OFFICIAL SG Ball Cup

[BinChicken]

When Bronson struggles to come up with much positivity about the side, other than to say that out starters should be competitive but otherwise we're weak then you know that this roster is probably going to tank.

Sultana did a great job to bring together the squad last year but it sounds like HBG have put the foot down and demanded all the best players play for the magpies. Asotasi has his work cut out for him.

It’ll be interesting to see which side gets named this afternoon. There was talk earlier of a few forwards coming down from QLD, but I’m not sure that’s still happening.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

It’ll be interesting to see which side gets named this afternoon. There was talk earlier of a few forwards coming down from QLD, but I’m not sure that’s still happening.

Unsure on injuries which Bronson alluded to & likely that Karnib plays on the wing but this is what I had a possible side as (when the summer squad was published by zerotackle).

Ali Karnib
Leroy Petelo
Filipe Huahulu
Khaled Khairouz
Zach Seckold
Christian Azzi
Tyler Birnie
Blake Van Drie
Will Stone
Carter Saua
Zane Farr-McKay
Ryan Mackander
Zach Khattar
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Isaac Perkins
Ocean Vaivela
Zeke Edmed
Ben Lawrence
Jez Leau
Billy Antonopolous
Mick Busby
Jonathan Zoghaib

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

And possible Wests SG Ball side ...

Aaron Paea
Josh Vella
Glassie Glassie
Boston Lauvao
Aiden Richards
Jhevon Lele
Curtis Lakeman
Siotame Havea Jr
Peter Taai
Pheonix Godinet / Tomasi Tavui
Dane Ransom
Brooklyn Milford
Christian Taupau-Moors / Leviticius Tovia
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Alex Futialo
Teancum Epati
Lorima Cosgrave
Cruz Tauaifaiga
Henare Reti

 

[Bellend]

And possible Wests SG Ball side ...

Aaron Paea
Josh Vella
Glassie Glassie
Boston Lauvao
Aiden Richards
Jhevon Lele
Curtis Lakeman
Siotame Havea Jr
Peter Taai
Pheonix Godinet / Tomasi Tavui
Dane Ransom
Brooklyn Milford
Christian Taupau-Moors / Leviticius Tovia
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Alex Futialo
Teancum Epati
Lorima Cosgrave
Cruz Tauaifaiga
Henare Reti

Thar is a very strong West Side

 

[Vicious]

Thar is a very strong West Side

Looks a very strong forward pack, but are the 1-7 good enough ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Thar is a very strong West Side

Will be a great early season test against the Eels on Saturday.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Looks a very strong forward pack, but are the 1-7 good enough ?

Potentially are. Just have to see how the combos go early on. Lele a bottom-ager too but plenty of wraps.

 

[Vicious]

Potentially are. Just have to see how the combos go early on. Lele a bottom-ager too but plenty of wraps.

Our 6 and 7 both have big potential, but whether they can step up and be dominant playing SG Ball a year young remains to be seen.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Our 6 and 7 both have big potential, but whether they can step up and be dominant playing SG Ball a year young remains to be seen.

True and from what I saw in the latest trial Lele needs to work on his defence too.

 

[Vicious]

True and from what I saw in the latest trial Lele needs to work on his defence too.

A lot of talented young players struggle with the step up from Harold Matthews to SG Ball mainly due to them not physically developing as fast as some of the others.

 

[jrtiger]

Will be a great early season test against the Eels on Saturday.

going to be a bloody tough match first up. Bamblett, Talagi and Fletcher are all certified stars of the future. if we can go within 12 points I'll be happy.

 

[BinChicken]

Unsure on injuries which Bronson alluded to & likely that Karnib plays on the wing but this is what I had a possible side as (when the summer squad was published by zerotackle).

Ali Karnib
Leroy Petelo
Filipe Huahulu
Khaled Khairouz
Zach Seckold
Christian Azzi
Tyler Birnie
Blake Van Drie
Will Stone
Carter Saua
Zane Farr-McKay
Ryan Mackander
Zach Khattar
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Isaac Perkins
Ocean Vaivela
Zeke Edmed
Ben Lawrence
Jez Leau
Billy Antonopolous
Mick Busby
Jonathan Zoghaib

Not sure Tyler Birnie is with the club anymore. I also think Kanaan will start at fullback. If they’re smart, they’d at least have Karnib on the wing, but who knows.

Jerry Leau and Ocean Vaivela are the two to watch for mine. Ocean in particular stood out in last year’s Wests Tigers development games.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal Lagoon]

going to be a bloody tough match first up. Bamblett, Talagi and Fletcher are all certified stars of the future. if we can go within 12 points I'll be happy.

Yeah, good call @jrtiger

Bamblett is a super talent running the ball, but I've seen him get riled up a few times.
The kid is a match winner but can be a hothead (much like Chevy Stewart when he played reps at Cronulla).

And having not seen Talagi for 12 months - Id hate to think how big he is now

 

[jrtiger]

Yeah, good call @jrtiger

Bamblett is a super talent running the ball, but I've seen him get riled up a few times.
The kid is a match winner but can be a hothead (much like Chevy Stewart when he played reps at Cronulla).

And having not seen Talagi for 12 months - Id hate to think how big he is now

if we can get Pheonix to single him out we'll go a long way towards remaining in the contest. big test for CTM up against Ryda. he's a special talent. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Lincoln Fletcher was only 19 this year. not fair on the rest of the comp.