WT Player Recruitment & Retention for 2021

[tony soprano]

He’s played league he’s whole life apart from the last 3/4 years where he’s played 7s
Tim sheens has already spoke to him personally as well n wants him on board
Would get him cheap n covers a lot of positions

Sounds good keep us posted

 

[steve-o]

We gotta look ahead aswell cause 2023 we have alot and I mean alot of off contract boys Shawn Blore , Adam Douehi, Daine Laurie, Gildart, Hastings , Twal , Seyfarth and Stefano we gotta retain some big cash to keep some of those boys

Let’s see some success from this lot before worrying about locking them all up.

 

[PJ_]

Heard we are talking about getting lauchie Miller from Aussie 7s
Can play anywhere in the backs n could play 9 as well
Played league is whole life

Sheens is back 😅

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Heard we are talking about getting lauchie Miller from Aussie 7s
Can play anywhere in the backs n could play 9 as well
Played league is whole life

Sheens is back ?

Taniela was recruited from second grade Manly Rugby. You never know!

 

[Demps]

Anyone remember Jessie Parahi?

 

[PJ_]

Heard we are talking about getting lauchie Miller from Aussie 7s
Can play anywhere in the backs n could play 9 as well
Played league is whole life

Sheens is back ?

Taniela was recruited from second grade Manly Rugby. You never know!

Fingers crossed.
Outside the box recruiting has Sheens all over it.

 

[PJ_]

Anyone remember Jessie Parahi?

He never got a run did he? Reserve grade?

 

[Demps]

Anyone remember Jessie Parahi?

He never got a run did he? Reserve grade?

Pre season lol
Good bloke.

 

[balmain boy]

Heard we are talking about getting lauchie Miller from Aussie 7s
Can play anywhere in the backs n could play 9 as well
Played league is whol


Newspaper exract - July17, 2021

Australia’s Rugby Sevens star Lachie Miller is chasing more than just a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

He also wants to show NRL clubs he is worthy of a contract to play league as a halfback.

Miller has put a new two-year offer from the Australian Rugby Union on hold until after the Olympics when he will decide his future.

Type ‘Lachie Miller highlights’ into You Tube and you will find the most stunning action footage — speed, explosive acceleration, elusiveness and a beautiful passing game. The 28-year-old Olympian, who leaves for Tokyo on Monday, is a born and bred ‘leaguey’ from Coffs Harbour .

It wasn’t until rugby’s legendary Ella brothers Mark, Gary and Glen, held their sevens tournament in Coffs Harbour four years ago that Miller’s career took off.

“I played in Glen’s team in the Ella 7’s,” Miller said. “He told me I’ve got some talent and should be playing for Randwick in Sydney and sevens footy.
“I got into the development system with the ARU and then a contract to play sevens.” While the Aussies are rated a genuine hope and Miller has thrown his efforts into the campaign, he still has this incredible passion for league. “I’ve always played league at halfback, fullback or hooker and loved running the football,” he said.
“That’s sevens footy. Heaps of running, plenty of space, but it’s really hard.

“The contact isn’t as physical as NRL but in the sevens it’s short and sharp and you’re constantly sprinting — it’s a different fitness to rugby league.” **Miller is looked after by Joe Wehbe and Anthony Field in the same stable that manages NRL superstars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry Evans.** “My focus is a gold medal and we’re definitely a chance,” Miller said, “plus my family and our new baby, Billy.

I’m now thinking about setting up for my future. “Obviously the Olympics could open some doors.

**I’ve always dreamt of playing NRL. The new rules could really suit me with the faster game and more fatigue**. “Union have been great and offered me an extension. “I’ve just parked everything until after Tokyo to ensure I’ll be fully focused for Tokyo.”

I'm not saying we should sign him I played against him from under 13s till 18s when I gave the game a way and then took up reffing hahaha bad choice on my part. But he was one of the most talented half's in group 2 coming through the grades he was with the Broncos Academy at the age of 12 he was supposed to sign with dragons after he took Coffs Harbour u18s to a grandfinal victory but done his acl he stuck around the group 2 area for a while after that a won a couple of 1st grade grandfinals and then later on moved to Sawtell to captain coach them to a major finals as the article says can play many positions and do that really well a hooker five-eighth or fullback really strong kicking game and great vision I reckon he would be a handy pick up for any club despite his age

Sounds like a complete waste of time. A 28 year old who's never played NRL, hasn't played league in a few years, currently plays in a woeful 7s side in a code where defence doesn't exist.

Give him a crack in Ron Massey if he wants it. Can earn it from there, wouldn't deserve a nsw cup contract even

 

[Needaname]

Can anyone with knowledge of the younger group, identify who In our Jersey Flegg side we should be looking at keeping on either a 2nd tier contract, continuing in Flegg another year or offered a dev or train and trial contract or even at a pinch one of our first grade vacancies.

