Rugby league nice Greg Alexander was left surprised by the Bulldogs’ spectacular trials show, whereas Andrew Voss was equally impressed by the Broncos.
Cameron Ciraldo’s outfit, with no cohort of standard first graders, downed Craig Bellamy’s Storm who have been additionally lacking a number of big-name stars.
The Knights have been additionally spectacular, with their depth being highlighted by an enormous halves headache Adam O’Brien must remedy forward of Round 1.
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Meanwhile, Kevin Walters Brisbane outfit and the Rabbitohs each earnt large wraps from each Voss and Alexander whereas talking on SEN.
Read beneath for Voss and Alexander’s main takeaways from the primary week of trials!
THE BRONCOS ARE SCARY… VERY SCARY
The Broncos downed the Cowboys 46-20 on Sunday afternoon, turning it on within the second half in opposition to an inexperienced aspect.
For Voss, their attacking prowess was clear to see and he believes Walters males might as soon as once more push for the premiership.
“Brisbane’s stars are quality,” Voss mentioned.
“There’s no complacency and I think they’ll rip (apart) a lot of teams this year when they are switched on. That was reinforced by a very first glimpse at them this year.”
Alexander echoed Voss’ opinion and pointed to Brisbane’s left edge and the way harmful it may very well be with a number of rising stars within the aspect.
“They lost a host of players and some big names too with Thomas Flegler and Herbie Farnworth moving on,” Alexander mentioned.
“Kurt Capewell also moved to the Warriors (which allows) Brendan Piakura to be an absolute star in the back row for the Broncos this year.
“The left side now looks like Ezra Mam, Selwyn Cobbo at centre and Jesse Arthars or Corey Oates on the wing.
“Piakura in the back row with Reece Walsh involved, they are going to be a handful. That left edge of the Broncos will be talked about for most of the season.”
CAN THE BULLDOGS CARRY THEIR FORM INTO THE 2024 SEASON?
Ciraldo utilised his youth in opposition to the Storm and Alexander has singled out two younger weapons he was very impressed by.
He was additionally surprised by simply how spectacular the Bulldogs have been of their first hitout of the season, doubtlessly signalling there’s massive issues to return when the membership’s subsequent crop rise by means of the ranks.
“I (couldn’t believe) how impressive the Dogs were,” Alexander mentioned.
“There are some selection headaches for Cameron Ciraldo. There are questions about who he will play in the halves but the youngsters gave us a picture for the future.
“A whole host of them were impressive such as Joseph O’Neill and Joash Papalii. They are very good and all the chat about the juniors was confirmed on Thursday night.”
Ciraldo additionally has an enormous halves headache on his fingers, with each Toby Sexton and Drew Hutchison performing in opposition to Melbourne.
Meanwhile, Bronson Xerri’s return from a four-year NRL hiatus was a serious success and he might push for a beginning spot come Round 1.
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THE RABBITOHS’ FORWARDS ARE ELITE
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For Voss, the Rabbitohs need to be within the equation after their win over the Dragons within the Charity Shield with a number of center forwards firing.
“The front row rotation (was excellent),” Voss mentioned
“Tom Burgess, Tavita Tatloa and Sean Keppie who looks like a really good signing. He looks really fit and has some size.
“Then you throw in Davvy Moale off the bench who looks much improved. He’s obviously had another really good off season.
“The Rabbitohs now have a very good front row rotation and the key to South Sydney’s best football is…Damien Cook running off quick play-the-balls and getting over the advantage line.”
THE KNIGHTS HEADACHE THAT WON’T GO AWAY
The Knights have three first-string halves on their books now and considered one of Tyson Gamble, Jackson Hastings and Jack Cogger is about to overlook out.
For Alexander, Cogger, who performed for the Panthers in 2023, is a daily first grader and deserves to be beginning.
“(Do you have) Jack Cogger in the halves over Jackson Hastings?” Alexander mentioned.
“Based on what I saw, Cogger is a starting first-grader and I don’t know if it’s Jackson Hastings or Tyson Gamble who makes way.
“I’m not sure which is the best combination and I don’t know if Adam O’Brien knows.”
Meanwhile, the emergence of Phoenix Crossland final yr additionally throws a spanner within the works with Jayden Brailey getting back from a knee damage.
“He’s also got some decisions to make around the nine,” Alexander mentioned.
“Jayden Brailey, Phoenix Crossland and Riley Jones who was very good.
“They’ve got options and I’m not sure what their best 13 is at the moment.”
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