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TheRev

TheRev

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Mailroomsgi said:
good player is Ollie burton, always seems to score tries in pivotal moments. Definition of big time player
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I thought he had scored a great try earlier in the half too, must have been called an obstruction but if it was.. it seemed a long way away... rly sux not having a captains call or something in the lower grades.. but tbf they generally just get on with it.

He seems the ideal frame too, hes not lightning quick.. you can see several players coasting around him on his last try.. but hes more than quick enough.. as seem in several of his tries where he runs a good line and has far too much pace to be stopped.. physically he seems above average height.. and fairly solid, as if hes going to be able to tackle blokes and do his hitups.. a lot of our other fullback prospects have been very slight.. but this is theoretical as I never really see him tested much in defence.. but im hopeful that with his class and physicality.. that he he will pick up what he needs to pick up in time.. he did miss a 1on1 tackle in one of the wests tries.. pretty hard with someone running direct at you like that.. bu that is the job.. but the attacker was very fleet of foot...timed his step beautifully and left Burton grasping.

I saw Tartak liking the instagram post.. so im assuming he is one of his.. or will be..

But just on Fullbacks coming through, I was having a think about our stocks (with a rough guess on age):
  • Ben Rumble (Age 21): He was the try and try-assist machine in SG and JF.. I think he's still a chance to make it as an outside back.. but with his big tall frame, if hes good enough, maybe he can make it as a winger or centre.. im not sure hes quick enough for fullback though..my excitement has sort of washed off over the last 12-18ths.. and of course we have a lot of wingers competing for spots.. but as a centre.. pretty clear path potentially.
  • Lucas Borg (18-19): I think hes made a really good first of SG Ball, absolutely no complaints.. but his 2nd year in SG and a good side.. he should be that good.... but im not convinced he is a longterm prospect.. but you never know.. he might well end up the Jersey Flegg #1 for 12mths after this SG season finishes.. and its his jersey to lose.
  • TPH (19-20): Could be a very long burn.. I havent given up completely on him... but I suspect he is going to be the Flegg Fullback until Borg takes over, then injury cover... hes gonna have to adapt to the new grade quickly.
  • Ollie Burton (16-17): He seems like the most likely at this stage.. but he is 2yrs behind the other options..
  • Zailen Campbell-Cook (18-19): I have only seen highlight reels (such as this try), I have seen clips of him playing wing in schoolboy stuff.. but tiny little frame, could absolutely be the next Kini or Fuller.. but... same issue as TPH.. who was perfection at SG level... Zailen is gonna have to be some sort of genius to keep moving up the ranks.
All those guys have been exciting.. as was Treigh Stewart and Tyrell Sloan coming through.. but those 2 guys show you how damn hard it is to go all the way.. Stewart was a king up until nsw cup level... I personally think fullback is one of the hardest positions possible.. I've always thought that.. cause a good fullback is responsible for your attack and your defence.. you have to tick so many boxes..... every time you mover up a grade.
 
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Mailroomsgi

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Yeah Burton and Api Amone are with Crown sports management (Tartak,cincotta,chebl) all managers there.

I think Burton passes the eye test at such a young age, long way to go obviously but he looks like one of the best fullback prospects in junior pathways, I’d have him and Callaghan from Dogs SG ball neck and neck

Footwork and power to break tackles + fast as well, his ballplaying will come with age and experience but gheez he’s got a lot going for him. Absolutely one of the 4-5 guys in that Matt’s team that needs to be locked down long term.

Good thing is when he can train with the NRL side in future he has Gutherson to learn off as well.
 
Mailroomsgi

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Also, it’s gone a little under the radar but Jasais Ah kee against the bulldogs yesterday was unreal. Anthony Milford at Canberra vibes about him
 
TheRev

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Mailroomsgi said:
Also, it’s gone a little under the radar but Jasais Ah kee against the bulldogs yesterday was unreal. Anthony Milford at Canberra vibes about him
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I only watched the highlights, but I believe Ah Kee scored or set up every point in that game.. but yes I see a lot of King-Togia in his game.. short stocky running 6, he seems more chunky than LKT and far more than a young Milford who was electric (maybe closer to an older version of him), I dont think hes as quick as either player, but he seems so powerful and classy that when he wants to push through a half hole, he seems to get what he wants.. there was a try yesterday where he looked wrapped up by around 6 players.. and he just kept pushing and moving.. and he just scored the damn try with no right at all.

Being in U17's, its hard to imagine what his body would look like in 5 years time if he made it to first grade.. or what positions he could play other than a 6.. and I think if he gets too solid.. maybe he could end up a 9.. its fascinating though.. do wish at times we could see the best of the dragons and steelers kids combined.. but we do get that eventually, its just not until U21s.
 
Mailroomsgi

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There’s a nice little wave of spine players starting to crop up isn’t there? Ah Kee,Burton,Chapman,Brookfield just in the Matt’s setups and that’s not taking into account Phillips and Reed in Ball

Love to see it
 
Eric

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TheRev said:
I thought he had scored a great try earlier in the half too, must have been called an obstruction but if it was.. it seemed a long way away... rly sux not having a captains call or something in the lower grades.. but tbf they generally just get on with it.

He seems the ideal frame too, hes not lightning quick.. you can see several players coasting around him on his last try.. but hes more than quick enough.. as seem in several of his tries where he runs a good line and has far too much pace to be stopped.. physically he seems above average height.. and fairly solid, as if hes going to be able to tackle blokes and do his hitups.. a lot of our other fullback prospects have been very slight.. but this is theoretical as I never really see him tested much in defence.. but im hopeful that with his class and physicality.. that he he will pick up what he needs to pick up in time.. he did miss a 1on1 tackle in one of the wests tries.. pretty hard with someone running direct at you like that.. bu that is the job.. but the attacker was very fleet of foot...timed his step beautifully and left Burton grasping.

