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I see. So in that case, wouldn't the city team be far better than the country? Seems like they'd have many more players to choose from.
Promising Juniors Thread.
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Just a Mug Fan
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Correct, hence they win by around 30 points each year
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Updated Hamish
Chris M
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Is Hamish Stewart a backrower?
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Excellent height/weight for a backrower. Assuming he puts on some more kgs over the next few years. Which he will certainly do. Was he a member of the Dragons SG Ball team?
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Was a lock, being playing edge this year
Steelers SG Ball 23.
Corey Ackers had knee surgery out for the season.
Chris M
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Hopefully Ackers comes back stronger next year. Though not necessarily bigger. He looks big enough for a good prop already.
In your opinion, realistically how long do you think blokes like Hamish Stewart, Tonga, Halangahu and other recent outstanding SG Ball players get a chance in first grade?
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I know there have been a lot of flase alarms since the "golden age" of Gaz, Coops, Deano, Hornby, Bull Bailey, Ryles, Ben Creagh and even Chase Stanley was outstanding when he was 18~20. Considering he was so young when Browny gave him a chance. But would I be wrong in thinking a few of these young players like Ackers, Latu, Tsougranis, Stewart, Halangahu and others are an excellent chance of at least making it in first grade?
Just a Mug Fan
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I think Nick T and Finau be the first to get a chance, then Loko and Jake.
Cyrus could develop into a great ball-playing prop.
Hamish has a great work rate.
I don't think Corey will make it.
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Eric
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What do you think is the problem with Ackers? Not the right skills, including not athletic enough (which has made me not so confident in him for a while when everyone else was doing backflips over his ability) or just doesn't apply himself enough? Like Shereb.
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He's got the skills but commitment and attitude is not up to it. I'm surprised we gave him a development contract.
Eric
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That sounds ok. If it's commitment and attitude, there is a chance he can turn it around.
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Just a Mug Fan What are your thoughts on Jett Lui, Jacob Webster and Matthew AlhazimDoesn't look like Fifita will make it very unimpressive really, AlecT is much better but possibly not rated by the club.
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Matts been a good player for Dragons SGB and Flegg, but with the young players stepping up I can't see him playing Flegg again.
Doesn't look like Fifita will make it very unimpressive really, AlecT is much better but possibly not rated by the club.
Jett and Jacob are solid but can't see them going further, will probably be Cup Squad members next year.
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So unless someone who has played backrow in the lower grades steps up to become a prop, Loko Tonga is the only promising young prop at the club right now? At least from SB Ball up.
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For those that have NSWRL TV subscription the SGB boys are on at 12:30 in the City Country game.
Jake has been named as Captain for City
Jake has been named as Captain for City
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How did Dragons boys play?
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I'm beginning to think this batch of teenagers can't just be more hype but are in fact the real deal.
RedVHeartbeat
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Definitely not. Dont you think they do? They have not only the raw talent but look to have the determination to succeed at the top level too. Specially the new 'three amigos' Loko Jr, Jake and Latu who have already played international footy. Their goal will be to slip on the Kangaroo jumper.
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