Heamasi Makasini

[Tigerm]

Our new boy in action.

 

[Tiger05]

I saw that highlight. He looks like Tom Turbo. I hope he takes that into first grade.

 

[Tigerm]

I saw that highlight. He looks like Tom Turbo. I hope he takes that into first grade.

Yeah, I actually like the build up of the backs, looking pretty solid.
Still need another middle imo, interestingly the Nelson rumour still persists.
Otherwise they are building pretty good as well.
If Bateman was to go, it certainly opens up a spot for someone, hopefully Si Fainu.

 

[Nutz]

Our new boy in action.

Great frame to compliment Olam.

 

[Vic Mackey]

I really hope we dont do the normal 'start on the wing and move to centre' thing with him. He's a centre or nothing. He'll be our left centre Round 1 2026.

 

[WA Tiger]

I’ve seen these video’s before, big man on small man and nothing came of it.. let’s see him on the field before he takes a spot this early

 

[Tiger05]

I’ve seen these video’s before, big man on small man and nothing came of it.. let’s see him on the field before he takes a spot this early

Nah. This time it's different. Tigers for 25.

 

[WA Tiger]

Nah. This time it's different. Tigers for 25.

I hope so

 

[Vic Mackey]

I’ve seen these video’s before, big man on small man and nothing came of it.. let’s see him on the field before he takes a spot this early

Thats a fair comment and we've seen plenty of guys like this before. Id say someone like Solo Saukuru is an example of this, a guy whos dominated lower grades but his size seems to be the main factor.

I do feel Makasani is different though. He has the footwork, pace, in and away, the fend plus he's a fantastic goal kicker. Id rate him ahead of Moses Suli at the same age and Suli was playing first grade at 18.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

Thats a fair comment and we've seen plenty of guys like this before. Id say someone like Solo Saukuru is an example of this, a guy whos dominated lower grades but his size seems to be the main factor.

I do feel Makasani is different though. He has the footwork, pace, in and away, the fend plus he's a fantastic goal kicker. Id rate him ahead of Moses Suli at the same age and Suli was playing first grade at 18.

How old is he Vic? I think there may be age restrictions to playing first grade now. Something like 17 and a half or 18, but I'm not sure?

The thing I like about that highlights package is that he's not a complete hog like most young, dominant centres in particular, and centres in general. When he saw the winger in a better position than him, he'd pass off. If it was a 50/50 proposition he'd back himself.

Of course there's a big difference in the quality of the comps but he's certainly big enough and confident enough. Any clips showing his reads in defence? That'd be handy to see

 

[Tigerm]

How old is he Vic? I think there may be age restrictions to playing first grade now. Something like 17 and a half or 18, but I'm not sure?

The thing I like about that highlights package is that he's not a complete hog like most young, dominant centres in particular, and centres in general. When he saw the winger in a better position than him, he'd pass off. If it was a 50/50 proposition he'd back himself.

Of course there's a big difference in the quality of the comps but he's certainly big enough and confident enough. Any clips showing his reads in defence? That'd be handy to see

I believe he's 18 next year, not exactly sure when though.

I agree, but I think we all thought a lot of these kids (e.g. Galvin) weren't ready, but we know what happened there.
I don't think there will be any pressure on him, but I do think he will get a run next year at some stage.

 

[Tiger05]

I believe he's 18 next year, not exactly sure when though.

I agree, but I think we all thought a lot of these kids (e.g. Galvin) weren't ready, but we know what happened there.
I don't think there will be any pressure on him, but I do think he will get a run next year at some stage.

I think it's likely he gets a shot next year.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I believe he's 18 next year, not exactly sure when though.

I agree, but I think we all thought a lot of these kids (e.g. Galvin) weren't ready, but we know what happened there.
I don't think there will be any pressure on him, but I do think he will get a run next year at some stage.

TBH I'm not rapt in any of our centres. If he's elligable, has a good off season, shows the right attitude, and is not a complete liability in defence, I'd start the season with him at left centre.

 

[Vic Mackey]

How old is he Vic? I think there may be age restrictions to playing first grade now. Something like 17 and a half or 18, but I'm not sure?

I believe he's 18 next year, not exactly sure when though.

Yeah he is 17 and in year 11, believe he turns 18 mid way through 2025 which is when his Dev contract will officially start. He'll play first grade next year, especially if we're out of finals contention

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

The kids play the game differently, hard not to appreciate the rawness of it.

I love big centres.

A younger Latrell created absolute havoc and ran riot in the centres under Robbo.

His power and speed was used to soak up and position defenders and lines would have to extend to cover him. Lats would frequently require 3 players to arrest him and then with some pace, he’d still carry all of them for a few metres or more. Chaos!

The fatigue would eventually set in, a slip or

You don’t necessarily need your big back to even score , they can be dutifully deployed smashing into the line all game.

A pity that Lats lost his way.

Im looking forward to seeing the young bloke in fg when he’s ready, but I’m not wise enough in the game to call that one.