Junior Reps Preview Round Two 2023

Author: Raiders.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 10 Feb 2023, 09:49 AM

All three junior representative teams travel to Henson Park this weekend, with the Tarsha Gale Cup side kicking off their 2023 campaign while the SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams look to continue their winning ways.

Tarsha Gale Cup

After a bye in round one, the Raiders Tarsha Gale Cup side start their 2023 campaign against the Indigenous Academy Roosters on Saturday afternoon.

There has been plenty of growth in the side this year, with the incoming Raiders NRLW team providing an elite level for young players to work towards.

There were 42 girls that started the Raiders Tarsha Gale pre-season in November, compared to 30 the previous year.

Raiders coach Josh Hardy has been impressed with the pre-season efforts, with 12 players set to make their debut in green on Saturday.

“Preparations have been going alright, we’ve had some mixed results in our trials but that’s come back to trialing a number of combinations," Hardy said.

"We’re looking forward to this weekend, we are going to have 12 debutants in Raiders colours so that’s exciting especially in the female space and the NRLW."

This year's squad features players from all over Canberra and the surrounding regions, but Hardy says that the team is the tightest knit he's been a part of.

“Yeah we are pretty mixed, we’ve got some girls from down the coast at Narooma and Ulladulla, we’ve got a handful of girls from Harden, we’ve got a young girl from Wombat which is just outside of Young, so yeah we’ve got a big mix of locations," Hardy said.

“In my four years being involved in Tarsha Gale, this is the tightest knit squad that I’ve had even with them coming from a wide array of locations. They are a close knit group and hopefully that replicates to something on the field.”

The Raiders side take on the Indigenous Academy Roosters, who won the Tarsha Gale competition last year. They defeated the Parramatta Eels in round one last weekend.

Hardy says that defence will be a major focus this weekend for his side.

“They are the defending premiers for a reason and they’ve started the comp off well beating Parramatta. So yeah staying patient, defending well and taking opportunities when they come up [is the main focus]," Hardy said.

Kick off for the match is 3pm on Saturday 11th February at Henson Park in Sydney.

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 11 Feb

Full Time

Indigenous Academy

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Indigenous Academy is number 4 Lailani MONTGOMERY

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Georgia Willey
Winger for Indigenous Academy is number 2 Paige Lowe

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Mya MCGLYNN
Centre for Indigenous Academy is number 3 Joy Levy

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Tikirah-ann Douglas
Centre for Indigenous Academy is number 19 Sharlize CAMPBELL

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Jemikah Chow
Winger for Indigenous Academy is number 5 Mia Barber

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Samantha NEALON
Five-Eighth for Indigenous Academy is number 6 Brooke Talataina

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Bonnie Brewer
Halfback for Indigenous Academy is number 7 Skyla Adams

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Lola FLETCHER

Forwards

Prop for Indigenous Academy is number 8 Phoenix LAMESE

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Olivia Faitua
Hooker for Indigenous Academy is number 9 Imogen Hei

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Kayla Fleming
Prop for Indigenous Academy is number 10 Eliza Lopamaua

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Beyonce MARELA
2nd Row for Indigenous Academy is number 11 Ally Bullman

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Abbie GRANT
2nd Row for Indigenous Academy is number 12 Jaydah Tofae

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 India DYBALL
Lock for Indigenous Academy is number 13 Tavarna Papalii

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Aaliyah LOMAS

Interchange

Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 14 Miya Rapana-Faifua

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Maddison Morris
Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 15 Moanalei BROWN

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Shayla MORETON-STEWART
Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 16 Sophie SMITH

Interchange for Raiders is number 21 Beth Loco
Interchange for Indigenous Academy is number 17 Ilisia Haumono

Interchange for Raiders is number 22 Ruby Morrisey

Reserves

Replacement for Indigenous Academy is number 18 Rebecca PRESTWIDGE

Replacement for Raiders is number 20 Hunter Ings

Last updated: 11/1/2023 5:26:03 AM

SG Ball Cup

The Raiders SG Ball Cup side take on the Sydney Roosters this Saturday as they look to make it two straight wins to start the season.

