Who specifically? I agree with you, but most 18 year olds that get picked are extremely good for their age and have extensive time in the lower grades. And most still struggle.
Pasikala is neither of those.
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Pasikala is neither of those.
Bunty. Top tackler in the club at 98% in 2023.
It’s not only the amount of tackles, it’s the effectiveness that affects the scoreline!
To keep on thread, to good for 💙 Mighty NSW cup!
It’s not only the amount of tackles, it’s the effectiveness that affects the scoreline!
To keep on thread, to good for 💙 Mighty NSW cup!
I wouldn't buy another backrower that's for sure. I'd entertain the thought of another bigger body at prop though. Willison is my first choice. Naufahu Whyte is a young beast. Possibly Royce Hunt for impact off the bench. Our backrow stocks are incredible tho.
Sifakula could end up as a prop. That kid looked enormous yesterday lol.
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I assume by debut you mean recall, because Sifakula has 3 FG games, and was well and truly part of the main squad in 2023 before injury.
I will disagree lol. Pasikala is extremely good for his age too. Saying he is neither good for his age ? He damn well is. Yes, Very little tlme in 💙 Mighty NSW Cup. He plays with a calmness that belies his age. Has strength in spades, good positional awareness & great scoring ability. And still to fill out that already impressive frame. He may not get a game this year. But i'd be excited if he did.
Extremely good is a stretch, extremely good at that age is like Reece Walsh or Nathan Cleary who dominated the junior grades. Pasikala has not done that (nor had the opportunity to, to be fair).
I am very excited for him in the future but he is well off first grade and it is unfair to him to jump the gun and think he is ready right now.
Have you opened your eyes and watched this kid in 💙 Mighty NSW Cup and Flegg?? He stands out in Flegg(Hence why he was promoted) And is outstanding for his age in Cup. You just want to argue for the sake of it? L.ol.
Anyway, End of. We're stinking up the forum. Peace bro.
Yes I have or else I would not be debating it. He is very good, I did not disagree with that. But saying he is ready for first grade over incumbent and well seasoned wingers is where I disagreed.
I didn't consider this arguing, I thought we were having a calm discussion about players. Each to their own.
Man I panicked when he went down with injury and think I’d let him ease back. His minutes are gradually increasing and he started this week after coming off the bench previously in his comeback. Obviously seen as a middle forward judging his start this weekend, crazy to think of the attitude he and Zyon Maiu’u will bring
Ooooo yes! No fear in these kids!
Sounds like you guys are talking about players in a Chinese backed expansion team
Wong is better than Whyte
You are joking aren't you? Whyte is more than twice as good as Wong
Are you saying two Wongs don't make a Whyte?
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What's wong with you? .....That last bit was pretty sharp i must admit lol
Agree with you on Pasikala.
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Been waiting for this one, took you fullas long enough
Whyte or Wong, both look to have a big future
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Matiunz
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Might be being a lil precious there Sup. How many foreign countries do you go to work and expect them to change to speak your native tongue?
If these guys really aren’t confident in English (being interviewed to a majority English speaking tv audience) is there anything stopping them from having a team mate help translate? I’ve seen this plenty in sports.
Doubt they’d need a translator for a Catalans player as A; most of them aren’t French and B; most French people are pretty fluent or at least have basic English- the same as most from the UK have compulsory French in school and at least have a basic level. Have heard English players on French broadcasts being interviewed in French.
Do feel sorry some of these guys been thrown to the wolves a bit if they’re not confident but again I’m sure there’s plenty of team mates that can help translate
Anyone heading up today?
I was hoping to see the Jersey Flegg at 10am as I've seen there were players in gear before the other games I went to. Probably a bit tight timewise to do that as I want to get some work around the house first and do some exercise.
It is quite good with the games at 12pm. Get to start and finish during the day time, something the NRL side can't really do for home games with the time zone. Our 4pm games end up as twilight/night games. Also the games I've seen have been a pretty high quality which is promising for the clubs future.
I was hoping to see the Jersey Flegg at 10am as I've seen there were players in gear before the other games I went to. Probably a bit tight timewise to do that as I want to get some work around the house first and do some exercise.
It is quite good with the games at 12pm. Get to start and finish during the day time, something the NRL side can't really do for home games with the time zone. Our 4pm games end up as twilight/night games. Also the games I've seen have been a pretty high quality which is promising for the clubs future.
