Player Joseph Ratcliffe

[mt.wellington]

Joseph Ratcliffe

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2021 - Outkast Mana U14 (captain)
2021 - Manawatu U14 Champions
2023 - Manawatu Mustangs U16 9s
2023 - National 9s U16 Champions
2023 - Mid Central Zone NZRL NYC
2024 - Warriors Harold Matthews
2024 - Harold Matthews Champions

 

[mt.wellington]

Palmerston North Boys' High School​

May 25 2021


Congratulations to the Mana Outkast under 14 league team, winners of the MRL under 14 Grand Final. The team included PNBHS students Joseph Ratcliffe (captain), Hunter Kennedy, Santino Pekepo-Tevaga, Dre Cook-Nelio, Paula Matafahi, Bailey Ngatai-Cribb, Jamie Viljoen, Armani Mason, Vili Rongokea Tupou, Kayde Watson, Aidyn Adam’s, Kisione Ma’asi, and Jack Culshaw. The team is coached by Old Boy Nikau Tangaroa.

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[mt.wellington]

Sport Vision Management on Instagram: "SVM are proud to announce the signing of Palmerston North Boys High School, Outkast, Manawatu Mustangs & Central Vipers RL's Joseph Ratcliffe. Welcome to the whanau Joe👏👏👏 #svm #sportvision #svmwhanau #palmersto

448 likes, 1 comments - nrl_agent on October 2, 2023: "SVM are proud to announce the signing of Palmerston North Boys High School, Outkast, Manawatu Mustangs & Central Vipers RL's Joseph Ratcliffe. Welcome to the whanau Joe👏👏👏 #svm #sportvision #svmwhanau #palmerstonnorthboyshighschool...

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[mt.wellington]

Didnt catch the kids name but a player from Palmerston North was also very impressive. Caucasian looking wearing Maroon SOO shorts. Was playing in the halves. Another one that was highly skilled, fit, aware but also very tenacious. Played hard all day on attack and defence where he had an amazing technique that hit high and stopped players dead.

So this was the kid that I spoke about in last years trials. I was blown away by his skill and stamina. He just didn't quit all day and IMHO was the MVP for every game he played. Complete stand out. Was talking to Cameron George that day and he was also quite impressed by Joseph as well.

Calling it now. Kids going to go a long way in this game. Not sure whether fullback is his best position. See him as an awesome lock type player but all depends on his size later on. Definitely a player to watch out for...

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[Five&Last]

Was he the trialist you pointed out a while ago @mt.wellington or was he scouted long before that. Seems crazy to just unearth a talent like that from a trial..

Makes you think what other talent goes undiscovered from the regions

 

[mt.wellington]

Was he the trialist you pointed out a while ago @mt.wellington or was he scouted long before that. Seems crazy to just unearth a talent like that from a trial..

Makes you think what other talent goes undiscovered from the regions

That's him bro. From what I know he was picked up at the trial but was also invited to do so as opposed to being registered...

 

[The Warrior Waka]

So this was the kid that I spoke about in last years trials. I was blown away by his skill and stamina. He just didn't quit all day and IMHO was the MVP for every game he played. Complete stand out. Was talking to Cameron George that day and he was also quite impressed by Joseph as well.

Calling it now. Kids going to go a long way in this game. Not sure whether fullback is his best position. See him as an awesome lock type player but all depends on his size later on. Definitely a player to watch out for...

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Pretty spot on bro. 2 years later and he has been re-signed till 2028. Did he have the speed he has now back then? Very much in the Reece Walsh mould. But he looks like he could be a lot bigger than Walsh?

 

[mt.wellington]

Pretty spot on bro. 2 years later and he has been re-signed till 2028. Did he have the speed he has now back then? Very much in the Reece Walsh mould. But he looks like he could be a lot bigger than Walsh?

He was quick but not lightning quick. Kid had it all that day but most importantly he was very mentally tough and its that attribute that will see him succeed...

 

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