Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Spida]

I'm told Heath Mason is a product of a disjointed Wests Tigers pathways system.

With no consistent fundamentals or club-wide style of play, he arrived in first grade underprepared, and the coaches had to spend time fixing problems that should never have reached the NRL. He's a talented kid and there's still a place for him at the club. He just needs some work.

Great take…

Heath isn’t the only junior our pathways system has let down…

Sounds like the potential appointment of Crawly has identified our pathways short comings.at least I hope.

Mathew Betsy was in charge for ages and doesn’t look like he set the pathways kids up for success.

Bringing Wests and Balmain juniors together, kids needed to be taught the system that first grade plays…so when called upon they know the calls and their roles in the team Etc.

I hope Heath is given a chance to develop his game.was played way before he was ready..

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Do we even have a 1st grade system, you could have fooled me if we do.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Ive heard on a couple of pods, that Godinet went backwards this year, can anyone comfirm or deny this. Also he isnt big enough this year, maybe BWG can you let me know your thoughts on him..

Yeah he wasn’t as dominant as previous seasons and hard to put a finger on it. Godinet has the tools, just needs to be involved more and really hone in on effort areas that the modern day backrower needs. His goal line defence was found out at times too but that will come with strength & specific training in that area. If the club’s development coaching is fair dinkum, this kid should come on in leaps & bounds with another pre-season.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Yeah he wasn’t as dominant as previous seasons and hard to put a finger on it. Godinet has the tools, just needs to be involved more and really hone in on effort areas that the modern day backrower needs. His goal line defence was found out at times too but that will come with strength & specific training in that area. If the club’s development coaching is fair dinkum, this kid should come on in leaps & bounds with another pre-season.

He sounds like he is lazy…

 

[davey_farrell]

Yeah he wasn’t as dominant as previous seasons and hard to put a finger on it. Godinet has the tools, just needs to be involved more and really hone in on effort areas that the modern day backrower needs. His goal line defence was found out at times too but that will come with strength & specific training in that area. If the club’s development coaching is fair dinkum, this kid should come on in leaps & bounds with another pre-season.

Awesome thanks BWG

 

[balmain boy]

I'm told Heath Mason is a product of a disjointed Wests Tigers pathways system.

With no consistent fundamentals or club-wide style of play, he arrived in first grade underprepared, and the coaches had to spend time fixing problems that should never have reached the NRL. He's a talented kid and there's still a place for him at the club. He just needs some work.

He probably should never have played first grade yet. He's not NRL standard.

He maybe get there but he's still a long way away. He wasted a year playing fullback this season. He's not a fullback.

 

[balmain boy]

Great take…

Heath isn’t the only junior our pathways system has let down…

Sounds like the potential appointment of Crawly has identified our pathways short comings.at least I hope.

Mathew Betsy was in charge for ages and doesn’t look like he set the pathways kids up for success.

Bringing Wests and Balmain juniors together, kids needed to be taught the system that first grade plays…so when called upon they know the calls and their roles in the team Etc.

I hope Heath is given a chance to develop his game.was played way before he was ready..

We do not have a system at the club. That's the first issue. Everything is just off the cuff, there is no planning or strategy involved.

 

[balmain boy]

Ive heard on a couple of pods, that Godinet went backwards this year, can anyone comfirm or deny this. Also he isnt big enough this year, maybe BWG can you let me know your thoughts on him..

He was definitely sub par this season. His sg ball season was incredibly disappointing, a few times he only had 1-2 runs in the entire match. For a player with big wraps and involved in an NRL preseason, effort is not just desirable, it's mandatory. Sure the play may have targeted the other side of the field a bit, but players who want to dominate lower grades go get the ball and make things happen. He just caught a cold waiting for someone to pass him the ball out wide.

You add in his small frame and he will always be Targeted in defence, especially on the goal line. There aren't many forwards in the been his size, which is why we need to be patient with him. He needs to fill out and learn how to use his skill set. He still has potential but he needs to command the ball and want to be the difference maker that he was when playing 16 year olds.

