rookies 2008

[willvillain]

Absolutely, he had a great first game. But he's barely been sighted since. Dropped for whatever reason (poor form is the only one I guess...)

Mind you, it is a weak year, so contenders are going to be below par without a doubt.

At the moment it looks like the best so far would be guys like Carney, Williams (both Tony and Dave), Cherrington, Fai, Tautai...Keating? Maybe Packer as well. I dunno. Pretty slim pickings and definitely no standouts.

 

[andrew057]

Matt Keating is a clear favourite thus far.

 

[Tommax25]

How so? The Daily Telegraph printed the leaderboard when the awards were called off, and Clinton Schifcofske was leading from Brad Fittler with only a few rounds to go.

I don't remember the voting or anything, I didn't been know they had voted for the year, rememeebr when I asked what happened with that?

 

[Wicks]

This years class seems to be completely underrated :?

There could be more long lasting first graders out of this group than any other

I think the players are earning their debuts more than other years with consistent performances against the best players in the 20s rather than the split of talent between premier league and jersey flegg

Some have started out because of injuries or absences too

 

[hitman82]

Definitely keep an eye on Matulino this weekend. He is a fearsome prospect in the second row

 

[scottttt]

Does Shortland from the Warrior qualify for rookie of the year? I reckon he's looked pretty good in the few games he's played.

hes is lacking on defence and nothing to flash in attack, not even close to being rookie of the year

 

[BeeeeeRad]

Absolutely, he had a great first game. But he's barely been sighted since. Dropped for whatever reason (poor form is the only one I guess...)

Mind you, it is a weak year, so contenders are going to be below par without a doubt.

At the moment it looks like the best so far would be guys like Carney, Williams (both Tony and Dave), Cherrington, Fai, Tautai...Keating? Maybe Packer as well. I dunno. Pretty slim pickings and definitely no standouts.

Cherrington might have the ability but he is behind Tupou, Mason, Sa, Fitzgibbon, Paea and Maubs. On top of that hes only getting 25 minutes a game when he plays anyway, so he doesn't get enough time to shine as apposed to a player in a team getting 80 minutes a game.

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

Daine Laurie will make hes first grade debut

 

[abpanther]

Daine Laurie will make hes first grade debut

And what a debut, kid looked awesome, how f**ken tall is he???

 

[Marshall_magic]

And what a debut, kid looked awesome, how f**ken tall is he???

198cm 112kg

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

Daine Laurie will make hes first grade debut

What an awesome talent.. Loved watching him rip in tonight.. That said Tony Williams is the standout from what i have seen.

 

[mxlegend99]

Was he that Sam Thaiday looking fella wearing the #18 jersey i think it was?

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

Was he that Sam Thaiday looking fella wearing the #18 jersey i think it was?

Yeah, that was him... Can't believe they picked a former Centre in Danny Galea ahead of him last week against the Eels..

 

[Hypocrates]

Laurie is Lote Tuqiris cousin at least thats what Ive heard.

 

[The Riddler]

Laurie is Lote Tuqiris cousin at least thats what Ive heard.

Daine is my cousin

 

[Hypocrates]

Daine is my cousin

Are you Lote Tuquiris sister? I think he has a sister.

 

[Dutchy]

David Williams is having a ripper season so far.

 

[Phillips]

David Williams is having a ripper season so far.

correct.

 

[mxlegend99]

Masada Iosefa just got through a mountain of work against the Eels, including scoring his first try. I don't think Matt Elliott could justify removing him from first grade.

Lachlan Coote and Wade Graham had great games aswell, but i think when we get Michael Gordon and Luke Rooney back... our backline will shift around and force them back into the Under 20's.

 

[Y2Eel]

Masada Iosefa just got through a mountain of work against the Eels, including scoring his first try. I don't think Matt Elliott could justify removing him from first grade.

Lachlan Coote and Wade Graham had great games aswell, but i think when we get Michael Gordon and Luke Rooney back... our backline will shift around and force them back into the Under 20's.

Last Week i thought Iosefa Looked out of his depth but this week wow he is a good player...

Graham Played alot better with out the defence rushing up on him he and Coote are good players...