Recent content by BinChicken

From what I understand it’s less about stacking Western Suburbs and more about spreading the talent across both pathways. We’ve already seen that this year with Noah Vaotangi playing for Balmain and Harry Bickhoff going the other way. I don’t believe we’ll see an A and B team

Maafu has 100% signed with the club. Not sure about Kerr or Aroyan.

It’s always hard to gauge much from these types of games. With 20 odd players and unlimited interchanges it’s difficult for either side to build any real rhythm or combinations. I also thought Finau looked really good, as did Ellis. Andre Hunter also looked sharp at times, and I actually thought...

Balmain 30 def Bulldogs 8 Another hard-fought win and thoroughly deserved. Despite missing half their starting forward pack, they took control early against the Dogs and set the tone from the outset. James Kerr was outstanding, as was Thomas Aroyan.

Balmain 20 def. Manly 10. Strong win, especially with the injury toll they’re carrying. Good to see them starting to play to their potential, they’re clearly a better side than the early rounds suggested.

Great first win for the boys but they didn’t make it easy for themselves. Thomas Aroyan best on ground

Balmain 24 def Warriors 22

Storm 18 def Balmain 16 Very disappointing second half

Balmain 16 Storm 6 HT Burey has been outstanding, steering the team around and kicking great . Kerr has bagged a double and made some strong carries coming out of our end. Still a long way to go, but hopefully the boys can finish the job

They were evenly matched through the middle, but WSM had far too much class out wide. Balmain’s right edge looked like they’d only just met this morning.

22–8 to the Eels. Tough loss too many blown chances, poor execution, and some very questionable calls from the ref.

10-8 Eels. Goal kicking an issue again

They’ve bombed a few opportunities but the one on half time was a howler

Ocean Vaivela on the bench is a big boost. Good test against a strong Eels side

CC Roosters 34 def Balmain 16 The game was far closer than the scoreline suggests. Errors and poor discipline hurt the Tigers. They dropped the ball over the line twice in the first half and went to the break down 10–4, with a player in the bin. Tries either side of halftime made it harder, but...