I’m curious to know if besides Ogden whom is mentioned on here and Dillon to a lesser extent whether there exists a young star in our midsts?

 

[tony soprano]

Heard we are talking about getting lauchie Miller from Aussie 7s
Can play anywhere in the backs n could play 9 as well
Played league is whol


Newspaper exract - July17, 2021

Australia’s Rugby Sevens star Lachie Miller is chasing more than just a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

He also wants to show NRL clubs he is worthy of a contract to play league as a halfback.

Miller has put a new two-year offer from the Australian Rugby Union on hold until after the Olympics when he will decide his future.

Type ‘Lachie Miller highlights’ into You Tube and you will find the most stunning action footage — speed, explosive acceleration, elusiveness and a beautiful passing game. The 28-year-old Olympian, who leaves for Tokyo on Monday, is a born and bred ‘leaguey’ from Coffs Harbour .

It wasn’t until rugby’s legendary Ella brothers Mark, Gary and Glen, held their sevens tournament in Coffs Harbour four years ago that Miller’s career took off.

“I played in Glen’s team in the Ella 7’s,” Miller said. “He told me I’ve got some talent and should be playing for Randwick in Sydney and sevens footy.
“I got into the development system with the ARU and then a contract to play sevens.” While the Aussies are rated a genuine hope and Miller has thrown his efforts into the campaign, he still has this incredible passion for league. “I’ve always played league at halfback, fullback or hooker and loved running the football,” he said.
“That’s sevens footy. Heaps of running, plenty of space, but it’s really hard.

“The contact isn’t as physical as NRL but in the sevens it’s short and sharp and you’re constantly sprinting — it’s a different fitness to rugby league.” **Miller is looked after by Joe Wehbe and Anthony Field in the same stable that manages NRL superstars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry Evans.** “My focus is a gold medal and we’re definitely a chance,” Miller said, “plus my family and our new baby, Billy.

I’m now thinking about setting up for my future. “Obviously the Olympics could open some doors.

**I’ve always dreamt of playing NRL. The new rules could really suit me with the faster game and more fatigue**. “Union have been great and offered me an extension. “I’ve just parked everything until after Tokyo to ensure I’ll be fully focused for Tokyo.”

I'm not saying we should sign him I played against him from under 13s till 18s when I gave the game a way and then took up reffing hahaha bad choice on my part. But he was one of the most talented half's in group 2 coming through the grades he was with the Broncos Academy at the age of 12 he was supposed to sign with dragons after he took Coffs Harbour u18s to a grandfinal victory but done his acl he stuck around the group 2 area for a while after that a won a couple of 1st grade grandfinals and then later on moved to Sawtell to captain coach them to a major finals as the article says can play many positions and do that really well a hooker five-eighth or fullback really strong kicking game and great vision I reckon he would be a handy pick up for any club despite his age

Sounds like a complete waste of time. A 28 year old who's never played NRL, hasn't played league in a few years, currently plays in a woeful 7s side in a code where defence doesn't exist.

Give him a crack in Ron Massey if he wants it. Can earn it from there, wouldn't deserve a nsw cup contract even

I would say posting on this forum is the essence of wasting time.

 

[TigerWest]

Heard we are talking about getting lauchie Miller from Aussie 7s
Can play anywhere in the backs n could play 9 as well
Played league is whol


Newspaper exract - July17, 2021

Australia’s Rugby Sevens star Lachie Miller is chasing more than just a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

He also wants to show NRL clubs he is worthy of a contract to play league as a halfback.

Miller has put a new two-year offer from the Australian Rugby Union on hold until after the Olympics when he will decide his future.

Type ‘Lachie Miller highlights’ into You Tube and you will find the most stunning action footage — speed, explosive acceleration, elusiveness and a beautiful passing game. The 28-year-old Olympian, who leaves for Tokyo on Monday, is a born and bred ‘leaguey’ from Coffs Harbour .

It wasn’t until rugby’s legendary Ella brothers Mark, Gary and Glen, held their sevens tournament in Coffs Harbour four years ago that Miller’s career took off.

“I played in Glen’s team in the Ella 7’s,” Miller said. “He told me I’ve got some talent and should be playing for Randwick in Sydney and sevens footy.
“I got into the development system with the ARU and then a contract to play sevens.” While the Aussies are rated a genuine hope and Miller has thrown his efforts into the campaign, he still has this incredible passion for league. “I’ve always played league at halfback, fullback or hooker and loved running the football,” he said.
“That’s sevens footy. Heaps of running, plenty of space, but it’s really hard.