I saw Tartak liking the instagram post.. so im assuming he is one of his.. or will be..

But just on Fullbacks coming through, I was having a think about our stocks (with a rough guess on age):
  • Ben Rumble (Age 21): He was the try and try-assist machine in SG and JF.. I think he's still a chance to make it as an outside back.. but with his big tall frame, if hes good enough, maybe he can make it as a winger or centre.. im not sure hes quick enough for fullback though..my excitement has sort of washed off over the last 12-18ths.. and of course we have a lot of wingers competing for spots.. but as a centre.. pretty clear path potentially.
  • Lucas Borg (18-19): I think hes made a really good first of SG Ball, absolutely no complaints.. but his 2nd year in SG and a good side.. he should be that good.... but im not convinced he is a longterm prospect.. but you never know.. he might well end up the Jersey Flegg #1 for 12mths after this SG season finishes.. and its his jersey to lose.
  • TPH (19-20): Could be a very long burn.. I havent given up completely on him... but I suspect he is going to be the Flegg Fullback until Borg takes over, then injury cover... hes gonna have to adapt to the new grade quickly.
  • Ollie Burton (16-17): He seems like the most likely at this stage.. but he is 2yrs behind the other options..
  • Zailen Campbell-Cook (18-19): I have only seen highlight reels (such as this try), I have seen clips of him playing wing in schoolboy stuff.. but tiny little frame, could absolutely be the next Kini or Fuller.. but... same issue as TPH.. who was perfection at SG level... Zailen is gonna have to be some sort of genius to keep moving up the ranks.
All those guys have been exciting.. as was Treigh Stewart and Tyrell Sloan coming through.. but those 2 guys show you how damn hard it is to go all the way.. Stewart was a king up until nsw cup level... I personally think fullback is one of the hardest positions possible.. I've always thought that.. cause a good fullback is responsible for your attack and your defence.. you have to tick so many boxes..... every time you mover up a grade.
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Treigh Stewart! There's a name I haven't heard in a while. What happened to him. Did he go to the ESL or become a NSW Cup player?
 
TheRev

TheRev

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Eric said:
Treigh Stewart! There's a name I haven't heard in a while. What happened to him. Did he go to the ESL or become a NSW Cup player?
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He went down to the Storm, but I just had a look.. seems they offloaded him to the super league a few months later..
 
Just a Mug Fan

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TheRev said:
Heidke has been the stand out centre, but Timmo has really been not far behind him.. not as classy but almost as effective and bluddy tough (I assume he is Shauns kid so im sure he would be bought up that way).. think he will really miss him.. Tomo looks a little slimmer than those boys, but interested to see him get a crack at ctr,
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Zane is nephew not son
By season I meant SG season
 
Just a Mug Fan

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A few games to catch up on today, both Dragons games, plus a few players I'm watching.
Allan Lardner CC roster Johns Cup
Carter Mareko CC Roosters Matts
Tyson Walker Tigers Dailey Cup just about to kick off
 
Mailroomsgi

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Just a Mug Fan said:
A few games to catch up on today, both Dragons games, plus a few players I'm watching.
Allan Lardner CC roster Johns Cup
Carter Mareko CC Roosters Matts
Tyson Walker Tigers Dailey Cup just about to kick off
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Haven’t seen Walker play but Lardner and Mareko have looked really good from the snippets I’ve seen of them.

on Malokai Tomo
I do wonder if Tomo’s future is as a winger rather than centre. Just all the physical traits and style of play I think he’ll end up there personally
 
RedVHeartbeat

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Great ball by Ah Kee to put Iverson Pauga over. Dragons open the scoring in Matts
Cup. Charlie Jones then throws an intercept for Steelers winger Jaxon Ballinger who runs 80 m.
 
RedVHeartbeat

RedVHeartbeat

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Steelers with a late push but Dragons hold em out. Then with mins left on the clock wing Lambert takes a bomb but when trapped dummies with an unmarked Johns having space on his inside. Pass and Johns takes it well upfield and away from danger with time almost up. Next play Steelers steal the pill and almost go in. Six more and Steelers pinch the points with Ballinger, I think, crossing wide. An entertaining game. Final score Steelers 12 Dragons 10.
 
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Just a Mug Fan

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TheRev said:
Lyric had some good touches today, hes definitely not in front of Buchanan.. but he doesnt have to be.. he will however have serious pressure once those U19 kids in Heidke & Timmo step up.. I like Okusitino too, but realistically hes not going to beat out those others if they are healthy.

Heidke and Kirk are both now removed from todays SG Ball squad.. Kirk seemed obvious but Heidke is a new injury I didnt know about.. esp with no Timmo that hurts and even with both out Tomo is on the wing.. obviously theyve had a rethink on him... Kye Andres @ fullback is what I was asking for before, I thought he had really nice touches last week, very fast.

only playing the Dragons though.. will it matter who they play I hate to say.. Weatherall is back in the teamlist also..
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TheRev said:
CMeafou not named for the Steelers.. shame.
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CJ cork will be back next game
Cal Cooney broken hand

Charlie back injury will be back next game
Zack HIA failed, I believe he is 19 so back next game.
TK ACL season.
Note no games next weekend
 
TheRev

TheRev

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omg that hip drop from last week.. omg this damn game is cruel, 2 club ACL's in a week..

edit... he played on with that injury for a set or so.. before they kicked behind him and he couldnt turn.. hope it wasnt playing on that did it...
 
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