I went to the under 20's
Im a bit of a football maestro.So here is my detailed take on what I saw.
Fabian Goodal - Strong boy-Looked a little slow turning around and off the mark, didn't do anything to suggest he was a star in the making
Falou - Reasonable size-Has a few skills but again didn't stand out -I actually was more impressed by the number 4.
ZDC - Played hooker mainly.He is like a bull terrier.Does look small thou but a nugget. Supports well has good feet and puts in for the full game.Always seems alert and in the action.Size for first grade would be only down fall.Does look a bit better than the others.
Lussick - bombs away
Pauli Pauli - Pushed the pass to many times for me.I don't like the way he holds the ball.He does have some skill.And he is a big boy .Looks a little slow out wide thou and still has baby fat on him.I don't think he plays any first grade this year to be honest.Untill he looses than puppy fat.He did make some good charges towards the end of the game but game was over by than. I think in a year or two he would make a good prop who can offload.He also grabs when tackles a bit.
11-Tepai Moeroa - Pick of the forward's for me.A better prospect than Pauli for outwide . His tackle is hard and great technique . Digs in and drives! Ran ball strong -has nice foot work and offload.But unlike Pauli didn't push the pass. Liked what I saw.
1-Nathan Davis- Looks the goods.Very strong for a guy who hasn't filled out. Glides like Brett mullin.Looks composed under high ball. I think he will make it at some point down the track.
Special note to the 15 & 16 both ran hard and strong
From one game if I had to pick future first graders?
Tepai Moeroa and Nathan Davis would be the ones id get excited about. Something about the two of them that I liked.
