Junior Reps Preview Round Nine

Author: Harrison Frater
Timestamp: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 04:33 PM

All three junior representative grades are in the fight for finals heading into their last regular game of the season.

SG Ball Cup

The SG Ball side sits on top of the table going into their final game of the season, with a win against the Tigers cementing the minor premiership for the first time in the history of the competition.

After suffering only their first loss of the season last week against the eighth-placed Steelers, the Raiders will have a chance to be the minor premiers given they win against the Tigers.

As the Panthers are tied on points going into the final round the stakes have never been higher, as whichever team wins against their respective opposition will sit atop the table at the season’s end.

Coach Peter Marrapodi is comfortable that his team will be ready come finals time.

“The guys have been working really hard for a lot of months now, so I expect them to be set up pretty well to perform come the finals,” Marrapodi said.

With their first loss of the season last weekend, Marrapodi admits that they haven’t been playing as well as they could have and that the recent loss will enhance their players focus as they approach the finals.

“It certainly sharpens our focus and we stopped seeing the wins through rose-covered glasses, I think a few boys have learnt a few lessons this week and I do expect a much better performance this weekend”, said Marrapodi.

Reflecting on their loss, Marrapodi wants to fix up their defence and be more responsible with the ball but effort and intensity is the sole focus.

“I said to the players during the week, normally when there is a lot of things to work on normally it just comes down to one thing and that’s intensity and turning up with the right attitude,” Marrapodi said.

“It’s always the hard work that I’m proud of, the effort. The skill stuff, that comes with time and training but it all starts with the effort and the competitive aspect of it.”

A few changes to the line-up this week with Ryan Woolley coming into the right edge as Lekani Mpaso switches to the left edge to make way.

Tahrell Feaveai has been moved to the bench with captain Owen Hromow taking his place in prop.

Jack Anderson has been promoted from the bench to start at lock against the Tigers.

As for the Tigers, only one change to their team with centre Kian Edmed swapping for Joseph Schmitzer who is named on the bench.

The match between the Raiders and Tigers will take place on 2:00pm Saturday April 1 at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 1 Apr

Full Time

Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Tigers is number 1 Cameron Kanaan

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Samuel Gash
Winger for Tigers is number 2 William Malloy

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Ryan Woolley
Centre for Tigers is number 3 Jackson LILL

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jacob Iosefa
Centre for Tigers is number 4 Brenden NAICORI

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Atini TUIALII
Winger for Tigers is number 5 Joseph Schmitzer

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Lekani Mpaso
Five-Eighth for Tigers is number 6 Jonathan Ibrahim

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jalen Afamasaga
Halfback for Tigers is number 16 Kian Edmed

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Keahn Skipps

Forwards

Prop for Tigers is number 8 Adam Mehrez

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Jake Clydsdale
Hooker for Tigers is number 9 Jesse Eljuga

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
Prop for Tigers is number 19 Elijah Mataale

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Owen Hromow
2nd Row for Tigers is number 11 Lachlan Broederlow

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Roddy
2nd Row for Tigers is number 12 Keenan Lawandos

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Jaxon Lavender
Lock for Tigers is number 13 Billy McNickle

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Jack Anderson

Interchange

Interchange for Tigers is number 14 Zaid Lehn

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Ethan Alaia
Interchange for Tigers is number 15 Ratu Sovau

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Jayden Wolfe
Interchange for Tigers is number 17 Aidan Harb

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tahrell Feaveai
Interchange for Tigers is number 21 velangilala otutaha

Interchange for Raiders is number 21 Xavier Cacciotti

Reserves

Replacement for Tigers is number 7 Michael FELEDY

Replacement for Raiders is number 16 Eddie Tiaina

Last updated: 4/5/2023 12:48:31 AM

Harold Matthews Cup

The Harold Matthews side will look to secure their spot in the finals as they take on the Tigers this weekend.

After going down to the Steelers by 18 points last weekend, they currently sit in sixth place on the ladder heading into the final game of the season.

To be able to comfortably secure a spot in the finals, a win against the Tigers could bump them up to second on the ladder depending on other results from the round.

With only two points separating first-placed Bulldogs and sixth-placed Raiders, the ladder could suffer a full re-arrangement, which could spell for some dramatic change-ups.

Playing an eighth-placed Tigers outfit that defeated the Central Coast Roosters last weekend will prove a difficult opposition for the Raiders away from home but nothing they can’t overcome.

