Bolter for 2025

[Red88_Tiger]

We had Bula come from nowhere to 1st grade and immediately cement fullback
Galvin had a rocky balboa off-season and lept into firsts .
Both are pretty much first choice selections so my question is who’s going to make the jump in 2025
My guess is Tim johansen as I think opportunity will arise sooner in the forwards
Would like to say tumeth but if you believe half of what’s posted on here he’s not wanted
I just hope the trend keeps on going 🤞

 

[BrissieTiger67]

Id like to see TDS get regular game time alongside Api and see him take a big leap forward

 

[Buttface]

We had Bula come from nowhere to 1st grade and immediately cement fullback
Galvin had a rocky balboa off-season and lept into firsts .
Both are pretty much first choice selections so my question is who’s going to make the jump in 2025
My guess is Tim johansen as I think opportunity will arise sooner in the forwards
Would like to say tumeth but if you believe half of what’s posted on here he’s not wanted
I just hope the trend keeps on going 🤞

I’d love for us to unearth a JWH. A career prop that everyone hates to play against.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I’d love for us to unearth a JWH. A career prop that everyone hates to play against.

In the forwards would be really good
I chose Tim and tumeth purely because in the little I’ve seen them play they have more effort in their defensive game as opposed to the likes of matama and kit.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Id like to see TDS get regular game time alongside Api and see him take a big leap forward

I thought about tds but unless api gets injured a stint he will always revert to backup

 

[weststigerman]

Makasini, but it won't be until he turns 18 in July.

I don't think he'll play much lower grades after his debut.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Makasini, but it won't be until he turns 18 in July.

I don't think he'll play much lower grades after his debut.

👍
I thought he turned 18 much later than that
For both Galvin and Bula injury played a role in their chance and I’m not sold on Luke L or felody
I also haven’t seen any juniors or cup games outside of clips posted on here.
I’ve purely only thought of forwards but happy to be wrong.

 

[Demps]

Agree regarding Tim J.
He could be another Simon Dwyer.

Think he'll have a break out season and become a permanent top 17 player.

 

[tiger_one]

Can we find a goal kicker??

 

[Buttface]

In the forwards would be really good
I chose Tim and tumeth purely because in the little I’ve seen them play they have more effort in their defensive game as opposed to the likes of matama and kit.

Yeah Tim could be good. Imagine everyone eating humble pie if Tumeth had a break out year. That would be amazing, it’d be Benji’s coaching obviously.

 

[TopTiger]

Can we find a goal kicker??

Api to start the season as goal kicker and once he turns 18 then Makasini (if he is ready for the NRL) can also kick goals.

 

[Lestronge]

Makasini , after he turns 18. I can see him creating a lot of headlines for us. If he plays well there will be a lot of hype around him , the press will have a field day

 

[The Chad]

Kit Lualili'i.

Why not? I'm sure every 18-21 year old will get a mention. 🙂

 

[Kelce68]

Luke. He'll own a wing spot by mid-season, if not well before.

 

[Nadz4483]

Tim johannson, Luke laulili and when he eventually makes his debut, makasini to kill it and have the same impact that korobete had....

 

[jrtiger]

Luke Laulili'i has already made his debut, so I won't class him as a bolter, per se, but similar to @Kelce68 I see him playing regular first grade by mid season.

once of age I think Makasini will show very quickly why he's been signed on one of the most expensive schoolboy contracts in history. he is the real deal.

Tim Johannsen I feel is going to push pretty hard for a full-time contract. with the right conditioning, coaching and being around some elite players he's going to jump out of the box.

 

[Winston Churchill]

Luke. He'll own a wing spot by mid-season, if not well before.

Have my doubts on Luke, Im not sure he is the second coming of To'o. I don't think the Tigers attack can afford to have a 5 foot tall winger.

I think TimJo will get plenty of game time this year with that fat Miller told to piss off. Get in the roll.

 

[happy_tiger]

I will be happy if we sign someone who can bolt and won't get run down within 20 metres

 

[Tucker]

Id much prefer someone who has earnt their stripes to come in and excell and keep that momentum going consistently. A Tim Johannsen or Sione Fainu - both 23 when the comp starts again. TDS has been biding his time. Unleash him without the safety net.
Bula and Galvin did well, but could have been so much better had they been prepared correctly.

 

[crazycat]

I thought about tds but unless api gets injured a stint he will always revert to backup

That's fine-ish.

TDS will gradually want first grade time. Api needs downtime.

I just don't know how we carry a hooker on the bench... 2 Props, 1 second rower or utility. TDS doesn't seem a Jake Friend style hooker who can play Lock or another position.

It's even if we do carry another hooker, Latu could fill that spot.

Do we go 2x forwards, Latu and TDS?
That's a pretty light bench and defense has been our weakness.