Tiger_Yoshi
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Maybe 'cause WT supporters have been burnt so many times losing quality juniors.....
Heamasi Makasini #303
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Idk what to make of this
both 5 year deals for him and Samuela where low ball deals , embarrassing /insult ?
Need to keep the cap in hand, somehow
Worth a try
Same.bloke?
poopy_diaper
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Had a solid 2nd game.
davey_farrell
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Very solid in the centres today, kept his opposite very quiet today, was concerned i though the did his ankle today at one stage, we cant afford to be two centres down this early in the season
user118245
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Thought it was a cramp?
wstigers11
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Betterdays22
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He wont sign a 5 year extension meaning he wants out according to a few here!
why would anyone in his position sign that extension?
hammertime
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If he's enjoying himself and want security, why not. The kid can become extremely wealthy overnight.
Betterdays22
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Issue is no one really knows what he he will be worth next year let alone in 3 or 4 years. Including the club, his manager and Masi himself. Locking himself into a contract for 5 years just seems unneccesary at this point.
wstigers11
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Suspect he might need a rest soon to protect him. NRL week in week out at his age is very hard
Adam Doobie
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Thought he played well despite a couple tries running through him. There was clearly a plan to disrupt the Warriors right side attack, which had been strong this season. He executed a couple of great defensive maneuvers to shut down a few dangerous looking shifts.
Centre is definitely his position. With the right management he'll be a star.
Centre is definitely his position. With the right management he'll be a star.
His defence was good last night essentially one on one. Seem to sort out his combination with other defenders as the night went on. He was always going to be tested, I think he’s doing a great job for a kid who’s played three games at centre.
The Chad
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Don't rest him yet. Let him play angry. He started to dish out last night instead of just copping it.
I don't want him passive.
I don't want him passive.
Was limping around a bit. If he’s good to go you play him but not if he’s a bit busted.
Chunk
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Yeah he seems to be in the thick of it at the moment.
Gaining some awesome experience, it's like the opposition are saying to him, 'dont get too big for your boots just yet sonny'
He seems to be handling okay, he'll never say he needs a rest but it might be a good idea.
BlackWhiteGold
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https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...r/news-story/7fe487e9a3bdb77727c10f5d7e36af44
Tyson Jackson
April 8, 2026 - 5:00AM
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...ory/7fe487e9a3bdb77727c10f5d7e36af44#comments
'It's go time': Heamasi Makasini speaks on his pre-game rituals
She’s the global sensation who has stolen the heart and ears of many NRL players, but for Heamasi Makasini – Olivia Dean is the key to unlocking his top performance.
Gone are the days of AC/DC, Metallica, and Slipknot, and instead it’s the 27-year-old British glamour who plays a pivotal role in Makasini’s warm up before taking the field.
Four games into his NRL career, and Makasini has figured out that, when running out onto the field, a calm mind is a good mind.
“It’s just her soothing voice I guess,” Makasini said on Deans’ impact on him before games.
“It just calms you down, in a good way.
“There’s a few NRL players, like Jye Gray is a massive fan of Olivia Dean as well.”
While large swathes of the younger generation are hooked on Dean’s music, Makasini said some of his teammates take a different route when it comes to their music taste.
Olivia Dean has become Heamasi Makasini’s pre-game ritual. Picture: Thomas Lisson
Centre partner Sunia Turuva chooses to listen to American rappers, with NBA YoungBoy at the top of his playlist. That doesn’t quite fly with Makasini.
“I guess I’m the only one that listens to Olivia Dean,” he said.
“I have been loving her songs.
“Probably her recent song ‘Rein Me’ in is on my list, number one.”
Music is a critical part of the 18-year-old’s game day ritual.
But it’s one he’s leaning on as the rigours of the NRL grind arriving quickly, having been forced to deal with injuries to teammates Taylan May and Starford To’a to start the season.
“Obviously coming straight from school into my first pre-season, it was a very big eye-opener on how things work as a first grader,” Makasini said.
“I’m still trying to get used to it, try and play first grade week in and week out.
“Being the young guy, I’m just trying to learn as much as I can, so it has been moving pretty quickly. But I’m handling it pretty well.”
Makasini will play his fifth straight game to start his career in Sunday’s top-four clash with Newcastle at a new-look Campbelltown Sportsground.
