As expected this is a trial of our fringe first graders, new recruits, those looking to fill a first grade gap, plus some 2nd tier players trying to make the nsw cup team.
As for first grade impact, both Mcleans named on the wings to battle it out to replace Turuva.
Cole and Schneider in the halves with Toleau on the bench.
Kepao. Papali’i and Patea all get a chance to show themselves.
No Sonny Luke or Blaze Telagi in the extended squad. I realise Blaze is recovering from injury but Sonny?
This is only the first of many tests for potential halves partners for Cleary, the real test will be how they play together with him. I imagine they are testing many combinations in training.
I was a bit disappointed with Schneider and Cole. Quite a few times the side looked aimless and lacking any direction. We had so much opportunity on the raiders try line and came up empty with poor options, it was making the Raider defence look decent.
It looked better in the second half after Toelau took some ball and pulled off some impressive 5th tackle options that lead to the Panthers getting some points in the board.
Schneider and Cole need to sort out their communication or the NSW Cup side are in for a long season.
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