Juniors - Pathways General Discussion

Rowdy12 said:
a manly fan on twitter recently said hes there training already
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I seen on twitter people saying this was him again in the new promo vid manly put out (I highlighted him with the circle) (arrow pointing to Onitoni I think but could be another ex tiger Willet?)

Edit: just scrolled past the comment I replied to & seen others confirm he was gone lol
 

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We're all frustrated about the Larges however they have major SBW/Sualli vibes. Onitoni is 17 and has already gone:

Wests
Easts
Wests
Manly

All whilst also playing rugby union. If he turns out as good as he thinks he will flip flop between clubs and codes his whole career. Let Manly waste the next 2 years on him

As for Ashton well the guy is 15, Im not going to start worrying about losing guys that are 3-4 years off playing NRL
 
Rowdy12 said:
We're all frustrated about the Larges however they have major SBW/Sualli vibes. Onitoni is 17 and has already gone:

Wests
Easts
Wests
Manly

All whilst also playing rugby union. If he turns out as good as he thinks he will flip flop between clubs and codes his whole career. Let Manly waste the next 2 years on him

As for Ashton well the guy is 15, Im not going to start worrying about losing guys that are 3-4 years off playing NRL
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With the size of our junior catchment now there will be a lot of talented youngsters coming through will be impossible to keep them all, another group of good ones will surface to get over the disappointment of losing some.
 
Rowdy12 said:
We're all frustrated about the Larges however they have major SBW/Sualli vibes. Onitoni is 17 and has already gone:

Wests
Easts
Wests
Manly

All whilst also playing rugby union. If he turns out as good as he thinks he will flip flop between clubs and codes his whole career. Let Manly waste the next 2 years on him

As for Ashton well the guy is 15, Im not going to start worrying about losing guys that are 3-4 years off playing NRL
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agree - and we have Westfields in our catchment.
 
Rowdy12 said:
We're all frustrated about the Larges however they have major SBW/Sualli vibes. Onitoni is 17 and has already gone:

Wests
Easts
Wests
Manly

All whilst also playing rugby union. If he turns out as good as he thinks he will flip flop between clubs and codes his whole career. Let Manly waste the next 2 years on him

As for Ashton well the guy is 15, Im not going to start worrying about losing guys that are 3-4 years off playing NRL
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I didn’t realise Ashton was 15… his parents or manager must have some pull on manly considering he is already training with the first grade team lol
 
You can't keep them all, and not all of them make it. So many of these kids are talented enough to make it, but that's not all it takes - it takes good decisions, good work ethic, luck with injuries and more.

This is why it's so important to have a good developmental environment - if you have a strong first grade side, you're likely to have youngsters want to leave to play first grade elsewhere. Having a good environment with good structures takes the luck out of it.
 

Empower the Pathways at Wests Tigers Club Day!​

Wests Tigers Tue 21 Jan 2025, 09:30 AM

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Get your first taste of footy for the year at Wests Tigers Club Day, where the Empower the Pathways initiative will be launched!

2024 Wests Tigers Club Day at Lidcombe Oval
2024 Wests Tigers Club Day at Lidcombe Oval

On Saturday, February 1 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, watch four junior representative Wests Tigers Pathways matches, headlined by Wests Magpies taking on Balmain Tigers in SG Ball Cup (U/19’s boys) and Harold Matthews Cup (U/17’s boys).

Wests Tigers Club Day will support the Empower the Pathways initiative, a community program aimed at increasing resources and opportunities for Wests Tigers Pathways teams and players.

The program intends to raise $150,000 in 2025, with the money being allocated toward tours, camps, equipment, technology and advanced sports science resources, providing our Pathways players with an elite program.

Purchase an ‘Empower the Pathways Heart’ or make a donation directly to the Empower the Pathways initiative at the ground to help fuel the growth of Wests Tigers Pathways and future stars of our game.

Wests Tigers’ Tarsha Gale Cup (U/19’s girls) and Lisa Fiaola Cup (U/17’s girls) sides will kick off the day’s action, taking on the Sydney Roosters and Central Coast Roosters respectively.

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The NRL squad will also be on hand for a signing session at Wests Leagues Club, Campbelltown, next door to the stadium. The players will then form a guard of honour for the Harold Matthews teams as they make their way onto the field prior to their match.

Be sure to check out the on-site Merchandise van to stock up on Wests Tigers apparel, as well as the Membership tent if you haven’t already joined Our Jungle in 2025.

Ensure the entire family is there on the day, with jumping castles, clinics, raffles, competitions, and much more in store at Campbelltown.

All gold coin donations and fundraising activities at Wests Tigers Club Day will support the Wests Tigers Empower the Pathways initiative.

