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2018 Victorian U16’s Development Squad Invite Only Trial
Allan Lo Tam, Amani Karauria-Lunt, Andy Tapatuetoa, Deveraux Feo, Elvis Bernard, Fonua Pole, Freedym Matamaki, Jared Nauma, Jayden Weir, Jayden Cleal, Jonathan Tuakalau, Joshua Wilson-Stanton, Kornellias Akeli, Kwest Rua, Neven Apiti-Civcic, Nicholas Facchi, Noah Natapu, Oliver Chu-Shing, Poasa Telepe, Rory Pretty, Simote Feiloaki, Sione Finau, Supi Lanumata, Tama Umurua, Te Kaumarua (Rua) Taunoa, Timothy Taulia, Tiraa Ua, Trent Katene, Tuilepogai Ieremia, Tyrone Samson Kite, Xaviour Taufa, Zacharius Fuimaono

http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36302498

2018 Victorian U18’s Invite Only Trial
Aaron Papatua, Ajay Ameto, Antonio Sanele, Brandon Pirtchard, Brandon Saena, Brooks Taito, Caleb Williams, Cambell Utatao, Dallaz Holtz-Ewe, Dean Ieremia, Derek Iva, Dillon Vale, Elijah Tarawa, Faleseu Taleo, Haele Finau, Ieremia Ieremia, Inoke Siolaa, Irwin Brown, Jacob Reedy-Bartlett, Jacob Hurduban, James Atonio, Jasiah Konelio, Jermaine Tui, Jermaine Tusa, John Ryan, Jordan Hobbs, Junior Teroi, Kai Kearns, Kaya Tumai, Kruz Niutili-Schmidt, Kynan Headon, Lloyd Tevite-Letalu, Majestor Leleisiuao, Mali Le Pou, Mark Iva, Matthew Salatielu, Micheal Leau, Nathaniel Joseph, Pita-Will Purcell, Redford Tiatia, RJ Roma, Saimone Ahomana, Sala Taula, Soonafai Tuifelasai, Tai Pretty, Teofilo Seigafo

http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36302497

2018 Victorian U20’s Invite Only Trial
Alexander Faalili, Amerika Uili, Chase Aporo, Che Bonini, Conaniahshalom Kirisome, Derek Maota, Dyvontae Tippett, Emmanuel Maliko, Eoin McConville, George Santos-Motuapuaka, Giovanni Kubik, Hiliau Fifita, Jacob Cordtz, Jai Taepa, Jared Faale, Jeremy Broughton, Joe Waqalevu, Joel Mula, John Salatielu, John Dunn, Kairau Stirling-Keremeta, Kalin Ropata, Koresi Waqanivalu, Kuros Metuariki, Lona Tu'iono, Marcus Kaponga, Matthew Bettington, Maynard Poutu, Michael Tulia, Michael Saili, Moung Dut, Mykie Tapelu, Nathan Utia, Nick Hay, Nigel Toafa, Nikau Williams, Ratu Talemaivanikuva, Ryan Wescombe, Samuel Schwalger, Seu Seuavatele, Sosaia Ale, Sulio Fifita, Taeaolasi Mulaai, Toeleiu Junior Vaeila, Trent Toelau, Troy Hanita-Paki, Uala Salia, Zev John

http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36302496

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ALX22 wrote:2018 Victorian U16’s Development Squad Invite Only Trial
Allan Lo Tam, Amani Karauria-Lunt, Andy Tapatuetoa, Deveraux Feo, Elvis Bernard, Fonua Pole, Freedym Matamaki, Jared Nauma, Jayden Weir, Jayden Cleal, Jonathan Tuakalau, Joshua Wilson-Stanton, Kornellias Akeli, Kwest Rua, Neven Apiti-Civcic, Nicholas Facchi, Noah Natapu, Oliver Chu-Shing, Poasa Telepe, Rory Pretty, Simote Feiloaki, Sione Finau, Supi Lanumata, Tama Umurua, Te Kaumarua (Rua) Taunoa, Timothy Taulia, Tiraa Ua, Trent Katene, Tuilepogai Ieremia, Tyrone Samson Kite, Xaviour Taufa, Zacharius Fuimaono

