2026 NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg

[George Sancti]

I know there’s a long way to go, but it does make me wonder whether any club has ever topped NSW Cup and finished with the wooden spoon in first grade in the same season.

 

[Morgan]

I know there’s a long way to go, but it does make me wonder whether any club has ever topped NSW Cup and finished with the wooden spoon in first grade in the same season.

I don't think it'll come to pass because before the end of the year, the new coach will load up on those high quality young players in reserve grade now which will make it hard for Talau to motive all the nonperforming veterans Flanno has recruited.

But if he replaces those called up to first grade with the best from SG Ball and Jersey Flegg....... All bets are off.

 

[redv13]

I know there’s a long way to go, but it does make me wonder whether any club has ever topped NSW Cup and finished with the wooden spoon in first grade in the same season.

And this clown says there’s no one in cup to replace these players. Top of the table, play a beautiful style most weeks. The Cronulla joker needs the bullet now. Not in 3 weeks, not at the end of the season. NOW!!

 

[Justadragon]

And this clown says there’s no one in cup to replace these players. Top of the table, play a beautiful style most weeks. The Cronulla joker needs the bullet now. Not in 3 weeks, not at the end of the season. NOW!!

Agree, the only problem I have is our cup players come into a losing team with not a hope in sight. When was the last time Stewart, Couchmens and Halangahu won a game and sung a song. It would have to start playing with your mind sooner or later. We really are between a rock and a hard place and Flanno has put us there.

 

[George Sancti]

And this clown says there’s no one in cup to replace these players. Top of the table, play a beautiful style most weeks. The Cronulla joker needs the bullet now. Not in 3 weeks, not at the end of the season. NOW!!

You’ve outlined a strong argument, R redv13, that the State Cup coach should replace the current first‑grade coach.

 

[Justadragon]

You’ve outlined a strong argument, R redv13, that the State Cup coach should replace the current first‑grade coach.

I dont think that will happen George, there would be a lot of drama in upper management if that occurred. I would like to see him as an assistant though.

 

[redv13]

You’ve outlined a strong argument, R redv13, that the State Cup coach should replace the current first‑grade coach.

I mentioned Willie Talau after the GC debacle. He’s coached and mentored some of these kids through the grades over the last 3 or 4 years. Won SG Ball comp. Moves up to NSW Cup last year and takes them to the GF. Top of the table again this year. But we all know D Young will take over as interim at the very least.

 

[Justadragon]

I mentioned Willie Talau after the GC debacle. He’s coached and mentored some of these kids through the grades over the last 3 or 4 years. Won SG Ball comp. Moves up to NSW Cup last year and takes them to the GF. Top of the table again this year. But we all know D Young will take over as interim at the very least.

Does anyone know if Talau would actually want to be a HC. I remember Demetriou, excellent cup coach and assistant, but we all know what happened when he took over at Souths.

 

[George Sancti]

I dont think that will happen George, there would be a lot of drama in upper management if that occurred. I would like to see him as an assistant though.

It is unlikely Justadragon, and it would probably mean Young and Ennis exit with the current coach. Even so, the squad would rally around Talau and respond far more decisively to his on‑field instructions.

 

[blacksafake]

It is unlikely Justadragon, and it would probably mean Young and Ennis exit with the current coach. Even so, the squad would rally around Talau and respond far more decisively to his on‑field instructions.

Hopefully young exits but I doubt it