Brenden Santi [Discussion]

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SANTI AND SIRONEN APPOINTED LEADERSHIP ROLES
By Wayne Cousins
28/09/2011 3:26:33 PM

Wests Tigers U20s players Brendan Santi and Curtis Sironen have today been named captain and vice captain respectively of the Australian U18s Schoolboys team.

Santi was named the Player of the Carnival at the Australian U18s Schoolboys Championships at St Marys in July.

A product of Bass High School, Santi captained the NSW Combined High School team and played SG Ball for Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs this season before going on to make his Wests Tigers U20s debut against Cronulla in round 26.

Sironen enjoyed a fine season for the Wests Tigers U20s side in 2011 in between his schoolboy rugby league and Year 12 commitments at Holy Cross College, Ryde.He is viewed as a future NRL player for Wests Tigers.

Santi and Sironen will be joined on the Australian Schoolboys tour of New Zealand next month by contracted Wests Tigers players in second-rower Andrew Vela and full-back Kurtis Rowe.

A Keebra Park High School student, Vela will join Wests Tigers in 2012 after representing the Queensland Schoolboys at the Australian championships. He was named Queensland Schoolboys’ Most Valuable Player.

Kurtis Rowe, the talented Queensland Schoolboys full-back, also joins Wests Tigers next season after completing his studies at Keebra Park.

Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys wished all four players the best of luck for the tour.

“We are very pleased for the boys and it is great honour to represent the Australian Schoolboys,’’ Humphreys said.

“Brendan and Curtis will do an exceptional job as captain and vice-captain and their appointments highlight their exceptional leadership skills at a young age.

“We wish them all well for the tour.”

 

[tigerz2012]

Where does Santi play ? What position?
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[Joel Helmes]

How good is that?

Well done Curtis and Brendan!

 

[Scorcher]

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Santi is a lock, he was one of the Bulldogs best in the SG Ball this season.

 

[Long_Distance_Tiger]

Congratulations boys. Future's looking bright!!
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[Goose]

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Santi is a lock, he was one of the Bulldogs best in the SG Ball this season.

He was very good at the schoolboys carnival (obviously given he was player of the carnival)

Plenty of good judges talking him up, I didnt realise he was a Tiger until after the carnival

 

[MacDougall]

I want him in first grade asap, he is a special player. He is the best classical style lock prospect I have seen in years. He has dominated the Under 20s State of Origin and shown that he rises on the big stage. When we have plodders blocking the first grade access of guys like this we risk losing them, make way.

 

[mtd]

definitely looks good.

difference is now that potter is coach, theres a chance santi might actually get a run.

 

[LaT]

Just posted in the other thread about him. WOW! Very impressive. Can imagine he will get a run soon for us.

 

[tigertown]

I think he is ready for the broncos game he really impressed me tonight.

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[Demps]

He was def a stand out for me also.
Can only get better.

 

[Tbone]

He made 3 clean line breaks in a rep game. And he was involved in defense all night. Outstanding effort.

 

[MacDougall]

For a guy touted for d and who got into the side on that alone (seriously how many rep players are selected purely for their defense?) he showed loads of attack. I like the players that come ready made with solid defence. Methinks that he just turned himself into a star in that match. I reckon he'll take his game to another level from here on in. Unload on him to be NYC player of the year if he doesn't get a call up.

 

[snowleopard]

Agree Mac..have been watching him for last 2 seasons and been very impressed. Was initially thinking he needed to put on more body weight to make the transition but don't know if his metabolism will do that in the short term as he seems to be one of those 'fast tick' players…a bit like Fulton. Watching him in warm up for NYC and interacting with the other players and fans he has a very high level of self confidence in his own ability..not arrogance ..just self belief. If it were me I would give him a go off the bench in NRL for a few games and see how he handles the pressure

 

[softlaw]

Hopefully he just played himself into a run in firsts sooner rather than later.
He and Fulton together would be a great defensive line.
& he seems to have a bit in attack

 

[MacDougall]

I would be blooding Santi immediately based on that performance. He has cycled Sue, Akaoula, Spence and Seumanufagai through firsts, why not Santi? I would be more confident with Santi even because I'm pretty sure he'd have a crack, not shirk his duty and be solid enough in D to not cause us any negatives. He'd be the perfect player to throw into firsts and let grow into the role because he is so consistent.

 

[boonboon]

Think like any back rower we shouldn't rush him, give him this year in 20s and then a year in nsw cup to build up with a few games in firsts next year. Don't ruin a great young player by rushing them

 

[MacDougall]

Usually I'd agree but I think he's got the right stuff to learn his trade in the big leagues tbh. His defense mainly, but his confidence and work ethic too. He comes up with big plays.

 

[LaT]

Santi has been on the radar for a long time though hasn't he? Its not like getting a run in 1st grade would be rushing him at this point.

 

[Guest]

Santi has been on the radar for a long time though hasn't he? Its not like getting a run in 1st grade would be rushing him at this point.

Santi, Lovett and Brooksall trained with the top squad during the off-season and I reckon Santi and Lovett will get their chance next year.