One thing i've noticed from watching juniors is that we have huge depth coming through in the middle of the field.
Props playing Flegg/SG Ball include: Pole, Ma'anaima (Flegg), Tofaeano (Wests), Aho, Tuipolutu, Sukkar (Balmain)
Locks: Tumeth, Guyan (Flegg), Matamua (Wests) Fa'agatu (arrives 2023)
Johnny Tuipolutu looks an absolute beast. Like a cross between Kikau and Civoniceva, great impact off the bench, very powerful and athletic, long arms. Maybe could become a back rower if he has the fitness and agility as he continues to develop.
Sukkar appears a young Twal type workhorse, dependable.
Tofaeano is like a young Junior Paulo, hits the ball up very hard and fast.
The fact Matamua played 5/8 and kicked goals for Wests on the weekend shows his versatility and that he has the ball playing skills combined with the size of a modern lock. Fa'agatu sounds very similar to Matamua and is captaining Marsden again this year (captained the seniors as a 16 year old last year). Both these players are leaders by example and enthusiasm.
In NSW Cup Rua Ngati is a powerful hooker/lock, Aden Perry, Sione Tupou and Felix Smith all offer depth and potential.
I'm not saying any of the above should just be thrown into NRL, but we should see a number of them make their way through to first grade in the coming years.
Other positions aren't nearly so strong though, but will be interesting to see how Flegg goes once they stop rotating lots of players and lock down on a regular starting lineup and build continuity.
