Juniors - Pathways General Discussion

weststigerman said:
Sheens has overhyped our juniors, just like he overhyped our new “style”.

We’re not the only club with decent juniors.

The club is rotten from the top. Pascoe and Lee have to go. I think even Marina Go did better as chairperson.
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It's an operational maneuver to not only sell the vision of club however promote growth.
It's not just done to fill supporters/fans with hope but has other purposes too.
We still need to retain, attract and develop talent but also gain sponsors that financially support (the attainment/achievement of) this as well.
The core goal would be to be successful and all these thing are needed in order to thrive.
 
Lauren said:
It's an operational maneuver to not only sell the vision of club however promote growth.
It's not just done to fill supporters/fans with hope but has other purposes too.
We still need to retain, attract and develop talent but also gain sponsors that financially support (the attainment/achievement of) this as well.
The core goal would be to be successful and all these thing are needed in order to thrive.
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I get he’s selling a story, but it has to be somewhat close to reality or it backfires which is what is happening now.
 
The thing is no time relies exclusively on players from their local club. Even the panthers are scouting all over regional nsw to bring kids into their squad. Yet the approach from our club is largely to recruit exclusively for NRL level and ignore NSW Cup, flegg, ball and matts entirely!!

Matts is about the only grade where you don't need to scout outside of the city you're currently in as they're all young and don't move too far from home. Not all of our juniors will kick on, and by placing them in weak squads without other quality players of potential constantly pushing them all the way to be their best they can (and will, knowing us) become complacent and happy just to pick up a paycheck before one day leaving.

Our football department have let the entire club down, again, and continue to display these complacent unprofessional attitudes that are destroying our club.
 

NewsLocal​

Wests Magpies, East Campbelltown junior Tallyn Da Silva focused on pathway to achieve NRL dream​

He’s the 17-year-old Wests Magpies young gun who has played Macarthur first grade rugby league with his old man, now he’s stepping beyond his father’s shadow. Here’s his story.
Jason Hosken
April 4, 2023 - 11:15AM

To most rugby league fans beyond Campbelltown, the Da Silva name probably doesn’t ring any bells, but as Tallyn Da Silva rises through the ranks the sounds are getting louder.

A talented hooker in the Wests Magpies SG Ball side, the prodigious 17-year-old moved a step closer to his NRL dream after scoring a train and trial contract with the Wests Tigers.

In a rare twist, up until this season he’d always shared the game-day vibe with his father and local legend, John.

An East Campbelltown Eagles favourite and multiple premiership winner, Johnny Da Silva finally hung up his boots after playing in last season’s Macarthur Rugby League first grade grand final aged 43.

For Tallyn, a proud East Campbelltown junior and former Westfields Sports High student, his father’s longevity continues to inspire.

“As I got older, dad’s teammates told me stories about how he's been there for years and how he was a club legend,” said Tallyn.

“For him to play for so long, it really makes me want to stick around and chase my own goals for as long as I can.”

In a light bulb moment last season, after conspiring with the Eagles coach, Johnny got to share the field with his son.

“Dad’s team were down on numbers but they weren’t sure if I was eligible, it was only approved just before kickoff,” said Tallyn as he reflected on the fortuitous coming together against fierce rivals Campbelltown City.

“It was funny, during the game there was a big scuffle and one of the older boys was trying to come after me.

“But I felt protected because my dad was on the field, knowing that he could come and save me.”

So, did the revered Eagle step in and save his boy?

“No, no he didn’t,” Tallyn said with a laugh.

Blessed with the playmaking skills and tenacity of his father, Tallyn’s raw pace is what sets him apart. But as he continues to move through the grades, the Harold Matts premiership winner is realising there’s so much more to learn.

“I don't really have a set in stone playing style at the moment, it’s just what comes naturally,” explained Tallyn.

“The last few years I have really focused on my speed out of hooker, but I’m starting to realise there’s much more to reaching the next level.

“So in the last few months I’ve been focusing on my size and making sure I can defend in the middle with the big boys for the entire match, and I’m also working on my support play.”

A quick learner, with at least one try in his last eight appearances, the hard work is paying off. But with his sights set on a Jersey Flegg spot and a potential run in NSW Cup later this year, the hard work has only just begun.

“The defence is now getting harder to crack, so I really want to focus on my ability to read the game and know when to run,” he said.

“Hopefully I can stay training with the Tigers and learn from players like Apisai Koroisau. I could watch Api all day, but what he offers is so hard to replicate in a match.”

With an ultimate goal to play NRL, in a boost for Tigers fans, Tallyn’s allegiance is crystal clear.

“Since I can remember I’ve always wanted to play for the Tigers, especially in first grade.”
 
That's great.
You know how the club is screaming out for some decent outside backs?
Always remember Max Jorgenson was a Balmain junior.
That's all.
 
KingRobbie said:

NewsLocal​

Wests Magpies, East Campbelltown junior Tallyn Da Silva focused on pathway to achieve NRL dream​

He’s the 17-year-old Wests Magpies young gun who has played Macarthur first grade rugby league with his old man, now he’s stepping beyond his father’s shadow. Here’s his story.
Jason Hosken
April 4, 2023 - 11:15AM

To most rugby league fans beyond Campbelltown, the Da Silva name probably doesn’t ring any bells, but as Tallyn Da Silva rises through the ranks the sounds are getting louder.

A talented hooker in the Wests Magpies SG Ball side, the prodigious 17-year-old moved a step closer to his NRL dream after scoring a train and trial contract with the Wests Tigers.

In a rare twist, up until this season he’d always shared the game-day vibe with his father and local legend, John.

An East Campbelltown Eagles favourite and multiple premiership winner, Johnny Da Silva finally hung up his boots after playing in last season’s Macarthur Rugby League first grade grand final aged 43.

