LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup coach, Aaron Payne, has revealed his lineup for the upcoming showdown against the Roosters this Saturday arvo at Lidcombe Oval.
Alaimalo has been selected for the NRL squad for their tussle with the Cowboys on Thursday night, while Willett has unfortunately copped a hamstring twinge.
In their place, Tino Tavana and Nick Mougios have been called up to make their debut in the Magpies outfit for this week's clash.
Tavana, a proud Wests junior who's climbed the ranks through the Magpies development pathways, strutted his stuff for the Wests Tigers' Jersey Flegg Cup squad in 2024.
On the other hand, Mougios has been plucked from Ryde-Eastwood's Ron Massey Cup team and has previous NSW Cup experience with the North Sydney Bears and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
This lineup shuffle promises to bring some fresh energy and intensity to the Magpies squad as they look to take down the Roosters and secure a crucial victory in their quest for glory.
Let's hope Tavana and Mougios can step up to the plate and deliver a performance that will make the Magpies faithful proud.