“The contact isn’t as physical as NRL but in the sevens it’s short and sharp and you’re constantly sprinting — it’s a different fitness to rugby league.” **Miller is looked after by Joe Wehbe and Anthony Field in the same stable that manages NRL superstars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry Evans.** “My focus is a gold medal and we’re definitely a chance,” Miller said, “plus my family and our new baby, Billy.

I’m now thinking about setting up for my future. “Obviously the Olympics could open some doors.

**I’ve always dreamt of playing NRL. The new rules could really suit me with the faster game and more fatigue**. “Union have been great and offered me an extension. “I’ve just parked everything until after Tokyo to ensure I’ll be fully focused for Tokyo.”

I'm not saying we should sign him I played against him from under 13s till 18s when I gave the game a way and then took up reffing hahaha bad choice on my part. But he was one of the most talented half's in group 2 coming through the grades he was with the Broncos Academy at the age of 12 he was supposed to sign with dragons after he took Coffs Harbour u18s to a grandfinal victory but done his acl he stuck around the group 2 area for a while after that a won a couple of 1st grade grandfinals and then later on moved to Sawtell to captain coach them to a major finals as the article says can play many positions and do that really well a hooker five-eighth or fullback really strong kicking game and great vision I reckon he would be a handy pick up for any club despite his age

Sounds like a complete waste of time. A 28 year old who's never played NRL, hasn't played league in a few years, currently plays in a woeful 7s side in a code where defence doesn't exist.

Give him a crack in Ron Massey if he wants it. Can earn it from there, wouldn't deserve a nsw cup contract even

I would say posting on this forum is the essence of wasting time.

If you are expecting the club to make changes because of what you say here, then probably you are right?

It’s opinion forum, nothing more?

 

[Guest]

Can anyone with knowledge of the younger group, identify who In our Jersey Flegg side we should be looking at keeping on either a 2nd tier contract, continuing in Flegg another year or offered a dev or train and trial contract or even at a pinch one of our first grade vacancies.

I’m curious to know if besides Ogden whom is mentioned on here and Dillon to a lesser extent whether there exists a young star in our midsts?

Israel Ogden
Logen Dillon
Liam Scolari
Timanu Alexander
Iverson Fautimau
Etuale Lui
Sione Tupou
Daniel Sykes
Jordan Hill

These are players I've seen this year who all look either fantastic, or better performing players in the Flegg team.

I haven't named either of the Flegg halves as I see them as being competent without being brilliant.

I think William Kei is on a development contract next season - I had really high hopes for him, but an injury early in the season set him back, and when he returned, he looked disinterested out on the field, not prepared to put in the hard yards like Scolari who is a real competitor in everything he does. Kei has talent but he's one of those players who I'm not sure will remain on the wing - he's not lightning quick but can finish a movement and at 100kg, he's solid. He may be better served as a hard running centre but needs to work harder.

There's a couple of younger players I haven't mentioned such as Brandon Tumeth and Fonua Pole as they're only around 18 years of age but they're definitely worth keeping an eye on along with the Saukuru brothers. There's more in there but they're some time away from FG.

Of all of those above, to my eye Odgen and Dillon are special and need to at least be in KOE next year and considered as depth for FG.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

[...]
These are players I've seen this year who all look either fantastic, or better performing players in the Flegg team.

Great insight, thanks. Hope to hear some of those names tearing it up (for the Tigers!) in a few years.

 

[Needaname]

Can anyone with knowledge of the younger group, identify who In our Jersey Flegg side we should be looking at keeping on either a 2nd tier contract, continuing in Flegg another year or offered a dev or train and trial contract or even at a pinch one of our first grade vacancies.

I’m curious to know if besides Ogden whom is mentioned on here and Dillon to a lesser extent whether there exists a young star in our midsts?

Israel Ogden
Logen Dillon
Liam Scolari
Timanu Alexander
Iverson Fautimau
Etuale Lui
Sione Tupou
Daniel Sykes
Jordan Hill

These are players I've seen this year who all look either fantastic, or better performing players in the Flegg team.

I haven't named either of the Flegg halves as I see them as being competent without being brilliant.

I think William Kei is on a development contract next season - I had really high hopes for him, but an injury early in the season set him back, and when he returned, he looked disinterested out on the field, not prepared to put in the hard yards like Scolari who is a real competitor in everything he does. Kei has talent but he's one of those players who I'm not sure will remain on the wing - he's not lightning quick but can finish a movement and at 100kg, he's solid. He may be better served as a hard running centre but needs to work harder.

