OFFICIAL Pathways - KOE General Discussion

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wstigers11 said:
We really need to recruit backs if Sol and Mason are playing there. Skelton, Will, Luke, Sol, Mason, all off contract past this year. Star not reliable for week to week. Warbrick and Lomax were readily available.
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Solo could actually become a very good modern day winger if that is the plan. He is fast enough, good out of yardage, makes pretty good defensive decisions & reads, can finish and is good in the air. It's just he offers some very good ball skills in the back row & even centre.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Solo could actually become a very good modern day winger if that is the plan. He is fast enough, good out of yardage, makes pretty good defensive decisions & reads, can finish and is good in the air. It's just he offers some very good ball skills in the back row & even centre.
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Don’t think realistically the club plans to keep him past this year. Too hard basket. But I agree with you
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I don't think we can cull too many OBs. Luke L is already going, 99.9% Will Craig is gone and Jeral is unsigned. Potentially decisions to be made between Solo, Tavana & Max Taotua.
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Logan Brookes is probably another under consideration.
Although he is back playing fullback for our Jersey Flegg team this weekend, he has a stocky rugged build which could be suited to the centres if he’s up to it defensively.
 
One player I've noticed hasn't appeared in trials or team lists (and I hope it's due to injury) is Elijah Mataale. He did have a pre-Xmas T&T with the NRL squad but hasn't been sighted since. Anyone have any intel?

He really came on well since we brought him back to club mid-season with his leg speed and strength crucial in many of our Flegg wins last season & then rewarded with a Cup outing in the final round where he didn't look out of place.
 
It's disappointing to see Saukuru out not position. He should be on the bench and coming on for 30 mins of devastation running the ball.
He's the only back rower at the club capable of regularly breaking the defensive line. Yet we want to persist with Sukkar and broderlow who are props.
Feel sorry for the kid to be mismanaged like this.
Also Mason totally out of position again is sad. He should be 14 and coming on as an impact hooker/lock
 
balmain boy said:
It's disappointing to see Saukuru out not position. He should be on the bench and coming on for 30 mins of devastation running the ball.
He's the only back rower at the club capable of regularly breaking the defensive line. Yet we want to persist with Sukkar and broderlow who are props.
Feel sorry for the kid to be mismanaged like this.
Also Mason totally out of position again is sad. He should be 14 and coming on as an impact hooker/lock
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Saukuru has good skill as well as being a big, strong and powerful ball runner.
I assume they want to see if he can be another big bodied wing option, but I agree with you I think he is wasted as a winger.
I’m a fan of Heath Mason and I really hope he puts it all together whatever position he plays, but he showed really good signs in his short stint at 13 in the trials, not sure why we are now going away from that plan.
I like the idea of Mason coming on at 9 and Luke Jack coming on at 13 in NSW Cup with their high energy style of play.
I really think Sukkar and Broederlow have good potential as props, not as confident about them when playing on an edge.
Let’s see how it all develops and hopefully the coach knows better.
 
Vicious said:
Saukuru has good skill as well as being a big, strong and powerful ball runner.
I assume they want to see if he can be another big bodied wing option, but I agree with you I think he is wasted as a winger.
I’m a fan of Heath Mason and I really hope he puts it all together whatever position he plays, but he showed really good signs in his short stint at 13 in the trials, not sure why we are now going away from that plan.
I like the idea of Mason coming on at 9 and Luke Jack coming on at 13 in NSW Cup with their high energy style of play.
I really think Sukkar and Broederlow have good potential as props, not as confident about them when playing on an edge.
Let’s see how it all develops and hopefully the coach knows better.
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Yep your last line. The coaches & high performance have a plan for these guys. Keen to see how it progresses. Maybe Saukuru becomes a tallish powerful back-up wing option with good aerial skills. Maybe Mason becomes a true utility who can cover every position bar backrow, prop & wing. Let's see.
 
wstigers11 said:
We really need to recruit backs if Sol and Mason are playing there. Skelton, Will, Luke, Sol, Mason, all off contract past this year. Star not reliable for week to week. Warbrick and Lomax were readily available.
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The Tautoa brothers are guns . Obviously they’re going to be playing left this year . I think it’s a good thing . Let kids develop naturally now , rather than weakening youth teams because we promised the world to 17 year olds . Will Craig is another 1 .
 
Lestronge said:
The Tautoa brothers are guns . Obviously they’re going to be playing left this year . I think it’s a good thing . Let kids develop naturally now , rather than weakening youth teams because we promised the world to 17 year olds . Will Craig is another 1 .
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The Taotua twins are being developed a good way. Excelled in Flegg last season as bottom agers particularly Max. Both given progressive contracts this season, Max an NRL T&T and Mitch a Cup contract. Both trialed impressively in Cup trials and given a taste of an NRL trial and didn't look out of place. Both starting the season in Flegg due to lack of injuries in the entire squad and being 20/21. Will get their chance in Cup at some point if their form holds. Both have the physical and athletic attributes and footy skills to progress further. Just hope they do mentally.
 
www.weststigers.com.au

Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup squad confirmed

Tyrone McCarthy is excited about his Western Suburbs Magpies squad ahead of their 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup season opener at Lidcombe Oval this weekend.
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Finally we get a squad list. Good combo of our young guns on T&T, some of our best Flegg graduates from last year & decent mature aged depth.

Most notable omission is Elijah Mataale who was on a pre-Xmas NRL T&T, no longer Flegg eligible.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
www.weststigers.com.au

Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup squad confirmed

Tyrone McCarthy is excited about his Western Suburbs Magpies squad ahead of their 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup season opener at Lidcombe Oval this weekend.
www.weststigers.com.au www.weststigers.com.au

Finally we get a squad list. Good combo of our young guns on T&T, some of our best Flegg graduates from last year & decent mature aged depth.

Most notable omission is Elijah Mataale who was on a pre-Xmas NRL T&T, no longer Flegg eligible.
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See the list?

Michael Che Kams brother Esera...

Highly touted sharks centre Michael Gabriel's brother, Danny.

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Canterbury Bulldogs youngster potentially out for the season

He is on a train and trial contract with the club.
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BlackWhiteGold said:
www.weststigers.com.au

Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup squad confirmed

Tyrone McCarthy is excited about his Western Suburbs Magpies squad ahead of their 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup season opener at Lidcombe Oval this weekend.
www.weststigers.com.au www.weststigers.com.au

Finally we get a squad list. Good combo of our young guns on T&T, some of our best Flegg graduates from last year & decent mature aged depth.

Most notable omission is Elijah Mataale who was on a pre-Xmas NRL T&T, no longer Flegg eligible.
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I was told that there were staffing issues over the summer. I think a couple of other staff members left with Richo or were pushed out by HBG. In any case we were low on staff hence the bare bones content and web updates.

Recruitment is done and we now have staff so content on all grades should improve.

Nice to finally get some squad news...! No real surprises with the squad
 
balmain boy said:
I was told that there were staffing issues over the summer. I think a couple of other staff members left with Richo or were pushed out by HBG. In any case we were low on staff hence the bare bones content and web updates.

Recruitment is done and we now have staff so content on all grades should improve.

Nice to finally get some squad news...! No real surprises with the squad
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Thanks for the heads up.
 
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