The 18-year-old, nicknamed Froggy, could play his first senior game against Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday evening after collecting 32 disposals and 9 clearances for the Roosters.
“He was excellent. That’s the best game I’ve seen him play this year. His work in tight was just outstanding. It was as good as I’ve seen in tough conditions.” Senior Development Coach Gavin Brown said after the match last Saturday.
“His spread was really good, he tackled well, his intensity across the whole game was just excellent – it was a great game. He’s beginning to have really elite touch at the stoppages.”
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Also called up for the first time is Ben Brown. The talented Tasmanian could fill a forward/ruck spot if he stays on the list when the final team is announced. Brad McKenzie is a chance to return to the side for his first game since Round 7 against Gold Coast.
Brad Scott and the match committee have resisted the urge to swing the axe despite the club’s disappointing loss to Adelaide. No omissions have been made at this stage.
Backs L.McDonald 21 S.Thompson 16 L.Hansen 6
Half Backs S.Atley 18 M.Firrito 11 A.Mullett 41
Centreline S.Gibson 43 A.Swallow 9 L.Greenwood 24
Half Forwards N.Dal Santo 15 R.Tarrant 25 B.Harvey 29
Forwards A.Black 35 D.Petrie 20 L.Thomas 12
Followers T.Goldstein 22 J.Ziebell 7 B.Cunnington 10
Interchange From B.McKenzie 2 R.Bastinac 3 L.Anthony 4 L.Adams 13 T.Dumont 14 R.Nahas 28 B.Brown 50
In: Dumont, McKenzie, Brown
Out: Nil
