Jock Madden

[Demps]

if Madden fires next two games we might be looking at 2022
3 Douhie
6 Brooks
7 Madden
9 Simpkin
13 Hastings
14 Liddle

Wouldn't be getting ya hopes up 😂

 

[izotope]

Impressive resume, best of luck!

 

[mactiger]

Impressive resume, best of luck!

Good luck to Jock hope he has a blinder and enjoys the moment there are far to many supporters all ready writing him off before he has played I wish him well and so should everyone good luck mate

 

[earl]

I hope he kills it. The future Andrew Johns.

 

[Newtown]

**Young Tiger Jock Madden, the prodigy fans have been waiting for**
https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/wests-tigers-jock-madden-talks-return-to-top-grade-the-mole-brad-fittler/3977f50c-b05a-44bd-aed3-eeeadf162739

After years of disappointment, Wests Tigers fans may just be seeing the emergence of their great new hope in Sunday's clash with Penrith. Former Australian Schoolboys halfback Jock Madden finally gets his chance in top company after serving a two-year apprenticeship at the club.

And NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler is convinced the 21-year-old from Scone is ready to make his mark on the NRL.

"I coached him at NSW under 16 level and he kicked a late pressure goal to win us the game from the sideline," Fittler said.

"He is a smart kid and a good organiser and I'll watch how he goes with interest.

"Penrith will be a big test for him, especially as the Tigers have been struggling, but he'll give it a good crack."

Fans have been crying out for the youngster to get a run in the top grade but he only gets a go against the Panthers because of a knee injury to the reliable Adam Doueihi.

But with question marks over the future of long-serving number seven Luke Brooks - who will partner Madden in the halves - his performance has massive significance for the Tigers' future.

The speedy youngster, who played seven minutes off the bench against Newcastle earlier this year, boasts a highly impressive resume.

As well as leading the Australian Schoolboys to England in 2018, he was named NSW SG Ball Player of the Year, Wests Tigers Flegg Cup player of the year and he played for NSWCCC alongside Penrith star Matt Burton.

In 2019 he played in the Under 20s State of Origin match against Queensland, winning man of the match.

Madden has watched from the sideline as young playmakers like Burton, Sam Walker (Roosters), Reece Walsh (Warriors) and Toby Sexton (Titans) have made the grade this year and gained confidence from their achievements.

"I have just loved watching all these young halves getting a go and it has inspired me to train harder and get myself ready if Madge (Tigers coach Michael Maguire) called me in," Madden told Wide World of Sports.

"It has been a great year for young players stepping up, and it looks like the next generation of players are ready for it.
"That makes me even more hungry to prove I too am up for the challenge.

"I know I have a role to play like everyone else in the team this weekend, but it helps knowing my fellow players and coaching staff all have faith in me."

I like your attitude Jock. Go for it.

 

[Newtown]

if Madden fires next two games we might be looking at 2022
3 Douhie
6 Brooks
7 Madden
9 Simpkin
13 Hastings
14 Liddle

Wouldn't be getting ya hopes up ?

Keep looking on the bright side. It's the best way.

 

[barra]

Almost being dubbed the next big thing like Brooks was years ago.

Good luck to him, but I have seen nothing in KOE Cup to suggest that he is a great player.

Agree with you Harvey... I hope we're both wrong!

 

[twentyforty]

I’ve got a feeling our pack is going to fire up and roll forward sooner or later, and his may be the game. If they do Brooks and Madden will go with them.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Mock jadden good luck

 

[Sabre]

I'm not too confident. I haven't been particularly impressed by what he has had to offer in State Cup. And if someone doesn't stand out at that level I can't see them doing much at NRL level.

Hopefully he proves me wrong.

 

[Canberratiger]

If he is an organising half, I wonder how much organising he will be allowed to do with Brooks in the 7. Might not get a chance to showcase himself

 

[coivtny]

I'm not too confident. I haven't been particularly impressed by what he has had to offer in State Cup. And if someone doesn't stand out at that level I can't see them doing much at NRL level.

Hopefully he proves me wrong.

I'm afraid I'm with you. Haven't seen anything from him in KOE Cup that would indicate he's ready to step up to NRL. Hope I'm wrong too.

 

[jrtiger]

no expectations or pressure for Jock this week. we're going to be lucky to see 40% of the ball, and very little of that will be in Penrith's red zone. as far as I'm concerned if he shows promise with his kicking and pass selection if/when he gets the opportunity, that's all we can ask for.

 

[TrueTiger]

We have given Brooks 160 NRL games and 9 years in the halfback role for no finals....yet we are judging a guy who is young with talent,but only played KOE cup to prove himself in a game against one of the top premiership hopefuls that he is at NRL level....

righto then ...God bless the kid....

 

[TigerVinnie]

We have given Brooks 160 NRL games and 9 years in the halfback role for no finals....yet we are judging a guy who is young with talent,but only played KOE cup to prove himself in a game against one of the top premiership hopefuls that he is at NRL level....

righto then ...God bless the kid....

Hope he does well, but I think most people are just calling a spade a spade. At least Brooks killed it in the lower tiers and would easily dominate if he went back there now. Jock unfortunately really doesn't look a step above the reserve graders around him.

Happy to be proven wrong

 

[happy_tiger]

no expectations or pressure for Jock this week. we're going to be lucky to see 40% of the ball, and very little of that will be in Penrith's red zone. as far as I'm concerned if he shows promise with his kicking and pass selection if/when he gets the opportunity, that's all we can ask for.

Let's hope he is ready to make 30+ tackles ......

 

[TrueTiger]

We have given Brooks 160 NRL games and 9 years in the halfback role for no finals....yet we are judging a guy who is young with talent,but only played KOE cup to prove himself in a game against one of the top premiership hopefuls that he is at NRL level....

righto then ...God bless the kid....


Hope he does well, but I think most people are just calling a spade a spade. At least Brooks killed it in the lower tiers and would easily dominate if he went back there now. Jock unfortunately really doesn't look a step above the reserve graders around him.

Happy to be proven wrong

Understand what your saying mate,but Brooks had Benji,Farah and co to help him along the way....whats Jock got to help him get through one of his toughest games to date,,,

 

[BalmainJnr]

Looking forward to seeing Jock get a run.
Big opportunity for him.
One thing for sure is he will have a go.

 

[tiger_one]

No pressure.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

We have given Brooks 160 NRL games and 9 years in the halfback role for no finals....yet we are judging a guy who is young with talent,but only played KOE cup to prove himself in a game against one of the top premiership hopefuls that he is at NRL level....

righto then ...God bless the kid....

Precisely,, jocks been a star his entire junior career, the anymosity and derision directed towards him on here is unbelievable… people writing him off, bagging his efforts on lower grades that they haven’t even watched? What gives? I’ve been waiting for him to get a start for 2 years. I think he’ll kill it and be a star for the next decade… he was raised to be an NRL player and has not disappointed at any point along the way!