OFFICIAL Esan Marsters [Discussion]

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Is he a centre or second row
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He was second row coming through the 20's (occasionally centre) but has been played mostly at centre in ISP this year (probably because we are short on centres).
 
Great game from the kid..

Could make it as a centre…the more experience he gets..
 
From what I saw today, I think he's a second rower. He'd be good center but, I think that his game is more suited to the second row. He'd be more effective further infield.
 
Sadly I missed the game. But its great to read glowing reports. All Esan needs is a belief that he belongs in the NRL.
This will only come by quality coaching and encouragement, the ability is already there.
I'm also a fan of Tatola, give this kid a chance as well as Masters, and suddenly a lot will discover Tigers have a couple of quality kids.
 
Sounds like he had a cracker of a game. All he can do is play his best and put his hand up. If he can get a run off the bench, it would be great to see.
 
Man he is good. I hope we can stick him in the backrow permanently and let him stick there for a few games then give him a stint in FG.
 
I could not have been more impressed tbh. He is being wasted in the centres. I see him as a 13\. He has some tremendous gifts. He played the last 20 at five-eighth and showed some great passing. I have no idea why he was back fielding that kick on the opposite side to where he was but good thing he was there. He just outlasted every player on the field and by the end he was the only thing the Cook Islands team had left. He looks captaincy material the heart he played with.
 
This is why so many clubs were chasing his signature, he could be anything if he puts his mind to it.
 
Our recent history has shown if we don't start giving these young guys a bit of game time in the NRL we will lose them to other clubs, it's OK to buy some established stars to strengthen the roster, but lets' not forget we have some talent already in the club we should be looking after.
 
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Had a blinder for Cook Islands playing centre, ran for over 150m right through the middle of the ruck on occasions.
Scored a try, commentators were impressed as was I.
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In that case, he'l be signed by The Storm by the end of next week :laughing:
 
He has been solid in recent games and think that he deserves a go.
You never know ….. he may surprise a few people.
Reminds me a bit of young Les Boyd without the aggro.
 
I think Aloiai is much better in the middle of the park but we are also starting to have a lot of backrowers.

Marsters, ET, Lawrence, MCK, McQueen & even Idris.
 
Yeah, he looked very strong, but let's not forget, the Kumuls are essentially a reserve grade team so I'm not getting too excited.

He definitely didn't look out of place with the big boys though considering his age.
 
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Our recent history has shown if we don't start giving these young guys a bit of game time in the NRL we will lose them to other clubs, it's OK to buy some established stars to strengthen the roster, but lets' not forget we have some talent already in the club we should be looking after.
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Good point. This is an ideal time to start blooding some young players, before the new recruits arrive next year and while there are injuries. Marsters looks ready. We could do with some energy and hard running in the forwards. And, while we're at it, although fast for a forward and playing in the centres in ISP, he really needs to play second row in the NRL. That is his future.
 
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He has been solid in recent games and think that he deserves a go.
You never know ….. he may surprise a few people.
Reminds me a bit of young Les Boyd without the aggro.
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I can see that, just on that I saw silvertails verse fibros on friday at the local club, talked to Tommy for 20 minutes after the show, what a real character with a will to win. Also had Max Krillich come and sit at our table for about 20 minutes also, another nice bloke.
 
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Yeah, he looked very strong, but let's not forget, the Kumuls are essentially a reserve grade team so I'm not getting too excited.

He definitely didn't look out of place with the big boys though considering his age.
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This. Not meant to be mean, but he was playing with and against players who are mostly amateurs (Glenn being the exception). He should stand out. Hope he makes it but some ISP teams would be stronger than PNG or the Cooks.
 
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