There's a couple of younger players I haven't mentioned such as Brandon Tumeth and Fonua Pole as they're only around 18 years of age but they're definitely worth keeping an eye on along with the Saukuru brothers. There's more in there but they're some time away from FG.

Of all of those above, to my eye Odgen and Dillon are special and need to at least be in KOE next year and considered as depth for FG.

I like Sykes and what about Aden Perry? Couple of Flegg games i watched he looks a real goer at lock, real dog and bone mentality.

 

[Thaiger]

Can anyone with knowledge of the younger group, identify who In our Jersey Flegg side we should be looking at keeping on either a 2nd tier contract, continuing in Flegg another year or offered a dev or train and trial contract or even at a pinch one of our first grade vacancies.

I’m curious to know if besides Ogden whom is mentioned on here and Dillon to a lesser extent whether there exists a young star in our midsts?

Israel Ogden
Logen Dillon
Liam Scolari
Timanu Alexander
Iverson Fautimau
Etuale Lui
Sione Tupou
Daniel Sykes
Jordan Hill

These are players I've seen this year who all look either fantastic, or better performing players in the Flegg team.

I haven't named either of the Flegg halves as I see them as being competent without being brilliant.

I think William Kei is on a development contract next season - I had really high hopes for him, but an injury early in the season set him back, and when he returned, he looked disinterested out on the field, not prepared to put in the hard yards like Scolari who is a real competitor in everything he does. Kei has talent but he's one of those players who I'm not sure will remain on the wing - he's not lightning quick but can finish a movement and at 100kg, he's solid. He may be better served as a hard running centre but needs to work harder.

There's a couple of younger players I haven't mentioned such as Brandon Tumeth and Fonua Pole as they're only around 18 years of age but they're definitely worth keeping an eye on along with the Saukuru brothers. There's more in there but they're some time away from FG.

Of all of those above, to my eye Odgen and Dillon are special and need to at least be in KOE next year and considered as depth for FG.

I like Sykes and what about Aden Perry? Couple of Flegg games i watched he looks a real goer at lock, real dog and bone mentality.

Both players with heart - I rate them highly as well.

@willow has a good eye - couple of superstars but some other very good players who can make it with their application.

They were a very solid team and well coached by Chops.

I’m looking forward to watching all their progress regardless. Quite a few should come through despite adversity with Covid.

 

[balmain boy]

Can anyone with knowledge of the younger group, identify who In our Jersey Flegg side we should be looking at keeping on either a 2nd tier contract, continuing in Flegg another year or offered a dev or train and trial contract or even at a pinch one of our first grade vacancies.

I’m curious to know if besides Ogden whom is mentioned on here and Dillon to a lesser extent whether there exists a young star in our midsts?

Israel Ogden
Logen Dillon
Liam Scolari
Timanu Alexander
Iverson Fautimau
Etuale Lui
Sione Tupou
Daniel Sykes
Jordan Hill

These are players I've seen this year who all look either fantastic, or better performing players in the Flegg team.

I haven't named either of the Flegg halves as I see them as being competent without being brilliant.

I think William Kei is on a development contract next season - I had really high hopes for him, but an injury early in the season set him back, and when he returned, he looked disinterested out on the field, not prepared to put in the hard yards like Scolari who is a real competitor in everything he does. Kei has talent but he's one of those players who I'm not sure will remain on the wing - he's not lightning quick but can finish a movement and at 100kg, he's solid. He may be better served as a hard running centre but needs to work harder.

There's a couple of younger players I haven't mentioned such as Brandon Tumeth and Fonua Pole as they're only around 18 years of age but they're definitely worth keeping an eye on along with the Saukuru brothers. There's more in there but they're some time away from FG.

Of all of those above, to my eye Odgen and Dillon are special and need to at least be in KOE next year and considered as depth for FG.

I like Sykes and what about Aden Perry? Couple of Flegg games i watched he looks a real goer at lock, real dog and bone mentality.

Both players with heart - I rate them highly as well.

@willow has a good eye - couple of superstars but some other very good players who can make it with their application.

They were a very solid team and well coached by Chops.

I’m looking forward to watching all their progress regardless. Quite a few should come through despite adversity with Covid.

I also wonder about Ngati, not super fast but very powerful and a loyal junior. Said in the video today he's hoping to play Cup next year. He could do a decent job I reckon

 

[razor7]

I know Tannous was highly rated pre season but I think he got injured. Any comments on him?

 

[rihannafan1]

A few people have mentioned Pole as one the club is very excited about. Played a couple of KOE games off the bench this year.

 

[Guest]

I know Tannous was highly rated pre season but I think he got injured. Any comments on him?

He's got potential for sure - moves well, quick and good on his feet - he's a 6 but did his ACL in a trial I think - should be right to be running at the start of pre-season.