Trial 1: Sharks vs Knights @ Gosford, 1:45pm Saturday 17-Feb 2024

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Doesn't it just make sense that Iro is being given time at centre? There's every chance he'll get a few games (maybe more) this year and any chance to get a run will help. Fitz should have zero concerns about Talakai stepping into centre or second row (or lock...) without much time in either position during the trials.

If Talakai was zero chance of playing forwards though he would be much less likely to be named on bench. Of course he could still be, for whatever reason. But one of the stronger reasons (I think) is, he is being considered for forwards.
Looks like only one other team has named a best 13 centre on the bench, but all have named many bench forwards.

Fitz should have zero concern about Katoa stepping into wing but he is still named there. He shouldn't be concern Cam has forgotten how to play lock either.

All I'm saying as from the info we have right now this is something I see as a bit of evidence Sifa might be spending some time in the forwards in the year, perhaps sooner rather than later.
 

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I know we signed Burns but it could also be that Sifa is next man up if we get an injury to either Brit of Teig. Maybe just giving him some time there because of that?
 

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If Talakai was zero chance of playing forwards though he would be much less likely to be named on bench. Of course he could still be, for whatever reason. But one of the stronger reasons (I think) is, he is being considered for forwards.
Looks like only one other team has named a best 13 centre on the bench, but all have named many bench forwards.

Fitz should have zero concern about Katoa stepping into wing but he is still named there. He shouldn't be concern Cam has forgotten how to play lock either.

All I'm saying as from the info we have right now this is something I see as a bit of evidence Sifa might be spending some time in the forwards in the year, perhaps sooner rather than later.
I had said their shouldn't be a concern about Sifa stepping into centre or second row... I think he's most certainly in the forwards depth chart. All I'm saying is that Iro is pretty obviously the next in line for that centre spot and not in the distant future. I'd even put forward a Hot Take that Sifa will end up at lock... maybe he'll get some time there tomorrow :)
 

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O’Kane and Coutts are both was in the training photos from captain’s run. Wouldn’t be surprised to see one of those guys added. Can make maximum of 28.
stoked with that i rate both of them

we are these such photos?
 

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Didn't end up driving to Gosford. Good thing this is on Fox and don't have to stuff around with bodgy local streams.

They finally realised fans are interested in trials ,maybe cause it's a mini comp now
 

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yea id say the broadcasting rights are paying the winner of the preseason challenge
 

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Alexander on the knock on - "it won't be the first one we see this afternoon." It's that sort of analysts that gets your a NSW coaching gig
 
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