The Raiders have only made one personnel change to their team with Lucas McPherson going onto the interchange bench in replace of Callum Rossiter.

The centre pairing of Lachlan Cunanan and Harry Hudson have swapped edges with Cunanan starting on the left edge and Hudson on the right.

James Safi comes in for Jamie Carroll in the right centre position for the Tigers in the only change for the team.

The game will take place at 12:30pm Saturday April 1 at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 1 Apr

Full Time

Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Tigers is number 1 Michael Nassar

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 James CROKER
Winger for Tigers is number 2 Cooper HENDERSON

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Patrick DAWSON
Centre for Tigers is number 3 Ilai Esau

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Harry Hudson
Centre for Tigers is number 18 Jamie CARROLL

Centre for Raiders is number 12 Jake Cayfe
Winger for Tigers is number 5 Jonah WATSON

Winger for Raiders is number 3 Lachlan Cunanan
Five-Eighth for Tigers is number 6 Marc Tannous

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Braydan DARMODY
Halfback for Tigers is number 7 Alex Conti

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jonah Anderson

Forwards

Prop for Tigers is number 10 Edwin Langi

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Andrew MUIR
Hooker for Tigers is number 9 Soteila FATUI

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Mitchell Brophy
Prop for Tigers is number 17 Douglas TUALA

Prop for Raiders is number 18 Jesse Milin
2nd Row for Tigers is number 11 Hayden ELKRIS

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Samuel Griffin
2nd Row for Tigers is number 12 Adrien Safi

2nd Row for Raiders is number 16 Brock Apolevski
Lock for Tigers is number 13 Jordan BUNT

Lock for Raiders is number 14 Matthew COX

Interchange

Interchange for Tigers is number 8 Matthew AITCHISON

Interchange for Raiders is number 5 Cooper JOHNSTON
Interchange for Tigers is number 14 Joseph Raad

Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Thomas HANDSAKER
Interchange for Tigers is number 15 Adam MESLEMANI

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Lucas Mcpherson
Interchange for Tigers is number 16 Tyler Birnie

Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Samuel PATMORE

Reserves

Replacement for Tigers is number 19 Samuel SHERLOCK

Replacement for Raiders is number 17 Jacob MAU-POHIVA

Last updated: 4/13/2023 2:32:23 AM

Tarsha Gale Cup

The Tarsha Gale team will look to round off their season with a win as they take on the Rabbitohs at Redfern Oval in Sydney this weekend.

Coming off a loss against the Steelers last weekend, the Raiders will look to lift their game and finish off the regular season with a victory heading into the finals in two weeks’ time.

The Rabbitohs however are coming off a win against the Sea Eagles, in what was their first win in five games.

Before their loss on the weekend, the Raiders had won their two of their past three games.

Coach Josh Hardy has made two changes to the starting team with Abbie Grant slotting into five-eighth, and Olivia Faitua moving into the prop position. Meanwhile, Tikirah-ann Douglas and Beth Loco are additions to the bench.

In a game that will give the Raiders great optimism going into the finals if they win, they will looking to be give their all in achieving the victory.

The game takes place on 12:30pm Saturday April 1 at Redfern Oval, Sydney.

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 1 Apr

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Georgie COOTE

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Georgia Willey
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Teora DENNIS

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Hunter Ings
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Shanelle LYONS

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Elli BEECHAM
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Aneko Luamanu-Winitana

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Lara COSGROVE
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Bree Stone

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Samantha NEALON
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Lateia DUCKETT

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Abbie GRANT
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Siniva Saanga

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Lola FLETCHER

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Yilara Widders

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Beyonce MARELA
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Te Ramaarie Muru-Hauraki

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Kayla Fleming
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Shyla Mundine

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Olivia Faitua
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Parker Stanton

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jemikah Chow
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Kate Fallon

2nd Row for Raiders is number 17 Tikirah-ann Douglas
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Bostyn Brown

Lock for Raiders is number 13 India DYBALL

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mere RASAKU

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Mya MCGLYNN
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Nyokah DUMAS

Interchange for Raiders is number 21 Ruby Morrisey
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Cherellyn Tapuai

Interchange for Raiders is number 23 Bonnie Brewer
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 21 luti maile

Interchange for Raiders is number 24 Beth Loco