Onitoni Large to Manly

[Red88_Tiger]

Like I've said- you won't keep them all.

This looks like payback from Manly for Latu Fainu.

Or from brooks

 

[weststigerman]

Very disappointed. He is the only one in our pathways with Hammer like speed.

These are the guys we can’t afford to lose.

 

[weststigerman]

More in the Large story in DT, get ready for this …

The Tigers are sweating on securing Heamasi Makasini to a long-term deal however it is expected that Makasini will test the market come November 1.

The Newington College student also has interest in rugby union.

…

Being held to ransom by our best pathways players, system needs an overhaul otherwise how do struggling clubs ever rise!

If he tests the market he’s gone. Same as Stef.

 

[KCtiger]

More in the Large story in DT, get ready for this …

The Tigers are sweating on securing Heamasi Makasini to a long-term deal however it is expected that Makasini will test the market come November 1.

The Newington College student also has interest in rugby union.

…

Being held to ransom by our best pathways players, system needs an overhaul otherwise how do struggling clubs ever rise!

The talk is that Makasini will resign just his manager won’t let him till he sees all his options

Penrith and parra have showed interest but we are better for him then both

 

[Roar_Power]

We let Large go (very) early so it must have been obvious he wanted no part of the WT's in the future

 

[KCtiger]

Large has heaps of potential but I don’t think he is prepared to work hard for anything in his career (hence going to a manly team that is gonna be terrible in 2 years time)

Just to show how important he is he had a bad year in HM this year and we still went undefeated

 

[cqtiger]

He doesn’t like crocodile rolls

 

[boonboon]

Look we all know Large is a talent but he wants to play 5/8 and above him at the Tigers we have the 2 best 19 yr old five eights in the country and you can't have 3 of them. It's unfortunate but I can understand it from his point of view and also from the clubs point of view

 

[BAGNF05]

These kids. Want it all now. He’s given up the opportunity to learn under the NSW five eighth. And a hall of famer as coach.

To be skilled up by Lick Bricks.

 

[Kaito]

More in the Large story in DT, get ready for this …

The Tigers are sweating on securing Heamasi Makasini to a long-term deal however it is expected that Makasini will test the market come November 1.

The Newington College student also has interest in rugby union.

…

Being held to ransom by our best pathways players, system needs an overhaul otherwise how do struggling clubs ever rise!

Chammas or carrynais article let me guess?
Bulldogs will need a replacement 4 Addo-Carr
For the next few years haham nah Maksini stays.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Seems like Large just wants an easy passage to the halves and wasn't willing to compromise on what position he plays. Bloody hurts losing him as he will be a gun (particularly to Manly...would have preferred he head to Union).

As others have alluded to, Galvin and Fainu sticking around is crucial and hopefully a given with this signing. Desperate to see Makasini stick around long term now...otherwise losing 2 of our most promising pathways players will be hard to swallow.

 

[Roar_Power]

Seems like Large just wants an easy passage to the halves and wasn't willing to compromise on what position he plays. Bloody hurts losing him as he will be a gun (particularly to Manly...would have preferred he head to Union).

As others have alluded to, Galvin and Fainu sticking around is crucial and hopefully a given with this signing. Desperate to see Makasini stick around long term now...otherwise losing 2 of our most promising pathways players will be hard to swallow.

Surely you dont release Large with 2-3 years left on his contract without having locked up some other critical pieces to the puzzle...

 

[Betterdays22]

LARGE SIGNING FOR SEA EAGLES

Manly have secured one of the brightest young prospects in either code by snatching Onitoni Large from Wests Tigers amid heavy interest from Australian rugby.

Large has signed a three-year contract to join the Sea Eagles from next season – a player many experts in the game have described as the best young talent across either code.

The Tigers wanted to keep him but have their own talented halves including Jarome Luai plus youngsters Lachie Galvin and Latu Fainu.

Large played in Western Suburbs under-17s Harold Matthews team this year and The Scots College student also captained the Junior Wallabies side. Rugby Australia wanted to him to make the permanent switch to the 15-man game but instead he has agreed to ink a long-term deal with the Sea Eagles.

