Rob Dragon
Juniors
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So out of necessity the young kids have been given a chance later in the season and we might be looking at a few of these guys having 150-200 game careers ahead of them.
1. Blake Lawrie
I wasn't sure what to think of him; but he went bloody hard yesterday. In the 78th minute when Lodge tried to "dislodge" his head he asked for the next carry. He went well.
2. Zac Lomax
He is only 18. He can tackle. He can kick goals. He makes good decisions. He's got a good right foot step I would make Mark Gasnier adopt him for the next 2 years and show him how it is done.
3. Luciano Leliua
We knew he had something a bit different and a bit special, but could he get fit enough to make the transition to first grade? He might be getting there and he has tremendous mentors in the pack to guide him. A ball playing backrower who is also 120kgs. Awesome!
4. Matt Dufty
It is a long 1st season for any new NRL player. He is young, plays a pivotal position and after an ordinary few weeks he was terrific yesterday. As the great Bob Fulton used to say "you can't coach speed".
5. Notable Mentions
I know that Jordan Pariera will never play rep football, but he tries bloody hard. Takes tough runs out of our quarter and gives the team a bit.
Kurt Mann always gives his best and he is shunted from position to position, and Cameron McInnes is still only 22 years old and he was immense yesterday.
Some shoots of greener times ahead starting to sprout!
1. Blake Lawrie
I wasn't sure what to think of him; but he went bloody hard yesterday. In the 78th minute when Lodge tried to "dislodge" his head he asked for the next carry. He went well.
2. Zac Lomax
He is only 18. He can tackle. He can kick goals. He makes good decisions. He's got a good right foot step I would make Mark Gasnier adopt him for the next 2 years and show him how it is done.
3. Luciano Leliua
We knew he had something a bit different and a bit special, but could he get fit enough to make the transition to first grade? He might be getting there and he has tremendous mentors in the pack to guide him. A ball playing backrower who is also 120kgs. Awesome!
4. Matt Dufty
It is a long 1st season for any new NRL player. He is young, plays a pivotal position and after an ordinary few weeks he was terrific yesterday. As the great Bob Fulton used to say "you can't coach speed".
5. Notable Mentions
I know that Jordan Pariera will never play rep football, but he tries bloody hard. Takes tough runs out of our quarter and gives the team a bit.
Kurt Mann always gives his best and he is shunted from position to position, and Cameron McInnes is still only 22 years old and he was immense yesterday.
Some shoots of greener times ahead starting to sprout!
