Veterans and newcomers to Parkes Rugby League Club have forged as a force in the 2024 Peter McDonald Premiership.
Here's some insight into the team to take on Mudgee Dragons this Sunday.
1. Sam Dwyer: Fullback, Has attacking ability and talent utilising speed to skirt around defence, uses field positioning and a safe set of hands. Strong one on one defensive player.
2. Malakai Folau: Right Wing, Strength, speed and size looks for opportunity and a good support player and finisher scoring several thrilling tries this season. Often making ground when the pressure is on. Solid in defence not drawn away from his position.
3. Tuhikiterangi Pompey: Centre, Hard to handle in attack making several long breaks through opposition defence. Always looking for support player. Sound in defence marking up and tackles ball and all.
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4. Fiohiva Fainga’a: Centre, Has size and speed draws opposition defence in making room for outside player he is dangerous close to try line. Defence is staunch with little going past him this year.
5. Jacob Smede: Left Wing, His height gives him an advantage to catch the ball from set kick play, percentage wise he is up there also a winger who scores from anywhere. His defence is as good as his attack making his opposition work hard.
6. Emmanuel Cerei: Five-eighth, has built his game up during the year earning his position in first grade, he has a strong magic kicking ability and on the day puts the ball on the spot. Defence is solid and will be one to watch.
7. Chad Porter: Half-Back, captain coach who leads by example. He plays to his and his teams strengths making runs to open play either himself or make the opportunity for his support, has the ability to read play and change the game. Goal and open play kicker. Very strong defensive player.
8. Jordan Pope: Prop, Defence find it hard to contain him and he has the ability to off load under pressure. Hard consistent player with a good work ethic. Pope contains his opposite number to the minimum and keeps the centre secure.
9. Joe Dwyer: Hooker, Is the link between forwards and backs quick at dummy half and always looking for the extra yards. Safe hands and consistent in defence. Joe has a high work rate and he will control the forward pack for this game on the weekend.
10. Nikola Sovatabua: Prop, a work horse for the Spacemen who is hard to handle for the full 80 minutes, tenacious running difficult to tackle and very dangerous close to the line. Has to be watched all game. Defence is methodical and takes no backward steps.
11. Riley Scott: Second Row, Makes consistent metres in attack and backs up play continually, looks for support and keeps his mind on the game. He has a high defence rate and is one of the teams no nonsense players.
12. Brandon Paige: Second Row, High work performance in attack and always looking to support ball runner dependable to back up play. Defence is sound and has a high tackle count in all games.
13. Jake Porter: Lock Forward, A strong runner of the ball and supportive player who attacks the opposition line. Works tirelessly in defence.
14. Cody Crisp: Plays well above his weight, never shy’s away from the tough stuff. Strong defensive player who adds spark off the bench
15. Eddy Perramond: A powerful middle with strong leg drive, always makes good metres and generates a quick play the ball.
16. Jake Hutchings: Prop, Great low tackler and never gets dominated taking the ball forward. Is as tough as they come.
17. Ryan Goodsell: The pup of the team, can cover any position in the backs to the forwards, Strong in defence and attack. Very smart footballer
