NRL Rookies 2007

[girvie]

I liked the thread last year where people gave some background info on players who were making their debut in the NRL.

When the teams are announced then i'll update this list and it would be great if supporters could give some background information and their views on the players who will make their NRL debut.


Brisbane Broncos


Canberra Raiders
Michael Dobson - Round 1 - Halfback

Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs


Cronulla Sutherland Sharks


Gold Coast Titans


Manly Warringah Sea Eagles


Melbourne Storm
Israel Folau - Round 1 - Wing
James Aubusson - Round 1 - Bench
Sam Tagataese - Round 1 - Bench
Ryan Shortland - Round 1 - Bench

New Zealand Warriors


Newcastle Knights
James McManus - Round 1 - Wing
Terence Seu Seu - Round 1 - Hooker
Cory Paterson - Round 1 - Bench
Jesse Royal - Round 1 - Bench

North Queensland Cowboys
Scott Bolton - Round 1 - Bench

Parramatta Eels


Penrith Panthers
Junior Moors - Round 1 - Bench

South Sydney Rabbitohs


St George Illawarra Dragons
Josh Morris - Round 1 - Fullback
Keith Lulia - Round 1 - Centre
Richard Williams - Round 1 - Five-Eighth
Dan Hunt - Round 1 - Prop
Lagi Setu - Round 1 - Bench

Sydney City Roosters
Shaun Kenny-Dowall - Round 1 - Wing
Mitch Aubusson - Round 1 - Five-Eighth

Wests Tigers

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[LESStar58]

Storm- Israel Forlau (wing/centre/fullback) & Will Chambers (Three-quarter/outside back).

 

[Stagger eel]

Parramatta

Krisnan Inu - Wing/Centre/Fullback - Cabramatta Junior.
Blake Green - Half/Five-eight - Cabramatta/Hills District
Weller Hauraki - Second Row [New Zealand]

 

[murraymob]

Micheal Jennings centre,winger was at start of last year playing s.g.ball played in both s.g.ball and jersey flegg grand final winning teams will make Penrith first grade this year maybe even in first game

 

[Stranger]

Knights
Seu Seu
Patterson
Macmannus
Uate

 

[kooriguy]

what murry said jennings is a certain star of the future also a young forward that will be in first grade this year junior moors looks the goods.. reminds me of pritchard.

 

[kia ora storm]

Storm: Sam Tagataese - strong tall forward from Wellington with great handling skills and good ability to offload in the tackle...will definitely get game time this year and reminds me a lot of Kidwell and Hoffman in style...

 

[Jatz Crackers]

At this point I would predict that Manly will have no debutants to the NRL for Rnd 1. Matt Ballin (hooker) and Glen Stewart (2nd row/lock), brother of Brett Stewart will appear at some stage this year though.

 

[Kiwi]

Broncos wont have any for round 1.

 

[Marshall_magic]

At this point I would predict that Manly will have no debutants to the NRL for Rnd 1. Matt Ballin (hooker) and Glen Stewart (2nd row/lock), brother of Brett Stewart will appear at some stage this year though.

Hasn't Glen Stewart played about 15-20 games for the Sea Eagles?

 

[thommo4pm]

Hasn't Glen Stewart played about 15-20 games for the Sea Eagles?

Yes definately not a rookie.

 

[thommo4pm]

Saints will have a number of debutants over the course of the year, some very promising kids coming through.
Round 1:
Josh Morris, Nightingale, Williams, Hunt, Houston, Chase Stanley & Lagi Setu all lookset to make their debuts.
Morris - fullback, wing or centre...speed to burn. Excellent kick returner, very smart defender.
Nightingale, not as quick as Morris over 100m. Has put on some size over the off season. Fullback/winger
Williams - extremely talented young 5/8. Just needs time and confidence in the top grade. Big wraps on him
Hunt - very solid young prop. Runs very hard and has put on plenty of size also.
Houston - another young prop, was captain of our Premier League last year. Physique wise is almost a spitting image of Ryles. Tall and not an ounce of fat on him. Excellent defender up the middle and around the rucks.
Chase Stanley - 17 year old winger. May get his chance if injuries occur. Although there is talk of him starting on the wing in Round 1. Played both trial matches as a starting winger, but thoughts are McDougall, and Nightingale have the inside running on him.
Lagi Setu - massive wraps on this young 18 year old 2nd rower/lock. Extremely talented, full of enthusiasm, runs hard hit harder. Can offload.

Rangi Chase needs more time to develop in my opinion.

There will be others, but these are the obvious ones.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Rangi Chase made his debut against the Dogs last year, he scored a try when Tuiaki passed the ball to him over the line. He still qualifies for Rookie of the year (I think) because he came off the bench in that games

 

[thommo4pm]

Most people wouldn't know Rangi Chase, and he will be making his debut for us.
Not sure if the rookie rule works that way or not...about coming off the bench.

I think I remember reading if you have played less then 5 games in the previous season and that was your 1st year you are able to fall into the rookie category for Dally M's in the current season.
I could be wrong though.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

Hasn't Glen Stewart played about 15-20 games for the Sea Eagles?

Yep, thats right. I put him in as most people wouldnt have heard/seen him in the NRL. Hopefully he will become a regular this year, ousting Luke Williamson.

 

[mongoose]

Micheal Dobson - Halfback - killed it in ESL last year apparently

Bronx Goodwin - fullback - Was in line for the fullback spot but got injured, is a try scorer and from WA.

 

[shiznit]

Most people wouldn't know Rangi Chase, and he will be making his debut for us.
Not sure if the rookie rule works that way or not...about coming off the bench.

I think I remember reading if you have played less then 5 games in the previous season and that was your 1st year you are able to fall into the rookie category for Dally M's in the current season.
I could be wrong though.

Mate... Rangi Chase is probably more well known in NZ then most half of the players in the NRL. hes on a reality TV show on Maori TV in NZ called Ngati NRL. they follow young aspiring poly kids trying to break into the NRL. weve been following Rangi for about 3 years now. they also followed Benji Marshall from an early stage too. very good program it was.

watched this weeks show and Rangi was playing for NZA V AUS'A in Melb last year. he carved up. he also talked about the move to the dragons and how he was looking forward to it.

 

[Glory be Lockyer]

Dave Taylor, big things expected of this 17 year old. One of the most exciting junior talents to come out of Queensland last season, this Australian Schoolboy tasted first grade while still lugging a backpack at St Brendan's. He also tore up opposition defences in the Queensland Cup last year, and has duly earned his promotion to the Broncos' top squad. Taylor has dropped several kilos of weight as he prepares to try and break into the Broncos team permanently. A name of the future.

 

[girvie]

Mate... Rangi Chase is probably more well known in NZ then most half of the players in the NRL. hes on a reality TV show on Maori TV in NZ called Ngati NRL. they follow young aspiring poly kids trying to break into the NRL. weve been following Rangi for about 3 years now. they also followed Benji Marshall from an early stage too. very good program it was.

watched this weeks show and Rangi was playing for NZA V AUS'A in Melb last year. he carved up. he also talked about the move to the dragons and how he was looking forward to it.

Who else are they following this year? Are Billy Ngawini and Ben and Casey Ellis back? Anyone new?

 

[S.S.T.I.D]

Souths:

Isaac Luke
Sam Huihahau
Fetuli Talanoa
Eddie Paea (not very likely this season)