Neecrom should be starting on experience alone but I reckon the Warriors will muck him around initially unless he dominates in the trial games. He's not named in the contracted top 34 eh but he should be. He could take Labans place for a start. I heard he's been a monster at training.
Mua started out with the Hawks prems on the wing this year then dropped back to 18s when the top side didn't make Fox or maybe a bit earlier. Don't know about his pass cos he either scored or dented the line whenever he got the ball in the juniors.
Louisi's problem isn't general fitness, it's injuries.
I never thought Kingi was anything special either in the past but watched him a bit this year and he's well improved. He's added creativity to his game which was missing. He's one of those kids that's a product of good training and coaching rather than natural talent. Seen him training by himself at the local gym lately on top of his Warriors training, that's always a good sign of a players determination to make it.
Totally agree with you on your SG Ball theory and the Warriors obsession with size. Brisbane destroyed them this year with 100kg props, the 20s game is too fast for 110kg wingers like Niko and Limu Franklin etc. An Auckland SG Ball side isn't feasable but the pressure cooker environment is missing from junior football here and the NJC isn't that difficult for Auckland either.
Who's Jethro Friend contracted to? He's the junior player everyone was talking about this year.
Why doesn't Rusty go to the QCup?
Neecrom came back last minute styles I believe why he is not in 25 etc.
Havnet seen him play lately but he'll sh*t over alot of the warriors juniors.
Alot of the warriors juniors forward would get hammered in Fox they have been playing 18's/20's - neecrom dominated years ago as youngster.
I watched Mua dominate at 18's running side way bumping everybody off etc. But I also seen smart players target him on defense and catch him out. However in the rep games they shut him down.
Like Rusty he is slighty dirty - however a bit worse & less skill.
They should have him toucvh - they'll have to teach him the basics if hes got any chance.
Didnt rate the older louisi one bit unless he is heaps better?? havnt seen him play.
Manurewa had the best teams in 16's and 18's imo. Even though rewa lost to mangere in the last seconds in the final.
Only Allen Mulia and Savili are signed up to wider NYC squad from 16's. But theyve been earmarked for years. Savili only 16 will play at least a game if mara goes up.
Jethro Friend carved up and got 18's auckland player of the year and didnt even get an open trial. Too white/small in there eyes - he would be bigger than Isaac Luke lol . I think he has gone to oz - probably Canberra/Tigers hes Harrisons cousin.
Warriors NYC should of played Savili & Friend and dual hookers they would carve by next year.
