Who will play for New South Wales?

May 10, 2026, 19:15
AustraliaSports

Introduction

The team leaders must choose a player for the fullback position. They are choosing between Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco.

Main Body

Coach Ivan Cleary wants Dylan Edwards. Edwards helped the team win in 2024. He is playing very well now and his defense is strong. Other people want James Tedesco. Coach Trent Robinson says Tedesco is very smart. Daly Cherry-Evans says Tedesco wants to win very much because he did not play for a long time. Some experts disagree. Andrew Johns likes Tedesco. Matt Johns likes Edwards because he works well with his teammates.

Conclusion

Laurie Daley will make the final choice after the Magic Round games.

Learning

The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes people. We use a simple pattern: Who →\rightarrow Action/State →\rightarrow Detail.

  • Coach Ivan Cleary →\rightarrow wants →\rightarrow Dylan Edwards.
  • Tedesco →\rightarrow is →\rightarrow very smart.
  • Andrew Johns →\rightarrow likes →\rightarrow Tedesco.

Quick Guide for A2 Beginners:

  1. Want/Like: Use these to show a choice.

    • "I want the ball."
    • "He likes the team."

  2. Is + Word: Use this to describe someone.

    • "He is strong." (Strong = a quality).

Key Words from the Text:

  • Strong (Power)
  • Smart (Intelligence)
  • Final (The last one)

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
A group of people working together
Example:The team celebrated their victory.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others
Example:The leaders decided on the strategy.
choose (v.)
To pick or select
Example:She will choose a color.
player (n.)
Someone who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a goal.
fullback (n.)
A defensive position in football
Example:The fullback blocked the tackle.
position (n.)
A place or role
Example:Her position is manager.
coach (n.)
A person who trains a team
Example:The coach gave advice.
helped (v.)
Made it easier or assisted
Example:He helped me finish the task.
win (v.)
To be victorious
Example:They will win the match.
playing (v.)
Actively engaged in a game
Example:Playing soccer is fun.
well (adv.)
In a good or satisfactory way
Example:She sings well.
defense (n.)
Protection against attack
Example:The defense stopped the opponent.
strong (adj.)
Having power or force
Example:He has a strong voice.
smart (adj.)
Intelligent or clever
Example:She is smart.
long (adj.)
Extending far or lasting
Example:The road is long.
time (n.)
A period or moment
Example:We will meet at a good time.
experts (n.)
People with special knowledge
Example:Experts advise caution.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion
Example:They disagree about the plan.
likes (v.)
Enjoys or prefers
Example:He likes chocolate.
works (v.)
Functions or operates
Example:The machine works well.
teammates (n.)
People who play on the same team
Example:Teammates support each other.
final (adj.)
Last or ultimate
Example:The final match is tomorrow.
choice (n.)
An option or selection
Example:Make a careful choice.
games (n.)
Competitive activities
Example:Children play games.
magic (adj.)
Having supernatural power
Example:The magic trick amazed everyone.
round (n.)
A circular shape or event
Example:The round table discussion.
will (modal verb)
Indicates future action
Example:She will arrive soon.