Tigers uncover unknown speedster

[happy_tiger]

He’s got a bit of pace Fitzgibbon there a kid in manlys top squad this year tolou koula ran 10.5 last year at school

10.5 would probably be the quickest in the game - I don't think JAC would break 10.9-10.8 these days.

Chris Lawrence was running similar times as a teen before he seriously hit the weights. My son is decently quick as a 9 year old and is a fair chance of making the final at State Champs next month - Chris Lawrence holds the state record as an under 9 - 13.6 seconds which is scorching for a kid that age.

Your young fella seems to be quite the athlete,I hope he kills them in whatever he ventures to do..
Back in my day when I played the best over 100 mtrs for me was 12.4 secs...People forget about how quick things are under what circumstances,for example,I had a pair of shorts,singlet and footy boots on when I ran the 12.4 secs on the footy field with inch long grass..these days they train on synthetic and grass fields ...all athletics Im talking about,not just RL players..

Far out TT ...if you and I had a race over the 100 ...I'd have needed a CB radio to talk to you at the end

 

[hobbo1]

He’s got a bit of pace Fitzgibbon there a kid in manlys top squad this year tolou koula ran 10.5 last year at school

10.5 would probably be the quickest in the game - I don't think JAC would break 10.9-10.8 these days.

Chris Lawrence was running similar times as a teen before he seriously hit the weights. My son is decently quick as a 9 year old and is a fair chance of making the final at State Champs next month - Chris Lawrence holds the state record as an under 9 - 13.6 seconds which is scorching for a kid that age.

Your young fella seems to be quite the athlete,I hope he kills them in whatever he ventures to do..
Back in my day when I played the best over 100 mtrs for me was 12.4 secs...People forget about how quick things are under what circumstances,for example,I had a pair of shorts,singlet and footy boots on when I ran the 12.4 secs on the footy field with inch long grass..these days they train on synthetic and grass fields ...all athletics Im talking about,not just RL players..

Far out TT ...if you and I had a race over the 100 ...I'd have needed a CB radio to talk to you at the end

It would take you another 100 meters to come to a stop with all that momentum ?

 

[happy_tiger]

He’s got a bit of pace Fitzgibbon there a kid in manlys top squad this year tolou koula ran 10.5 last year at school

10.5 would probably be the quickest in the game - I don't think JAC would break 10.9-10.8 these days.

Chris Lawrence was running similar times as a teen before he seriously hit the weights. My son is decently quick as a 9 year old and is a fair chance of making the final at State Champs next month - Chris Lawrence holds the state record as an under 9 - 13.6 seconds which is scorching for a kid that age.

Your young fella seems to be quite the athlete,I hope he kills them in whatever he ventures to do..
Back in my day when I played the best over 100 mtrs for me was 12.4 secs...People forget about how quick things are under what circumstances,for example,I had a pair of shorts,singlet and footy boots on when I ran the 12.4 secs on the footy field with inch long grass..these days they train on synthetic and grass fields ...all athletics Im talking about,not just RL players..

Far out TT ...if you and I had a race over the 100 ...I'd have needed a CB radio to talk to you at the end

It would take you another 100 meters to come to a stop with all that momentum ?

I was horrendous with blocks ....I literally nailed one blocks start in comp ......10.84 ....only time I got in the 10.8,s about a dozen sub 11 runs ...electronically timed .....I was really focussing on 400's in my senior year

To give you an idea how long ago that was ...I had to wait until the end of school / football to get any match payments because of school athletics and amateur status

 

[Needaname]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.

 

[TrueTiger]

He’s got a bit of pace Fitzgibbon there a kid in manlys top squad this year tolou koula ran 10.5 last year at school

10.5 would probably be the quickest in the game - I don't think JAC would break 10.9-10.8 these days.

Chris Lawrence was running similar times as a teen before he seriously hit the weights. My son is decently quick as a 9 year old and is a fair chance of making the final at State Champs next month - Chris Lawrence holds the state record as an under 9 - 13.6 seconds which is scorching for a kid that age.

