bennett knew he would be. Rival coach Shane Flanagan knows better than anyone the influence Smith can have.
It's why they were so reluctant to let him go to Newcastle when he requested a release on compassionate grounds.
"I would have loved to have stayed. I didn't want to leave,'' Smith said.
"I've got a lot of respect for Shane and all the support staff and boys there and I think the club is really going places.
"But I've got three young kids and we needed some help. My wife's father lives up this way so family came first. You have to keep the missus happy.''
Gallen is likely to be eased back into action by Flanagan after the Sharks skipper missed the All-Stars game in Brisbane a few weeks ago because of an on-going quadriceps injury.
The Sharks say they won't risk Luke Lewis in the game while Todd Carney will also be a spectator in Tamworth tonight as he fully recovers from the snapped achilles he suffered in last season's final series.
Chad Townsend will partner Jeff Robson in the halves. Centre Ben Pomeroy is another scratching because of injury.
In the starting pack, Andrew Fifita and Chris Heighington are back from All-Stars duty and will play in their only trial for the Sharks after missing the Manly game.
Bennett appears to have all but settled on his starting squad with the same 13 who took on Souths again selected for this game.
Meanwhile, players from the Knights and the Sharks have spent the past week spreading the rugby league gospel in the Tamworth region.
The Knights made a special trip to Coonabarabran mixing with school kids and donating a cheque for $13,800 to the Mayor's Bushfire Appeal
Mungusjack
Hammerhead
Well it's very safe to say its going to be wet, very wet.
goodbyepenrithhellosharks
Great White
shame the game cannot be pulled....more chance of injuries in the mud and less chance of players showing their worth...anyway fingers crossed we come out safe
I don't know what Tamworth's ground is like but I wouldn't expect they'd have the funds for the latest drainage technology etc. Should be a good old fashioned mud fest.
Lucky Craig Young won't be there to be rubbing it into the oppositions eyes
Lucky Craig Young won't be there to be rubbing it into the oppositions eyes
Gow's Scissors
Great White
Any result with no injuries is a good result, i dont care if we get rolled 50-0
goodbyepenrithhellosharks
Great White
so, anyone out there going to keep us informed, it would be appreicated
Great_White_Shark
Great White
We are down 18-10 vs Wyong in NSW cup I believe
goodbyepenrithhellosharks
Great White
cheers mate....was referring to the big boys which I think kicked off at 4 pm, but cheers on the update
sharks2010
Dribbler
Kick off is at 7:30
goodbyepenrithhellosharks
Great White
my bad thanks
SF
Mako Shark
Not raining at all in Tamworth currently though there were plenty of pockets of heavy rain nearby on drive in. Won't see the 20s game but will update on main game.
sharks2010
Dribbler
Cheers sf