Junior Reps Preview Round Three

Author: Raiders.com.au
Timestamp: Fri 17 Feb 2023, 10:16 AM

All three junior representative teams are on the road again this weekend, travelling to 4 Pines Park to take on the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

SG Ball Cup

The Raiders SG Ball Cup team travel back up to Sydney this weekend to take on the Sea Eagles as they look to keep their winning streak alive.

It has been a great start to the season for the Raiders, who are currently on top of the ladder after wins over the Storm and Roosters in their opening two rounds.

The side has come together really well, with many players making the move up from last year's Harold Matthews Cup team.

Coach Peter Marrapodi says it's handy having a core group that have played together before and has been impressed with how they have stepped up.

“The Harold Matts guys have been excellent. I think on the weekend we had 11 bottom age players out of the 17 so it’s where the majority of our players have come from," Marrapodi said.

"They are doing a great job considering how young our squad is. We’ve got a lot of players that were training up with the 21’s and first grade in the off-season so it's taken a little while for that adjustment to happen but the squad is coming together really well and you can see some close bonds and friendships, so I expect that to be a real positive for us moving forward.”

It has been a tough couple of weeks in terms of travel for the Raiders, with this weekend's match their third straight away game.

With a block of four consecutive home games to follow after this weekend, Marrapodi says that the side can take a lot of confidence from winning away.

"It’s something that in Canberra there is no way around, you just have to get used to it. If we are going to win the comp, all the semis are in Sydney, the grand final is in Sydney, so really it’s not an excuse, you just get used to it and go with it," Marrapodi said.

"We are looking forward to coming home but we’ve still got the job this weekend to do first.”

Defence has been the big focus for the Raiders this week, with Marrapodi cautious of a dangerous Manly outfit.

"They are a really good attacking team and they throw a lot at you in attack so we’ve got to be working hard defensively," Marrapodi said.

"It’s the area that we fell down last week so we’ve worked really hard at that this week, trying to defend as a unit and defend together, so hopefully we see the results of that this weekend."

Kick off for the match is at 2pm on Saturday 18th February.

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 18 Feb

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Chevy Stewart
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Maxwell Taotua

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jacob Iosefa
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Koby Douglas

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Siamani Leuluai
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 5 Teapo Stoltman

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Atini TUIALII
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 22 Ieremia LEALAIAULOTO

Winger for Raiders is number 15 Ryan Woolley
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Latu Fainu

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Keahn Skipps
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Tylor Bunting

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jalen Afamasaga

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Raymond Lole

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Taulauniuotagaloa Mariota
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Broden Konz

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Devante Mihinui

Prop for Raiders is number 20 Elvis Nauer-Wood
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Mitchell Taotua

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Noah Martin
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Xavier Sofeni

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Joseph Roddy
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Rene Bagon

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Owen Hromow

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Fulton

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Ethan Alaia
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Antonio Taufa

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Jaxon Lavender
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Noa Faatui

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Jayden Wolfe
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Hussein Anani

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tahrell Feaveai

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Zedrick Tupulua

Replacement for Raiders is number 21 Samuel Gash

Last updated: 2/20/2023 7:38:33 PM

Harold Matthews Cup

The Raiders Harold Matthews Cup side take on the Sea Eagles this weekend as they look to make it three wins from three to start the season.

The Raiders are coming off the back of a 34-12 victory over the Roosters, in which a strong second half helped secure the win.

Coach Rourke O'Sullivan has decided to keep the same 1-17 that got the job done last week for this weekend's clash.

The Sea Eagles were defeated by the Western Suburbs Magpies 38-6 in round one and had the bye last week so will be looking to bounce back this weekend.

Kick off for the game is at 12:30pm on Saturday 18th February at 4 Pines Park in Sydney.

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 18 Feb

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reilly CASWELL

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 James CROKER
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 George MAPUILESUA

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Patrick DAWSON
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Benjamin Keene-O'Keefe

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Harry Hudson
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Lisiate MACKAY-FILIHIA

Centre for Raiders is number 22 Jake Cayfe
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Carson Tmalii

Winger for Raiders is number 3 Lachlan Cunanan
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Oliver Jones

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Braydan DARMODY
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jackson Cahill-Smith

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jonah Anderson

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Simione Laiafi

Prop for Raiders is number 17 Thomas HANDSAKER
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jayden SECKOLD

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Mitchell Brophy
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 William LEHA

Prop for Raiders is number 18 Jesse Milin
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Finnlay Bartlett

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Samuel Griffin
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Samuel VANDERMADE

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Harvey GAY
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Campbell Munn

Lock for Raiders is number 15 Brock Apolevski

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Joshua WEIGHTMAN

Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Jacob MAU-POHIVA
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Phoenix TAUASA

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Lucas Mcpherson
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Fakavale Tonga

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Samuel PATMORE
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Luke WAKEFIELD

Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Byron CAHILL

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Hussein SAID

Replacement for Raiders is number 5 Emmett SMITH

Last updated: 2/21/2023 5:38:23 PM

Tarsha Gale Cup

The Raiders Tarsha Gale Cup side will be looking to bounce back this weekend when they take on the Sea Eagles in Sydney.

The Raiders side went down 38-6 to the Indigenous Academy Roosters in their opening match of the season last weekend. Lock Aaliyah Lomas scored the sole try for the Raiders in the match.

Coach Josh Hardy has made just the one change to the side ahead of the clash against Manly, with Hunter Ings replacing Maddison Morris on the bench.

The Sea Eagles have recorded one win and one loss to start their season, with a 16-12 victory over the Tigers in round one and a narrow eight point loss to the Eels last weekend.

This weekend's match between the Raiders and Sea Eagles starts at 11am on Saturday 18th February at 4 Pines Park.

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 18 Feb

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Chelsea SMYTH

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Georgia Willey
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 4 Sophia ADDINGTON

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Mya MCGLYNN
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Taleenza Nelson

Centre for Raiders is number 5 Samantha NEALON
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 21 Mesha FRETTON

Centre for Raiders is number 20 Lara COSGROVE
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Matilda OLIVER

Winger for Raiders is number 4 Jemikah Chow
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 14 Camille BERRYMAN

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Bonnie Brewer
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 6 Aaliyah HAUMONO

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Lola FLETCHER

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Maraea TOIA

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Beyonce MARELA
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Alicia Weir

Hooker for Raiders is number 23 Rubi WILLIAMS
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 20 Emma Louise FELISE

Prop for Raiders is number 24 Beth Loco
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 8 Cailan Mamea

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Abbie GRANT
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Wanita LEATHERBY

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 India DYBALL
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Ana-sofima SEIA PEREZ

Lock for Raiders is number 9 Kayla Fleming

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Monica FASAVALU-FA'AMAUSILI

Interchange for Raiders is number 3 Tikirah-ann Douglas
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Lauren Beaton

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Olivia Faitua
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Harper BROUGHTON-ROUSE

Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Aaliyah LOMAS
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 22 Elarnay Pele taula

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Shayla MORETON-STEWART