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Forgotten ace emerges in Bulldogs halves puzzle; hidden Tigers X-factor — Ressies Wrap

Forgotten ace emerges in Bulldogs halves puzzle; hidden Tigers X-factor — Ressies Wrap

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THE HIDDEN TIGERS X-FACTOR

The Wests Tigers may have endured a tumultuous past couple of months, but their NSW Cup side continues to provide plenty of optimism with the club’s next generation of stars showing that the future remains bright.

That was on full display over the weekend as the Western Suburbs Magpies climbed to eighth on the reserve-grade ladder with a commanding 50-24 victory over the Parramatta Eels.

Headlined by recent NRL debutants Ethan Roberts (67 metres, 19 tackles), Josese Lanyon (84 run metres, 20 tackles) and Javon Andrews (two try assists, three line-break assists, 18 points), the Magpies once again put on an attacking masterclass.

But it was outside back Solomone Saukuru who stole the show at Lidcombe Oval, as he continued his standout 2026 NSW Cup campaign with another dominant display.

Knocking on the door of an NRL debut, the 21-year-old came up with three try assists, three line-break assists, two tackle busts, 90 running metres and a try.

The competition’s leading try-scorer with 20 four-pointers, Saukuru also sits atop the NSW Cup leaderboard in line-breaks (19) and intercepts (3), underlining his credentials as one of the most dangerous attacking weapons on the edge.

Thanks, BWG for your assessment. I always look forward to them.
Our trouble is, knocking on the door is not enough. NO ONE opens the door.
They will probably sign a couple of average players and cross their fingers.
They fell over backwards for Makasini who I was in favour of but mostly on his potential; But here is a proven winner [in KOE] and the rumour is he is off to the Eels. Are we their feeder club?
He appears a better try scorer in a position we need but Tupou and Tavana [their defence not up there either or their scoring] get a run in the NRL side.
His defence is suspect? Well, the ones selected aren't setting the world on fire IMO. That's where tries are currently scored against us. And we can't score any tries either.
But let's just persevere, they will come good one day. It's becoming a joke.
No accountability, just excuses.
It's frustrating. Rant of the day over.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Thanks, BWG for your assessment. I always look forward to them.
Our trouble is, knocking on the door is not enough. NO ONE opens the door.
They will probably sign a couple of average players and cross their fingers.
They fell over backwards for Makasini who I was in favour of but mostly on his potential; But here is a proven winner [in KOE] and the rumour is he is off to the Eels. Are we their feeder club?
He appears a better try scorer in a position we need but Tupou and Tavana [their defence not up there either or their scoring] get a run in the NRL side.
His defence is suspect? Well, the ones selected aren't setting the world on fire IMO. That's where tries are currently scored against us. And we can't score any tries either.
But let's just persevere, they will come good one day. It's becoming a joke.
No accountability, just excuses.
It's frustrating. Rant of the day over.

Yeah Saukuru will be a disappointing development loss if true.

I do think both Tupou & Tavana have potential even if Tupou has been more exposed to NRL in recent seasons. I think maturity & experience will enhance his game.

Tavana was thrown in too early off impressive pre-season form. He has exceptional natural ability but a few flaws in his game and his body is still developing as a medium-seized winger. Should have just been developed with a full season in NSW Cup this season and a big year in the gym - he is noticably putting on size through this year.

I do hope Benji & staff are seriously looking at Vaka Aho, Fio Fainga'a, Mitch Taotua & Bailey Hodges out of those outside our NRL system, as at the very least, pre-season Train & Trialists like Tino Tavana was last pre-season.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Forgotten ace emerges in Bulldogs halves puzzle; hidden Tigers X-factor — Ressies Wrap

Forgotten ace emerges in Bulldogs halves puzzle; hidden Tigers X-factor — Ressies Wrap

www.foxsports.com.au

THE HIDDEN TIGERS X-FACTOR

The Wests Tigers may have endured a tumultuous past couple of months, but their NSW Cup side continues to provide plenty of optimism with the club’s next generation of stars showing that the future remains bright.

That was on full display over the weekend as the Western Suburbs Magpies climbed to eighth on the reserve-grade ladder with a commanding 50-24 victory over the Parramatta Eels.

Headlined by recent NRL debutants Ethan Roberts (67 metres, 19 tackles), Josese Lanyon (84 run metres, 20 tackles) and Javon Andrews (two try assists, three line-break assists, 18 points), the Magpies once again put on an attacking masterclass.

But it was outside back Solomone Saukuru who stole the show at Lidcombe Oval, as he continued his standout 2026 NSW Cup campaign with another dominant display.

Knocking on the door of an NRL debut, the 21-year-old came up with three try assists, three line-break assists, two tackle busts, 90 running metres and a try.

The competition’s leading try-scorer with 20 four-pointers, Saukuru also sits atop the NSW Cup leaderboard in line-breaks (19) and intercepts (3), underlining his credentials as one of the most dangerous attacking weapons on the edge.

And we let him go to Parra , 😠well done to our champion group who can sniff out future nrl players