We won’t have to wait too long until the 9s are named. I’ll go out on a limb and try to pick an 18 man squad:
The Stars
Norman and Radradra
The Training Standouts
Tanginoa, Cornish, King and Nelson
The Young Guns
French and Twal
The Forwards
Gower, Alvaro, Ma’u, Pritchard, Moeroa
The Backs
Gutherson, Schulte, Gordon, Toutai, Fuimaono
Who Won’t Go
I can’t see any way that Foran, Scott, Edwards or Jennings will go. I think it will be cotton wool for them.
If this is close to the squad, pace will be a feature.
Sixties
All photos courtesy of the Parramatta Eels
Back to work Sixties and still posting, what stamina you have. I hope Schulte gets a run. I’ve only been to the one training session as you know but he impressed me, just looks like a natural footballer.
Back at work which shows in my original post. Named Gordon twice! Meant to list Norman!!!
Sorry all.
Hard to argue with that squad, only change I’d make is that I think Gordon will get veterans rest, maybe replaced by Folau or Morgan. Could we find room for Pauli too? That kind of space is made for a guy that size.
It’s possible Gol. I’m pretty confident about my first 6 or 7 players based on training and the ones to miss out. Outside of those, it’s been a challenge to predict the Coach’s selections.
Can’t wait, I’m lucky enough to be heading over for the event.
As long as Edwards isn’t in the team I’ll be happy… Couldn’t stand to see him go down 2 years in a row
That’s the basis of my omission. Must admit that I’m somewhat envious of you – should be a great event to attend. Make sure that you post on our event wrap up.
That’s pretty close to the mark except for Gutherson. He won’t play nines either
And Gordon won’t play as well but everyone else you mentioned will
You are probably spot on Michael. A bit of speculation on my behalf.