Your young fella seems to be quite the athlete,I hope he kills them in whatever he ventures to do..
Back in my day when I played the best over 100 mtrs for me was 12.4 secs...People forget about how quick things are under what circumstances,for example,I had a pair of shorts,singlet and footy boots on when I ran the 12.4 secs on the footy field with inch long grass..these days they train on synthetic and grass fields ...all athletics Im talking about,not just RL players..

Far out TT ...if you and I had a race over the 100 ...I'd have needed a CB radio to talk to you at the end

Well I never professed to be an elite athlete,I got by with what God gifted me,not that it was great,but it wasnt all that bad....God loves a trier...

 

[diedpretty]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.

That change to 2nd tier cap would benefit someone like Fitzgibbon - start him off in reggies and if he is the real deal you can play him in firsts from Rnd 11.

 

[TrueTiger]

He’s got a bit of pace Fitzgibbon there a kid in manlys top squad this year tolou koula ran 10.5 last year at school

10.5 would probably be the quickest in the game - I don't think JAC would break 10.9-10.8 these days.

Chris Lawrence was running similar times as a teen before he seriously hit the weights. My son is decently quick as a 9 year old and is a fair chance of making the final at State Champs next month - Chris Lawrence holds the state record as an under 9 - 13.6 seconds which is scorching for a kid that age.

Your young fella seems to be quite the athlete,I hope he kills them in whatever he ventures to do..
Back in my day when I played the best over 100 mtrs for me was 12.4 secs...People forget about how quick things are under what circumstances,for example,I had a pair of shorts,singlet and footy boots on when I ran the 12.4 secs on the footy field with inch long grass..these days they train on synthetic and grass fields ...all athletics Im talking about,not just RL players..

Far out TT ...if you and I had a race over the 100 ...I'd have needed a CB radio to talk to you at the end

It would take you another 100 meters to come to a stop with all that momentum ?

I was horrendous with blocks ....I literally nailed one blocks start in comp ......10.84 ....only time I got in the 10.8,s about a dozen sub 11 runs ...electronically timed .....I was really focussing on 400's in my senior year

To give you an idea how long ago that was ...I had to wait until the end of school / football to get any match payments because of school athletics and amateur status

Mate,just to put things in perspective,when I had the footraces back then,there were no blocks,spikes or short mown lanes....It was on the footy ground,inch long grass,footy boots and a standing start....so 12.4 secs for the 100 wasnt to bad..

 

[Needaname]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.


That change to 2nd tier cap would benefit someone like Fitzgibbon - start him off in reggies and if he is the real deal you can play him in firsts from Rnd 11.

That’s my thought as well. But is it enough? Or will another club look to add some speed to their top 30?
I’m curious to see how he trials.

 

[diedpretty]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.


That change to 2nd tier cap would benefit someone like Fitzgibbon - start him off in reggies and if he is the real deal you can play him in firsts from Rnd 11.

That’s my thought as well. But is it enough? Or will another club look to add some speed to their top 30?
I’m curious to see how he trials.

The smart way to use it is if possible hold a spot open in the top 30 for anyone in the reggies who is a standout - you can then promote them and avoid the problem of other clubs poaching. Problem is with that is if no one is a standout you have to fill the spot with someone by June. Roster management is so important these days. Some clubs have been good at for a few years. We are finally doing it right.

 

[Needaname]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.


That change to 2nd tier cap would benefit someone like Fitzgibbon - start him off in reggies and if he is the real deal you can play him in firsts from Rnd 11.

That’s my thought as well. But is it enough? Or will another club look to add some speed to their top 30?
I’m curious to see how he trials.


The smart way to use it is if possible hold a spot open in the top 30 for anyone in the reggies who is a standout - you can then promote them and avoid the problem of other clubs poaching. Problem is with that is if no one is a standout you have to fill the spot with someone by June. Roster management is so important these days. Some clubs have been good at for a few years. We are finally doing it right.

