Pathways Xavier Cacciotti

[SF]

Cacciotti is contracted until the end of 2028 after being released from the final season of his Raiders deal.

Cacciotti, who was Canberra's 2025 Jersey Flegg Player of the Year, remains eligible for the Under 21 competition. The clever dummy-half, who is also an Australian Schoolboys representative, is quick off the mark with a lethal running game.

Hiroti, Puru sign on for 2026 as young guns join Sharks

Skilful forward Hohepa Puru and dependable outside back Mawene Hiroti have recommitted to the Sharks for 2026, while young guns Harrison Hassett and Xavier Cacciotti have also joined the club.

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Some good long range tries here:

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Doesn't mind a burrow either:

 

[Tiger Shark]

He looks a good prospect and quite telling we’ve signed him to a 3 year deal. Imagine the last year or even second last might be a top 30 spot .

It was one of our key spots we djdnt have any long term decent talent in so I like it.

We should have a strong Flegg team this year

 

[Thresher]

Is his nickname going to be Cacciatore?

 

[SF]

Courtesy of ryan tilse on YouTube:

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

This guy has nothing left to prove in Flegg.

 

[Sir Chadley]

This guy has nothing left to prove in Flegg.

I noticed Dellow played too, how did he go?

 

[Flanno]

This guy has nothing left to prove in Flegg.

Reckon there is a pathway for him to first grade here with Brailey only being 27 and looking like he could play till 35

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

I noticed Dellow played too, how did he go?

He’s played the last few weeks. He’s taken over that spot.

The team wasn’t as dominant as last week. Fijians deserve credit for that. They lack some polish and they can be pass happy but they are very good at winning contact and they had great kick pressure.

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

Reckon there is a pathway for him to first grade here with Brailey only being 27 and looking like he could play till 35

I think he is the Berrell succession plan.

Plays lock for much of the game each week and looks good doing it - so could fit into a bench rotation in a few years even if BB plays (sharks)forever.

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

I noticed Dellow played too, how did he go?

Same as always. Does every little detail right and goes 300%. Pretty sure he is not human.

 

[SF]

Reckon there is a pathway for him to first grade here with Brailey only being 27 and looking like he could play till 35

I still think he could benefit with an interchange in some games

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

I still think he could benefit with an interchange in some games

As long as it's an actual hooker replacing him it could work. The wrong guy is a handbrake. Tracey was tried there under Bomber and was awful, and when McInnes has had to fill in occasionally his service has been dreadful.