Raiders Poach Sharks Young Gun

[Frenzy.]

The Raiders have signed one of their youngest ever players – a 16-year-old front-rower from the Cronulla Sharks juniors.

Jayze Tuigamala played Harold Matthews for the Sharks this year and was chased by a number of NRL clubs, according to his agent Luke Lombardi.

“I had multiple clubs interested but we were very impressed with the pathway Canberra had to offer,” Lombardi said. “I strongly believe the Raiders have signed the best 16-year-old in the country”.

The Raiders last year pinched another of the Sharks best youngsters – fullback Chevy Stewart. He has a four-year deal at the Raiders.

 

[Ozzi_78]

His agent thinks he is the best 16 year old. Who’d have thunk it.

 

[Frenzy.]

His mother?

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

Little bit disappointing if we are losing promising junior middles to other clubs.

engine room is where we need to sure up the most.

 

[Frenzy.]

Little bit disappointing if we are losing promising junior middles to other clubs.

engine room is where we need to sure up the most.

There's 5-6 or more ahead of him.

Blame Ennis, he's probably a double agent

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

There's 5-6 or more ahead of him.

Blame Ennis, he's probably a double agent

As long as the wolf is not raiding the chicken coop.

We need to build are hard ass pack again.

We need some aggression, we get bullied when the heat comes on.

I'd love JWH for a season or 2 to bring on some younger middles.

 

[Ozzi_78]

If Ennis had an allegiance it’s with us not Canberra. He loves the sharks.

 

[Frenzy.]

As long as the wolf is not raiding the chicken coop.

We need to build are hard ass pack again.

We need some aggression, we get bullied when the heat comes on.

I'd love JWH for a season or 2 to bring on some younger middles.

Yeah but this kid isn't getting anywhere near the NRL for 5,6 or 7 years!

JWH is staying where he is

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

Yeah but this kid isn't getting anywhere near the NRL for 5,6 or 7 years!

JWH is staying where he is

What's our short to medium term plan with the middles?

we need some steel. we will get out muscled when it counts.

 

[Weaponhead]

What's our short to medium term plan with the middles?

we need some steel. we will get out muscled when it counts.

It appears the short term plan is to keep developing the middles already here. With Hunt re-signing, they are all locked in for next season.

Wade will need to be replaced. Possibly Teig.

Edges in NSW Cup are Jets players asfik. Not sure if any of those are on the radar.

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

It appears the short term plan is to keep developing the middles already here. With Hunt re-signing, they are all locked in for next season.

Wade will need to be replaced. Possibly Teig.

Edges in NSW Cup are Jets players asfik. Not sure if any of those are on the radar.

happy about hunt.
big unit and been playing well.

we are missing a gal or fifita style player.
Take some real tough carries under adversity. Some real forward grit.

 

[Birdee_Num_Num]

I still think wade looks good in his stints from the middle.

great passing game and can hit a back rower or centre with his passing game without relying on hynes or moylan.

 

[Special K]

What's our short to medium term plan with the middles?

Call this bloke back in 2027 when he turns 20.

 

[Frenzy.]

Call this bloke back in 2027 when he turns 20.

Of course. Let someone else develop him and then buy back the farm.

 

[shaggs]

How many times has someone been called the best 16 year old in the country.
Front rowers are no good till they are 23-24

 

[bad boy bubby]

Look lets be serious here.
What manager in their right mind would advise a 16 year old to move away from his local club, and one of the best junior pathways in the NRL?
Easy answer, for the amount of cash being given to the lad.
That's all it comes down to, nothing more nothing less.

 

[Weaponhead]

How many times has someone been called the best 16 year old in the country.
Front rowers are no good till they are 23-24

Curtis Scott had just that label....

 

[Stake Removed]

I would rather be in the position of other teams trying to pinch our good potential young players.
It could be otherwise us trying to pinch someone.
We have plenty in our system coming through.

The Panthers deal with this situation all the time, I am sure the club would have said we are not paying that amount, and best of luck elsewhere

 

[shadowboxer]

Ricky must of sealed the deal with a chat over coffee, promise of paper bags and Karl Filinga.
Honestly, as a city I don’t mind Canberra - good bars, restaurants and vibe….but moving from 2230 to Canberra - good luck young man.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Isn't it nice to have a "gun" player poached, rather than us poaching and throwing stupid coin at youngsters like Karl Filinga, Matt Wright there were a few others can't remember names.