OFFICIAL Pathways - KOE General Discussion

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Big Mak continues to show glimpses of the massive talent he possesses.
It’s hard to say how soon he will be ready for regular NRL, but it certainly looks like it will be sooner than later.
Kit is very hard to get a read on as he always shows glimpses of what he’s capable of, but he’s had a very inconsistent season and he needs to start asserting his dominance for longer periods.
Luke Laulilli didn’t look as high energy and aggressive as he normally does, surely we move him to fullback or centre to try and get him more interested and more involved.
There is no point in playing Falls for the last couple of games, he won’t be in our plans moving forward, so give one of our younger players an opportunity to impress.
Hope’s form has declined fast since we give him a top 30 spot for 2026, it’s a comcern.
Mapapalangi has not done enough to make me think he’s worth persisting with in 2026, maybe a NSW Cup contract if anything, but I see a lot more potential in Max Taotua.
Christian Taupau-Moors is one I think can rise very quickly.
At the moment his bark is worse than his bite, but I said this during the SG Ball season, he’s a rare genuine big man enforcer and looks to have a decent engine and mobility to go with it.
Big potential and he could rise much quicker than we think.
It’s not too dissimilar with Phoenix Godinet only he needs to work out if he tries to stay as a lighter weight back rower in the mould of Briton Nikora, or try and add some size. Personally I don’t think he should try and add too much weight as I like the idea of him becoming a high energy, aggressive back rower with good speed and mobility.
 
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It was a well-connected team versus a development team today. And we were the development team with 4 x 18/9yos (CTP, Godinet, Mak & Luke L) plus a Cup debutant (Lanyon).

At one stage, we had a forward pack of Lanyon, Jack, Godinet, CTP, Hope, Rahme, so I can understand the blow-out a bit.

But in saying that, disappointing today were Luke Laulilii (too many basic handling errors), Mapapalangi & Falls once again will be having nightmares about Logan Spinks running through him (like earlier in the season).

Heath Mason has strung two very good games in a row at fullback, arguably our best & most incisive in attack and 3 or 4 try saving tackles (cover & holding up). Made a couple of poor passing decisions after his own breaks which he needs to curb.

Kit Laulilii imo played his best NSW Cup game and was our most dominant forward, both with his carries & contact in defence which was a real improvement today. Peter Taateo was also strong and these two finally brought an excellent 1-2 punch. Unfortunately when they went off for their break, we lost the middle.

Taupau-Moors looks an exciting prospect on both sides of the ball & with some agro about him - unfortunately it got the better of him being placed on report for a shoulder charge on Zyon M. Good minutes for Godinet who played his role without any stand-out moments (good or bad).

Makasini was dangerous and strong in contact. A couple of times looked like he was found out in defence just in decision making & I reckon he will need some coaching on how he sometimes carries the ball with just a hand-grip as this cost a handling error late in our own half. But boy is he going to be something!

Great acknowledgment for Josese Lanyon named as 18th man & getting some good time on the field when Bailey Hodges unfortunately failed a HIA after Tui'tupou did as well. He was busy as usual but just struggled with the size of the Bulldogs middles at times and lack of combination with Hope & our halves. But great experience for him who should be playing a lot of Cup next season.

Shout out to Jaxson Rahme as well who played big minutes in the middle and played his typical strong game on both sides of the ball.

In summary, our best were Mason & Kit followed by Taateo & Rahme, whilst most disappointing in my eyes was Mapapalangi who should be playing for a roster spot next year and made some uncharacteristic errors today.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
It was a well-connected team versus a development team today. And we were the development team with 4 x 18/9yos (CTP, Godinet, Mak & Luke L) plus a Cup debutant (Lanyon).

At one stage, we had a forward pack of Lanyon, Jack, Godinet, CTP, Hope, Rahme, so I can understand the blow-out a bit.

But in saying that, disappointing today were Luke Laulilii (too many basic handling errors), Mapapalangi & Falls once again will be having nightmares about Logan Spinks running through him (like earlier in the season).

Heath Mason has strung two very good games in a row at fullback, arguably our best & most incisive in attack and 3 or 4 try saving tackles (cover & holding up). Made a couple of poor passing decisions after his own breaks which he needs to curb.

Kit Laulilii imo played his best NSW Cup game and was our most dominant forward, both with his carries & contact in defence which was a real improvement today. Peter Taateo was also strong and these two finally brought an excellent 1-2 punch. Unfortunately when they went off for their break, we lost the middle.

Taupau-Moors looks an exciting prospect on both sides of the ball & with some agro about him - unfortunately it got the better of him being placed on report for a shoulder charge on Zyon M. Good minutes for Godinet who played his role without any stand-out moments (good or bad).

Makasini was dangerous and strong in contact. A couple of times looked like he was found out in defence just in decision making & I reckon he will need some coaching on how he sometimes carries the ball with just a hand-grip as this cost a handling error late in our own half. But boy is he going to be something!

Great acknowledgment for Josese Lanyon named as 18th man & getting some good time on the field when Bailey Hodges unfortunately failed a HIA after Tui'tupou did as well. He was busy as usual but just struggled with the size of the Bulldogs middles at times and lack of combination with Hope & our halves. But great experience for him who should be playing a lot of Cup next season.

Shout out to Jaxson Rahme as well who played big minutes in the middle and played his typical strong game on both sides of the ball.

In summary, our best were Mason & Kit followed by Taateo & Rahme, whilst most disappointing in my eyes was Mapapalangi who should be playing for a roster spot next year and made some uncharacteristic errors today.
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Love these summaries cheers
 
Enmore_Tiger said:
People are saying we need 2 middles more, one NRL experienced starter and one young impact. Could Kit be that young one? With another off season.
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I don’t think we’ll get 2 unless Royce leaves.

I think one will suffice, just needs to be high impact for 40 minutes or so. We have Kit for at least another year so it’s in the club’s best interest to fast track him to be a good back up.
 
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