OFFICIAL Pathways - KOE General Discussion

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Haven't watched Cup recently, for those who do, who does the last tackle options? Kicking on the last, touch finders etc?
I know both Latu and Javon have good short kicking games but I'm curious which one takes control for long kicks and setting us up on the last

I will have a crack…

Latu and Javon played 2 games together before this last one.

Latu played 7 and Javon outside him. Latu did most the kicking and did very well short and long, with some of the kicking shared with Javon. They combined very well. Looked awesome. In the first week Javon clearly man of match and in post game interview credited his game to Latu’s work inside him.

Last week Madden played 7 . The combination wasn’t the same. Madden did all the kicking and played a much more dominant role then Latu did . Javon did hardly any kicking . Opposition was stronger. Our halves combination looked poorer.

 

[happy_tiger]

Warriors right winger from Jersey Flegg scored 5 tries, Warriors right winger from NSW Cup scored 3 tries, how can one club be found short for numbers out wide in every grade so often?
Surely they do a review to get some answers ASAP.
Hazyn Mellars ex Rabbitohs and current the Warriors NSW Cup right winger is 6 foot 4, 100kgs, a quick and elusive ball runner, runs the ball hard and aggressively with his yardage carries.
He is always a genuine threat with any high balls that come his way and plays with good aggression.
I see he is currently contracted to the Warriors until the end of 2028, BUT the Warriors for 2027 have 3 high class NRL wingers in Will Warbrick, Aliofa Khan-Pereira and Watene-Zalezniak signed for 2027 onwards.
Mellars is 110% NRL ready now, surely he could find a way to get out of his contract if a club come calling with a much clearer NRL pathway for him from 2027 onwards?

Hazyn spent time in Gladstone .....he and my son played a bit of rep footy together at a young age

 

[Vicious]

Hazyn spent time in Gladstone .....he and my son played a bit of rep footy together at a young age

I’ve watched him play a couple of times this season and he looks very strong and fast to go with his height and athleticism.
He is wasted playing NSW Cup and with 3 top class wingers ahead of him at the Warriors for 2027, it’s unlikely he will break into their NRL team no matter how well he plays.
These are quite often the type of players where contracts can be broken if another club head hunts the player offering better NRL opportunities.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I’ve watched him play a couple of times this season and he looks very strong and fast to go with his height and athleticism.
He is wasted playing NSW Cup and with 3 top class wingers ahead of him at the Warriors for 2027, it’s unlikely he will break into their NRL team no matter how well he plays.
These are quite often the type of players where contracts can be broken if another club head hunts the player with for better NRL opportunities.

Agree Mellars is quite the talent and has those attributes we lack on the wing - speed, height & x-factor. I vaguely recall he had a cracker against us last year too when he played for the Rabbitohs. Doubt the Warriors will let him go but they do have a bit of overload of outside back talent coming through including Sio Kali.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I’ve watched him play a couple of times this season and he looks very strong and fast to go with his height and athleticism.
He is wasted playing NSW Cup and with 3 top class wingers ahead of him at the Warriors for 2027, it’s unlikely he will break into their NRL team no matter how well he plays.
These are quite often the type of players where contracts can be broken if another club head hunts the player offering better NRL opportunities.

Makes you wonder why they signed Luke for the remainder of this year

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

That was one of Wests' worst performance of the year - on par with the Canberra shallacking - but still miles better than First Grade and Flegg.

I would promote Roberts and Saukuru. With Toa, May and the forklift driver injured, we don't have any other options at centre.

In a poor performance, I thought Javon & Saukuru were our most dangerous, whilst Taateo, Aho & Murray held their own up the middle and Roberts showed signs, but I feel he looks to produce a big risky play too often atm rather than just head down, run hard.

 

[Vicious]

Makes you wonder why they signed Luke for the remainder of this year

I rate Luke highly, but he simply does not have the same physical attributes as a winger that Mellars has and that would be a good topic to bring up if wanting to poach him from the Warriors.

 

[Dr_Ice]

I rate Luke highly, but he simply does not have the same physical attributes as a winger that Mellars has and that would be a good topic to bring up if wanting to poach him from the Warriors.

The centre Linnane sure had some pace

 

[Dr_Ice]

View attachment 40437



View attachment 40438



View attachment 40439



View attachment 40440

I am just in that first photo (and not the Magpie)

 

[Vicious]

The centre Linnane sure had some pace

Yes he was too quick for us.
He reminded me of a young Jake Averillo, a junior halve playing in the centres and doing a good job of it based on his pure speed.

 

[tiger_one]

I am just in that first photo (and not the Magpie)

Oh I can see you now champion @Dr_Ice - you're the handsome fella ......... ✅

 

[Oldman]

The centre Linnane sure had some pace

I wonder if he is any relation to Steve Linnane a St George half I’d say back in late 80s early 90s

 

[Bellend]

In a poor performance, I thought Javon & Saukuru were our most dangerous, whilst Taateo, Aho & Murray held their own up the middle and Roberts showed signs, but I feel he looks to produce a big risky play too often atm rather than just head down, run hard.

Taateo, Aho & Murray need a massive off season in the gym this off season.
Saukuru if we retain him needs a conditioning coach

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

I wonder if he is any relation to Steve Linnane a St George half I’d say back in late 80s early 90s

I think he's his nephew. Steve Linnane finished career playing for Kurri with his brothers. Family still live in the area.

 

[tiger_one]