Well we have 3 spots still. And an injured Walters that May, may not be granted a release on at some stage this season.
I don’t see much inventory out there. Especially not 3 spots worth.

 

[Spartan117]

This kid would leave Nofoaluma back in the parking lot for speed

Nofo would leave 99% players in the NRL dead for effort and determination.

Cross bread these and we have tbe WT beast on the wing we have been missing since Tuaki.

 

[cochise]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.

There is absolutely nothing online about the conditions and rules online which is why I asked someone that would know the answer. I am very confident that the answer I received is the correct information.

 

[balmain boy]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.


That change to 2nd tier cap would benefit someone like Fitzgibbon - start him off in reggies and if he is the real deal you can play him in firsts from Rnd 11.

Nah, if he's on as NSW cup contract he won't be training full-time or with the NRL squad.

Especially if he's got potential attitude problems we need him full time to check his commitment and also to get the most out of him.

 

[Geo]

You don't have to offer an NRL contract as part of a development contract. Many clubs do though as a means of securing the best young talent.
Especially clubs like us. To get Simpkin we'd have to offer one year Dev, two years NRL. Roosters may have been able to get away with a one or two year Dev deal with them as they're more attractive

I have it on very good authority that you do.

Well other clubs haven't done it that way. Lots of examples. Some clubs even have players on one year development contracts. You realise that right?

You know it’s very interesting. There is nothing online or in the official nrl playbook or salary cap instructions regarding the conditions surrounding development players.
At this stage I believe clubs exploit it as an opportunity to add depth beyond the 30.
Be interesting to see if that changes now the entire 2nd tier cap is available to play first grade from round 11 this year.


That change to 2nd tier cap would benefit someone like Fitzgibbon - start him off in reggies and if he is the real deal you can play him in firsts from Rnd 11.

That’s my thought as well. But is it enough? Or will another club look to add some speed to their top 30?
I’m curious to see how he trials.


The smart way to use it is if possible hold a spot open in the top 30 for anyone in the reggies who is a standout - you can then promote them and avoid the problem of other clubs poaching. Problem is with that is if no one is a standout you have to fill the spot with someone by June. Roster management is so important these days. Some clubs have been good at for a few years. We are finally doing it right.

August 1 this year due to Covid..squads need to be filled..

 

[happy_tiger]

He’s got a bit of pace Fitzgibbon there a kid in manlys top squad this year tolou koula ran 10.5 last year at school

10.5 would probably be the quickest in the game - I don't think JAC would break 10.9-10.8 these days.

Chris Lawrence was running similar times as a teen before he seriously hit the weights. My son is decently quick as a 9 year old and is a fair chance of making the final at State Champs next month - Chris Lawrence holds the state record as an under 9 - 13.6 seconds which is scorching for a kid that age.

Your young fella seems to be quite the athlete,I hope he kills them in whatever he ventures to do..
Back in my day when I played the best over 100 mtrs for me was 12.4 secs...People forget about how quick things are under what circumstances,for example,I had a pair of shorts,singlet and footy boots on when I ran the 12.4 secs on the footy field with inch long grass..these days they train on synthetic and grass fields ...all athletics Im talking about,not just RL players..

Far out TT ...if you and I had a race over the 100 ...I'd have needed a CB radio to talk to you at the end

Well I never professed to be an elite athlete,I got by with what God gifted me,not that it was great,but it wasnt all that bad....God loves a trier...

No ...he thinks to himself ....screwed that one up .....lol ...but at least he still loves you

 

[innsaneink]

With the usual qualifier about the quality of opposition in that video - he does look big and fast and ***could*** be a real game breaker

I do wonder why the 'riff let him go though.... suppose they cant keep everyone??

Maybe he can't catch high balls or tackle?
Dunno

Dropping high balls and coming in off his wing... Lots to learn it seems

 

[momo_amp_medo]

For me he definitely has something .... but we will have to be patient.
Another on L plates.
Second tier contract for me.

 

[the_third]

There may be a reason he was unknown

 

[mike]


 

[Cairnstigers]


Look carefully
Is that Happy and Josh in the background