Predict `2005 Rookie of the Year

[Chief_Chujo]

Carney only played 3 games off the bench.
Pretty sure that means he still qualifies.

 

[Kris_man]

Tom Learoyd from the Broncos

yeah, apparently he's a real gun player. got Man of the Match in the Junior Kangaroos match vs. PNG. Seemed like the Parra bloke Feleti Mateo or whatever had a pretty good game as well, so he might be one to look out for.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

Simon Greally
Liam Fulton
Sam Moa
Rob Farrah

 

[SP]

Paul Aiton, if he gets his chance

he can play more than just hooker

 

[newmanj]

Tim Smith - Parra.

 

[Skinner]

Iosia Soliola - Roosters. Very talented teenage centre who killed them in first division.

Gets my vote as well.

Cheers
Skinner

 

[Azkatro]

Brent McConnell at the Cowboys.

 

[RainMan]

brad tighe from the knights is a tahu in the making.

Oh so he will rely on Gidley to make him look good?

 

[RenoufPhan]

What are the rules for eligibility? If Gary Topou qualifies, he's a real chance.

Berrick Barnes definitely qualifies as a rookie and if he can somehow earn the starting hooker role (as has been reported) he is a very good chance.



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[Jamesy]

would Gary Topou, that huge winger from the broncos cvlassify as a rookie???

 

[Big Mick]

Berrick Barnes to star at hooker for the Bronco's in 2005.

Junior Moors, Geoff Daniella for the Panthers would probably be the only "Rookies" to play if called upon. Maybe even Michael Gorden

 

[antonius]

From the Knights.
Brad Tighe.
Kade Snowden ( he is a future star) if he gets into first grade next year (He is still a bit young)

 

[Kingytek]

Cameron Phelps

 

[Humphrey]

Iosia Soliola - Roosters. Very talented teenage centre who killed them in first division.

Yeah Sia gets my vote. Was Junior Kiwis captain and looked good. You Roosters seem to be giving him big wraps

 

[Davester]

Tim McGann

 

[Shifty]

Berrick Barnes (Broncos) - if Barry Berrigan is not fit this kid should get plenty of game time.

Iosia Soliola will be one of the standouts, depends on when he gets his chance.

The following do not qualify (coming off the bench counts as a first grade appearance and makes a player ineligible for the NRL award the following year):
Gary Topou
Todd Carney
Tom Learoyd

I've also heard Cameron Phelps has played First Grade before, don't know when that was :?:

 

[Raider_69]

dude i think ya have to play a certain amount of games to not be classified a rookie in terms of rookie of the year
i thought it was less than 3 games

 

[ByRd]

Phelphs has never played first grade before (dont know where you heard that) & also look out for:

*Trent Cutler

*Nathan Armit (ex eel )

 

[Bomber]

Matthew Scott

 

[Mr Saab]

garry tupou and learoyd are NOT eligible to win Rookie of the yr for 2005