He showed glimpses, but every club has talented juniors who are busting their asses. He's busy spending time running coaching tutorials with kids and on insta, but doesn't seem to apply the same determination to his own game.

It's a huge offseason for him and I'm hopeful he rips in!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I’ve said it before and will say it again, we should target Kurt Donohoe on Nov 1 to be future starting lock.

 

[davey_farrell]

He was definitely sub par this season. His sg ball season was incredibly disappointing, a few times he only had 1-2 runs in the entire match. For a player with big wraps and involved in an NRL preseason, effort is not just desirable, it's mandatory. Sure the play may have targeted the other side of the field a bit, but players who want to dominate let grades go get the ball and make things happen. He just caught a cold waiting for someone to pass him the ball out wide.
You add in his small frame and he will always be Targeted in defence, especially on the goal line. There aren't many forwards in the been his size, which is why we need to be patient with him. He needs to fill out and learn how to use his skill set. He still has potential but he needs to command the ball and want to be the difference maker that he was when playing 16 year olds.

He showed glimpses, but every club has talented juniors who are busting their asses. He's busy spending time running coaching tutorials with kids and on insta, but doesn't seem to apply the same determination to his own game.

It's a huge offseason for him and I'm hopeful he rips in!

Thanks heaps Balmain Boy, very insightful, hopefully not a waste of a spot

 

[balmain boy]

Thanks heaps Balmain Boy, very insightful, hopefully not a waste of a spot

He's not top 30 either, unless someone upgraded him mid season. But given his form, upgrading him would have been practically impossible for any professional club.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

I’ve said it before and will say it again, we should target Kurt Donohoe on Nov 1 to be future starting lock.

He’s a gun

 

[TigerBurnsy]

He was definitely sub par this season. His sg ball season was incredibly disappointing, a few times he only had 1-2 runs in the entire match. For a player with big wraps and involved in an NRL preseason, effort is not just desirable, it's mandatory. Sure the play may have targeted the other side of the field a bit, but players who want to dominate lower grades go get the ball and make things happen. He just caught a cold waiting for someone to pass him the ball out wide.

You add in his small frame and he will always be Targeted in defence, especially on the goal line. There aren't many forwards in the been his size, which is why we need to be patient with him. He needs to fill out and learn how to use his skill set. He still has potential but he needs to command the ball and want to be the difference maker that he was when playing 16 year olds.

He showed glimpses, but every club has talented juniors who are busting their asses. He's busy spending time running coaching tutorials with kids and on insta, but doesn't seem to apply the same determination to his own game.

It's a huge offseason for him and I'm hopeful he rips in!

Is he short or is he a bit skinny? Maybe he’s more suited to centre than edge and there he won’t be targeted as bad

 

[Tucker]

I’ve said it before and will say it again, we should target Kurt Donohoe on Nov 1 to be future starting lock.

He was very good tonight.
Well deserved man of the match.

 

[Droppy05]

Gosh he cops it on here but I reckon there is a player in Mason. We seem to forget just how young some of these players are.

What sort of player are you referring to?

 

[Vicious]

I’ve said it before and will say it again, we should target Kurt Donohoe on Nov 1 to be future starting lock.

Or 5/8 or hooker.
He should definitely be our number 1 target, but I’d say he will be the number 1 target for quite a few clubs.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Thanks heaps Balmain Boy, very insightful, hopefully not a waste of a spot

Sounds like
It is

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Or 5/8 or hooker.
He should definitely be our number 1 target, but I’d say he will be the number 1 target for quite a few clubs.

Lock?

 

[ancient_magpie]

We do not have a system at the club. That's the first issue. Everything is just off the cuff, there is no planning or strategy involved.

How would you know

 

[cktiger]

How would you know

Tell us how you do,,,