Junior Reps 2022

jirskyr said:
What I will say is I went to school with his dad, and he was a very dominant athlete at the same age (athletics, rugby league, soccer, even cricket). That was less true when we graduated at 18 years old.

And obviously one of the main factors in converting these young kids is what happens when they all turn 18 and the physical capacity evens out, and they start playing men who know how to defend.

Not taking anything away from the kid, just I've seen so many hyped 15 year olds who can't take that next step; there needs to be a lot of patience with this talent pool. I say that because struggling clubs sometimes have difficulty pacing the grading of their best juniors.
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That’s fair mate, all I do know is that the club will do everything they can to give these kids the best opportunity to succeed now.

Matt Betsey, Shannon Gallant etc. have wrestled all three of those kids back from other club’s junior pathways in the last few years.

The investment into Pathways is not just a buzzword, they’re serious about it.
 
KingRobbie said:
That’s fair mate, all I do know is that the club will do everything they can to give these kids the best opportunity to succeed now.

Matt Betsey, Shannon Gallant etc. have wrestled all three of those kids back from other club’s junior pathways in the last few years.

The investment into Pathways is not just a buzzword, they’re serious about it.
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Yeah and they’re showing it, having put a bunch of the Harold matthews squad from this year in the preseason camp with first grade
 
Chipofftheoldblock said:
The number 9 was a very good player and showed a lot of game knowledge calling players out and telling his forwards where to run. Very good young player. When was this game played as i understand this was only development games not HM or SG Ball standard.
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Brooklyn Milford from East Campbelltown, good player.

This was earlier this year at U/15’s level.

Some of these players (Onitoni Large #22, Ali Karnib #4 etc.) will make their Harold Matt’s debuts in 2023.

They’ll play two years at that level (Harold Matt’s is U/17’s).
 
KingRobbie said:
Brooklyn Milford from East Campbelltown, good player.

This was earlier this year at U/15’s level.

Some of these players (Onitoni Large #22, Ali Karnib #4 etc.) will make their Harold Matt’s debuts in 2023.

They’ll play two years at that level (Harold Matt’s is U/17’s).
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What is Brooklyn's status?? Is he with West's HM?
 
Chipofftheoldblock said:
What is Brooklyn's status?? Is he with West's HM?
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Yes, he's in the Wests HM squad for next year.

If he's not making the starting 17 in his first year of HM, he could also drop down and play for Macarthur Wests in Andrew Johns Cup, which is U/16's level.

The really good juniors (recently, Kit Laulili'i, Jordan Miller etc.) usually play two years of HM though.
 
I also thought the 9 was a standout. The 3 mentioned the most though were a mile ahead of every player on the field. Large, Isdale and Karnib. They look like they'd be competitive in SG Ball tbh.
 
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king_sirro said:
Isdale looks great. Very impressed by his involvement, constant talking and his tenacity. Good speed to.
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yeah I don have the patience to watch the kids but there is some quality there half, 5/8 fullback look quality. 10 has potential ,but not immediate. big kid playing smaller kids. good work ethic though
 
facepalmer said:
Yeah I dunno if I'd even put Large in Matts. He looks good enough for SG Ball and it'd be better for his development.
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Matt’s Cup is a very strong comp. No way anyone jumps straight past it.

The Roosters have some brilliant kids coming through too and they’re happy to let - Zac Fittler, Lachie Dooner, Jaxson Allen and Toby Rodwell play two years in the Matt’s Cup.

There’s no rush
 
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