Over the past 12 months, the Tigers have teamed up with Campbelltown City Council to renovate their changerooms into a near-identical replica of the ones at Concord Oval.
The new-looks digs mean the Tigers have moved to the opposite end of the main grandstand - all of which has been the brainchild of interim CEO Shaun Mielekamp.
“I have been at the club for two years,” Mielekamp said.
“And straight from the get-go I saw Leichhardt we go to the right, at CommBank we go to the right, and here at Campbelltown we had to go out to the right.
“It seems like such a small thing, but the superstitions in and around that do play a part because this is the right side for us to be on.“
The youngster is a part of the resurgent Tigers team. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
The Tigers have only won two of their last 17 games at Campbelltown Sportsground, a statistic Mielekamp is desperate to change.
“We need everyone to get their heads around that this is the long-term home of the Wests Tigers,” he said.
“We’ll play more games here than in any other venue, we need to make sure we are genuinely authentic and doing the right thing for the community.
“And we’re genuinely contributing to the region.”
The Tigers play their next two games at Campbelltown against competition heavyweights Newcastle and the Broncos.
The joint venture will also play more games at the south-west Sydney venue next season while Leichhardt Oval undergoes renovations.
Man Tigers Need: Heamasi Makasini’s secret weapon singer helping him become NRL star
Wests Tigers centre Heamasi Makasini has ditched heavy metal and hip hop, opting for a soothing voice as his secret weapon before taking the field each week.Tyson Jackson
April 8, 2026 - 5:00AM
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...ory/7fe487e9a3bdb77727c10f5d7e36af44#comments
'It's go time': Heamasi Makasini speaks on his pre-game rituals
She’s the global sensation who has stolen the heart and ears of many NRL players, but for Heamasi Makasini – Olivia Dean is the key to unlocking his top performance.
Gone are the days of AC/DC, Metallica, and Slipknot, and instead it’s the 27-year-old British glamour who plays a pivotal role in Makasini’s warm up before taking the field.
Four games into his NRL career, and Makasini has figured out that, when running out onto the field, a calm mind is a good mind.
“It’s just her soothing voice I guess,” Makasini said on Deans’ impact on him before games.
“It just calms you down, in a good way.
“There’s a few NRL players, like Jye Gray is a massive fan of Olivia Dean as well.”
While large swathes of the younger generation are hooked on Dean’s music, Makasini said some of his teammates take a different route when it comes to their music taste.
Olivia Dean has become Heamasi Makasini’s pre-game ritual. Picture: Thomas Lisson
Centre partner Sunia Turuva chooses to listen to American rappers, with NBA YoungBoy at the top of his playlist. That doesn’t quite fly with Makasini.
“I guess I’m the only one that listens to Olivia Dean,” he said.
“I have been loving her songs.
“Probably her recent song ‘Rein Me’ in is on my list, number one.”
Music is a critical part of the 18-year-old’s game day ritual.
But it’s one he’s leaning on as the rigours of the NRL grind arriving quickly, having been forced to deal with injuries to teammates Taylan May and Starford To’a to start the season.
“Obviously coming straight from school into my first pre-season, it was a very big eye-opener on how things work as a first grader,” Makasini said.
“I’m still trying to get used to it, try and play first grade week in and week out.
“Being the young guy, I’m just trying to learn as much as I can, so it has been moving pretty quickly. But I’m handling it pretty well.”
Makasini will play his fifth straight game to start his career in Sunday’s top-four clash with Newcastle at a new-look Campbelltown Sportsground.
Over the past 12 months, the Tigers have teamed up with Campbelltown City Council to renovate their changerooms into a near-identical replica of the ones at Concord Oval.
The new-looks digs mean the Tigers have moved to the opposite end of the main grandstand - all of which has been the brainchild of interim CEO Shaun Mielekamp.
“I have been at the club for two years,” Mielekamp said.
“And straight from the get-go I saw Leichhardt we go to the right, at CommBank we go to the right, and here at Campbelltown we had to go out to the right.
“It seems like such a small thing, but the superstitions in and around that do play a part because this is the right side for us to be on.“
The youngster is a part of the resurgent Tigers team. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
The Tigers have only won two of their last 17 games at Campbelltown Sportsground, a statistic Mielekamp is desperate to change.
“We need everyone to get their heads around that this is the long-term home of the Wests Tigers,” he said.
