2021 Trials

[bort]

First of all sorry if its been already posted but I cannot find out about Hamlin, so any information would be appreciated.
Also I really like how we are trying to keep things inhouse, shows a lot more professionalism.

What are you trying to find out about him?
It was pretty left field, think most of what’s been posted about him is in this thread

 

[Sir Chadley]

Only a few players for mine that were stand outs

Metcalf - best on ground
Iro - just because I love this kid
Trindall - keeper
Paterson - solid back up to BB
Teig - looks bugger and quicker
Billy - actually had a go
Raper - all heart but probably wont make it
Hazleton - needs another year in the gym
Hamlin - wow! Wow! WOW!

Disappointed in Pele and Nene. Big time.
Hiroti was ok, Milne is a pussy.

Jack A Williams spent Friday night in a coma btw

Good summation and yes, not sure what we see in Milne. Yes he’s tall and rangy and looks strong but deadset he’s runs like a girl. The Tasha Gale girls could tackle him. He’ll, even I could tackle him!

 

[bort]

Good summation and yes, not sure what we see in Milne. Yes he’s tall and rangy and looks strong but deadset he’s runs like a girl. The Tasha Gale girls could tackle him. He’ll, even I could tackle him!

Milne would probably be my last pick out of the train and trial guys to get a contract

 

[Cage]

Milne comes across as one of the 'big' kids, that because of their size didn't really have to try too hard to be noticed.

I thought his D was mostly OK, but his habit of dropping his head needs to be addressed. Maybe what he really needs is a major attitude adjustment, and be made to realise that if he wants to play NRL he actually needs to put in an effort, as he will not make it by just relying on his size to get a game.

 

[bluey]

What are you trying to find out about him?
It was pretty left field, think most of what’s been posted about him is in this thread

Hi Bort, Just the normal things I guess /Age? Was he playing in super league? Genuine position? Is he on a train and trial?

 

[bort]

Hi Bort, Just the normal things I guess /Age? Was he playing in super league? Genuine position? Is he on a train and trial?

A lot of that is probably already in this thread (from page 4 onwards), other than that he is 24 perhaps. Contract status is unknown (supposedly signed with Jets) but given ban only expired 5 days before the trial and we got him straight into training with our senior squad it wouldn't surprise me if we tabled something.

Milne comes across as one of the 'big' kids, that because of their size didn't really have to try too hard to be noticed.

I thought his D was mostly OK, but his habit of dropping his head needs to be addressed. Maybe what he really needs is a major attitude adjustment, and be made to realise that if he wants to play NRL he actually needs to put in an effort, as he will not make it by just relying on his size to get a game.

I'd agree with that, I would have wanted to see a bit more out of him in that trial if he wanted to get off a train and trial contract. Named out of position, but still, that was probably his chance for the year and I don't think he took it.
Needs to take a leaf out of the BHU book of getting your **** together. He's 22 this year with a great build he's got a couple more years before his chance really starts to slip away but needs to start working harder now.
(maybe he does work hard as **** as that is why he got as far as he did, maybe he has hit his peak, appears to have the physique to do better though)

 

[Western Sharkie]

Hi Bort, Just the normal things I guess /Age? Was he playing in super league? Genuine position? Is he on a train and trial?

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabe_Hamlin

Gabe Hamlin
Personal information
Full name
Gabriel Hamlin
Born
4 January 1997 (age 24)
Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight
14 st 13 lb (95 kg)
Playing information
Position
Prop, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018– Wigan Warriors 26 3 0 0 12
2018(loan) → Swinton Lions 1 0 0 0 0
Total 27 3 0 0 12
As of 25 March 2019

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/gabe-hamlin-wigan-drugs-ban-19823848

Former Wigan Warriors forward Gabe Hamlin makes rugby league return after drugs ban

He's served a two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine.

Gabe Hamlin said the drug must have been passed to him from a woman his kissed 'several times' (Image: PA)
Former Wigan Warriors forward Gabe Hamlin returned to the field today after completing a two-year drugs ban.

Hamlin turned out for Cronulla Sharks in a trial match against St George Illawarra Dragons and put in an impressive performance, 22 months since last taking to the field.

