Makasini has dodgy hands also. Dropped some sitters, bombs, fumbles playing the ball etc.
Only 18 and should be in KOE.
But Benji has been desperate for centres and has hoped it would work---But it hasn't.
IMO Topou would be the better centre than Makasini at the moment.
Leck
"I hope Benji can help him find his best form if we re-sign him.
However it sounds like he doesn't want to be a depth player, which could be a problem."
Kade7 said we were angling for a Dev. deal, not top 30
If he doesn't want it, he can go elsewhere. Not a problem!
His manager Tarak took him under his wing for a long time and eventually gave him a big positive assessment as a friend/confident and minder that Shuster was mentally clear of his demons.
I suspected at the time of the podcast that the TIGERS were interested. And Tarak directed him towards the...
They played in H Matts this year ie. U16.
Conclusion----they are still growing.
Just hope our talent identifiers can see their growth potential beyond the next couple of years and not nuggets excelling in an U16 grade.
Hope they have the physical traits we require for future NRL type players.
Height, speed, natural skills would be good start for developing. Or am I dreaming?