The Raiders started their season in style last weekend with a dominant 66-0 victory over the Melbourne Storm.

The side’s attack was impressive throughout the match, running in twelve tries. Chevy Stewart scored a hat-trick in the win, while captain Owen Hromow scored a double.

There have been a couple of changes to the team ahead of this weekend’s clash. Samuel Gash has been named to start on the wing, with Keahn Skipps named as five-eighth.

Niu Mariota replaces Vena Patuki Case in the starting front row.

The Roosters were narrowly defeated 28-22 by the Parramatta Eels in round one, so will be looking to bounce back this weekend.

The round two clash starts at 1:30pm on Saturday 11th February at Henson Park, Sydney.

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 11 Feb

Full Time

Roosters

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Benjamin Dufficy

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Chevy Stewart
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Kade Maguire

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jacob Iosefa
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Zac Sarfati

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Siamani Leuluai
Centre for Roosters is number 19 Noah Goodman

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Atini TUIALII
Winger for Roosters is number 21 Benjamin Taylor

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Samuel Gash
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Cassius Tia

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Keahn Skipps
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Haydan Ritchie

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jalen Afamasaga

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Delasalle Vaa

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Taulauniuotagaloa Mariota
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Benaiah Ioelu

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
Prop for Roosters is number 17 Javahn Stevenson-Hala

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Jake Clydsdale
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Ethan Roberts

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Noah Martin
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Michael Abdow

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Joseph Roddy
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Salesi Foketi

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Owen Hromow

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jayden Smith

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Ethan Alaia
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zack Visconti

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Jaxon Lavender
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Hayden Barton

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tahrell Feaveai
Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Cade Mellon

Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Elvis Nauer-Wood

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Kye Durie

Replacement for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Woolley

Last updated: 2/13/2023 2:01:29 PM

Harold Matthews Cup

The Raiders Harold Matthews Cup side also take on the Sydney Roosters as they look to back up their round one win.

The Raiders defeated the Central Coast Roosters 30-28 in round one, in what was a see-sawing affair. The green machine came from behind twice in the match, with a try in the last five minutes by Raiders winger Emmett Smith sealing the win.

There are a couple of changes to the team ahead of this weekend's match. Callum Rossiter has been named at five-eighth, replacing Sam Chapman. Patrick Dawson is the new player on the bench.

The side take on the Roosters, who started their season off with a six point victory over the Eels.

Kick off is at 12pm on Saturday 11th February at Henson Park.

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 11 Feb

Full Time

Roosters

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Baxter Warner

Fullback for Raiders is number 2 James CROKER
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Brooklyn HEATH

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Emmett SMITH
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Kahu Capper

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Lachlan Cunanan
Centre for Roosters is number 4 King MANU

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Harry Hudson
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Na'oia'ehansi TOFAEONO

Winger for Raiders is number 16 Patrick DAWSON
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Lachlan Dooner

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 1 Braydan DARMODY
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Toby Rodwell

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jonah Anderson

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Peter Benjamin Uini

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Zildjian TAFILI
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jaxson Allen

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Mitchell Brophy
Prop for Roosters is number 15 Hayden BROWN

Prop for Raiders is number 18 Jesse Milin
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Cameron Mackenzie

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Samuel Griffin
2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Thomas MCKENNA

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Harvey GAY
Lock for Roosters is number 11 Laurence TALATAINA

Lock for Raiders is number 22 Alex Hardy

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Joel JACOBS

Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Jacob MAU-POHIVA
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Cooper FLOOD

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Lucas Mcpherson
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Gabriel SUKKAR

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Brock Apolevski
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Elijah CHAPMAN

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Thomas HANDSAKER