“Tristan is a very classy player and fits in really well. Reece is obviously our main number one, but Tritter does an excellent job when Reece is not available.
“We are expecting his best, and I am excited for him to get a crack this early in the season. Reece does one of the best jobs in the game and I think they bounce off each other with different ideas, what’s working and what is not working.
“That is ultimately healthy for the club, with two different minds coming together.”
Veteran winger Corey Oates was also seen taking part in phases of the opposed session with the starting group, after coach Kevin Walters spoke on Thursday night of his regret at not naming an outside back on his bench.
Such a recall would probably come at the expense of a forward, but the 29-year-old’s former life as an edge forward could make him the perfect option.
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Oates was yet to take the field for the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup since being edged out by rookie flyer Deine Mariner for the left wing spot, with Walters revealing on the eve of the Panthers’ clash the former State of Origin star had been battling a minor knee issue.
Arthars endorsed the 29-year-old as ready for the opportunity should a call-up be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
“Oatesy has been training with us the whole time and wherever Kevvie wants to put him there is always a spot for him,” Arthars said.
“If he wants to put him on the bench he is a really big body and has the strong carries. He can play a few positions as well.”
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