“We’ll play more games here than in any other venue, we need to make sure we are genuinely authentic and doing the right thing for the community.
“And we’re genuinely contributing to the region.”
The Tigers play their next two games at Campbelltown against competition heavyweights Newcastle and the Broncos.
The joint venture will also play more games at the south-west Sydney venue next season while Leichhardt Oval undergoes renovations.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...r/news-story/7fe487e9a3bdb77727c10f5d7e36af44
Man Tigers Need: Heamasi Makasini’s secret weapon singer helping him become NRL star
Wests Tigers centre Heamasi Makasini has ditched heavy metal and hip hop, opting for a soothing voice as his secret weapon before taking the field each week.
Tyson Jackson
April 8, 2026 - 5:00AM
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...ory/7fe487e9a3bdb77727c10f5d7e36af44#comments
'It's go time': Heamasi Makasini speaks on his pre-game rituals
She’s the global sensation who has stolen the heart and ears of many NRL players, but for Heamasi Makasini – Olivia Dean is the key to unlocking his top performance.
Gone are the days of AC/DC, Metallica, and Slipknot, and instead it’s the 27-year-old British glamour who plays a pivotal role in Makasini’s warm up before taking the field.
Four games into his NRL career, and Makasini has figured out that, when running out onto the field, a calm mind is a good mind.
“It’s just her soothing voice I guess,” Makasini said on Deans’ impact on him before games.
“It just calms you down, in a good way.
“There’s a few NRL players, like Jye Gray is a massive fan of Olivia Dean as well.”
While large swathes of the younger generation are hooked on Dean’s music, Makasini said some of his teammates take a different route when it comes to their music taste.
Olivia Dean has become Heamasi Makasini’s pre-game ritual. Picture: Thomas Lisson
Centre partner Sunia Turuva chooses to listen to American rappers, with NBA YoungBoy at the top of his playlist. That doesn’t quite fly with Makasini.
“I guess I’m the only one that listens to Olivia Dean,” he said.
“I have been loving her songs.
“Probably her recent song ‘Rein Me’ in is on my list, number one.”
Music is a critical part of the 18-year-old’s game day ritual.
But it’s one he’s leaning on as the rigours of the NRL grind arriving quickly, having been forced to deal with injuries to teammates Taylan May and Starford To’a to start the season.
“Obviously coming straight from school into my first pre-season, it was a very big eye-opener on how things work as a first grader,” Makasini said.
“I’m still trying to get used to it, try and play first grade week in and week out.
“Being the young guy, I’m just trying to learn as much as I can, so it has been moving pretty quickly. But I’m handling it pretty well.”
Makasini will play his fifth straight game to start his career in Sunday’s top-four clash with Newcastle at a new-look Campbelltown Sportsground.
Over the past 12 months, the Tigers have teamed up with Campbelltown City Council to renovate their changerooms into a near-identical replica of the ones at Concord Oval.
The new-looks digs mean the Tigers have moved to the opposite end of the main grandstand - all of which has been the brainchild of interim CEO Shaun Mielekamp.
“I have been at the club for two years,” Mielekamp said.
“And straight from the get-go I saw Leichhardt we go to the right, at CommBank we go to the right, and here at Campbelltown we had to go out to the right.
“It seems like such a small thing, but the superstitions in and around that do play a part because this is the right side for us to be on.“
The youngster is a part of the resurgent Tigers team. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
The Tigers have only won two of their last 17 games at Campbelltown Sportsground, a statistic Mielekamp is desperate to change.
“We need everyone to get their heads around that this is the long-term home of the Wests Tigers,” he said.
“We’ll play more games here than in any other venue, we need to make sure we are genuinely authentic and doing the right thing for the community.
“And we’re genuinely contributing to the region.”
The Tigers play their next two games at Campbelltown against competition heavyweights Newcastle and the Broncos.
The joint venture will also play more games at the south-west Sydney venue next season while Leichhardt Oval undergoes renovations.
I can well understand that he has given hip hop the rigid digit but it is BLASPHEMY to abandon heavy metal.i hope my heart does not give up on me.
I will have to take a course of Black Sabbath Lovebites Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd and Deep Purple for the next 60 minutes to survive the attack.
Hopefully we can get a win this week at CO even though our track record there is beyond dreadful.
