League Targets

[PhilClinton]

It’s pretty deep- you look at players like Matt Burton or Jack Wighton who aren’t necessarily even Origin players, and I think both would be very handy.

Wighton has played 10 origin games. I think he’s very much an origin standard player.

Burton has played two but is only 23 and will likely play a few more.

 

[Rebel man]

League players are generally playing league because they love it. Same with rugby players. If you throw big cash at a league player to come over for the hype personally I think it is a waste. Unless we get them from schoolboys before they head to league their heart is not really in it. Far better that we encourage our younger rugby players to head overseas to get valuable rugby experience and more game time. Super rugby just isn’t long enough imho. Even if it’s just for a year to help in their development.

That’s the problem super rugby is dogshit

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

That’s the problem super rugby is dogshit

This point. I think a lot of junior Rugby players want to be Waratahs, Reds etc just like a kid may grow up wanting to play for the Dragons (poor buggers) but it's just that the comp you end up playing in doesn't hold the appeal.

 

[eastman]

Wighton has played 10 origin games. I think he’s very much an origin standard player.

Burton has played two but is only 23 and will likely play a few more.

They’re both unlikely to start next year though which highlights the depth of backline players.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I know it’s already been said he’s likely going to French Rugby but Joey Manu is so so good.

Roosters v Broncos game in Vegas he’s the best on the field easily and doing a job on good players.

I don’t see how he isn’t a top 10 13 in the world by his 2nd season. Worried the ABs will have him 2027. He’ll only be 31 at the time.

 

[SouthernX]

I know it’s already been said he’s likely going to French Rugby but Joey Manu is so so good.

Roosters v Broncos game in Vegas he’s the best on the field easily and doing a job on good players.

I don’t see how he isn’t a top 10 13 in the world by his 2nd season. Worried the ABs will have him 2027. He’ll only be 31 at the time.

all week the Fox panel talked up how good of a prospect Reece Walsh was but the departing rugby union players on rooster where phenomenal.

they were very careful not to mention their futures in the post game wrap up.

 

[Goosestep]

all week the Fox panel talked up how good of a prospect Reece Walsh was but the departing rugby union players on rooster where phenomenal.

they were very careful not to mention their futures in the post game wrap up.

Haha so true .. the commentators were very reluctant in praising them today

and

I pretty sure Sua'ali'i was penalised at one point just for got to union lol

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

all week the Fox panel talked up how good of a prospect Reece Walsh was but the departing rugby union players on rooster where phenomenal.

they were very careful not to mention their futures in the post game wrap up.

JS was great as well. Still so young and he’s bodying guys.

Walsh got a lesson in playing 80mins today by Teddy. He has undeniable talent but still young so it’s flighty.

Manu just does what he wants. He’s playing five eight and fullback with an ok kick on him. Good enough to be a 13 in Rugby and not be one dimensional.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Jack Howarth being allowed to negotiate with other Clubs.

Never saw him play School Boy Rugby but was he as good as he seemed sought after or is he Tepai Moeroa 2.0? Only 21 though so plenty of options for him.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Jack Howarth being allowed to negotiate with other Clubs.

Never saw him play School Boy Rugby but was he as good as he seemed sought after or is he Tepai Moeroa 2.0? Only 21 though so plenty of options for him.

$2m for 1 NRL game. Melbourne don't get too many wrong but I couldn't see how this kids skills would transfer against men.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

What position was he in Rugby?

He’s definitely a physical specimen.

 

[Adam84]

Was one of the best schoolboys that year, interesting to know how it’s gone wrong. They backed him with massive $$$

 

[Strewthcobber]

What position was he in Rugby?

He’s definitely a physical specimen.

Centres at school level

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Big shift to go from School Boy Rugby Centre to NRL Backrow.

While it’s still the Storm they aren’t the same Storm of 5 years ago where you can bring through a kid with stars in the pack. They’d want impact right now which he isn’t in a position to do. Move him for the right offer and spend it on established players.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Big shift to go from School Boy Rugby Centre to NRL Backrow.

He was always very much a league player who played a bit of rugby at school on the side.

Was a backrower in the league aussie schoolboys side

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Thanks. Wasn't sure but makes sense given the contract he signed with the Storm.

Only 21 so plenty of time and its rare for someone that age to be an established Forward.

 

[fatprop]

Big shift to go from School Boy Rugby Centre to NRL Backrow.

While it’s still the Storm they aren’t the same Storm of 5 years ago where you can bring through a kid with stars in the pack. They’d want impact right now which he isn’t in a position to do. Move him for the right offer and spend it on established players.

Is it really? A crash ball 12 plays a lot like a a NRL edge backrower

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Go from making 3-5 tackles to 20-35, 5-7 carries a game to 10-15.

Big difference.

 

[HooperPocockSmith]

We need a top league team to pay $2.5m a year for Cleary so he can play for the Wobblies. Someone make this happen.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Yeah he put on a clinic last night. Timing of his passing is incredible.

More chance of a UK team to be close to his gf. Have a feeling Sale Sharks don't have that coin.

We'll never see him in Rugby. He's a fun what if, but he'd be making 1.5-2m now with Sponsors, 3rd party deals and rep payments.