Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Makisini and Luke Laulilii both named in the NSW u19 squad

https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2025/06/11/nsw-under-19s-mens-state-of-origin-squad-announced/

CABE NSW Under 19s Men's squad (in alphabetical order): Jaxson Allen (Sydney Roosters), Mitchell Brophy (Canberra Raiders), Hayden Buchanan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cooper Clarke (Melbourne Storm), Jezaiah Funa-luta (Parramatta Eels), Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons), Zane Harrison (Gold Coast Titans), Jack Hilliar (Newcastle Knights), Cody Hopwood (Newcastle Knights), Luke Laulilii (Wests Tigers), Hokafonu Lemoto (Penrith Panthers), Kanaan Magele (Sydney Roosters), Heamasi Makasini (Wests Tigers), Jethro Rinakama (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Toby Rodwell (Sydney Roosters), Cyrus Stanley-Traill (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jordan Uta (Canberra Raiders), Connor Votano (Newcastle Knights), Nikora Williams (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Mitchell Woods (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs). Coach: Josh Jackson.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Totally agree, but it does need to be managed, cause like others have mentioned previously if something happens with one it could get the other brother(s) offside.

That’s why it’s a bit stupid creating this culture. Suddenly you find yourself kowtowing to an entire family and supporters justify it. Didn’t we just let someone go for being a spoilt brat? Yet, we’re festering it by fearing we might get a family offside if something goes wrong with one of them.

 

[tigahhh]

That’s why it’s a bit stupid creating this culture. Suddenly you find yourself kowtowing to an entire family and supporters justify it. Didn’t we just let someone go for being a spoilt brat? Yet, we’re festering it by fearing we might get a family offside if something goes wrong with one of them.

way to talk in hypotheticals

 

[batboy]

Idk about that. Fifita’s attitude clearly sucks. If a bottom of the table club wants to get rid of him, that’s a huge red flag. We’ll be just fine with Sam and KPP.

Wasn't he Dogging it in Ressies?

 

[liltiger]

That was almost 40 years ago bro . What may have been a gully all that time ago , is now the Grand Canyon.
If the nrl is serious about fixing the world game they need to look at a touring SG ball team with nrl level coaching , that competes in at least SG ball tournament , if not Flegg .
The issue with the poms is there don’t have the grounding that our kids do with touch and oz tag , as well as playing in conditions that allow you to chuck the ball around . They come over as adults and they’re at a Cup level , but because they have a name for themselves ,command a large sum of money .

I'm a big fan of the N.R.L buying the super league. Then tying each club up with a sister club in the U.K. Then using that club to put juniors through as a step between reserve grade and first grade, also with their Brittish players, also developing Brittish players who could make it in the N.R.L.

 

[liltiger]

That’s why it’s a bit stupid creating this culture. Suddenly you find yourself kowtowing to an entire family and supporters justify it. Didn’t we just let someone go for being a spoilt brat? Yet, we’re festering it by fearing we might get a family offside if something goes wrong with one of them.

No mate, I totally disagree, if managed properly it's the best way forward. Guys will get in the trenches at training and on game day and spill blood for their teammates. How much harder will they go for not only their teammates but their brothers. Iv got no doubt it'll work out fine. In terms of May he has a history so if it goes pear shape, no one can blame the club, his brother will know we gave him a go.

 

[tigahhh]

crazy makasini got picked for SOO when he hasn’t played league all year haha

 

[GNR4LIFE]

way to talk in hypotheticals

Thats not a hypothetical. I was responding to a hypothetical

 

[GNR4LIFE]

No mate, I totally disagree, if managed properly it's the best way forward. Guys will get in the trenches at training and on game day and spill blood for their teammates. How much harder will they go for not only their teammates but their brothers. Iv got no doubt it'll work out fine. In terms of May he has a history so if it goes pear shape, no one can blame the club, his brother will know we gave him a go.

The problem is living in fear that if one brother gets dropped, or gets in trouble, or whatever, that his brother or brothers will get their noses out of joint. That’s no way to run a team. It’s just another version of a boys club if you think that’s going to be an issue. It’s not healthy.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Wasn't he Dogging it in Ressies?

It sounds like something he’d do. All the talent in the world, but not much heart.

 

[tigahhh]

The problem is living in fear that if one brother gets dropped, or gets in trouble, or whatever, that his brother or brothers will get their noses out of joint. That’s no way to run a team. It’s just another version of a boys club if you think that’s going to be an issue. It’s not healthy.

latu literally got in trouble at the start of the year and had to face the board for returning to preseason unfit

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

crazy makasini got picked for SOO when he hasn’t played league all year haha

Played a full season of SG Ball (Feb-Apr) and has been training during the school holidays with the NRL squad.

 

[tigahhh]

Played a full season of SG Ball (Feb-Apr) and has been training during the school holidays with the NRL squad.

ah my bad , I’ve only seen him playing rugby

 

[GNR4LIFE]

latu literally got in trouble at the start of the year and had to face the board for returning to preseason unfit

Great. But it shouldn’t be justified that the club should bend over backwards not to upset their delicate nature.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I think Fifita has repeatedly proven he lacks the proper motivation. Lots of raw material but imo would take too much work to turn into a finished product .
Similar to Schuster and Benji wasn’t keen on him !

 

[pawsandclaws1]

https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2025/06/11/nsw-under-19s-mens-state-of-origin-squad-announced/

CABE NSW Under 19s Men's squad (in alphabetical order): Jaxson Allen (Sydney Roosters), Mitchell Brophy (Canberra Raiders), Hayden Buchanan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cooper Clarke (Melbourne Storm), Jezaiah Funa-luta (Parramatta Eels), Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons), Zane Harrison (Gold Coast Titans), Jack Hilliar (Newcastle Knights), Cody Hopwood (Newcastle Knights), Luke Laulilii (Wests Tigers), Hokafonu Lemoto (Penrith Panthers), Kanaan Magele (Sydney Roosters), Heamasi Makasini (Wests Tigers), Jethro Rinakama (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Toby Rodwell (Sydney Roosters), Cyrus Stanley-Traill (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jordan Uta (Canberra Raiders), Connor Votano (Newcastle Knights), Nikora Williams (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Mitchell Woods (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs). Coach: Josh Jackson.

We need to go hunting for players from this team. Ricky Stuart picked up 3 players I believe from last years team.

 

[tigahhh]

Great. But it shouldn’t be justified that the club should bend over backwards not to upset their delicate nature.

continue getting mad over things that don’t exist if that tickles ur fancy lol

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Makisini and Luke Laulilii both named in the NSW u19 squad

Cooper Clarke was also one of our juniors.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

continue getting mad over things that don’t exist if that tickles ur fancy lol

No one is mad.

Totally agree, but it does need to be managed, cause like others have mentioned previously if something happens with one it could get the other brother(s) offside.

Yeah, things that don’t exist.

 

[teddy23]

I think David Fifita would be huge actually. Sam to right side, David left. Seyfarth is playing at his max capacity i feel and is mid. Not where the top teams are at. I think Seyfarths spot is one we need to improve alot in the starting team. Following that I would be looking at more options for bench.

The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.