Even though he isn't currently under contract, I suspect we'll see Shibasaki at left centre sooner rather than later.
Cobbo wing
Hunt five eighth
Carrigan prop
Paix hooker
Gosiewski second row
Hetherington lock
Piakura off the bench
The other changes from last year.
I wonder if Laurie will throw his hat into the ring for the vacant #6? Both Cole and Schneider struggled to assert themselves, while Laurie's running game would compliment Cleary's style of play.
It was a rough audition for Cole and Schneider, Penrith had a mountain of possession and they couldn't do anything with it.
Canberra to their credit defended well but they weren't asked too many questions.
It just seemed like they relied heavily on the inside play to Kepaoa. I'd love to know...
You know I have following him for a cpl of seasons now .
He is coming along nicely . Some of the little things he did yesterday impressed me more than his meterage [We expect that ]. Going low 3rd man in the tackle . Hustling to be in position for decoy runs . The draw and pass was real nice . That will be very useful in the future . Tight middles trying to stop him and moving the ball into space . Opportunities for the halves .