Heamasi Makasini

[426Tlgerland]

No need to rush him unless injury calls for it , let him play a few more reserve grade then off the bench last few rounds then into pre season for a big 2026 , We just added May and he is just going to get better , him and Skelton can be a deadly combo on the left

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

He’s shown he is ready for NrL and will be a mainstay of our team hopefully for the foreseeable future. I think he should be selected this coming week, coming off the bench.

 

[Yossarian]

Seems like Skeltons expendable for many.....hes been great for us, folded oppositions in half the las three of four weeks, scoring tries

Agree. If he's fit he's a weapon. He scored a double on the weekend just barging over TNT style.

 

[innsaneink]

“He’s a big boy this young buck-got a future in the second row” Tim Sheens (probably)

He'll be our reuben wiki

 

[innsaneink]

He’s shown he is ready for NrL and will be a mainstay of our team hopefully for the foreseeable future. I think he should be selected this coming week, coming off the bench.

I dont see howm you can say hes ready for NRL when he hasnt played yet....its a huge step up and we dont need to rush him.
I think Bula.may be back.in this week...douehi touched on all the positional changes and how clunky we were.
Chucking a raw center on the bench against the premiers isnt a smart move imo

 

[Vicious]

Seems like Skeltons expendable for many.....hes been great for us, folded oppositions in half the las three of four weeks, scoring tries

The Taylan May and Jeral Skelton combination looks like it could be a good one, but unless To’a starts firing, it might be in our best interests to debut Makasini this season.
If thatt happens we would not be moving Taylan from the left centre position he excels in, so I was just thinking out loud that Makasini could debut on the left wing which would possibly mean moving Skelton to the right as a winger or maybe even right centre.
If To’a comes good and everyone stays fit to play, Makasini’s debut would then likely be delayed until next year.

 

[NT_Tiger]

Seems like Skeltons expendable for many.....hes been great for us, folded oppositions in half the las three of four weeks, scoring tries

Agree, I wouldn't be writing his impact off. Run this way and this will happen to you. We dont have many players that make that kind of lasting impression.

 

[weststigerman]

I don't see the need to be throwing him in too early. He hasn't turned 18 yet.

We've destroyed enough careers doing this and with the emergence of May means we actually have someone capable holding down left centre.

Injuries happen and he'll get his opportunity at some point.

 

[TYGA]

Benji won’t hesitate to pick this kid. Comes down to injuries if all players fit he will get a few games at the back end of the season. First injury he’s ready to go.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Benji won’t hesitate to pick this kid. Comes down to injuries if all players fit he will get a few games at the back end of the season. First injury he’s ready to go.

Benji won’t hesitate to pick this kid. Comes down to injuries if all players fit he will get a few games at the back end of the season. First injury he’s ready to go.

Hes already hanging around the team pre and post match and in full training. If anyone knows about kids playing very young it’s BQM. His NsW cup games clearly show he’s ready .

 

[tigahhh]

Hes already hanging around the team pre and post match and in full training. If anyone knows about kids playing very young it’s BQM. His NsW cup games clearly show he’s ready .

did a pre season with the boys too

 

[Oldman]

Leave the kid out of the NRL this year and let him learn in reserve grade, 18 year old body wise still not fully developed to play against the big boys.
Remember doesn’t matter how good you look in other grades,
NRL is such a big step up.

 

[bbobb]

I reckon if we are out of contention in the final round, Benji might be tempted to blood him (but I wouldn’t be doing it before that).

 

[Moh]

Lots of big calls to be made if/when this kid comes through as expected.

Hard to leave out Toa/Skelton when fit. Both playing injured at the moment so it’s easy to forget how effective those two can be.

Someone’s gonna get upset and leave in the end, ofc

 

[TYGA]

Lots of big calls to be made if/when this kid comes through as expected.

Hard to leave out Toa/Skelton when fit. Both playing injured at the moment so it’s easy to forget how effective those two can be.

Someone’s gonna get upset and leave in the end, ofc

We need depth if the kid comes through as expected one of Skelton or Toa is your backup. That’s how strong sides are built. He has to earn his position beating out NRL starters which is also positive.

 

[Moh]

We need depth if the kid comes through as expected one of Skelton or Toa is your backup. That’s how strong sides are built. He has to earn his position beating out NRL starters which is also positive.

In an ideal world, sure - would love to have Skelton and To'a casually called up when we're depleted.

But they ain't sticking around to do that.

I'm surprised Staines is still around, he has been a great reserve (apart from the last game).

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

I dont see howm you can say hes ready for NRL when he hasnt played yet....its a huge step up and we dont need to rush him.
I think Bula.may be back.in this week...douehi touched on all the positional changes and how clunky we were.
Chucking a raw center on the bench against the premiers isnt a smart move imo

I do get a chuckle about all this.
Wests fans are so desperate for a win-fix they’ll tip the crèche out in search of a new messiah.
Compare it to a club like Melbourne and how slowly they brought young tyro Jack Howarth through their system. When he finally hit the NRL he was already performing like a seasoned pro.
I’d leave Makasini in NSW Cup for the remainder of the season.

 

[Bellend]

I do get a chuckle about all this.
Wests fans are so desperate for a win-fix they’ll tip the crèche out in search of a new messiah.
Compare it to a club like Melbourne and how slowly they brought young tyro Jack Howarth through their system. When he finally hit the NRL he was already performing like a seasoned pro.
I’d leave Makasini in NSW Cup for the remainder of the season.

110% B2T let the kid develop and gain more experiences and would let him play Flegg next season as well before pushing into the first team.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I do get a chuckle about all this.
Wests fans are so desperate for a win-fix they’ll tip the crèche out in search of a new messiah.
Compare it to a club like Melbourne and how slowly they brought young tyro Jack Howarth through their system. When he finally hit the NRL he was already performing like a seasoned pro.
I’d leave Makasini in NSW Cup for the remainder of the season.

I think the key is to give them a go here and there but not leave them in even if they go well.