I actually could see him getting some minutes off the bench next to Twal and Klem towards the end of the season in an impact burst type role. He is effective with the ball, he does need to work hard on his lateral defense and rushing up though.
I actually could see him getting some minutes off the bench next to Twal and Klem towards the end of the season in an impact burst type role. He is effective with the ball, he does need to work hard on his lateral defense and rushing up though.
jrtiger
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he is arguably the biggest project we have in and around first grade. as long as he stays injury free we will shed the kilos off his frame and fix a few things up. he has an incredible motor as is, but it will improve further in time, as will his lateral movement. his ballplaying skill is off the charts for a man that big as well.
people tend to forget that Jordan was as big a prospect as Galvin and Da Silva in that undefeated Matts side. he was never going to get to grade early, but in the next 12-18 months he is going to start banging the door down.
balmain boy
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Miller making his debuts in both Flegg and Cup on consecutive days and some still want to complain? It's exactly what he needs, game time in his age group while also getting mins against men.
Everyone at the club knows he needs to lose a few kgs, which will aid his mobility.
The fact he could make an impact against a strong Storm pack is great progress
Everyone at the club knows he needs to lose a few kgs, which will aid his mobility.
The fact he could make an impact against a strong Storm pack is great progress
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Don't tell the doomsdayers.
G'day Vicious...how can a player be allowed to be unfit?
Has he just come back from injury or something?
Had an ankle injury for most of the pre-season, if I remember correctly.
At his size (around 130 kg), they can be hard to get right.
Betterdays22
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Anyone provide some insights to the next man up based on cup form? Bateman and S Fainu likely out this weekend. Seems to be Kepoa and Matamua who will be next in. Any smokeys based on Cup form?
Cup struggles pretty dramatically as soon as they have a few players out.
I’d say Simpkin, Matamua and Kepaoa come in this week (if Bateman + Sam and Latu Fainu are all out).
I think Sione Fainu would’ve been a big chance of making a debut ahead of Matamua, but hasn’t played a game yet this year due to a foot injury.
WOW!!!!...130 kgs...WOW!!!! he's a genuine big boy.
Yeh, I can imagine an ankle injury would be hard to get right.
weststigerman
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Miller will likely take longer than the others as he needs to get his body right. When he's about 21 after a couple of off seasons assuming he has the right diet and attitude, he could be anything.
Betterdays22
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Shame Tumeth hasn't really kicked on. Would of expected him to be pushing first grade by now. Is size the issue?
Yeah, I see Sukkar as a better second row prospect than Tumeth.
Size is the issue and he doesn't seem capable of getting any bigger either, I think he just has a really small frame for a forward.
I see him as a Hudson Young type of player.
He has scored quite a few tries over the past 18 months, but looks low on confidence at the moment, maybe a coaching issue.
These smaller aggressive type of forwards generally take a bit longer to become regular NRL players as they need to refine their game to overcome their smaller stature.
Not forgetting added size and speed is great, but there is a large number of players that have the size and speed, but lack the aggression and/or energy to make it useful.
Roar_Power
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If he takes his player option and stays in 2025, I can see the club paying him out like it did with Rua and Reilly.
Yeah...saw him in the trials I think it was...is he a Qlder?
Nah, Penrith junior.
The Knock On Effect NSW Cup - Round 6 vs. Dragons
Saturday, April 13 - 2:00 p.m. AEST
Lidcombe Oval, Sydney
WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES
1. Luke Laulilii
2. Solomon Alaimalo
3. Declan Casey
4. Josh Feledy
5. Jay Kirk
6. Iverson Matai
7. Tyler Colley
8. Josh Finau
9. James Valevatu (c)
10. Nick Lui-Toso
11. Reuben Porter
12. Brandon Tumeth
13. Tony Sukkar
14. Bailey Hodges
15. Sione Vaihu
16. Jordan Miller
17. Kit Laulilii
18. Raymond Maroun
19. Ryan Garner
Coach: Aaron Payne
INS: Jay Kirk, Iverson Matai, Tyler Colley, Reuben Porter
OUTS: Alex Lobb (concussion), Brent Naden (concussion), Raymond Maroun, Gordon Whippy
Saturday, April 13 - 2:00 p.m. AEST
Lidcombe Oval, Sydney
WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES
1. Luke Laulilii
2. Solomon Alaimalo
3. Declan Casey
4. Josh Feledy
5. Jay Kirk
6. Iverson Matai
7. Tyler Colley
8. Josh Finau
9. James Valevatu (c)
10. Nick Lui-Toso
11. Reuben Porter
12. Brandon Tumeth
13. Tony Sukkar
14. Bailey Hodges
15. Sione Vaihu
16. Jordan Miller
17. Kit Laulilii
18. Raymond Maroun
19. Ryan Garner
Coach: Aaron Payne
INS: Jay Kirk, Iverson Matai, Tyler Colley, Reuben Porter
OUTS: Alex Lobb (concussion), Brent Naden (concussion), Raymond Maroun, Gordon Whippy
jrtiger
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delighted to see Luke Laulili'i and Jordan Miller retain their spots in the side. I don't think any of us have really touched on how good Luke looked on Sunday afternoon. he may well be an NRL debutant by season's end if he continues on this current trajectory. powerful, speedy and silky.
AdelaideTiger
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Sukkar looks the goods to me.
Not real explosive but very steady, bit of a Boyd Cordner type, not as sound defensively as Boyd was but good line runner and safe pair of hands at the line.
AdelaideTiger
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Isn't Luke only 16/17? He'd need dispensation to play 1st grade if that's the case.
