2025 Round 1 team

Eric

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A bit off topic but anyone have any info on whether any of the 28 players Daley picked for NSW Origin meet and greet were Dragons players? I guess Su'A is the only possible selection for Origin but QLD have a lot of backrowers so even he might find it difficult. Gutho and Cook would've been but due to age, will be overlooked. The fact JDB has only played 2 or 3 Origin games is a crime! Should sue the NRL for an extra mil due to that alone!
 

Chris M

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A bit off topic but anyone have any info on whether any of the 28 players Daley picked for NSW Origin meet and greet were Dragons players? I guess Su'A is the only possible selection for Origin but QLD have a lot of backrowers so even he might find it difficult. Gutho and Cook would've been but due to age, will be overlooked. The fact JDB has only played 2 or 3 Origin games is a crime! Should sue the NRL for an extra mil due to that alone!
Probably been said over and over but for whatever reason the last 3 coaches before Flanno looking for instant success rather than investing in youth. So far, Flanno is heading in the same direction. I think he won't do the same thing. If he does, will probably get sacked next year.
 

Dave03

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I really hope sione finau can rip up the preseason trials to force himself into the right wing position. Need to figure out if he's nrl standard or not.

Feagai/rava known ability. Sloan/Lawson need wing reps in nsw cup. Allan returning from big injury.

Finau has done his apprenticeship at cup level. Time to give him a shot at nrl level
 

GCRV

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I really hope sione finau can rip up the preseason trials to force himself into the right wing position. Need to figure out if he's nrl standard or not.

Feagai/rava known ability. Sloan/Lawson need wing reps in nsw cup. Allan returning from big injury.

Finau has done his apprenticeship at cup level. Time to give him a shot at nrl level
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The only problem I have with this, if true, is why he would need to rip it up in the trials. Judging from what I've seen and heard about the likely round 1 team, I think you are right but I think Rava, Feagai and a few others should have to rip up the trials in order to be in the round 1 team.
 
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Chris M

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Episode 11 Agree GIF by One Chicago

The only problem I have with this, if true, is why he would need to rip it up in the trials. Judging from what I've seen and heard about the likely round 1 team, I think you are right but I think Rava, Feagai and a few others should have to rip up the trials in order to be in the round 1 team.
The only problem I have with this and other comments is that last year another player was worse than Tom E, RFM, Feagai and Rava.

Feagai was actually ok for most of the year. Much improved but still has brain explosions in defence much too often. Like Rava running in to tackle thin air but unlike Rava, even when in position to make a tackle, barely hangs an arm out while the ball runner brushes right past him. Can't give Dufty and Sloan a pass for their defence but at least they are very, very small for first graders. What is Feagai's excuse?
 

Dave03

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Francis Molo still on leave and not training. He's requested a release which has been denied. No breach notice as of yet. Webb on SEN

 

Chris M

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Francis Molo still on leave and not training. He's requested a release which has been denied. No breach notice as of yet. Webb on SEN


Hard to see him staying. Not bothered by that at all. Unlike another QLDer, wouldn't go so far as to say good riddence but not far from that.
 

RedV01

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Hard to see him staying. Not bothered by that at all. Unlike another QLDer, wouldn't go so far as to say good riddence but not far from that.
I'd say good riddence. If Su'A goes, and I know he was good last year but has some serious competition rising, not gonna have any QLDers in the top 17 anytime soon?
 

Chris M

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DT at it again:
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I'm surprised they didn't agitate for Kyle to be captain. The full list of those pictured for every team is:
  • Broncos - Adam Reynolds, the Captain and good halfback even though overrated.
  • Bulldogs - Stephen Crighton
  • Cowboys - Deaden
  • Dolphins - Katoa
  • Eels - Lomax
  • Knights - Ponga
  • Panthers - Cleary
  • Rabbits - Mitchell
  • Raiders - I'm not sure. I think Kaeo Weekes. A young player they have big wraps on.
  • Roosters - Angus Crighton
  • Sea Eagles - Tom Trbojevic
  • Sharks - Fonua-Blake (he plead guilty to beating his girlfriend and had payed his debt to society but no suprise he's the Sharks poster boy. Though a very good prop. That's true. I think best prop in the game.
  • Storm - Actually, I don't know who that is but Bellamy only has blokes playing well in his team or they are dropped, no matter how big the name.
  • Titans - David Fifita
  • Warriors - Luke Metcalf. Ok, he isn't much good either.
  • Tigers - Luai
 
