Promising Juniors Thread.

Just a Mug Fan

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Heidke looked like the superior centre in every matchup he had in SG ball apart from the wests game against Makasini where they thrashed us.

There’s so much to his game to like, he absolutely should move ahead of the rumbles/Gudgeon.

Would be great to have Buchanan/Heidke as genuine outside back depth in 2026, they’re both only 19 YO this year.

Timeline works out well with where Suli and Holmes are contract wise, could be like Kayal Iro from Sharks where they play 2-3 years to harden themselves and then they take to first grade like a duck to water

Both very different styles as well with Buchanan being nippy and quick while Heidke is all power, does have a knack of scoring lots of tries from kicks which is a nice little bonus
Going off Charlie's Flegg games I think he will surpass Hayden.
 

TheRev

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There’s so much to his game to like, he absolutely should move ahead of the rumbles/Gudgeon.

Would be great to have Buchanan/Heidke as genuine outside back depth in 2026, they’re both only 19 YO this year.
The question for me is will Heidke move into cup in 2025 though.. 2026 is a given.. I reckon we will want to be giving him a contract soon.. hes like a beacon of light in the flegg side and we have no other outside backs bar Buchanan within ~2-3yrs of first grade.. maybe a T&T deal, I think BRumble is on one now.. but I reckon you could swap him out tomorrow.. just depends if they r rdy to give up on Ben yet... age wise Aitken was in 1st grade @19, seems some synergy there, but Heidke has a lot more pace/skill than Aitken did.. he was more like Timmo perhaps, tough young thing.
 

Mailroomsgi

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Going off Charlie's Flegg games I think he will surpass Hayden.
Been saying it since the first few rounds of SG ball, I just think his body shape and style translates to first grade more than Hayden’s does. It’s very hard to overcome the size matchup IMO.

Matt Timoko is probably the smallest centre in the NRL who’s actually very good, but he’s as strong as an OX and breaks tackles for fun. Hayden’s still young and could grow but at this moment I’d say Heidke is the favorite of the 2 to have a long NRL career
 

Mailroomsgi

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He’ll be staying at newy IMO, their about to lose Cooper Votano to Melbourne so he’ll be a priority to keep

Illawarra Sports high are playing Erindale tomorrow. They’ve been absolutely woeful for a sports school over the years but could be better with a few of the Steelers Matt’s boys playing there
 

Just a Mug Fan

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We have a lot of junior reps throughout the teams I will just recap games that have better players in.

Patties Blacktown 54-6 over Matraville.
Absolute master class by Jasais Ah Kee was involved in everything.
The club agents were linning up to speak to his agent afterwards.
Player to watch Phoenix Tauasa.
 

Just a Mug Fan

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Erindale 42-10 over Illawarra SH
After a rough first half the boys held their own in the second half 10 all.
Mason Andrews with big minutes a standout and Jack Talbott in the backs.
This side is mainly a year younger with Halangahu 2 years younger.
Missing Burton, Chapman and Amone all rep duties and Noah Fitzgerald this side will only get better as year goes on.
They could well give the comp a good shake next year
 

Mailroomsgi

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Hate hearing that clubs are lining up to speak to his Ah Kee’s agent but that’s to be expected, he’s a freak

Phoenix Tausa managed by titan sports management and David Riolo 👀
 

Mailroomsgi

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I assumed Borg was injured.. I dont think hes a future first grader, but I dont think Pring is either.. but I guess he is the encumbant... feels like a long wait for Burton to come through..
Your right, burton in all likelihood won’t be ready til he’s at least 20-21 YO and Sloan won’t be here after 2026 IMO

There’s always a shitload of talented fullbacks kicking around though waiting for an opportunity so it’s not a worry

Just look at what the eels have done with Iongi and Raiders with Weekes

Then there’s guys like Connor Votano/Chevy Stewart who can’t get a start with the guys ahead of them

We need to worry about #9
 

Edward

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crap, hope we dont lose Ah Kee already..
Is he more of a ball player or ball runner? Or a good mix for a 5/8? Just thinking of Dylan Brown. Without Moses leading the team around, he's rubbish. With Moses leading the team around, I still think he's a bit overrated but still pretty good.
 

TheRev

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Is he more of a ball player or ball runner? Or a good mix for a 5/8? Just thinking of Dylan Brown. Without Moses leading the team around, he's rubbish. With Moses leading the team around, I still think he's a bit overrated but still pretty good.
hes all of the above.. he does the job of both halves in that team, hes incredible.. until hes signed though i dont even want to think about it...
 

TheRev

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Your right, burton in all likelihood won’t be ready til he’s at least 20-21 YO and Sloan won’t be here after 2026 IMO

There’s always a shitload of talented fullbacks kicking around though waiting for an opportunity so it’s not a worry

Just look at what the eels have done with Iongi and Raiders with Weekes

Then there’s guys like Connor Votano/Chevy Stewart who can’t get a start with the guys ahead of them

We need to worry about #9
I was writing about this elsewhere, the reason we probably couldnt/cant sign one of those other young fullbacks was Sloan being here on a 500k season.. hes the backup fullback and first grade first choice winger.. or has been.. and hes still here for 2026 currently.. so I still dont know if we will be able to pull in a young gun.. but I think we need a plan b for gutho as 2026 and 2027 roll around.. at this point though its still Sloan.. Im waiting for the coach to flick that switch and change his mind on that... perhaps send him to reggies.. but there hasnt been a lot of fit players available to take his wing spot.. Lawson I think is the man being primed.
 
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