Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Bellend]

Ashton was always going to leave because of his brother. Shame really but liable informed that one or both will be in Union within 2 to 3 years.

 

[magpies forever]

Ashton was always going to leave because of his brother. Shame really but liable informed that one or both will be in Union within 2 to 3 years.

Also we have to remember their family / father has a strong influence on getting them in 'best financial and developmental position' asap. Had no difficulties in playing WT off against Manly and the same will happen with Ashton. Think will end up at Manly years end (2025).

 

[happy_tiger]

Mean from another club happy the best one we missed was Sitili Tupouniua not sure if he was right side but that type of player would be perfect.

Not a lot of talent currently off contract ....Richo needs to keep shaking those trees ...see what happens

 

[balmain boy]

People on Facebook were saying this was the younger brother? (I’ve got no idea what he looks like)

Does vaguely look like him. Could be any number of juniors though.
Ashton was named in our 2025 squads not that long ago though

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Large was let go to keep Makasini I think the younger Large is still with us at this time.

Really hope we get a look at Makasini in 1st grade next season has a lot of wraps.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Really hope we get a look at Makasini in 1st grade next season has a lot of wraps.

He’s 17

 

[magpies forever]

At very least I hope the experience of NRL we gave some of our up and comers in 2024 pays off in 2025. It should do them some good in getting a feel for the next level up as well as an understanding of the level of fitness and commitment needed.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

At very least I hope the experience of NRL we gave some of our up and comers in 2024 pays off in 2025. It should do them some good in getting a feel for the next level up as well as an understanding of the level of fitness and commitment needed.

It’s already put Tim Jo on the path to Origin.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

He’s 17

Unless he gets injured he will play a game before the 25 season is over.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He’s 17

Turns 18 during the season

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Unless he gets injured he will play a game before the 25 season is over.

Maybe. I just never like when people talk about kids who haven’t even debuted like it’s a forgone conclusion that they are the next big thing.

 

[Kaito]

Yeah think it was only Onitoni.

Think he's talking about Ashton. He's still with us 👌🏽

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Turns 18 during the season

Let it happen naturally

 

[Kaito]

People on Facebook were saying this was the younger brother? (I’ve got no idea what he looks like)

Played 13 off the bench for the most recent rep game.
Shown plenty of mongrel. Reminds me of Izaia perese

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Maybe. I just never like when people talk about kids who haven’t even debuted like it’s a forgone conclusion that they are the next big thing.

Agree but if he's ready let him play some games for a taste of 1st grade sure they will look after him.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Maybe. I just never like when people talk about kids who haven’t even debuted like it’s a forgone conclusion that they are the next big thing.

100% agree. Playing against boys v men is a very very different league let alone the jump to NRL.

 

[jojo]

100% agree. Playing against boys v men is a very very different league let alone the jump to NRL.

100%, really hope they hold him back and manage him properly. Throwing him just for the sake of it, like we have done recently with a number of younger ones, can do more harm than good.

 

[Juice]

Think he's talking about Ashton. He's still with us 👌🏽

Hopefully you are right mate, would be good to have a couple really talented hookers on the books when API retires. Seen on twitter that he has been spotted doing extras with his brother, Josh Aloiai & a few other manly players - tho this could just be for fitness.

I have to say after looking up some photos of Ashton it does look really similar to the youngster posted by Sea eagles

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Apart from a big pay day who would want to sign for our temporary dysfunctional club. I would. Take the money and run.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Also we have to remember their family / father has a strong influence on getting them in 'best financial and developmental position' asap. Had no difficulties in playing WT off against Manly and the same will happen with Ashton. Think will end up at Manly years end (2025).

Their father was a decent player in the Tigers system as a junior. He defected to Roosters and ended up on the scrap heap. You think he would have learnt from his experience that keeping them at the Tigers might have been best for their chances.