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Who Should We Look At For 2015?
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XGinga
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Anyone think we should look at Toka Likiliki? Plays for Newcastle, massive boy and he's only 21. Not sure if he has resigned or not though. According to Zero tackle he hasn't.
We've been linked to a few props in the last few months but so far we have only added Houma(?), but lost Vave so I'd argue we've gone backwards.
Are they planning to sign more? Seems not, all we're hearing about are backs and halves. I think this would be bad.
Are they planning to sign more? Seems not, all we're hearing about are backs and halves. I think this would be bad.
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
is he the likiliki that they signed years ago that had massive wraps on him but kinda fell off the radar? Or is this a brother/cousin/father/uncle?
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
unless they are origin props noone usually talks about movements unless its due to controversy IMO. the prop scenario is kinda slim pickins at the moment. If Mose Masoe is seriously not wanting to go back to england he could be a good bench option maybe. Could get him back to the NRL on the cheap i reckon
snowman
Total gronk
his brother with a **** first name was the original 20's pop gun
snowman
Total gronk
you wont get masoe cheap, he was on a good wicket in the u.k and is in demand
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
even so do it. Seriously the club needs to sign a centre not 50 of them because we have a few options already we have wing sorted we have 3 fullbacks and we have **** all props. Time to top up the tank really.
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Agree 100 percent, we have a load of average choices for centre unless we are getting a pretty good centre no use getting anyone more. We are really struggling with props.
Also even tje second row was average last season. Lewis was deadset shocking.
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Agree 100 percent, we have a load of average choices for centre unless we are getting a pretty good centre no use getting anyone more. We are really struggling with props.
Also even tje second row was average last season. Lewis was deadset shocking.
endevour shark
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I think with some good training he could be great of the bench, Maybe ,maybe Gal could help lift his work rate, Hala is a big strong unit.
snowman
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Signed with the Tits today
endevour shark
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Agree
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Think Hala signed with the Tits.
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There ya go lol
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TWO SHARKS PLAYERS FEATURED FOR 2015 .
NRL’s future stars: 20 players from the U20s with the potential to make it big — Part 1
David Hall and Nathan Ryan FOX SPORTS November 06, 2014 4:09PM 1
NRL stars of the future
LOOKING for the next big thing? In the first of our two part special we pick 20 of the top players aged 20 and under who look set to make a splash next season and beyond.
All have played or are currently playing in the National Youth Competition (Holden Cup), NSW Cup and the Intrust Super Cup, Queensland’s premier competition.
Some have already played first grade and if they haven’t already, they are on the verge of playing and lighting up the NRL in the seasons to come.
These are the first ten, with another ten to follow soon.
TITANS: KANE ELGEY
A former Australian Schoolboys representative, Elgey defied Gold Coast’s 15th-place finish in the Holden Cup to be named the competition’s player of the year and remains the Titans’ hottest prospect, signing a one-year contract to keep the 20-year-old five-eighth/halfback at the club in the face of strong interest elsewhere.
And with NRL coach Neil Henry looking to blood young talent to support his thinning ranks, the Tugun Seahawks junior could well make his breakthrough in season 2015.
SHARKS: JACK BIRD
The former St George Illawarra U20s captain has switched to the blue of Cronulla, signing a two-year deal with the Sharks with an eye on making the step up to the NRL. A highly rated junior rep player with NSW at different levels, the back-rower looks set for a shift to the backline in the Shire, and joins the club’s promising roster of young talent.
BRONCOS: KODI AND JAYDEN NIKORIMA
Two New Zealand brothers who came close to going to rugby union, Kodi and Jayden Nikorima were spotted by Broncos talent scouts before they were teenagers and are both now being touted as future NRL stars. Kodi, 20, and Jayden, 18, spent their childhood playing backyard footy together but next season, they’ll be training under the watchful eye of Wayne Bennett and the Broncos’ NRL team. Equally talented and blessed with pace, Kodi is currently at fullback but sees his future at five-eighth, while Jayden is a half. And the best thing? They’ve got another two younger brothers coming through the ranks.
WESTS TIGER: MATT LODGE
The 19-year-old made his NRL debut for the Tigers last season after a midyear switch from the Storm. Lodge first caught the public’s attention when he was suspended for three games after writing a vulgar word on his wrist strapping during the U20’s State of Origin match. The St. Patrick’s Blacktown junior was soon turning heads again, but this time for the right reason, when he replaced an injured Keith Galloway. The 110kg battering ram finished the year with four first grade games to his name and is certain to feature in the regular squad next season.
ROOSTERS: NENE MCDONALD
The former Cairns junior started his NRL career in style, with a try on debut against the Bulldogs in round 11. He bagged two more in the victories over the Dragons and Titans, making seven appearances for the Roosters in season 2014. Named in the NYC team of the year, the highly rated outside back, capable of playing at fullback, wing or in the centres, has also represented Queensland’s U20s Origin side and was part of Papua New Guinea’s 2013 Rugby League World Cup after his impressive performances in the 2013 NYC.
PANTHERS: ANDY SAUNDERS
The 20-year-old Panthers NYC captain was also picked in the NYC team of the year and played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Kiws last month. He made positive steps playing off the bench in the premiership-winning NSW Cup side. The powerful 181cm frontrower has Brent Kite to show him the ropes at the foot of the mountains.
SHARKS: FA’AMANU BROWN
Thrown in at the deep end with the sinking Sharks, “Fa” Brown was one of the few bright spots at Cronulla last season. The 19-year-old five-eighth has signed a contract to keep him in the Sutherland Shire until 2017, and after his performances in 2014 you can see why. The Kiwi junior offers plenty of potential, versatility and maturity — just look at his game-changing role in Cronulla’s shock defeat of the Roosters in round 17 — as well as a glimmer of hope for the Sharks’ future.