He was suspended by the Warriors in April 2019 after he returned a positive sample following their opening-round clash with Leeds Rhinos earlier that year. He subsequently returned to Australia to be with his family and was sacked by the club during the summer.

Hamlin, now 24, claimed the substance had passed through his system after kissing a woman he had met through an online dating site the night before his sample collection.

He was banned by UKAD for two years, but his ban expired on February 7th of this year.

His performance for the Sharks was received favourably with Hamlin, nicknamed 'The Hammer', setting up a try after a line break in the second half. Cronulla won the game 38-26. You can watch the highlights here.

After arriving from South Sydney Rabbitohs, Hamlin made 19 appearances for the Warriors in 2018. He made seven appearances from the bench a year later before being suspended in April.

His departure, in part, saw Morgan Smithies emerge later in the year. The Wigan youngster became a regular soon after Hamlin's departure and is now considered one of the best young players in the world.

It's not yet known whether Hamlin has secured a contract with the Sharks.

 

[bluey]

Thank you all I appreciate it. I didn't know about the drug ban although it was mentioned in earlier post that he was returning .

 

[Gards]

I watched the first 10min of the trial and Blocker clearly has no idea, constantly praised Pele & Vasquez despite them struggling defensively

he loves forwards mate - they catch the ball and he cums in his chair "what a play!!!!"

Thank you all I appreciate it. I didn't know about the drug ban although it was mentioned in earlier post that he was returning .

2 year ban for coke, a non-performance enhancing drug. **** that seems a bit harsh especially when you consider some of the punishments handed down in the NRL for similar discretion's

 

[HaroldBishop]

he loves forwards mate - they catch the ball and he cums in his chair "what a play!!!!"



2 year ban for coke, a non-performance enhancing drug. **** that seems a bit harsh especially when you consider some of the punishments handed down in the NRL for similar discretion's

Like Naden.

 

[Blix]

Very disappointing about Jack Williams.....and am surprised after snow mentioned it no one has said anything.........sad situation but should be getting better daily....elbow to the throat, real ****e go.

 

[BurgoShark]

bort - I think you’re correct about Hamlin having signed with the Jets.

Jets have a Hamlin and a Uele.

Caleb Uele played for the Jets in their trial. He’s Braden‘s younger brother.

I don’t if Hamlin is related to them (sorry if that has been posted)

 

[snowman]

Hamlin is a white ginger, defs not related

 

[deano the p]

he loves forwards mate - they catch the ball and he cums in his chair "what a play!!!!"



2 year ban for coke, a non-performance enhancing drug. **** that seems a bit harsh especially when you consider some of the punishments handed down in the NRL for similar discretion's

Especially seeing as it was only in his system from kissing a chick haha

 

[Jaz]

Very disappointing about Jack Williams.....and am surprised after snow mentioned it no one has said anything.........sad situation but should be getting better daily....elbow to the throat, real ****e go.

The word "coma" is always scary but thankfully it sounds like it was purely precautionary.

Hope he bounces back quickly. Always liked Jacky Williams.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Would have liked Williams to get some game time at hooker, and was probably the plan if it wasn't for the injury.

 

[Sparkles]

he loves forwards mate - they catch the ball and he cums in his chair "what a play!!!!"

Blocker is like an early Madden game commentary. Maybe they replaced him through Covid like they did with the crowd noise? It could be Block Headroom!

 

[CHOGM]

Hamlin looks like the perfect injury cover forward. Experienced enough to walk into the NRL, young enough to have a point to prove, cheap enough to play in reserves all year if it comes to that.

 

[bort]

Kayleb Milne Grade 1 dangerous throw from trial. Miss no games with clean record (was the correct person to charge even though Pele was one put on report).

Dragons Jayden Sullivan same charge and also clean record.

Eddie Blacker facing 3 games with early plea for dangerous contact from raising forearm into Jack Williams (the incident that injured his throat)

 

[CrazyMatt]

Hamlin is a white ginger, defs not related

Our team is short on its quota for gingers so **** it, let’s sign him.