“We identified him as a potential superstar,” Manly boss Tony Mestrov said. “He has genuine speed and is an exciting player.

“We don’t want to put pressure on him but he will add to what we want to do as a spine for the future.”

His younger brother Ashton remains signed to the Tigers for next season.

The Sea Eagles have also secured Canterbury’s Zaidas Muagututia, a hooker, plus Joey Walsh.

Walsh is an Australian rugby under-18 half and captain who has joined the side on a three-year contract.

Walsh and Large have been earmarked as Manly’s long-term halves pairing as they plan for the eventual retirement of skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

So disappointing.

Must be a matter of pathways to first grade. He sees himself as a half. We have Luai, Galvin and Fainu while Manly have Cherry and Brooks.

Somewhat increases the pressure to re-sign Galvin. Losing Makasini too would be a devastating blow

 

[palms]

I guess this is the fruits of the 1st and reserve grade teams being an absolute shambles for years. The vicious cycle continues.

 

[BAGNF05]

Seems like Large just wants an easy passage to the halves and wasn't willing to compromise on what position he plays. Bloody hurts losing him as he will be a gun (particularly to Manly...would have preferred he head to Union).

As others have alluded to, Galvin and Fainu sticking around is crucial and hopefully a given with this signing. Desperate to see Makasini stick around long term now...otherwise losing 2 of our most promising pathways players will be hard to swallow.

Seems the best young players do the opposite and head into the frying pan at Melbourne. Will watch his career with interest.

 

[Demps]

So disappointing.

Must be a matter of pathways to first grade. He sees himself as a half. We have Luai, Galvin and Fainu while Manly have Cherry and Brooks.

Somewhat increases the pressure to re-sign Galvin. Losing Makasini too would be a devastating blow

Manly just lose their up and comer, Jamie Humphreys to South's.

 

[user118245]

Manly just lose their up and comer, Jamie Humphreys to South's.

And signed Joey Walsh if I’m not mistaken

 

[user118245]

More in the Large story in DT, get ready for this …

The Tigers are sweating on securing Heamasi Makasini to a long-term deal however it is expected that Makasini will test the market come November 1.

The Newington College student also has interest in rugby union.

…

Being held to ransom by our best pathways players, system needs an overhaul otherwise how do struggling clubs ever rise!

No announcement ≠ no contract. Richo probably just focusing on tryna piss off flops to other clubs rather then announcing stuff that can be announced whenever. Would rather the bad news (large going) first then the good (lachy and makasini 10 year contracts)

 

[BalmainJnr]

LARGE SIGNING FOR SEA EAGLES

Manly have secured one of the brightest young prospects in either code by snatching Onitoni Large from Wests Tigers amid heavy interest from Australian rugby.

Large has signed a three-year contract to join the Sea Eagles from next season – a player many experts in the game have described as the best young talent across either code.

The Tigers wanted to keep him but have their own talented halves including Jarome Luai plus youngsters Lachie Galvin and Latu Fainu.

Large played in Western Suburbs under-17s Harold Matthews team this year and The Scots College student also captained the Junior Wallabies side. Rugby Australia wanted to him to make the permanent switch to the 15-man game but instead he has agreed to ink a long-term deal with the Sea Eagles.

“We identified him as a potential superstar,” Manly boss Tony Mestrov said. “He has genuine speed and is an exciting player.

“We don’t want to put pressure on him but he will add to what we want to do as a spine for the future.”

His younger brother Ashton remains signed to the Tigers for next season.

The Sea Eagles have also secured Canterbury’s Zaidas Muagututia, a hooker, plus Joey Walsh.

Walsh is an Australian rugby under-18 half and captain who has joined the side on a three-year contract.

Walsh and Large have been earmarked as Manly’s long-term halves pairing as they plan for the eventual retirement of skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

Remember, “WT are a development club”.

 

[Moh]

Admittedly I don't know much about Large, but been needing someone with his attributes forever (big + fast).

Anyway, they don't all amount to something.