http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36302498

2018 Victorian U18’s Invite Only Trial
Aaron Papatua, Ajay Ameto, Antonio Sanele, Brandon Pirtchard, Brandon Saena, Brooks Taito, Caleb Williams, Cambell Utatao, Dallaz Holtz-Ewe, Dean Ieremia, Derek Iva, Dillon Vale, Elijah Tarawa, Faleseu Taleo, Haele Finau, Ieremia Ieremia, Inoke Siolaa, Irwin Brown, Jacob Reedy-Bartlett, Jacob Hurduban, James Atonio, Jasiah Konelio, Jermaine Tui, Jermaine Tusa, John Ryan, Jordan Hobbs, Junior Teroi, Kai Kearns, Kaya Tumai, Kruz Niutili-Schmidt, Kynan Headon, Lloyd Tevite-Letalu, Majestor Leleisiuao, Mali Le Pou, Mark Iva, Matthew Salatielu, Micheal Leau, Nathaniel Joseph, Pita-Will Purcell, Redford Tiatia, RJ Roma, Saimone Ahomana, Sala Taula, Soonafai Tuifelasai, Tai Pretty, Teofilo Seigafo

http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36302497

2018 Victorian U20’s Invite Only Trial
Alexander Faalili, Amerika Uili, Chase Aporo, Che , Conaniahshalom Kirisome, Derek Maota, Dyvontae Tippett, Emmanuel Maliko, Eoin McConville, George Santos-Motuapuaka, Giovanni Kubik, Hiliau Fifita, Jacob Cordtz, Jai Taepa, Jared Faale, Jeremy Broughton, Joe Waqalevu, Joel Mula, John Salatielu, John Dunn, Kairau Stirling-Keremeta, Kalin Ropata, Koresi Waqanivalu, Kuros Metuariki, Lona Tu'iono, Marcus Kaponga, Matthew Bettington, Maynard Poutu, Michael Tulia, Michael Saili, Moung Dut, Mykie Tapelu, Nathan Utia, Nick Hay, Nigel Toafa, Nikau Williams, Ratu Talemaivanikuva, Ryan Wescombe, Samuel Schwalger, Seu Seuavatele, Sosaia Ale, Sulio Fifita, Taeaolasi Mulaai, Toeleiu Junior Vaeila, Trent Toelau, Troy Hanita-Paki, Uala Salia, Zev John

http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36302496

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Good to see Kearns getting a run in the 18s
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VRL Train on Squads
U16 - http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36312960 [Ryan Martin the only in from previous invite list]

U18 - http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36312959 [Ins include Adidis Karora, Chevan Papatua and Felix Niutili-Schmidt]

U20 - http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36312958 [Ins include Corey Kirkham, Liam Headon, Nic Flocas and Pio Nakubuwai]


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Not sure if the VRL U20 will be competing in the new QRL Colts competition if todays media announcement is correct.
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Looks like three of the better players from the U20's have been moved on. Disappointing but still to be confirmed.
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According to the Sunshine Coast Daily, Sunshine Coast Falcons have signed Matt Egan, Will Toloi, Jake Ainsworth and Caleb Daunt from the Storm Under 20s, Jack Kavanagh from Central Queensland Capras and Jacob Hind from St George Illawarra.
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Easts Tigers 2018
Gains: Harley Aiono (Redcliffe Dolphins), Jack Anderson (Souths Logan Magpies), Lachlan Barr (Broncos NYC), Delroy Berryman (retirement), Joe Bond (Valleys Diehards), Evander Cummins (Souths Logan Magpies), Jake Elmore (Storm NYC), Brett Greinke (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Matt Groat (CQ Capras), Jaiyden Hunt (Storm NYC), Lachlan Lanskey (Broncos NYC), Kea Pere (Storm NYC), Josh Ralph (Titans NYC), Jarred Tuite (Canberra NYC), David Tyrell (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Losses: Matt Pittman (retired), Luke Lavalle (retired), Steven Thorpe (retired), Matt Zgrajewski (retired), Tekina Vailea (released), David Murphy (released)

Off contract: Adrian Henley, Michael Pouhila, Liulau Half, Brandon George, Kevin Bell.
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Jaiyden Hunt & Kea Pere will still be eligible for colts.

Barr, Elmore, Lanskey, Ralph and Tuite all graduates of the U20's in 2017.
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Dave Tyrell and Matt Groat are interesting pickups. Positives on 2 fronts. First, good to have the young fellows playing with 2 NRL forwards each week. Also, if we get in strife with injuries in the forwards, one of these could be a stopgap . There was talk on this forum a few weeks ago of us looking at Groat for a Storm slot. I think he showed a bit at Wests a couple of years ago, so could be handy to have in the background.
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