rookies 2008

[Monk]

... damn, really gets you thinking... id say dave williams will probly get it... or keating...
rookies time to shine...

 

[Chapsta]

Hopefully Shannon Walker gets a proper start this year as Fullback, keep your eye on this rookie!

 

[shiznit]

that quick little bugger from the titans has massive raps on him.... shannon walker i think his name is...

 

[Tommax25]

Wade Graham typically plays at 5/8. But can also play halfback.
Lachlan Coote is a fullback.

Pretty hard to pick who would get a run first out of them... but i'd imagine Lachlan Coote is closer then Wade Graham. That said, most Penrith fans expected Masada Iosefa to be a regular first grade by now.

so I guess iosefa should be backup hooker instead of aiton? I think so and I havent seen iosefa play, just heard people rave about him and seen aiton and just gone "no thanks", hasn't impressed me this year really

 

[mattyg]

Tim Winitana has more than fit into the dogs team this year. He has been quite impressive so far (probably one of our better players this year) and wouldn't surprise me if he gets a nomination

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Matt Keating easily thus far. He has been brillant, and made a massive difference to our side.

 

[the bondi spy]

Does Scott Dureau count as a rookie?

He played 1 game last year.

After watching him play against the Warriors the other night he doesnt count for anything really.

 

[the bondi spy]

Hopefully Shannon Walker gets a proper start this year as Fullback, keep your eye on this rookie!

You can keep an eye on him this weekend if you have Queensland Cup access :sarcasm:

 

[Dogaholic]

Tim Winitana only played 1 game in 07.

 

[mxlegend99]

so I guess iosefa should be backup hooker instead of aiton? I think so and I havent seen iosefa play, just heard people rave about him and seen aiton and just gone "no thanks", hasn't impressed me this year really

Yep. Masada Iosefa has been better then Paul Aiton for the past year or so now IMO. He can cover more positions and he is a better defender.

Matt Elliott doesn't seem to like him though.

 

[Raider_69]

Tony Williams and Justin Carney have both made good starts to their careers, we might start to see a few more gun rookies come through
Sandow looked good for the bunnies a few weeks ago against the warriors also. Capewell had a shocker on debut but has been good since for them also.
There is still hope for the 2008 rookie list

 

[blain]

look out for ben matulino. played his first game last week.

 

[BeeeeeRad]

I've been impressed with Anthony Cherrington for us this year, he has great offloading ability.

 

[watatank]

Rookies of the Year (this decade)
2007: Israel Folau
2006: Jarryd Hayne
2005: Tim Smith
2004: Karmichael Hunt
2002: Matt Utai
2001: Braith Anasta


What a gun list.

 

[Pantha-Boy]

If Masada Iosefa or Wade Graham get a run, i'm pretty sure they'll be in the running.

As far as Penrith is concerned I think our best chance is Joseph Paulo.

they should be up their along side Lauchlan Coote.

 

[abpanther]

I've been impressed with Anthony Cherrington for us this year, he has great offloading ability.

Was he number 20 last week? If so he was very impressive, very strong and a great offload.

 

[Pantha-Boy]

2008 rookie would be
Masada Iosefa when he comes up to 1st grade this week.

 

[BeeeeeRad]

Was he number 20 last week? If so he was very impressive, very strong and a great offload.

I can't remember tbh, but it would make sense because he was a late inclusion in the side. He came on with about 20 minutes left and made a good impact with 3 offloads and a few decent hitups.

 

[mxlegend99]

2008 rookie would be
Masada Iosefa when he comes up to 1st grade this week.

Agreed.

With Luke Priddis out between 4 to 6 weeks, Masada Iosefa should get a few weeks in first grade to force Paul Aiton out of the team when Priddis is back.

The only problem is Matt Elliott isn't very fond of Masada, and will probably be stupid enough to select Keith Peters and not give Masada a run.:roll:

 

[shinobi]

I hope he goes well. Masada what a name.