Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Canadian Club]

Is Ethan Roberts a prop or second rower?

Both, played mainly second row in SG Ball for the Roosters but moved into the middle for the back end of ball and Flegg

 

[Canadian Club]

He is over 6 foot have a look at him next to Benji when he got his new contract about 10cm to 12cm taller then Benji

SWB is 193cm

He is 184-185cm.

He is also 18 so he hasnt even finished growing. For context, Isaiah Papali'i is 182cm...

Our fans are the worst at jumping the gun on 18-20 year olds and rookies in general. Good or bad. Over hyping off a couple performances and writing them off after 1 error. Just be patient. Its always the same culprits, the same ones who had Tim Johannsen starting for NSW in the backrow after trial number 1 last season and 14minutes in first grade.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He's a big boy come on under 6 foot how ?

He's taller than I thought but still light, only young and should fill out, 6ft 2 and 95kg.

 

[Canadian Club]

He's taller than I thought but still light, only young and should fill out, 6ft 2 and 95kg.

He will probably end up with a similar frame to Briton Nikora, about 185. However that suits his play style as he is a crash ball player and is very very strong.

The game is different now and its almost better having those compact forwards who are powerful and have a big motor. Usually with shorter/smaller forwards, the issue is defense, and that is absolutely not an issue for Pheonix. In fact id say hes almost the perfect mould for a forward in 2026 onwards

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He will probably end up with a similar frame to Briton Nikora, about 185. However that suits his play style as he is a crash ball player and is very very strong.

The game is different now and its almost better having those compact forwards who are powerful and have a big motor. Usually with shorter/smaller forwards, the issue is defense, and that is absolutely not an issue for Pheonix. In fact id say hes almost the perfect mould for a forward in 2026 onwards

Won't be falling into the trap of expecting too much from these young blokes until they show some form in 1st grade, Tumeth was hyped up from a young age and did squat.

Been disappointed too many times, Makasini looks the real deal though, gets better with every start.