OFFICIAL Pathways - KOE General Discussion

[Demps]

He's not a young player.
He's not fast, his defence is very poor and he has a lot of brain fades.
These issues just don't get fixed, they're pay off his game.
We can and must do better

With Taylan May coming in,
Krystian Mapapalangi realising his greatness,
& Makasini not far off....

Centre is looking alright.
Probably need another option or two for depth as Starford Toa is very injury prone and AD no guarantee of staying.

Not a fan of Feledy, Naden and Fataape is as described.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Our cup team undefeated last 4 games, some good signs. Hopefully Mpaps gets a top 30 spot. I would like to see him at centre instead of Douhei

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Our cup team undefeated last 4 games, some good signs.

We are the boys from Western Suburbs,
come along and give a cheer,
for the greatest football players,
the rugby league team of the year ... 👍

 

[Demps]

Can see Starford Toa & Taylan May being the starting centres for first grade in 2026, maybe towards the end of this year.

Krystisn Mapapalangi
Heamasi Makasini, as depth.

As mentioned countless times,
Naden and Feledy, let go.

AD? Not sure what the plan is with him.
Fataaape? Possibly cup contract.

Need a few options for back up.

 

[Bellend]

With Taylan May coming in,
Krystian Mapapalangi realising his greatness,
& Makasini not far off....

Centre is looking alright.
Probably need another option or two for depth as Starford Toa is very injury prone and AD no guarantee of staying.

Not a fan of Feledy, Naden and Fataape is as described.

Would keep Naden over Feledy and Fataape

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Large would be playing GPS rugby. Ashton Large was playing outside centre for Scots today vs Newington. Makasini was playing on the wing for Newington. Onitoni wasn’t in the team. Must be injured.

Did Makasini play yesterday for Newington @Wiz ? Would probably mean he’s not in final 17 for U19 SOO on Thursday.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

We are the boys from Western Suburbs,
come along and give a cheer,
for the greatest football players,
the rugby league team of the year ... 👍

Black and White are our club colours
Wearing them we're brave and bold
And the only time we'll change them
Is to put on green and gold.

Nothing there about wearing a poncey blue jumper to get a TV station some cheap ratings.
Bring Jarome home!

 

[Kelce68]

Black and White are our club colours
Wearing them we're brave and bold
And the only time we'll change them
Is to put on green and gold.

Nothing there about wearing a poncey blue jumper to get a TV station some cheap ratings.
Bring Jarome home!

What.

 

[Demps]

Would keep Naden over Feledy and Fataape

Naden chapter needs to be closed.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Naden really is starting to look fragile and old.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Some select stats from NSWRL.com.au

Run Metres (post contact)
Tu’itupou 243m from 21 runs (89m)
Staines 234m from 23 runs (88m)
Lobb 170m from 20 runs (58m)
Kit Laulilii 168m from 12 runs in 45 mins (63m)
Feledy 138m from 14 runs (44m)
Rahme 135m from 12 runs in 42 mins (40m)
Murray 131m from 12 runs in 55 mins (46m)
Taateo 74m from 6 runs in 25 mins (23m)
…
Hunt 44m from 5 runs in 33 mins (16m)

 

[innsaneink]

What.

Its the Magpies song

 

[pawsandclaws1]

With Taylan May coming in,
Krystian Mapapalangi realising his greatness,
& Makasini not far off....

Centre is looking alright.
Probably need another option or two for depth as Starford Toa is very injury prone and AD no guarantee of staying.

Not a fan of Feledy, Naden and Fataape is as described.

I think we are short at least one centre, perhaps two.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Some select stats from NSWRL.com.au

Run Metres (post contact)
Tu’itupou 243m from 21 runs (89m)
Staines 234m from 23 runs (88m)
Lobb 170m from 20 runs (58m)
Kit Laulilii 168m from 12 runs in 45 mins (63m)
Feledy 138m from 14 runs (44m)
Rahme 135m from 12 runs in 42 mins (40m)
Murray 131m from 12 runs in 55 mins (46m)
Taateo 74m from 6 runs in 25 mins (23m)
…
Hunt 44m from 5 runs in 33 mins (16m)

Sensational stats. from Kit.
People on here get obsessed with height. I'm not sure why a prop has to be tall, we're not playing basketball. Give me a bowling ball type like Kit who's gonna make 12 plus metres every time he touches the ball, and bend the line with his post contact metres over a tall weak twig like a Klemmer every day of the week.

 

[Demps]

I think we are short at least one centre, perhaps two.

I agree.

Starford Toa
Taylan May
Heamasi Makasini
Krystian Mapapalangi

Definitely need some back up options for 2026, not Naden calibre though.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Sensational stats. from Kit.
People on here get obsessed with height. I'm not sure why a prop has to be tall, we're not playing basketball. Give me a bowling ball type like Kit who's gonna make 12 plus metres every time he touches the ball, and bend the line with his post contact metres over a tall weak twig like a Klemmer every day of the week.

What’s also impressive from Kit is his ability to find his front & elite play the ball speed, yesterday avg 2.75s. Taateo also good at this I’ve noticed.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Some select stats from NSWRL.com.au

Run Metres (post contact)
Tu’itupou 243m from 21 runs (89m)
Staines 234m from 23 runs (88m)
Lobb 170m from 20 runs (58m)
Kit Laulilii 168m from 12 runs in 45 mins (63m)
Feledy 138m from 14 runs (44m)
Rahme 135m from 12 runs in 42 mins (40m)
Murray 131m from 12 runs in 55 mins (46m)
Taateo 74m from 6 runs in 25 mins (23m)
…
Hunt 44m from 5 runs in 33 mins (16m)

Hunt is either busted or heading to the retirement gate fast.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Some select stats from NSWRL.com.au

Run Metres (post contact)
Tu’itupou 243m from 21 runs (89m)
Staines 234m from 23 runs (88m)
Lobb 170m from 20 runs (58m)
Kit Laulilii 168m from 12 runs in 45 mins (63m)
Feledy 138m from 14 runs (44m)
Rahme 135m from 12 runs in 42 mins (40m)
Murray 131m from 12 runs in 55 mins (46m)
Taateo 74m from 6 runs in 25 mins (23m)
…
Hunt 44m from 5 runs in 33 mins (16m)

From those stats, Hunt should be dropped from State Cup side.
How many tackles in 33 min? And tackles missed?

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Sensational stats. from Kit.
People on here get obsessed with height. I'm not sure why a prop has to be tall, we're not playing basketball. Give me a bowling ball type like Kit who's gonna make 12 plus metres every time he touches the ball, and bend the line with his post contact metres over a tall weak twig like a Klemmer every day of the week.

Maybe being short means more concussion injuries? Wacked in the head by taller FRF?

 

[Vicious]

I agree.

Starford Toa
Taylan May
Heamasi Makasini
Krystian Mapapalangi

Definitely need some back up options for 2026, not Naden calibre though.

To’a has proven to be injury prone and we are not yet sure if Taylan May will return to his best form, Mapapalangi is showing signs of being a very good versatile low cost back up, but Makasini has not yet played above u/19’s level, so no guarantee he will be ready for NRL next season.
This being the case we need at least one more NRL centre option, we just need to work out if we target a big name, or an emerging or lesser known player as more of a gamble that it will work.
I know it’s been reported that Jojo Fifita is re-signing with the Titans, but I have not yet seen it confirmed and I’d be making every effort to try and sign him before it’s too late.