Wests Magpies 2015 appointments

[tiger_one]

For footy lovers of the magpie variety, here's some news to warm the spirit:

source: http://westsmagpies.blogspot.com.au/

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

2015 SG Ball Coach Appointed

Western Suburbs today confirmed that Josh White will take charge of the club’s SG Ball team for the 2015 season.

White, who played first grade for the Magpies and Illawarra Steelers, will work with the Magpies’ new Ron Massey Cup coach, Nathan Waters, and General Manager Leo Epifania to groom the next generation of talent for both the Wests Tigers and Western Suburbs Magpies senior teams.

White’s appointment has been confirmed at the same time as coaching appointments for the South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) junior representative sides were confirmed, following on from a successful trial day for the Magpies at Kirkham Park, Camden, last Saturday.

Wests’ preliminary squads for both the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions will be announced on Friday.

The Magpies welcome Josh back to the nest and look forward to a great 2015 season.

But wait, there's more:

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Western Suburbs 2015 Ron Massey Cup Coach Announcement

Western Suburbs is pleased to announce that Nathan Waters has been appointed coach of the Magpies for the 2015 Ron Massey Cup.

Waters played last season in the NSW Cup for the Wests Tigers before a shoulder injury ended his campaign.

Waters is a Wests junior and was part of the 2002 SG Ball premiership winning team, playing alongside several Magpie juniors who went on to the top grade, including Dean Collis, Isaac De Gois, Bryce Gibbs, Ryan Hoffman and captain Liam Fulton,

Magpies' General Manager Leo Epifania said Waters would bring a fresh, young outlook to the coaching team and would provide an attractive option for players looking to compete in the Ron Massey Cup. Epifania also said that he will act as a mentor for Waters, whom Epifania believes is the best suited of any player he has had under his guidance to the role of coach.

**Waters' appointment coincides with the signing of Wests junior Shannon Gallant for the 2015 season. Gallant has followed Waters through his career as captain, and now as coach.**

Wests welcome Nathan to the position of head coach and look forward to a successful 2015 Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield season.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

2015 Ron Massey Cup: First New Recruit

The Western Suburbs Magpies' new General Manager, Leo Epifania, is pleased to announce that **Magpies junior Shannon Gallant will be returning to Campbelltown for the 2015 Ron Massey Cup season.**

Gallant is a Campbelltown City Kangaroos junior who has had stints at the Magpies, Wests Tigers, North Queensland Cowboys, Mackay Cutters, Newtown Jets and the Cabramatta Two Blues.

Gallant is most comfortable at fullback and will add enormous starch to the Wests attack in 2015.

Epifania said he was looking forward to tomorrow's junior representative trials at Camden in efforts to unearth new talent for the Magpies, before getting back to work on Monday to secure more signings for the 2015 season.

STATS

Shannon Gallant
Born 26 February 1986
Height: 172cm
Weight: 77kg

First grade career
2007-09: Wests Tigers - 12 games played, 4 tries, 2 goals, 20 points.
2010: North Queensland Cowboys - 9 games played, 2 tries, 8 points.

 

[Geo]

Look out Tedesco…

 

[happy_tiger]

He is looking , but he can't see him

 

[Gary_Bakerloo]

That makes 3 halfbacks as coaches within the Wests Tigers umbrella.

Good work Western Suburbs. Good to hear some positive news about one of our foundation clubs.

 

[westy81]

I always liked Shannon gallant, always hoped he would make it in the NRL even if it was with another club, glad he is back

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[tiger_one]

source: http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/topic/7434898/1/

Western Suburbs is pleased to announce the first six signings for our 2015 Ron Massey Cup campaign.

In a mix of retaining current talent, bringing young blood through and returning to the glory days, new coach Nathan Waters has looked to start building a team around what is now known as the spine of a team.

As previously announced, former Wests Tiger and North Queensland Cowboy Shannon Gallant will be returning in 2015\. Gallant is most comfortable at fullback but can also play wing and centre.

Continuing with building the spine, the halfback for Western Suburbs in 2015 will be Wayde Dunley, who is coming off a premiership year with East Campbelltown in the Sydney Shield. Dunley has previously played NSW Cup for Western Suburbs and will provide strong guidance around the paddock.

In a nod to youth, Peter Nay will come on board s a hooker, halfback and five-eighth. Nay played the 2014 season with Wests Tigers in the Holden Cup and is a Glenmore Park junior.

Campbelltown City Kangaroos junior Luke Williams will be returning to the Magpies on a regular basis in 2015\. Williams played for the Wests Tigers NSW Cup side in 2014 while also making several appearances for the Magpies. Williams can play second row, lock or centre.

Finally, we have two returning Magpies for the 2015 season in Tom Morrison and Ronnie Palumbo. Tom has recovered well from a horror injury in 2013 and began to hit his straps late in the 2014 season. Tom can play second row or lock and is working hard at improving his speed. Ronnie is the Magpies' Mr fix it, and is comfortable at hooker, second row, lock, five-eighth or centre.

These six signings provide a strong base from which to launch a promising 2015 campaign and we look forward to announcing more signings in the coming weeks as pre-season training hots up!

 

[cunno]

Good luck to the Magpies in 2015 building well.