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@balmain-boy said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502403) said:@weststigerman said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502398) said:@balmain-boy said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502391) said:@kingrobbie said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502389) said:https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/11/05/wests-tigers-announce-2022-development-players/
**DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS 2022**
Henry O'Kane - 19-year-old Second-Rower. Balmain SG Ball in 2021
Brandon Tumeth - 18-year-old Second-Rower. Balmain SG Ball in 2021
Lomi Saukuru - 19-year-old Second-Rower. Wests SG Ball in 2021
Extremely surprising that we would feel the need to use development contracts on local juniors who are a long way off first grade in 2022 rather than players like Pole, Dillon, Scolari (who have played well in flegg and might be ready to step up soon) or prized recruits from outside the organisation.
Extremely surprising. Especially given they're all forwards.
Some players who have performed much stronger and higher bigger reputations don't get deals, yet these guys do?
O'Kane and Tumeth are good prospects, don't get me wrong, but it's a tad disappointing to see them be the one's given these special contracts.
I have heard Tumeth will push for a debut in 2022, not sure about the other 2 though.
Physically he's nowhere near ready to push for nsw cup or first grade. He'd get eaten alive if thrown to the wolves too early.
Of course he can develop physically but i don't think he'd be close next season. Should be in a position to play a few nsw cup games by the end of the year and push for first grade in 2023.

@balmain-boy said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502403) said:@weststigerman said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502398) said:@balmain-boy said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502391) said:@kingrobbie said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1502389) said:https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/11/05/wests-tigers-announce-2022-development-players/
**DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS 2022**
Henry O'Kane - 19-year-old Second-Rower. Balmain SG Ball in 2021
Brandon Tumeth - 18-year-old Second-Rower. Balmain SG Ball in 2021
Lomi Saukuru - 19-year-old Second-Rower. Wests SG Ball in 2021
Extremely surprising that we would feel the need to use development contracts on local juniors who are a long way off first grade in 2022 rather than players like Pole, Dillon, Scolari (who have played well in flegg and might be ready to step up soon) or prized recruits from outside the organisation.
Extremely surprising. Especially given they're all forwards.
Some players who have performed much stronger and higher bigger reputations don't get deals, yet these guys do?
O'Kane and Tumeth are good prospects, don't get me wrong, but it's a tad disappointing to see them be the one's given these special contracts.
I have heard Tumeth will push for a debut in 2022, not sure about the other 2 though.
Physically he's nowhere near ready to push for nsw cup or first grade. He'd get eaten alive if thrown to the wolves too early.
Of course he can develop physically but i don't think he'd be close next season. Should be in a position to play a few nsw cup games by the end of the year and push for first grade in 2023.

Jeeze.. you’re right.. how old is he?