DoubleD Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I don’t watch as much NRL as some but have seen Cronulla a few times and a couple of players have really stood out as outstanding talents. Briton Nikora, the young kiwi second row, has bags of ability, great skill and pace for a 2nd row and deceptive footwork. Very much in the Joseph Tapine mould but perhaps with greater ability. Surely a future test player. He’s been outstanding for Cronulla this season and only 21 years of age. Bronson Xerri. Already knew plenty about him, as this kid stood out in age divisions. Only 18 and destroyed DWZ on the outside last weekend. Not sure on his best position but very comfortable at centre. Very pacy and classy player. Was disappointed he didn’t feature in the Aussie Schoolboys tour at the end of 2018, he was named in the preliminary squad but I think Cronulla wanted him in their senior pre-season. Who else has shone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 They have a head start on us. With brilliant first names like Briton and Bronson we don't stand a chance. We at the moment are still desperately trying to catch up with all the Brett's and Dallas' and now we get hit by this. A national coach called Wayne does not compensate. They are also getting in on the act with surnames as well. I mean, how will we ever catch up with something like Xerri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Check out David Fifita and Payne Haas for the Broncos. Haas has the most incredible motor I have ever seen. He can play 80 minutes in the front row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Emre Guler is back on the Raiders bench. He looked good in the few games he played last year. Sitili Tupouniua has played 2 NRL games and he'll be on the bench today for the Roosters. Chanel Harris-Tavita at the Warriors has looked OK in his 3 games at 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Pulga said: Check out David Fifita and Payne Haas for the Broncos. Haas has the most incredible motor I have ever seen. He can play 80 minutes in the front row. Saw them both come through last year, very impressive, particularly Fifita. Broncos have been poor this year though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Farmduck said: Emre Guler is back on the Raiders bench. He looked good in the few games he played last year. Sitili Tupouniua has played 2 NRL games and he'll be on the bench today for the Roosters. Chanel Harris-Tavita at the Warriors has looked OK in his 3 games at 6. Haven’t come across Guler, what position does he play? Sitili had a very impressive game against Melbourne, first time I’d seen him. Yeah Harris-Tavita looks decent too. Parramatta look to have some good young kids coming through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Guler is a prop. He's 6'3: 110kg and he's already played for Junior Roos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Just watched a player called Zac Lomax play for St George-illawarra and if he doesn't end up playing for Australia if he stays fit and healthy i will be amazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, The Future is League said: Just watched a player called Zac Lomax play for St George-illawarra and if he doesn't end up playing for Australia if he stays fit and healthy i will be amazed. Good talent isn’t he, needs to fill out a bit but very talented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, The Future is League said: Just watched a player called Zac Lomax play for St George-illawarra and if he doesn't end up playing for Australia if he stays fit and healthy i will be amazed. Good prospect but can get a bit bullied physically . No doubt will strengthen up and he has the raw material and kicks goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 He’s not emerging anymore , he’s emerged. Cameron Murray is gonna be a superstar . Name sounds a bit Scottish ... get on it Wayne ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allora Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Jaeman Salmon Dylan Brown Reed Mahoney Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 They do great names over there . You always look a much better player with a jazzy name . Bronson Xerri is just bound to be better than Bert Smithers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Well, in the Storm/Warriors game that's just finished, NZ had a young player called Patrick Herbert who got the commentators in a very complimentary mood. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Rupert Prince said: They have a head start on us. With brilliant first names like Briton and Bronson we don't stand a chance. We at the moment are still desperately trying to catch up with all the Brett's and Dallas' and now we get hit by this. A national coach called Wayne does not compensate. They are also getting in on the act with surnames as well. I mean, how will we ever catch up with something like Xerri? Inspired wit! I thought it was Oxy. More, more, more! please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I wonder if David Argyle is writing a shopping list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henage Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Pulga said: Check out David Fifita and Payne Haas for the Broncos. Haas has the most incredible motor I have ever seen. He can play 80 minutes in the front row. John Millington use to play 80mins , back in the day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerner Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Not sure he’s classed as a rookie (23 yo) but I like watching new Canberra FB Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 22 hours ago, Futtocks said: Well, in the Storm/Warriors game that's just finished, NZ had a young player called Patrick Herbert who got the commentators in a very complimentary mood. He was awesome. Someone should double-check his birth certificate as he looks a lot older than 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Room Lizard Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Brodie Croft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerner80 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Southerner said: Not sure he’s classed as a rookie (23 yo) but I like watching new Canberra FB Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Hes a class act and tough as nails too. Very good player to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Chanel Harris-Tavita from the NZ Warriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, Rage said: I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Chanel Harris-Tavita from the NZ Warriors. On 25/04/2019 at 14:40, Farmduck said: Emre Guler is back on the Raiders bench. He looked good in the few games he played last year. Sitili Tupouniua has played 2 NRL games and he'll be on the bench today for the Roosters. Chanel Harris-Tavita at the Warriors has looked OK in his 3 games at 6. Yeah, nobody. On 25/04/2019 at 17:05, DoubleD said: Haven’t come across Guler, what position does he play? Sitili had a very impressive game against Melbourne, first time I’d seen him. Yeah Harris-Tavita looks decent too. Parramatta look to have some good young kids coming through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 36 minutes ago, Farmduck said: Yeah, nobody. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Plenty of young 'uns fielding for the Sharks today. They are going okay. Broncos' rookie pack finding their groove. Matt Lodge is really impressive with a good passing game. But... how good is Corey Oates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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