Groom, Aaron

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Groom set to replace Hughes at hooker for Dragons clash
Sat July 26, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Youngster Aaron Groom is set to come into the Bulldogs side for Monday's clash against traditional rivals St George Illawarra Dragons at ANZ Stadium with hooker Corey Hughes unlikely to play.

Hughes was injured during the Bulldogs disappointing loss against the Warriors last week and Groom trained in the position yesterday.

Groom has played in three matches this season since switching across from Manly with one match being at halfback and two matches from the interchange. Groom has battled injury at times this season and has been hampered by bad luck when a more permanent first grade spot beckoned.

The Bulldogs made two forced changes for Monday's clash with Ben Roberts and Lee Te Maari dropped for disciplinary reasons.

Toyota Cup sensation Ben Barba has been named as Roberts replacement. Barba has scored 27 tries from 17 matches this season at Toyota Cup level and has scored 238 points - exactly 100 clear of the Warriors Kevin Locke. Barba will start from the interchange bench and more than likely be used in two spells from coach Steve Folkes.

Barba's selection in the top grade has been coming for weeks on the back of his outstanding form in the Toyota Cup. Folkes was recently asked about Barba following the Bulldogs embarrassing loss against Canberra with Folkes saying that selecting Barba at this point in time would be 'criminal' and labeled faithful supporters who pushed or Barba as 'niff nuffs'. However, yesterday Barba trained strongly with the first grade squad and said that Folkes was an outstanding assistance to him and helped him along greatly.

No official replacement was named for Te Maari, but versatile back-rower Nick Kouparitsas is the likely replacement. Kouparitsas came in for Sonny Bill Williams last week and has played regular first grade in the last two seasons, but has struggled for form this year.


Roberts to miss Titans clash, Groom to debut
Thu May 15, 2008
Source: www.bulldogs.com.au

Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs test pivot Ben Roberts will miss another week with the hamstring strain that sidelined him from last week's Test and club match against the Panthers.

Emerging talent Aaron Groom has been called up to make his Bulldogs first grade debut. Groom was unable to make the team flight to the Gold Coast this morning but will join the team early tomorrow morning.

Bulldogs latest signing Joe Williams, who signed with the Bulldogs yesterday, met most of his first grade team mates for the first time when he joined them on their flight this morning.

Williams completed his first session with the team when they trained late this afternoon at Skilled Stadium. The Bulldogs completed final preparations and familiarised themselves with the new surrounding, having never played at the brand new home ground of the Titans.

News Source: www.bulldogs.com.au

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