Zac , Tristan and Steven

[TomRedVRiver]

Rightio. Still, though...should he? I mean, Ash Taylor and Nathan Cleary have shown it can be done, but for every Cleary or Taylor there are a dozen Tim Smiths.

Agreed, I don't think he should be thrusted into first grade, he needs that time in NSW Cup so he's not overwhelmed by the jump.

I also think that if he plays first grade, it shouldn't be on the wing. He needs to be playing in his preferred position of centre or fullback. Wasting away on the wing isn't going to help his development at all.

We're onto a good one here with Zac, he needs to be nurtured.

 

[dragonssamy61]

He should be elevated but isn't there an age restriction from next year onwards of 19? Does that apply for Cup or just Grade?

Only nrl.
No age limit in the cup.

 

[Drag Queen]

Drag
He is also great fullback as you have said.
Plenty of size and speed with the added bonus of a good kicker.
It will be great to see him develop.

Still require a dynamic forward thinking coach. If any of our young guns are going to shine I think this kid will be the one.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Agreed, I don't think he should be thrusted into first grade, he needs that time in NSW Cup so he's not overwhelmed by the jump.

I also think that if he plays first grade, it shouldn't be on the wing. He needs to be playing in his preferred position of centre or fullback. Wasting away on the wing isn't going to help his development at all.

We're onto a good one here with Zac, he needs to be nurtured.

Exactly tom
He will play some state cup for sure and some u 20s.
Just like robson and field did this year.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Still require a dynamic forward thinking coach. If any of our young guns are going to shine I think this kid will be the one.

Agree drag
He will play most of next year in nsw cup and u20s.
So hopefully by the time he has made nrl mary is gone.

 

[Drag Queen]

Agree drag
He will play most of next year in nsw cup and u20s.
So hopefully by the time he has made nrl mary is gone.

One can only hope..

 

[BennyV]

Agreed, I don't think he should be thrusted into first grade, he needs that time in NSW Cup so he's not overwhelmed by the jump.

I also think that if he plays first grade, it shouldn't be on the wing. He needs to be playing in his preferred position of centre or fullback. Wasting away on the wing isn't going to help his development at all.

We're onto a good one here with Zac, he needs to be nurtured.

Disagree that he shouldnt be blooded on the wing - loads of centres and fullbacks enter first grade via the wing, as it allows them to get a feel for the speed and impact of first grade without the workload, particularly with regards to decision making.

Cooper and Gasnier are obvious examples of our own club legends that enter via the wing, but some of the best centres and fullbacks of the last few years are in the same boat - Inglis, RTS, Hodges, Roberts, Gagai, etc. It's definitely the norm, especially for younger blokes.

 

[watatank]

Even more recent...Cotric, Trbojevic

 

[possm]

One can only hope..

I'm hoping Many will be gone prior to Nov 1, 2017!!!!!

 

[ALSGI]

Storm had a 19yo no 4 last night in the GF, too young for Dragons FG Footy.

 

[Forster Dragon]

Our coaching staff is a disgrace,

 

[Dragon set in stone.]

I'm hoping Many will be gone prior to Nov 1, 2017!!!!!

Is this just a prayer or do have some good oil.

 

[TomRedVRiver]

Here's a little video of Zac if nobody has seen him play before. Obviously footage is limited of the lower grades.

 

[Frank Facer]

Here's a little video of Zac if nobody has seen him play before. Obviously footage is limited of the lower grades.

Thanks. After watching that twice, I am convinced that Zac should definitely be one of our starting centres next year. What an exciting prospect.

I am assuming that it was Sailor at 6 in the Illawarra jersey. He looked alright too.

I just showed a mate the clip and he said that Zac has got first grade written all over him.

 

[MrDragon007]

Thanks. After watching that twice, I am convinced that Zac should definitely be one of our starting centres next year. What an exciting prospect.

I am assuming that it was Sailor at 6 in the Illawarra jersey. He looked alright too.

I just showed a mate the clip and he said that Zac has got first grade written all over him.

He definitely does, but, the problem with that video is its just highlights.
If you watch many games it is clear he has first grade written all over him, but not just yet.
He has a few flaws in his game that have been exposed by young opposition, he will get demolished this raw in first grade.
He will need 2018 to work on the defensive issues, and if he does, he will have a huge future in first grade no doubt.
Attack wise he will be up there, just fix a few problem areas and watch this kid go!!!