Heamasi Makasini

[Winston Churchill]

Should have been in the team over Toa today anyways. Looking forward to his debut vs the Cows at the 8th to see how he plays against men. Hopefully with strong games in the next couple of weeks he can lock down the centres with May for next year.

Bula, Tito, May, Maka, thats a pretty slick backline.

 

[Winston Churchill]

2023

1. Laurie
2. Junior Twopoos
3. Naden
4. Tommy T
5. Stains

2025

1. Bula
2. Tito
3. May
4. Maka
5. Skelton

Come a long way in 24 months.

 

[Betterdays22]

2023

1. Laurie
2. Junior Twopoos
3. Naden
4. Tommy T
5. Stains

2025

1. Bula
2. Tito
3. May
4. Maka
5. Skelton

Come a long way in 24 months.

That is an out and out reserve grade backline

 

[BAGNF05]

2023

1. Laurie
2. Junior Twopoos
3. Naden
4. Tommy T
5. Stains

2025

1. Bula
2. Tito
3. May
4. Maka
5. Skelton

Come a long way in 24 months.

Yep, I think we’ve seen a tactical shift where we look to keep the ball alive to bring our backs into the game and create more open field footy.

A few guys who just rip it forward and play it quickly will also help.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Should have been in the team over Toa today anyways. Looking forward to his debut vs the Cows at the 8th to see how he plays against men. Hopefully with strong games in the next couple of weeks he can lock down the centres with May for next year.

Bula, Tito, May, Maka, thats a pretty slick backline.

He wasn’t available for this week between union commitments and HSC.

 

[Jimmy]

Benji suggesting he won’t be playing next week which is fair enough. We want to win the next 3 games so Nadens experience is probably the better call.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Benji suggesting he won’t be playing next week which is fair enough. We want to win the next 3 games so Nadens experience is probably the better call.

I guess while there is 00000.1% chance of finals, they won’t give up, which means you want experience.

 

[Jimmy]

I guess while there is 00000.1% chance of finals, they won’t give up, which means you want experience.

Can’t see Roos dropping all 3 and Phins 2 with us winning all 3. I would like for us to win as much as we can and escape the bottom 4. Given the rubbish we’ve had this year I think we can be proud of the team

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can’t see Roos dropping all 3 and Phins 2 with us winning all 3. I would like for us to win as much as we can and escape the bottom 4. Given the rubbish we’ve had this year I think we can be proud of the team

It’s not gonna happen. But I think 9th or 10th would be exceptional given how much we were floundering after Galvin left.

 

[BAGNF05]

It’s not gonna happen. But I think 9th or 10th would be exceptional given how much we were floundering after Galvin left.

We are a live chance to finish 12-12 and avoid a losing season. I’d celebrate that like a top eight finish from where we’ve come from.

 

[stephen]

We are a live chance to finish 12-12 and avoid a losing season. I’d celebrate that like a top eight finish from where we’ve come from.

Yeah, it's measurable improvement and a good foundation for next year.

 

[weststigerman]

Smart call to avoid throwing him in. Like that Benji wants to keep him left side where he’s comfortable.

Benji is starting to get things right. Winning obviously helps.

 

[BAGNF05]

Smart call to avoid throwing him in. Like that Benji wants to keep him left side where he’s comfortable.

Benji is starting to get things right. Winning obviously helps.

I’d be asking May if he’s comfortable changing sides and giving the kid a Leichhardt debut.

 

[IronFist]

From the coaches mouth: he hasn't been training with us, he's been at school.

Fans: rush him into the team

and these are probably the same supporters who rubbished the amateur antics of lee and pascoe

 

[BAGNF05]

From the coaches mouth: he hasn't been training with us, he's been at school.

Fans: rush him into the team

and these are probably the same supporters who rubbished the amateur antics of lee and pascoe

He said he trained with us once last week.

Benji was also picked out of school.

Watch this space.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

From the coaches mouth: he hasn't been training with us, he's been at school.

Fans: rush him into the team

and these are probably the same supporters who rubbished the amateur antics of lee and pascoe

With the wraps the club has on him can you blame supporters wanting to get a look at him, it's hard not to get excited and keen to see how he goes.

 

[weststigerman]

I’d be asking May if he’s comfortable changing sides and giving the kid a Leichhardt debut.

I’d be keeping May where he is, he was so good on the left side today.

 

[groucher]

Chris Lawrence debuted as a 17yo school boy and never looked back

 

[supercoach]

Benji could also be deflecting all the hype from Big Mac by saying he will not be playing. I guess time will tell, but I see next Sunday as the perfect place to make your debut

 

[bbobb]

Makasini didn’t look out of place in KoE. If anything he looked a class above that level but it is a big jump to NRL. Overall, I think Benji is doing an outstanding job with Latu in building him up slowly which is what I would line to see with Makasini.