Spartan Eagle
Bencher
If they were just for match fitness why has he got half of the "core" players rested? They are called TRIALS for a reason. It's a good opportunity for the fringe players to showcase their skills in a real game environment. If there was no benefit other than match fitness then why bother . Also if you are going to pick the team based on past performances, then you will never blood or give an opportunity to any one new.Id pick players on past performances and proper nrl preformances, not trial matches that are only meant for gaining match fitness. If any coach picks mainly on a couple of trial preformances against reserve grade line ups and players who are only playing for a hit out they are a bad coach.