BlackWhiteGold
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I saw a rumour about a month ago he was off to Parra next season given the log jam in our halves.Looks like they've drawn a line through Iverson Matai
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I saw a rumour about a month ago he was off to Parra next season given the log jam in our halves.Looks like they've drawn a line through Iverson Matai
Can't see Sezer or Matamua being on the bench in 2025; and where is Latu Fainu?The more & more I think about it, I think the club is using this year as a bridging year for the likes of Miller, TDS, Faagutu, Lauliliis, Mason, Saukuru, Craig, Sukkar to just get them used to playing men. Then next season will be a big year for them to ply their trade in NSW Cup and make NRL only when their form warrants.
Here is a little forecasting into '25 ...
NRL
Bula
Staines
Turuva
Olam
Naden
Galvin
Luai
Papaali
Bateman
Fainu
Stefano
Api
Klemmer
---
Pole
Twal
Sezer (to be utility hooker/half)
Matamua
NSW CUP
Mason
Laulilii
Feledy
Saukuru
Lobb
Fainu
Sullivan
Kit Laulilii
Tumeth
Sukkar
Seyfarth
TDS
Miller
---
Faagutu
Sione Fainu (reckon we'll sign him on a T&T for next season)
Broederlow
Cayne Nicholas
Then when injuries & form permit, we'll have Navren Willett, Sione Vaihu (T&T) & hopefully Bailey Hodges & either Aho or Tofaeono on Cup contracts (as they will be 22 next season and don't want to lose these 3).
Couldn't fit Starford T'oa into the above so I'm letting him explore his options lol
If Sezer can be persuaded into becoming a utility next season, his experience and direction would be invaluable off the bench to relieve Api. No room for Simpkin currently and I think Sezer would be a better dummy-half than Sullivan.Can't see Sezer or Matamua being on the bench in 2025; and where is Latu Fainu?
For Cup, need to aim higher than the likes of Sione Vaihu. The other names seem solid though.
I think you're right. expose them to playing men this year and dealing with the week to week grind before springboarding into preseason 2025 and beyond. I'm hopeful we can see a change in the win-loss column towards the back end of the year.The more & more I think about it, I think the club is using this year as a bridging year for the likes of Miller, TDS, Faagutu, Lauliliis, Mason, Saukuru, Craig, Sukkar to just get them used to playing men. Then next season will be a big year for them to ply their trade in NSW Cup and make NRL only when their form warrants.
Trouble is that's still confined to the same limited pool lacking talent .Matamua been on the books 3 years and doesn't look like making itThe more & more I think about it, I think the club is using this year as a bridging year for the likes of Miller, TDS, Faagutu, Lauliliis, Mason, Saukuru, Craig, Sukkar to just get them used to playing men. Then next season will be a big year for them to ply their trade in NSW Cup and make NRL only when their form warrants.
Here is a little forecasting into '25 ...
NRL
Bula
Staines
Turuva
Olam
Naden
Galvin
Luai
Papaali
Bateman
Fainu
Stefano
Api
Klemmer
---
Pole
Twal
Sezer (to be utility hooker/half)
Matamua
NSW CUP
Mason
Laulilii
Feledy
Saukuru
Lobb
Fainu
Sullivan
Kit Laulilii
Tumeth
Sukkar
Seyfarth
TDS
Miller
---
Faagutu
Sione Fainu (reckon we'll sign him on a T&T for next season)
Broederlow
Cayne Nicholas
Then when injuries & form permit, we'll have Navren Willett, Sione Vaihu (T&T) & hopefully Bailey Hodges & either Aho or Tofaeono on Cup contracts (as they will be 22 next season and don't want to lose these 3).
Couldn't fit Starford T'oa into the above so I'm letting him explore his options lol
I first suggested we sign Faalogo about 3 years ago. He single handedly got a draw against Balmain in an SG Ball game, think he got 24 points including 2 field goals.Trouble is that's still confined to the same limited pool lacking talent .Matamua been on the books 3 years and doesn't look like making it
I want someone with an eagle eye for talent who looks beyond our borders
Eg:Storm lose Papenhausen and guess what they have a kid named Sua Faalogo WOW
this kids a star !
Admit weve come up with 2 Bula and Galvin
However we really lack quality depth
We can put a reasonable 13 on the park but our bench is weak and our reserve grade is way way below par
Mason, Makasini ???I first suggested we sign Faalogo about 3 years ago. He single handedly got a draw against Balmain in an SG Ball game, think he got 24 points including 2 field goals.
These are the sorts of juniors we need to target. X factor, players who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and with the talent and physical attributes to make a real difference.
Looking at our cubs squad there are still no backs with x factor, anyone who stands out from the pack.
I first suggested we sign Faalogo about 3 years ago. He single handedly got a draw against Balmain in an SG Ball game, think he got 24 points including 2 field goals.
These are the sorts of juniors we need to target. X factor, players who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and with the talent and physical attributes to make a real difference.
Looking at our cubs squad there are still no backs with x factor, anyone who stands out from the pack.
Mason has a bit of something, but he's still so small and not as skilled as someone like Walsh. He already got injured after a few Cup games too. He's got to work on his body.Mason, Makasini ???
Totally agree BB we've got to look "outside the box " as the expression goes !I first suggested we sign Faalogo about 3 years ago. He single handedly got a draw against Balmain in an SG Ball game, think he got 24 points including 2 field goals.
These are the sorts of juniors we need to target. X factor, players who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and with the talent and physical attributes to make a real difference.
Looking at our cubs squad there are still no backs with x factor, anyone who stands out from the pack.
Culture..In response to the poster about recruiting and developing the Storm way, a lot of their players are older when they make their first grade debuts. Harry Grant was 22 from memory. Kamakamitha was 24. Examples only, but these guys have had years to develop their bodies, minds and games in reserve grade against men. And it shows not long after they debut as they contribute immediately and some go on to be stars not long after. Of course the Storm have the luxury to do this as they have a strong first grade squad. Whereas we are desperate for 18 to 20 year olds to be immediate stars when most of them would be best served having a couple of years in reserve grade with more coaching and debuting in their very early twenties.