KNIGHTS: JOSEPH TAPINE
Another Junior Kiwi international, Tapine, 20, is one of a number of young talents coming through the ranks at Newcastle. The Wellington product made his debut for the Knights in round 9, with six more appearances in season 2014, the talented second-rower was one of the Knights’ best in the NYC squad and looks set to get more senior minutes in 2015.
KNIGHTS: JAKE MAMO
The 19-year-old Gosford junior is tipped for big things, and made his debut against Brisbane in April this year. Powerfully built and lightning fast, Mamo was the NYC Players’ Player of the Year last season and leading tryscorer with 22 tries. After seven senior appearances under Wayne Bennett in 2014, Mamo also earned a Junior Kangaroos call-up and his understanding with Sione Mata’utia could also mean some very good things for Newcastle next season.
NRL’s future stars: 20 players from the U20s with the potential to make it big — Part 1
David Hall and Nathan Ryan FOX SPORTS November 06, 2014 4:09PM 1
NRL stars of the future
LOOKING for the next big thing? In the first of our two part special we pick 20 of the top players aged 20 and under who look set to make a splash next season and beyond.
All have played or are currently playing in the National Youth Competition (Holden Cup), NSW Cup and the Intrust Super Cup, Queensland’s premier competition.
Some have already played first grade and if they haven’t already, they are on the verge of playing and lighting up the NRL in the seasons to come.
These are the first ten, with another ten to follow soon.
TITANS: KANE ELGEY
A former Australian Schoolboys representative, Elgey defied Gold Coast’s 15th-place finish in the Holden Cup to be named the competition’s player of the year and remains the Titans’ hottest prospect, signing a one-year contract to keep the 20-year-old five-eighth/halfback at the club in the face of strong interest elsewhere.
And with NRL coach Neil Henry looking to blood young talent to support his thinning ranks, the Tugun Seahawks junior could well make his breakthrough in season 2015.
SHARKS: JACK BIRD
The former St George Illawarra U20s captain has switched to the blue of Cronulla, signing a two-year deal with the Sharks with an eye on making the step up to the NRL. A highly rated junior rep player with NSW at different levels, the back-rower looks set for a shift to the backline in the Shire, and joins the club’s promising roster of young talent.
BRONCOS: KODI AND JAYDEN NIKORIMA
Two New Zealand brothers who came close to going to rugby union, Kodi and Jayden Nikorima were spotted by Broncos talent scouts before they were teenagers and are both now being touted as future NRL stars. Kodi, 20, and Jayden, 18, spent their childhood playing backyard footy together but next season, they’ll be training under the watchful eye of Wayne Bennett and the Broncos’ NRL team. Equally talented and blessed with pace, Kodi is currently at fullback but sees his future at five-eighth, while Jayden is a half. And the best thing? They’ve got another two younger brothers coming through the ranks.
WESTS TIGER: MATT LODGE
The 19-year-old made his NRL debut for the Tigers last season after a midyear switch from the Storm. Lodge first caught the public’s attention when he was suspended for three games after writing a vulgar word on his wrist strapping during the U20’s State of Origin match. The St. Patrick’s Blacktown junior was soon turning heads again, but this time for the right reason, when he replaced an injured Keith Galloway. The 110kg battering ram finished the year with four first grade games to his name and is certain to feature in the regular squad next season.
ROOSTERS: NENE MCDONALD
The former Cairns junior started his NRL career in style, with a try on debut against the Bulldogs in round 11. He bagged two more in the victories over the Dragons and Titans, making seven appearances for the Roosters in season 2014. Named in the NYC team of the year, the highly rated outside back, capable of playing at fullback, wing or in the centres, has also represented Queensland’s U20s Origin side and was part of Papua New Guinea’s 2013 Rugby League World Cup after his impressive performances in the 2013 NYC.
PANTHERS: ANDY SAUNDERS
The 20-year-old Panthers NYC captain was also picked in the NYC team of the year and played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Kiws last month. He made positive steps playing off the bench in the premiership-winning NSW Cup side. The powerful 181cm frontrower has Brent Kite to show him the ropes at the foot of the mountains.
SHARKS: FA’AMANU BROWN
Thrown in at the deep end with the sinking Sharks, “Fa” Brown was one of the few bright spots at Cronulla last season. The 19-year-old five-eighth has signed a contract to keep him in the Sutherland Shire until 2017, and after his performances in 2014 you can see why. The Kiwi junior offers plenty of potential, versatility and maturity — just look at his game-changing role in Cronulla’s shock defeat of the Roosters in round 17 — as well as a glimmer of hope for the Sharks’ future.
KNIGHTS: JOSEPH TAPINE
Another Junior Kiwi international, Tapine, 20, is one of a number of young talents coming through the ranks at Newcastle. The Wellington product made his debut for the Knights in round 9, with six more appearances in season 2014, the talented second-rower was one of the Knights’ best in the NYC squad and looks set to get more senior minutes in 2015.
KNIGHTS: JAKE MAMO
The 19-year-old Gosford junior is tipped for big things, and made his debut against Brisbane in April this year. Powerfully built and lightning fast, Mamo was the NYC Players’ Player of the Year last season and leading tryscorer with 22 tries. After seven senior appearances under Wayne Bennett in 2014, Mamo also earned a Junior Kangaroos call-up and his understanding with Sione Mata’utia could also mean some very good things for Newcastle next season.
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Who writes this rubbish? "Fa" Brown? It's bloody Nu Brown for Christ's sake!
sharks2010
Dribbler
actually it's Fa'amanu Brown
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
we gotta try to get FA to catch on for him. But i think Robbo already has that nickname covered. Because he offers **** All
actually it's Fa'amanu Brown
Farmer Brown could work