In his second game, just a week after his first-grade debut, hooker Wil Trow played 65 minutes when Central Newcastle's Harry Reid was injured. They beat South Newcastle 26-18 in the qualifying semi-final on Saturday.
Why it mattersTeams that build depth by giving all players a real chance stay match-ready when injuries hit. That depth wins finals football.
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