For Tallyn, a proud East Campbelltown junior and former Westfields Sports High student, his father’s longevity continues to inspire.

“As I got older, dad’s teammates told me stories about how he's been there for years and how he was a club legend,” said Tallyn.

“For him to play for so long, it really makes me want to stick around and chase my own goals for as long as I can.”

In a light bulb moment last season, after conspiring with the Eagles coach, Johnny got to share the field with his son.

“Dad’s team were down on numbers but they weren’t sure if I was eligible, it was only approved just before kickoff,” said Tallyn as he reflected on the fortuitous coming together against fierce rivals Campbelltown City.

“It was funny, during the game there was a big scuffle and one of the older boys was trying to come after me.

“But I felt protected because my dad was on the field, knowing that he could come and save me.”

So, did the revered Eagle step in and save his boy?

“No, no he didn’t,” Tallyn said with a laugh.

Blessed with the playmaking skills and tenacity of his father, Tallyn’s raw pace is what sets him apart. But as he continues to move through the grades, the Harold Matts premiership winner is realising there’s so much more to learn.

“I don't really have a set in stone playing style at the moment, it’s just what comes naturally,” explained Tallyn.

“The last few years I have really focused on my speed out of hooker, but I’m starting to realise there’s much more to reaching the next level.

“So in the last few months I’ve been focusing on my size and making sure I can defend in the middle with the big boys for the entire match, and I’m also working on my support play.”

A quick learner, with at least one try in his last eight appearances, the hard work is paying off. But with his sights set on a Jersey Flegg spot and a potential run in NSW Cup later this year, the hard work has only just begun.

“The defence is now getting harder to crack, so I really want to focus on my ability to read the game and know when to run,” he said.

“Hopefully I can stay training with the Tigers and learn from players like Apisai Koroisau. I could watch Api all day, but what he offers is so hard to replicate in a match.”

With an ultimate goal to play NRL, in a boost for Tigers fans, Tallyn’s allegiance is crystal clear.

“Since I can remember I’ve always wanted to play for the Tigers, especially in first grade.”
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Thanks mate much needed article.

Especially the last paragraph.
 
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New WSDRLFC Chairman - Dennis Burgess
The Western Suburbs Magpies board recently selected Dennis as new FC Chairman
Dennis is a professional musician and Managing Director of Burgess Ventures.
He has been a Debenture Holder of ‘Western Suburbs Leagues Club Ltd’ (now Holman Barnes Group) since 1996 and a Leagues Club Director for the past twenty years.
Dennis previously served time as Director of WSDRLFC and is the songwriter/performer of one of Wests Magpies Club Songs – ‘Glory Boys’ > https://bit.ly/41wjxvf
Other business involvements include being Chairman of the ‘Australian Songwriters Association’ (ASA), Director of ‘Association of Artists Managers’ (AAM), Director of the ‘Australian Songwriters Official National Group’ (ASONG), and an active member of both the ‘Association of Independent Record Labels’ (AIR) and ‘Support Act Limited’ (SAL).
Born and raised in Wests territory, Dennis was educated at Christian Brothers College, Burwood. He is married to Clare and father to son Cole. Dennis is passionate about Wests; its past, its present and its future.
Dennis is also the WSDRLFC appointed Director to Wests Tigers
 
I've wanted to have a look at our club & pathways depth for each position to try and see what Sheens/Benji are planning and where the holes are in our roster for recruitment over the next 1-2 seasons.

I've done a post for each position over in the Squad Depth thread and would appreciate your comments/opinions on how I ranked the players & any that I have missed out.

Squad Depth for Season 2023

As far as halves go.. I remember getting into an off season argument with some dude here about letting Brooks go and keeping Hastings … Was anyone on my side? It's funny how many have eyes that see and yet others are blinded by hype... Same as this new coaching experiment,some are all in...
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Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
With Rd10 complete, Development players and players outside the Top 30 are now eligible to play first grade this year. Don’t believe there’s anything close but likely a few players getting a chance later in the year.
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Wonder who the first Smokey will be
I guessed felody at the start of the year but now thinking it will be a forward
Might depend on if anyone gets selected for origin. Apart from api can’t see anyone else getting selected though
 
Cringing to see Dudley Dotoi carving up for the Townsville Blackhawks in the QRL Colts 19s competition. He scored 4 tries against Souths Logan Magpies a couple of weeks ago.

Dotoi played SG Ball for Balmain last season then in the Macarthur Group comp with Camden Rams with the club having high hopes for him but apparently was struggling to adapt to Sydney from his home in NQ.

I hope that maybe we still have him on some sort of contract and allowing him to play in NQ this season. Doubt it but haven't seen anything official to say we've definitely let him go.

@KingRobbie or @Tiger_Fanatic3 do you know?

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Blackhawks v Magpies

Townsville Blackhawks U20 versus Souths Logan Magpies U20 match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.
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BlackWhiteGold said:
Cringing to see Dudley Dotoi carving up for the Townsville Blackhawks in the QRL Colts 19s competition. He scored 4 tries against Souths Logan Magpies a couple of weeks ago.

Dotoi played SG Ball for Balmain last season then in the Macarthur Group comp with Camden Rams with the club having high hopes for him but apparently was struggling to adapt to Sydney from his home in NQ.

I hope that maybe we still have him on some sort of contract and allowing him to play in NQ this season. Doubt it but haven't seen anything official to say we've definitely let him go.

@KingRobbie or @Tiger_Fanatic3 do you know?

www.qrl.com.au

Blackhawks v Magpies

Townsville Blackhawks U20 versus Souths Logan Magpies U20 match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.
www.qrl.com.au www.qrl.com.au
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Pretty sure he's gone mate.

Club was extra careful with him in trying to keep him happy but I think he was just homesick.
 
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