Wests Tigers Club Day - Empower the Pathways

Date: Saturday, February 1

Location: Campbelltown Sports Stadium

9:45 a.m. — Gates Open

10:00 a.m. — Tarsha Gale Cup (U/19’s girls), Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters


11:45 a.m. — Lisa Fiaola Cup (U/17’s girls), Wests Tigers vs Central Coast Roosters

12:00 p.m. — NRL squad signing session (at Wests Leagues Club, Campbelltown)

1:30 p.m. — Harold Matthews Cup (U/17’s boys), Western Suburbs Magpies vs Balmain Tigers

3:15 p.m. — SG Ball Cup (U/19’s boys), Western Suburbs Magpies vs Balmain Tigers
 
Lauren said:

Empower the Pathways at Wests Tigers Club Day!​

Wests Tigers Tue 21 Jan 2025, 09:30 AM

Share on social media​

Get your first taste of footy for the year at Wests Tigers Club Day, where the Empower the Pathways initiative will be launched!

2024 Wests Tigers Club Day at Lidcombe Oval
2024 Wests Tigers Club Day at Lidcombe Oval

On Saturday, February 1 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, watch four junior representative Wests Tigers Pathways matches, headlined by Wests Magpies taking on Balmain Tigers in SG Ball Cup (U/19’s boys) and Harold Matthews Cup (U/17’s boys).

Wests Tigers Club Day will support the Empower the Pathways initiative, a community program aimed at increasing resources and opportunities for Wests Tigers Pathways teams and players.

The program intends to raise $150,000 in 2025, with the money being allocated toward tours, camps, equipment, technology and advanced sports science resources, providing our Pathways players with an elite program.

Purchase an ‘Empower the Pathways Heart’ or make a donation directly to the Empower the Pathways initiative at the ground to help fuel the growth of Wests Tigers Pathways and future stars of our game.

Wests Tigers’ Tarsha Gale Cup (U/19’s girls) and Lisa Fiaola Cup (U/17’s girls) sides will kick off the day’s action, taking on the Sydney Roosters and Central Coast Roosters respectively.

74294466_campbelltown-stadium-view-1plp6891_2024414142958.jpg


The NRL squad will also be on hand for a signing session at Wests Leagues Club, Campbelltown, next door to the stadium. The players will then form a guard of honour for the Harold Matthews teams as they make their way onto the field prior to their match.

Be sure to check out the on-site Merchandise van to stock up on Wests Tigers apparel, as well as the Membership tent if you haven’t already joined Our Jungle in 2025.

Ensure the entire family is there on the day, with jumping castles, clinics, raffles, competitions, and much more in store at Campbelltown.

All gold coin donations and fundraising activities at Wests Tigers Club Day will support the Wests Tigers Empower the Pathways initiative.

Wests Tigers Club Day - Empower the Pathways

Date: Saturday, February 1

Location: Campbelltown Sports Stadium

9:45 a.m. — Gates Open

10:00 a.m. — Tarsha Gale Cup (U/19’s girls), Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters


11:45 a.m. — Lisa Fiaola Cup (U/17’s girls), Wests Tigers vs Central Coast Roosters

12:00 p.m. — NRL squad signing session (at Wests Leagues Club, Campbelltown)

1:30 p.m. — Harold Matthews Cup (U/17’s boys), Western Suburbs Magpies vs Balmain Tigers

3:15 p.m. — SG Ball Cup (U/19’s boys), Western Suburbs Magpies vs Balmain Tigers
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directed at the club,why does 1 st taste club day have an empty grand stand in its promo
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
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Balmain SG Ball centre been training with Flegg this pre-season.
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A bit disappointed by this really. I can't see him making it any higher than flegg, why re-sign him for so long? He's tiny and his limited size still Aussies make it difficult to move up the grades. He's not fast enough to make up for his lack of size. We have too many tiny backs in our pathways already
 
balmain boy said:
A bit disappointed by this really. I can't see him making it any higher than flegg, why re-sign him for so long? He's tiny and his limited size still Aussies make it difficult to move up the grades. He's not fast enough to make up for his lack of size. We have too many tiny backs in our pathways already
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We seem to like our centres short....apart from Naden
 
balmain boy said:
A bit disappointed by this really. I can't see him making it any higher than flegg, why re-sign him for so long? He's tiny and his limited size still Aussies make it difficult to move up the grades. He's not fast enough to make up for his lack of size. We have too many tiny backs in our pathways already
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I watched him play a couple of times and he looked to have good explosive speed off the mark which is generally a trait in all good outside backs.
 
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BlackWhiteGold said:
For $20 per month, we have access to watch all junior reps, Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup now via Bar TV. Just announced by NSWRL. Great news!!!

www.nswrl.com.au

NSWRL and BarTV partner to showcase more than 900 games

The New South Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic alliance with BarTV Sports
www.nswrl.com.au www.nswrl.com.au
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Amazing! Not able to get out to heaps of games, but was able to keep in touch with KOE Cup reasonably well last year.

Just broke this news to the Mrs and she isn't too pleased to have more pathways footy on haha
 
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