2005 NRL Draw

R1 v Panthers (Mar 12, 7:30pm)
R2 @ SeaEagles (Mar 20, 2:30pm)
R3 @ Eels (Mar 26, 7:30pm)
R4 v Bulldogs (Apr 3, 2:30pm)
R5 v Cowboys (Apr 9, 7:30pm)
R6 BYE
R7 v Broncos (Apr 23-24)*
R8 @ Storm (Apr 29-30, May 1)
R9 v Warriors in PERTH (May 7-8)**
R10 @ Raiders (May 13-15)
R11 @ Panthers (May 20-22)
R12 v Eels (May 27-29)***
R13 @ Cowboys (Jun 3-5)
R14 @ Tigers (Jun 10-12)
R15 v Roosters (Jun 17-19)****
R16 BYE
R17 @ Broncos (Jul 1-3)
R18 @ Rabbitohs (Jul 8-10)*****
R19 v Knights (Jul 15-17)
R20 @ Dragons (Jul 22-24)
R21 v Tigers (Jul 29-31)
R22 v Storm (Aug 5-7)
R23 @ Roosters (Aug 12-14)
R24 v SeaEagles (Aug 19-21)
R25 @ Knights (Aug 26-28)
R26 v Rabbitohs (Sep 2-4)

* Anzac Test (Apr 22)
** City v Country (May 6)
*** State of Origin I (May 25)
**** State of Origin II (Jun 15)
***** State of Origin III (Jul 6)

Sharks Jersey Flegg Squad 2005

Tyler Aitken
Chris Anslow
Reece Blayney
Ryan Bouris
Mitch Brown
Tony Caine
Matt D'Agostino
Nick Doig
Luke Douglas
Bryson Goodwin
Issac Gordon
Steve Gordon
Ben Green
Jon Green
Ben Holden
Jeremy Latimore
Rhys Lovegrove
Zac Mullane
Cameron Nicholson
Dane Nielson
Dimitri Pelo
Craig Priestly
Kurt Puohotaua
Kris Pyper
Daniel Raqicava
Leonard Ropeta
Brodea Sanders
Jacob Selmes
Adam Stone
Luke Swanbury
Matiu Taahi
Aaron Tandek
Danni Terepo
Matt Trouville
Dayne Weston
Marcus Wilkins

With Jason Stevens out, Hutch comes into the starting line up for the final trial match against Newcastle in Gosford. The team:

1 David Peachey
2 David Simmons
3 Nigel Vagana
4 Ryan McGoldrick
5 Luke Covell
6 Adam Dykes
7 Brett Kimmorley
8 Hutch Maiava
9 Matt Hilder
10 Danny Nutley
11 Andrew Lomu
12 Phil Bailey
13 Paul Gallen

14 James Stosic
15 Greg Bird
16 Reece Williams
17 Michael Sullivan
20 Phil Leuluai

Mackay Trial last night:

N.Queensland 18
Cronulla 10

Cowboys led at 3/4 time 18-0.
Kimmorley was ineffectual in the game.
Jason Stevens has strained a medial ligament and looks to be out for a month.

Player profiles at the Official Sharks site is now up. There are total of 36 profiles, and it's a good mix of youth and experience.

http://www.sharks.com.au/football/players.htm

2nd Trial vs North Queensland

Sat Feb 19, 7:30pm
Mackay Showgrounds, Mackay

1 David Peachey
2 Luke Covell
3 Vince Mellars
4 Nigel Vagana
5 Paul Mellor
6 Adam Dykes
7 Brett Kimmorley
8 Jason Stevens
9 Michael Sullivan
10 Danny Nutley
11 Andrew Lomu
12 Phil Bailey
13 Paul Gallen

14 Hutch Maiava
15 Greg Bird
16 Matt Hilder
17 Sam Isemonger
18 Keith Galloway
19 Ryan McGoldrick
20 Russell Aitken

21 Reece Williams
22 Daniel Dumas
23 David Simmons

All the established stars return to the starting line up. Stu Raper would've seen the whole compliment of players after this game, and we should have a better indication of who will start in Round 1, for the final hit out against Newcastle.

The points breakdown of the Parra trial game over the weekend:

CRONULLA 24
Tries: Aitken, Merritt, Leuluai, Ciraldo
Goals: Luke Covell 4/4

PARRAMATTA 18
Tries: Riddell, Morris, McKinnon
Goals: Riddell 2, Burt 1

Depth Chart for 2005

Fullbacks: David Peachey, David Simmons
Wings: Paul Mellor, Luke Covell, Nathan Merritt, Beau Scott
Centres: Nigel Vagana, Ryan McGoldrick, V.Mellars, S.Ross
Five8ths: Adam Dykes, Greg Bird
Halfbacks: Brett Kimmorley, Russell Aitken
Locks: Phil Bailey, Cameron Ciraldo
2nd Row: Paul Gallen, Sam Isemonger, Danny Nutley, Daniel Dumas
Props: Jason Stevens, Andrew Lomu, Keith Galloway, Hutch Maiava
Hookers: Matt Hilder, Michael Sullivan

There is going to be fierce competition for spots in the first grade squad, the backrow in particular. Names that I had to leave out in the list above are: Tony Caine (half), Jon Green (prop), David Hall (half), Luke Harlen (prop), Phillip Leuluai (prop), Rhys Lovegrove (backrow), Cliff Manua (prop), Lafi Manua (backrow), Dimitri Pelo (centre), Rimini Reweti (backrow), James Stosic (prop), Reece Williams (backrow)

The Sharks youngsters finished the game unscathed and injury-free, in a strong win over Parra in the first trial match in Lismore. Cronulla led 18-6 at the half, through tries to Merritt, Aitken, and Leuluai, but the Eels came back in the 3rd quarter to tie the game at 18-all. However, Cam Ciraldo scored the winning try with 2 minutes remaining to give the young Sharks an impressive win.

Final score:
Cronulla 24
Parramatta 18

Sharks line-up for 1st trial match vs Parramatta:

Sat Feb 5, 7:30pm
Oakes Oval, Lismore

1 David Simmons
2 Nathan Merritt
3 Vince Mellars
4 Ryan McGoldrick
5 Luke Covell
6 Greg Bird
7 Russell Aitken
8 James Stosic
9 Matt Hilder
10 Keith Galloway
11 Phillip Leuluai
12 Reece Williams
13 Daniel Dumas

14 Lafi Manua
15 Luke Harlen
16 Cameron Ciraldo
17 Beau Scott
18 David Hall
19 Rhys Lovegrove
20 Clifford Manua

Stu Raper has picked a young squad, leaving out the likes of Kimmorley, Peach and more. Bird may be the most experienced player at the tender age of 21. There is some raw talent in this line up, and there is speed to burn in the outside backs. The young guys will be pushing for a first grade spot here, so look for big games from Stosic, Leuluai and the Manua boys.

The Parra squad looks like this:

Wade McKinnon, Ash Graham, Luke Burt, Daniel Wagon, Eric Grothe, John Morris, PJ Marsh; Adam Peek, Mark Riddell, Aaron Cannings, Nathan Cayless, Josh Cordoba, Dean Widders.
Inter: Tim Smith, Timana Tahu, Ian Henderson, Paul Stringer, Henry Perenara, Michael Vella, Glenn Morrison.