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Wild383

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DT at it again:
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I'm surprised they didn't agitate for Kyle to be captain. The full list of those pictured for every team is:
  • Broncos - Adam Reynolds, the Captain and good halfback even though overrated.
  • Bulldogs - Stephen Crighton
  • Cowboys - Deaden
  • Dolphins - Katoa
  • Eels - Lomax
  • Knights - Ponga
  • Panthers - Cleary
  • Rabbits - Mitchell
  • Raiders - I'm not sure. I think Kaeo Weekes. A young player they have big wraps on.
  • Roosters - Angus Crighton
  • Sea Eagles - Tom Trbojevic
  • Sharks - Fonua-Blake (he plead guilty to beating his girlfriend and had payed his debt to society but no suprise he's the Sharks poster boy. Though a very good prop. That's true. I think best prop in the game.
  • Storm - Actually, I don't know who that is but Bellamy only has blokes playing well in his team or they are dropped, no matter how big the name.
  • Titans - David Fifita
  • Warriors - Luke Metcalf. Ok, he isn't much good either.
  • Tigers - Luai
I mean its better then before at least they dont keep shovelling Lawrie into Lock again lol. It might actually be very close for round 1 with Fank and Gueler a straight swap, still hope it's only 1 of either RFM or Tom in the 17 with another young gun instead but time will tell.
 

Chris M

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I mean its better then before at least they dont keep shovelling Lawrie into Lock again lol. It might actually be very close for round 1 with Fank and Gueler a straight swap, still hope it's only 1 of either RFM or Tom in the 17 with another young gun instead but time will tell.
True. Didn't notice they dropped Blocka from playing lock🤡.
 

Wild383

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Paradoxically, with Molo gone I think Blocka is a chance of being in the round 1 team. Just not to play lock under any circumstances.
Possibly but I dont think he takes another out and out forwards spot. Emre must be a shoe in to start youd think (especially in Molos place), Sele has to be there if fit so maybe blocka pushes RFM out of the bench spot in that scenario which leaves him paired with Tom and Toby?

Looking forward to the trials to see whos stepping up.
 
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Chris M

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Possibly but I dont think he takes another out and out forwards spot. Emre must be a shoe in to start youd think (especially in Molos place), Sele has to be there if fit so maybe blocka pushes RFM out of the bench spot in that scenario which leaves him paired with Tom and Toby.

Looking forward to the trials to see whos stepping up.
Usually they go with 4 front rowers and 2 locks and then probably one more who can play on an edge or in the middle. Are Gular and Sele better than Blocka? Blocka was ordinary last year but lets hope he's better this year.
 

Wild383

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Usually they go with 4 front rowers and 2 locks and then probably one more who can play on an edge or in the middle. Are Gular and Sele better than Blocka? Blocka was ordinary last year but lets hope he's better this year.
Yea I just meant I see RFM as a backrower (dont rate him at all in the middle) so I'd rather see Blocka take his spot over another prop, and Liddles locked in so that only leaves the last couple bench spots. I would absolutely think Gueler and Sele both offer more, I stuck up for Blocka for a long time but theres no doubting he had a shocker last year. I do hope he can find some form again though and maybe just add one extra thing in his game, an offload or a quick play the ball then I think he'd be in with more of a chance.
 
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Edward

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Yea I just meant I see RFM as a backrower (dont rate him at all in the middle) so I'd rather see Blocka take his spot over another prop, and Liddles locked in so that only leaves the last couple bench spots. I would absolutely think Gueler and Sele both offer more, I stuck up for Blocka for a long time but theres no doubting he had a shocker last year. I do hope he can find some form again though and maybe just add one extra thing in his game, an offload or a quick play the ball then I think he'd be in with more of a chance.
He probably was a better backrower but with Su'A and Luch playing 80 min, he has to play in the middle. I had a look at his stats from last year. He was often good according to the stats but when he was off, he was really off. Flanno seems to think he can have him "on" much more often.
 

Wild383

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He probably was a better backrower but with Su'A and Luch playing 80 min, he has to play in the middle. I had a look at his stats from last year. He was often good according to the stats but when he was off, he was really off. Flanno seems to think he can have him "on" much more often.
Hes definitely good when hes on and on the edge but thats my point though I dont think he should to be in the middle at all. Sua and Luch both play 80 easily so I'd rather a lawrie/Ryan/Tom/Loko/whoever else there, that offer more, rather then carrying him on the bench. Thats my hope anyway, might not happen till later in the season who knows.
 
Isn't it wonderful that JDB is playing in his right position against the Roosters. The Roosters have named a decent line-up. The Feigai v Young match up is a mismatch im afraid. Looking forward to see how Guler goes and young Couchman in the engine room go against still formidable opposition. Young Finau in the run on team could be a look into the future even this season pending injuries. The extended bench also excites me depending on minutes played. I hope LPT gets some decent minutes against that Roosters pack. Apart from Feigai that line up could be very close to our Round 1 team in my opinion. Footy is back and it feels great let us hope we have improved enough to sneak into the top 8, My hard earned says we are, $100 at $4.50 to make it.
 
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