General NSW Cup 2025
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Such a gritty win today.
Looks like coach must've rarked em up at half time
Worst game with some brilliant moments turns it into our best win minor premierships
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Goddamn kids… Took my 15-year-old to a mate’s place, then she hits me with, “Oh, by the way, you’ve got to pick up another kid and drop me somewhere else.”
Next thing I know, I’ve missed the entire second half and half the first.
So… asking for a friend — how’d the boys go, and who was busy shining while I was running the unofficial Uber service for teenagers?
Next thing I know, I’ve missed the entire second half and half the first.
So… asking for a friend — how’d the boys go, and who was busy shining while I was running the unofficial Uber service for teenagers?
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P.S. Fatialofa, Sikuvea, Crosby and Jason Seu Salililo— next batch pretty much ready for first grade, IMO.
Might need to convert Kayliss into a centre. Quick, strong as an ox, and has a killer fend!
Might need to convert Kayliss into a centre. Quick, strong as an ox, and has a killer fend!
Fatialofa’s ahead of all those listed. To be fair, the NSW Cup side from 10 rounds ago to now has been decimated by injuries and first-grade call-ups.
David Tangata-Toa has done a terrific job getting the Cup boys NRL-ready. Love their spirit — and the commitment to the team song. Bunty, Tom, Kalani and others have done a great job as mentors and leaders.
Also… who’s Ken?
This is an impressive season they have had. This grade it isn't easy to be consistent with players getting pulled from the side to play first grade or brought in late when they get scratched from the first grade side. Then add in injuries.
Been out all day and thought I'd check in on the score. Saw the Bulldogs points and thought a shame they must have lost. Then check more closey. Damn they won.
I know there is more to it when you see a high scoring game. Just pointing out how they continue to win.
Been out all day and thought I'd check in on the score. Saw the Bulldogs points and thought a shame they must have lost. Then check more closey. Damn they won.
I know there is more to it when you see a high scoring game. Just pointing out how they continue to win.
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Seems to be the same every week. Slow starters then over power the opposition
Bunty and Ale are gone next year like it or not.
I think it will be Salalilo and Crosby into top 30 next year.
I don’t think this happens straight away, maybe after having them battle it out over preseason with some Aus train and trial guys.
One will likely move into one of the starting NSW Cup prop vacancies left by Bunty and Ale (the other filled by TSS when Barney returns from injury)
Then I think off the bench will be a combination of Sikuvea, Tuipolutu-Vea, Durbin.
Then I also expect Laumalili and Ravosai to get prop appearances off the bench too through injuries.
I think it will be Salalilo and Crosby into top 30 next year.
I don’t think this happens straight away, maybe after having them battle it out over preseason with some Aus train and trial guys.
One will likely move into one of the starting NSW Cup prop vacancies left by Bunty and Ale (the other filled by TSS when Barney returns from injury)
Then I think off the bench will be a combination of Sikuvea, Tuipolutu-Vea, Durbin.
Then I also expect Laumalili and Ravosai to get prop appearances off the bench too through injuries.
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Getting the best out of the fg team should always be the priority
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Apparently his name, or at least nickname, is actually Kiwi
Ok so I didn’t want to comment about Harper because people on here thing I’m either his mum or wife (I am neither). I am originally from his hometown tho so I do pay more attention. After saying he did FA I watched the game again and also looked at his stats (over his last few games). His workload is quite high actually. He did 15 tackles yesterday (missed 2) , didnt run for many metres but was more than other side and the ball went other side more. No errors but gave away 1 penalty. Not bad in those conditions. He does a lot of tackles most weeks and efficiency is high (other than one week where he had a shocker). So as much as I may stick up for him - some of the guys on here bag him without actually him deserving it. Up the Wahs - Minor Premiers - boom
Why? Why change the combos - then look to revert back. If you are going to make a change - you make a change that may stick
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I’m not sure they will move anyone else up (unless more injuries).
My reasoning would be, keeping in mind the Cup team is primarily a development one, the result this week isn't of high importance in their season, due to Fatialofa's consistency no one else has really played in that spot so giving someone else minutes there is a bit of future proofing for if he is unavailable for any playoff games, and primarily because (based off of other people's opinions who I respect) he's more of a NRL Centre prospect because of his size and the log jam of other Second Rowers in the system
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