OFFICIAL Pathways - KOE General Discussion

[Wiz]

Geez, Luke Laulili can count himself unlucky. I thought he’d put together a series of strong games in first grade.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Geez, Luke Laulili can count himself unlucky. I thought he’d put together a series of strong games in first grade.

Wonder if it's an off-field thing to be totally out of the 23 man squad.

 

[Adam Doobie]

Geez, Luke Laulili can count himself unlucky. I thought he’d put together a series of strong games in first grade.

Same in fact I think he's been one of our best.

 

[supercoach]

Geez, Luke Laulili can count himself unlucky. I thought he’d put together a series of strong games in first grade.

Luke’s out of the joint in six months, Tino is here for a few years. So I guess it’s a case of prioritising the guy who is going to be at the club for awhile, given they are both about the same standard at present

 

[TheEnz]

I get the feeling Ethan Roberts still has some work to do on his conditioning, he was off injured for a while, a couple of 80 mins hit outs in KOE will do wonders for him.

 

[stevied]

Geez, Luke Laulili can count himself unlucky. I thought he’d put together a series of strong games in first grade.

Absolutely. Played well. Couple of errors but, overall, solid. Surely, he's better than Tavana, who quite simply, is not ready for NRL. Baffling, just like many of the selections in all 3 teams.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Where is Attard?

 

[derekderekson]

Where is Attard?

Flegg.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

With Cup on Sunday and the day after our NRL game, our non-playing bench players in NRL can play Cup so potentially Geyer & To’a drop back.

 

[stevied]

Luke’s out of the joint in six months, Tino is here for a few years. So I guess it’s a case of prioritising the guy who is going to be at the club for awhile, given they are both about the same standard at present

But don't we want to win?

 

[innsaneink]

But don't we want to win?

Keeping Luke L's match fitness up while Toa sits in 19 and does nothing

 

[stevied]

Keeping Luke L's match fitness up while Toa sits in 19 and does nothing

And Tavana stinks it up in NRL.

 

[innsaneink]

Just trying to understand Marshalls reasoning
Lets hope he goes well

 

[Leck]

I watched this on the weekend as the Tigers weren't playing. It's one of my favourite origin games growing up.

Go the Blues!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Just trying to understand Marshalls reasoning
Lets hope he goes well

Here is my take on some of Benji's reasoning for selections ...

Mason – could mean he’ll be the backup fullback to Bula so just getting reps to have him more ready. Possibly means Attard will be given time, body needs to get stronger.

Fainga’a & Gabrael – will be given time to prove themselves as more mature bodied outside backs to see if they are worthy of a future T&T.

Andrews & Roberts – the only U21s outside of our top 30 in NSW Cup so these 2 are the closest to NRL out of our young brigare plus club focusing on seniority, experience & matured bodies it seems.

Roberts – given a taste of NRL, now dropping back to work on his conditioning & effort areas.

Hodges & Jack – will be given every chance to show whether they are up to an NRL opportunity in future.

Brookes – I’d say club wants him, just needs to show versatility to play more than fullback so will get more reps on wing & perhaps centre.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Geez, Luke Laulili can count himself unlucky. I thought he’d put together a series of strong games in first grade.

He's been pretty poor the last two weeks imo especially against Manly. Just gave Saab way too much space & didn't trust Taylan enough.

 

[Fish88]

Anyone know anything on the centre pairing Gabrael and Fainga'a?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

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No stranger to the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup scene, Western Suburbs Magpies Head Coach, Tyrone McCarthy is nurturing a crop of exciting young talent through the 2026 season.

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[diedpretty]

Wonder what the background was to signing him as head coach of reggies.

Tyrone McCarthy - Wikipedia

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[Oldman]

I get the feeling Ethan Roberts still has some work to do on his conditioning, he was off injured for a while, a couple of 80 mins hit outs in KOE will do wonders for him.

Agree
A bit worried about his leg speed if he’s playing 2nd row at NRL level.