Juniors - Pathways General Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1939645986433020410

 

[Buttface]

Just some pathways player updates ...

The centres in the NSW CIS U15 team currently playing the national comp are both contracted to WT pathways - Monson Hopoate (nephew of John) & Lucan Bentham. Monson was MOM in their first game yesterday.

A huge number of pathways players are playing in the Macarthur Open A grade competition at the moment - great experience against men. Some who played yesterday were ...

Xavier Tauaifaiga, Lucci Muliaga, Luani Tuifua, Dane Ransom, Peter Taai, Tomasi Tavui, Henare Reti, Riley Oitmann, Archie Duncombe, Sam Lynch, Kohan Lewis, Cohen Benson, Byronn Laupepa, Callum McMenemy, Brooklyn Milford, Kimball Liufau, Kea Stevenson.

So that second group of names are they all 17 and under?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

So that second group of names are they all 17 and under?

Range from 18-21.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1939645986433020410

Thanks for the update. We seem to have another good crop of juniors at the club. Have you seen Phil Gould at the tournament?

 

[Bellend]

Bulldogs are sniffing around at the moment.

 

[weststigerman]

Bulldogs are sniffing around at the moment.

Why worry about them at 15 when clubs can sign our juniors when they’re first grade ready?

 

[innsaneink]

Currently signed with the Wests Tigers on a scholarship deal

Keyword 'currently.'...ie: not for long

 

[Moh]

I mean, I don't think he'll stick around given his fathers relationship with the club.

Anyway, yay some good 15 year olds. Any of them ready for first grade this week?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Currently signed with the Wests Tigers on a scholarship deal

Keyword 'currently.'...ie: not for long

Well at least we have him. By the time his scholarship is up, we may be a powerhouse that no one wants to leave!!!

 

[Kelce68]

Just some pathways player updates ...

The centres in the NSW CIS U15 team currently playing the national comp are both contracted to WT pathways - Monson Hopoate (nephew of John) & Lucan Bentham. Monson was MOM in their first game yesterday.

A huge number of pathways players are playing in the Macarthur Open A grade competition at the moment - great experience against men. Some who played yesterday were ...

Xavier Tauaifaiga, Lucci Muliaga, Luani Tuifua, Dane Ransom, Peter Taai, Tomasi Tavui, Henare Reti, Riley Oitmann, Archie Duncombe, Sam Lynch, Kohan Lewis, Cohen Benson, Byronn Laupepa, Callum McMenemy, Brooklyn Milford, Kimball Liufau, Kea Stevenson.

You are an asset to this forum BWG.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

You are an asset to this forum BWG.

Thanks mate. I enjoy following the pathways especially since our seniors haven't been going well in recent years.

 

[ancient_magpie]

Thanks mate. I enjoy following the pathways especially since our seniors haven't been going well in recent years.

BWG what do you think of Godinets prospects please.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

BWG what do you think of Godinets prospects please.

Very exciting prospect. Dominant at Harold Matts level last year & progressed well into his bottom-age year of SG Ball, one of the best in the Magpies squad. Not overly big yet but is strong, good leg drive, nice footwork, very good defensively & has good hands, had a few try assists this year with nice balls. Has played a 4 or 5 Flegg matches off the bench (10-15 mins) this season, looked good last match in his stint. Only 18 this year has a bit of filling out to do but is very professional & diligent in his training and extras. Still playing schools footy this season too so will be a very good chance at making the Australian Schoolboys squad after the nationals this month.

 

[Bellend]

Godients will be a first grader in time if not rushed by management. Hopefully big off season and a couple of years in flegg. We have the ingredients of a very good flegg side next year.

 

[Kelce68]

Very exciting prospect. Dominant at Harold Matts level last year & progressed well into his bottom-age year of SG Ball, one of the best in the Magpies squad. Not overly big yet but is strong, good leg drive, nice footwork, very good defensively & has good hands, had a few try assists this year with nice balls. Has played a 4 or 5 Flegg matches off the bench (10-15 mins) this season, looked good last match in his stint. Only 18 this year has a bit of filling out to do but is very professional & diligent in his training and extras. Still playing schools footy this season too so will be a very good chance at making the Australian Schoolboys squad after the nationals this month.

I'll add as well, he is probably the most professional 18 year old you'll ever find.

He is an impressive young man to listen to. His social media is a good spot for an insight into Phoenix.

Quality, quality head on his shoulders it seems. Just one growth spurt away.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Very exciting prospect. Dominant at Harold Matts level last year & progressed well into his bottom-age year of SG Ball, one of the best in the Magpies squad. Not overly big yet but is strong, good leg drive, nice footwork, very good defensively & has good hands, had a few try assists this year with nice balls. Has played a 4 or 5 Flegg matches off the bench (10-15 mins) this season, looked good last match in his stint. Only 18 this year has a bit of filling out to do but is very professional & diligent in his training and extras. Still playing schools footy this season too so will be a very good chance at making the Australian Schoolboys squad after the nationals this month.

I presume 2row?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I presume 2row?

Yes

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Our interim Head Coach of Jersey Flegg Shane Sultana has just been announced as the new Head of RL at Matraville State High School. I assume this won't affect his JF commitments.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Our interim Head Coach of Jersey Flegg Shane Sultana has just been announced as the new Head of RL at Matraville State High School. I assume this won't affect his JF commitments.

Hopefully it may push a few of his students towards WTs.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Our interim Head Coach of Jersey Flegg Shane Sultana has just been announced as the new Head of RL at Matraville State High School. I assume this won't affect his JF commitments.

I worked with a "Sultana" Of Matltese heritage. Mad Rabbitto supporter.
Suspect he is a from same heritage, background?