lukes the duke of the rookies

[burrometer]

if issac luke doesent get rookie of the year, this game we call rugby league is in all sorts. Not only should he be rookie of the year but super sub of the year,iam in a spin wonderin what jason taylor,s got planed 4 not just him but us, mark my pathetic spellin he,s a star in the makin.

 

[Stormerz]

I think Folau will get it

 

[bula_stormer]

Na probably Israel, Michael Jennings from Penrith is a good chance also.

 

[burrometer]

maybe they can share it.

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

Inu (if he actually got a go, instead of the traitor Tahu) would have been a bolter

 

[Bicey_18]

Cory Paterson wouldnt be too far off

 

[bula_stormer]

There have been some real good rookies this year.
Inu if he stayed in first grade would win it especially considering he has played a test match. Israel if he continues to score tries he'll get it for sure and may well break Hayne, Slater and Nadruku's record of 18 tries in their rookie season.

 

[Inferno]

Izzy/Lawrence are head and shoulders above the rest.

Luke is a gun player though.

 

[macavity]

Paterson should get it - absolute class.

Lawrence has played before this year, Folau catches the ball and falls over, hardly a mindblowing skill.....

Luke is impressive too - and should probably be starting for the buns...

 

[The Riddler]

Denan Kemp could also be a contender for Rookie of the year aswell.

 

[Big Pete]

Don't forget Josh Morris either guys.

Based on hype Folau will get it.

I'd give it to Paterson however, absolute freak of a player.

Mind you, Issac Luke isn't far off and if he can get more game time will be well and truly up there for the award.

 

[Dutchy]

If Ballin played more than 6 games he would have been a contender

 

[Big Pete]

Kemp looks the goods however needs more game time and hasn't been AS impressive as those who have been mentioned.

Another player I like the look of is Houston for the Dragons and you're right Dutchy, Ballin is a very handy hooker, extremely underated by Hassler.

 

[macavity]

yes, Houston and Paterson (and Simpson) looks a decent backrow for 08...

 

[lockyno1]

I can just see them giving it to Mitchell Pearce imo.

 

[Big Pete]

Bahaha, while Pearce has been decent, if he gets it, it'll be a major slap to the face to the players I and others have mentioned in this thread.

 

[Big Pete]

Here is a full list of debutants for 2007 by the way.

Melbourne Storm
Israel Folau
James Aubusson
Ryan Shortland
Sam Tagataese
Will Chambers
Sika Manu
Scott Anderson

West Tigers
Ben Teo
Beau Ryan

Brisbane Broncos
John Te Reo
Denan Kemp
Michael Roberts

North Queensland Cowboys
Jackson Nicolau
Scott Bolton
Ben Farrar
Sam Faust
John Frith

New Zealand Warriors
Corey Lawrie

Parramatta Eels
Krisnan Inu
Blake Green
Junior Paulo
Weller Hauraki

Manly Sea Eagles
Matt Ballin
Shane Neumann
Sione Finefeuiaki?

Canberra Raiders
Michael Dobson*
Joe Picker
Ryan Hinchcliffe
Bronx Goodwin
Brad Cross

Cronulla Sharks
Jacob Selmes
Dayne Weston
Anthony Watts

Penrith Panthers
Junior Moors
Michael Jennings
Tim Grant
Geoff Daniela
Maurice Blair
Liam Georgetown
John Nuumaalii

Newcastle Knights
James McManus
Terrance Seu Seu
Cory Paterson
Mark Taufua
Stephen Gordon
Marvin Karawana
Luke Walsh

Bulldogs
Tim Winitana
Heka Nanai

Gold Coast Titans
Richie Mathers*

St George Illawarra Dragons
Josh Morris
Keith Lulia
Richard Williams
Dan Hunt
Chase Stanely
Lagi Steu
Chris Houston
Tom Hewitt
Jason Nightingale
Ricky Thorby

Sydney Roosters
Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Mitchell Aubusson
Mitchell Pearce
Willie Brown
Frank-Paul Nuuausala

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Issac Luke

*Played ESL prior to NRL debut

I believe that is the list of 2007 debutants, if I'm wrong can you please reply.

Some really talented players in there who I expect to hear about in the next year or so.

 

[Inferno]

Jacob Selmes from the Sharks also made his debut.

 

[851]

Patterson,Morris,Nightingale and Inu to fight it out.

 

[Big Pete]

Ahh how could I forget that! Forgot to put the little debut icon next to him in my little scrapbook...haha don't criticise me for the amount of spare time I have on my hands.