RAIDERS GENERATION NEXT ON SHOW IN FIRST TRIAL
... trial of 2009 to test the depth of their playing roster, when they take on the
Cronulla Sharks at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan on Saturday evening.
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Source: http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=32162
RAIDERS GENERATION NEXT ON SHOW IN FIRST TRIAL
Tuesday 20 Jan 2009 14:31
by Retread (Press Release)
Source:
www.raiders.com.au
The CFMEU Canberra Raiders will use their opening trial of 2009 to test the depth of their playing roster, when they take on the Cronulla Sharks at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan on Saturday evening.
Raiders Coach David Furner has named a relatively inexperienced squad for the Green Machine's opening hit out, opting to save his more experienced campaigners for the Raiders official NRL trials in late February.
There are however some familiar faces that have been named in the squad for Saturday, with Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Justin Carney and Joel Thompson all taking part, while new recruits Stuart Flanagan, Sam Huihahau and Josh McCrone will also get their chance to impress.
With two games left on his seven week suspension the match will give Learoyd-Lahrs a much needed run before round one, as the remaining two trials will round out his suspension.
After naming his squad today Furner said it was not only important to give all of his young troops a chance to make an impact, it was also a chance to trial the new two referee system.
"This trial will be used to have a look at some of the emerging players that haven't yet played first grade, as well as some guys that need a bit of time on the field," Furner said. "The other important factor will be that we've secured two referees so it gives us an understanding of how two referees control a game."
New recruit Stuart Flanagan said he's looking forward to his first chance at wearing the green jersey, and was out to make an impression on his new team mates and coaching staff.
"Its my first game with pretty much any of these boys so it will be good to get out there and see what the young guys have got," Flanagan said.
The match will be three periods of 25 minutes.
Gates open at Seiffert Oval at 1.30pm on the day, with the Raiders Harold Matthew's (under16's) kick starting the day with a trial against the Sharks at 2.00pm.
Entrance to Seiffert Oval will be via the High St entrance, and spectators are reminded that this will be an alcohol free venue. No alcohol will be sold or permitted at the ground.
There will be a canteen operating with hot food and non-alcoholic beverages.
1.30pm Gates Open
2.00pm Harold Matthew's trial Raiders v Sharks
4.00pm SG Ball trial Raiders v Sharks
6.00pm NRL/Toyota Cup trial Raiders v Sharks
Trial Match
Canberra Raiders V Cronulla Sharks
Saturday, January 24, 6.00pm, Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan
Raiders (Squad)
Balcombe, Lewis
Britt, Matt
Brophy, Michael
Carney, Justin
Cross, Brad
Dugan, Josh
Edwards, Andrew
Flanagan, Stuart
Huihahau, Sam
Joyce, Daniel
Kelly, Brett
Kennedy, Jarrad
Lasscock, Cy
Learoyd-Lahrs, Tom
Low, Drury
Mccrone, Josh
Picker, Michael
Russ, Zac
Skinner, Nick
Smith, Matt
Stuart, James
Thompson, Joel
Vidot, Daniel
Waddell, Travis
Coach: David Furner