The Cowboys have signalled they can win Saturday’s first grade Group 11 elimination semi-final against Dubbo Macquarie despite the loss of centre Aidan Ryan.
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Ryan was suspended for striking in last week’s final premiership round match against Narromine.
“Mad Dog (Aidan) will be a big loss because he really is what the Cowboys are about. But we have Paul Black back after an injury and there is real confidence in the camp,’’ captain-coach Justin Toomey White said.
Trent Forrest will take over the hooking role while Trent Osborne will become an impact player. Wellington’s recent patchy form doesn’t count well for them, Toomey White said.
“We haven’t been in the right frame of mind but the finals are a different matter and the boys are up for it. Our defence with 12 men last week was pretty good. It was a wake-up call against Narromine,’’ he said.
“We are revving up the fans to get to Kennard early to watch the reserve grade at midday. It should be a huge day,’’ he said.
The first grade side for Sundays match is :
1. Norm West 2. TJapukai Shaw3. Robbie Donn 4. Corey Ashby 5. Sam Coe 6.Steve Riley 7.Richard Peckham 8. Paul Black 9. Trent Forrest, 10. Ben McGregor 11. Justin Toomey-White c/c ,12. Kenny Everson, 13. Michael Peachey 14. Troy Osborne,15. Darren Dywer 16. Wade Hynch 17. Josh Stanley 18. Daniel Stanley 19. josh Fuller
Coach: Justin Toomey-White
Manager: Herb Smith
The Reserve Grade for the Group 11 Elimination semi final against Dubbo Macquarie is : 1. Sam Coe 2. Troy Peckham 3. Travis Hill 4. Anthony West 5. David Carriage 6. Josh Toomey 7. Thomas Fuller 8. Shane Peckham 9. Gregory Peckham 10. Robert Peckham 11. Josh Stanley 12. Darren Toomey 13. Billy Stanley 14. Nathan Riley 15. Keith Toomey
16. Daniel Burrows 17. David Eades 18. Blake Wheeler 19. Josh Fuller 20. Daniel Burrows Jnr
