Neil Cadigan
The third-placed Campbell Construction Co. Tweed Seagulls coach Ben Woolf will not know until he gathers his squad at Friday’s final training session before he can confirm his line-up for Sunday’s Intrust Super Cup clash with Brisbane Tigers at Piggabeen Sports Complex (2pm).
One change that is confirmed is the loss of centre Will Brimson who suffered a head knock in the draw with Northern Pride last Saturday. The Gulls are fortunate to have NRL-experienced Treymain Spry ready to return to the side after missing last weekend’s game because of illness.
However, Woolf was unable to name regular strong performers Jayden Campbell, Toby Sexton and Jai Whitbread who have all been chosen in the Titans’ initial 21-man squad to play Canterbury at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.
Talor Walters has been listed as provisional fullback, Darius Farmer has been elevated from the bench to the front row and Luke Jurd, who broke his hand during a pre-season trial, is fit to return and has been named at halfback.
Campbell and Sexton will come back into the side, and train on Friday, if not retained in the final Titans’ 19 which has to be declared by 3pm Friday. Consistent prop Whitbread could even take his place against the Tigers if he carries the Titans’ 18th-man duties on Saturday but doesn’t get onto the field.
Hooker Liam Hampson has also been left off the Seagulls’ team list submitted to the Queensland Rugby League on Tuesday because he failed to return to the field after a head knock last Saturday. But if medically cleared on Thursday, he will take his regular No. 14 jersey.
“There are a few balls in the air but we’re used to not having the Titans players train with us until Friday anyway, so our preparation won’t be affected much,” said Woolf.
“Will has definitely been ruled out and we’re fortunate that a player the calibre of Treymain comes straight back in after having to drop out last week.
“The forward depth is good too with Darius Farmer there to start at prop and hopefully Braden Robson will be fit to play after missing the last three rounds.”
The Campbell Construction Co. Seagulls team to play Brisbane Tigers:
1 Talor Walters
2 Ryland Jacobs
3 Treymain Spry
4 Lee Turner
5 Brayden McGrady
6 Lindon McGrady
7 Luke Jurd
8 Darius Farmer
9 Brent Woolf
10 JJ Collins
11 Lamar Liolevave (capt)
12 Joe Vuna
13 Braden Robson
14 TBA
15 Kirk Murphy
16 Harrison Muller
17 Luke Burton
Round Details:
- Tweed Seagulls v Brisbane Tigers, Sunday May 15 at 2pm
- Piggabeen Sports Complex, Carramar Drive, Tweed Heads
- COVID safe practices will be enforced
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