Is it ironic that people are labelling kids 'the next Cameron Smith' considering that Cameron Smith was never 'the next whomever' himself? I dunno. Damn you, Alanis.
It wasn't me who Labeled the kid But
I think were all guilty of labeling young players, Young players might resemble or do things that identifies them with similar traits to players that play in those positions.
Latrell Mitchell - Greg Inglis
Joe Tipari - Shaun Jonston
Tui Afalou -Steve Matai
Kyle Schneider - Cam Smith
Personally I think the kid is still young & has plenty of development in him, Although he is miles off even being mention in the same breath as one of the greatest players of all time, He is so far ticking all the boxes required.
I think the next 2-3 years will give us an indication where the kids is at & that will determine where he will end up.
Although we don't like to put unnecessary pressure on the young kids its a bit hard not to like and admire there potential. But right now that's all it is.
There are some fantastic kids coming through our program and its a bit hard not to get excited. But they all have something in common, There all young with plenty of time to develop.
Ray Stone - GL - Noel Aukafolou - Jye Challenor - Anthony Layoun - Reed Mahoney
Filia Utoikamanu - Tui Afualo - Noel Aukafolou - Haze Dunster - Salisi Finanga - Steve Dressler - Sean Keppie - Oregon Kaufusi - Ethan Parry - Jesse Cronin - Joe Tipari - Michael Tupou
Dylan Brown - Stefano Utoikamanu - Kyle Schneider - Matt Doorey - JP Norah - William Kei - Charbel Tasipali - Vallance Harris - Harry Duggan
Sam Hughes - David Hollis - Tyler Field - Jed Edwards - Albert Faavae - Christian Wihongi - Bailey Biondi Odo.