Heamasi Makasini

[Nutz]

Lets hope we don't f**k this up by yo yoing him between centre in reggies and wing in firsts.

I'm feling the same. I hope the competition brings out the best in the whole team Gordsy.
(I just realised after all thing time I've been calling you Gordy... sorry mate)

 

[Nutz]

Stars like Ethan Strange debuted when he was 18 and now is in full swing after a couple of years. Same could be said about Kaeo Weekes. There's a lot of stars like them.
Makasini was 18 too on debut and turns 19 half way through this season.
On paper, you would have to say he needs another year to develop his skills and knowledge of the game.
The big difference for me is he's a big body who's used to running around and over players and the centre/wing position wouldn't be a detriment to his health compared to if he was a forward.
I think he'll handle the NRL but I'm happy if he played reserves or Flegg. There's no hurry as forumers have been saying.

 

[WA Tiger]

I’m pretty sure I know which team the Mak wants to play for..

 

[Nutz]

From what I've seen macca, he was better at centre during pathways than wing.
To'a has played wing so if Skelton's form drops off or is injured then To'a could play wing and Makasini could play centre.
I think To'a and Makasini play different sides however wing and centre are different positions.
A centre has a dominant hand but a wing is more catch and score.... hopefully

Makasini has been seen training at centre during preseason. Anyone got a crystal ball?

 

[Tigerm]

Makasini has been seen training at centre during preseason. Anyone got a crystal ball?

He’ll be first reserve at this stage

 

[Tiger05]

He’ll be first reserve at this stage

Unless we get injuries it's going to be tough for him to get a start but at the same time if he is elite he'll get an opportunity and kill it.

Wingers:- Skelton and Turuva
Centres: May and To'a

To'a gets injured a lot but when he is on he is a weapon. Skelton is a big belt it up winger but he has some flaws.

I can't see May or Turuva not getting spots even though Turuva does have the odd defensive shocker in him.

Our outside backs are going to give our halves plenty to work with.

 

[Nutz]

Our outside backs are going to give our halves plenty to work with.

Exciting prospect hey Tiger.
It wasn't that long ago that we were praying for a centre and a prop. We have depth now in the backs however Hunt is an anomaly.
I read somewhere that Afoa is now on a 12mth contract. Does that mean he's been upgraded from the development squad??

 

[Tiger05]

I read somewhere that Afoa is now on a 12mth contract. Does that mean he's been upgraded from the development squad??

I doubt he has been upgraded. I assume we've given him a 12 month contract and we won't pay extra money so I don't see why we would upgrade him.

It also gives us some open spots if something comes up and we have the money.

 

[Nutz]

I doubt he has been upgraded. I assume we've given him a 12 month contract and we won't pay extra money so I don't see why we would upgrade him.

It also gives us some open spots if something comes up and we have the money.

I'll try to find the ref as I've just woken up but I read that he's got a 12 month contract however the club's website has him on a development contract which probably makes it a 12mth development, majes sense.
He can play after rd 11 if that's the case, also it's not part of the salary cap

 

[Tiger05]

I'll try to find the ref as I've just woken up but I read that he's got a 12 month contract however the club's website has him on a development contract which probably makes it a 12mth development, majes sense.
He can play after rd 11 if that's the case, also it's not part of the salary cap

I thought they changed this rule and they can play all season.

 

[Nutz]

I thought they changed this rule and they can play all season.

Really, wow.
In that case, happy days.
I just had a look. He has to be in the top 30 which he is I think.
This is great because we need the prop depth.

 

[Tigerm]

 

[Nutz]

In the article it's saying that Luke Liiiiii is above Masi in the pecking order, is this old news or are we going to have a departing player ahead of Masi
I think Luke will stay in Reggies unless we have a few injuries. What do you think?

 

[Tigerm]

In the article it's saying that Luke Liiiiii is above Masi in the pecking order, is this old news or are we going to have a departing player ahead of Masi
I think Luke will stay in Reggies unless we have a few injuries. What do you think?

He's probably above him in experience (just).
It won't be an issue until there's an injury, may the best player get the gig.
Though I think Masi is our long term centre, if he's good enough (he's certainly big enough) he'll get his chances.

 

[Wizardman]

At this point of the season, it is about the best player for the job whoever that may be.

 

[Tigerm]

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