Who do you think from the 20's do you think will make the NRL ???

[eddie]

We came second last that year and only avoided the wooden spoon because we literally kicked the shit out of saints in the final game

Wow.

[nikottam]

Manu definitely is FG material but someone needs to do 3rd grade fractions with him and teach him what low percentage plays are & when they are and aren't on. But I do agree that if some of the players Around him were awake & knew how he rarely lets the ball die (which they should know by now) many more of those plays would've come off, it happened a few times where he threw the miracle ball and if the receiver was on alert it comes off. Keen to see what he can do for the squad.

No denying the hard work and skill of Butcher either, I expect to see more of him this year. I liked the look of Radley too in the 2nd row, & proving his versatility by taking over rake duties for Garvey showed a lot of class in a high pressure situation which definitely helped his case. He's only 18 so let him develop in the 20s and eventually Wyong, and he'll be right in a few years. Garvey always impresses in the 9 but unfortunately there is a long line ahead of him in Friend, Watson, Keary, Matterson, Nikorima and even hastings.

I noticed Fox sports reporting JTS has been added full time to the FG squad. He's got footwork like his brother and runs like Josh Mansour, teach him how to catch a high ball and he's almost up to scratch as well. I like the look of Brendan Frei much better than his brother, gets involved lots and had some speed and footwork. Could make it if he bulks up.

At times Marschke really impresses but he's too hot & cold, I think he's a bit raw. if he develops nicely he'll provide great cover in the 7 for Pearce, considering all our other cover in the halves is for 6 (except Hastings). Anyone know what position the twin brother plays??

[Kingbilly]

Good thread

Kiah Cooper - no
Bernard Lewis - good chance.
Joseph Manu - on the path but needs to get the dumb shit out of his game and learn to defend properly
Jarred Anderson - no
Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck - half a chance but prob not at Roosters.
Paul Momirovski,- no too many injuries has affected his defense
Jesse Marchke - possibly next year will tell
Poasa Faamausili - not sure
Grant Garvey - will play NRL but possibly not for long unless he learns to play more structued0
BenThomas- good chance
Reuben Porter - not sure
Victor Radley - will play for Australia
Nat Butcher - most definitely
Branden Frei - yesterday showed he might
Sitili Tupouni- prob not but has time
Jarrod Boland - good chance
Sukamanu Raki - half a chance

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Good thread

Kiah Cooper - no
Bernard Lewis - good chance.
Joseph Manu - on the path but needs to get the dumb shit out of his game and learn to defend properly
Jarred Anderson - no
Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck - half a chance but prob not at Roosters.
Paul Momirovski,- no too many injuries has affected his defense
Jesse Marchke - possibly next year will tell
Poasa Faamausili - not sure
Grant Garvey - will play NRL but possibly not for long unless he learns to play more structued0
BenThomas- good chance
Reuben Porter - not sure
Victor Radley - will play for Australia
Nat Butcher - most definitely
Branden Frei - yesterday showed he might
Sitili Tupouni- prob not but has time
Jarrod Boland - good chance
Sukamanu Raki - half a chance

Kb....respect your knowledge of these lads...why the straight out no to Anderson?

I've liked what ive seen in the finals.

[Kingbilly]

I don't know I just haven't seen anything, but often i am paying more attention to the players that I know better.
In hindsite probably a bit harsh, he has another year so I might think differently next year

[Cockadoodledoo]

Felt like Thomas and Poasa drifted in and out of games. Not sure if it was a dirrective from the coaching team but both lacked hitups all finals series.

Probably something to do with the fact the temperature was in the high 20's. These guys would have had a cardiac if their workrates were too high.

[Kingbilly]

I think Jesse Marshke is still pretty raw but has the base to work with and could develop into a handy half.

Wait until his brother Ben is also out there at hooker, a very handy player as well

[Lydon]

Cooper - No
Lewis - No
Manu - Definite future first grader
Anderson - Potential future first grader,looked good.
JTS - No
Momorovski - No
Marchke - No
Faumasili - No
Garvey - Potential future first grader
Thomas - My pick of the bunch..Only 18 years old and a special player.
Porter - Potential first grader
Radley - Definite future first grader
Butcher - Definite future first grader
Frei - Another special player,much better than his brother.Future first grader
Tupouni - No
Boland - Not sure yet,might have a shot.
Raki - No

[ithepact]

Does the salary cap cover the U20s? Anyone know how many of these guys are re-signed for next season.

[eddie]

JTS - No

Faumasili - No

Not a lot of faith in JTS around here.
I can't see why he couldn't become an above average first grade winger.

And Farmer Silly is cool.
If we don't keep him he'll land a gig on postman Pat.

[Moose]

If Raki can get some fitness under his belt, could be anything, love how he runs the ball back

Raki only looks so good because he's bigger than almost all the competition, he'll probably be a depth player at best

[Easts75]

Radley looks the best of the lot IMO and by a fair distance. I'm not sold on all the hype around Garvey.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Just on Kiah Cooper...you wouldnt pick him looks about 14 with a face full of puppy fat.

But after a shaky few games retrieving kicks and rough positional play, he really stepped up with a faultless game in the gf.

A big part of our win.

[John Corey]

Cooper - No
Lewis - No
Manu - Definite future first grader
Anderson - Potential future first grader,looked good.
JTS - No
Momorovski - No
Marchke - No
Faumasili - No
Garvey - Potential future first grader
Thomas - My pick of the bunch..Only 18 years old and a special player.
Porter - Potential first grader
Radley - Definite future first grader
Butcher - Definite future first grader
Frei - Another special player,much better than his brother.Future first grader
Tupouni - No
Boland - Not sure yet,might have a shot.
Raki - No

I'm glad you pointed out Thomas. Players like him usually get overlooked. His 2nd half against Saints was outstanding. He is no frills, hard running and plenty of time to gain size. I really like him.

And on Manus game yesterday, I can forgive him throwing the low percentage passes considering they were down a hell of a lot.

[Lydon]

I'm glad you pointed out Thomas. Players like him usually get overlooked. His 2nd half against Saints was outstanding. He is no frills, hard running and plenty of time to gain size. I really like him.

He really is impressive, and only 18 years old 😮