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Kilkenny

Coach
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From the little I have seen I love him and I’m tipping he will have a very long NRL career.
His family, mum in particular. Were a bit disappointed he was overlooked for a debut with us in preference to the likes Diane Laurie last season. The reality was he had Dylan Edwards blocking his path so had to move on. He has an opportunity now so it’s in his hands. Very similar situation to J’Maine he was crying out for more opportunities with us but his pathway was blocked. Sad because he was so good coming thru I think we should have found a spot for him somewhere. Anyway our loss is your gain on both fronts.
 

hindy111

Post Whore
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His family, mum in particular. Were a bit disappointed he was overlooked for a debut with us in preference to the likes Diane Laurie last season. The reality was he had Dylan Edwards blocking his path so had to move on. He has an opportunity now so it’s in his hands. Very similar situation to J’Maine he was crying out for more opportunities with us but his pathway was blocked. Sad because he was so good coming thru I think we should have found a spot for him somewhere. Anyway our loss is your gain on both fronts.

Who would you prefer right now between Iongi and Laurie ?
I rate Laurie. And looking forward to seeing Iongi
 

Avenger

Immortal
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His family, mum in particular. Were a bit disappointed he was overlooked for a debut with us in preference to the likes Diane Laurie last season. The reality was he had Dylan Edwards blocking his path so had to move on. He has an opportunity now so it’s in his hands. Very similar situation to J’Maine he was crying out for more opportunities with us but his pathway was blocked. Sad because he was so good coming thru I think we should have found a spot for him somewhere. Anyway our loss is your gain on both fronts.
Your post is all class. Have a good year, my friend.
 

Kilkenny

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It’s kind of funny, in so much I have never quite understood bringing Blaize to our club. I’m not suggesting he doesn’t have talent, rather I just think we had similar talents within our club. I hope he proves me wrong and is a world beater but I can’t help but feel the hype has exceeded the ability. Anyway he is playing NSW Cup this week in the six so I will watch with interest. The kid who we picked in the six in round 1, Jack Cole, is a decent talent and a super defender.
 

Kilkenny

Coach
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I watch a lot of junior footy, love it, gives me something to do watching Matt’s and Ball prior to the commencement of the NRL proper.

Not wishing to pump myself up but in respect of J’Maine Hopgood I knew he was the real deal. Not a big unit, just all action, involved, offloads just the real deal. I hope he has an injury free 2025 because he is a terrific footy player and great kid. Great story behind his rise to the top as well.
 

King-Gutho94

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Iongi is a really good kid, time will tell whether he is a long term quality fullback. It is such a crucial position I think he has all the attributes but still untested long term.
Wouldn't surprise me if Iongi pulls on the QLD jersey one day if pretty boy Reece is unavailable at any stage.

Will be nipping at his heels in 2 or 3 years time I reckon for that QLD jersey
 

lucablight

First Grade
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In mid 2022 when we where handing out all these stupid long deals to everyone I bought up how this is going to f**k us up and how we had to put everything into 2022 then bite bullet and start a mini rebuild in 2023/2024 so by time 2025 hit we where built to challenge again.
This squad will be flat out challenging for top 8 let alone a title.
I'd say now it won't be before 2027.
We could have had a strong squad for 2025-2027 capable of top 4 if things where done differently. We've wasted Moses best years. By time we are ready he is going to be starting to decline.
In all fairness alot of people were off Moses during that time. It wasn’t until last year when he killed it at origin that the criticism of him being a downhill skier stopped.
 

Poupou Escobar

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Iongi is a really good kid, time will tell whether he is a long term quality fullback. It is such a crucial position I think he has all the attributes but still untested long term.
He might well never play Origin but I'd be very surprised if he didn't play 150 NRL games. Then again, I would've said the same about Haze Dunster.
 

Parra Pride

Referee
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It’s kind of funny, in so much I have never quite understood bringing Blaize to our club. I’m not suggesting he doesn’t have talent, rather I just think we had similar talents within our club. I hope he proves me wrong and is a world beater but I can’t help but feel the hype has exceeded the ability. Anyway he is playing NSW Cup this week in the six so I will watch with interest. The kid who we picked in the six in round 1, Jack Cole, is a decent talent and a super defender.
The Blaize hype is baffling to me, even the media were blowing smoke up his ass whenever they got the chance. The kid showed glimpses of being a good player, don’t get me wrong but he really shouldn’t have even got into first grade last year but our outside backs were absolutely shot. He could develop well, but only time will tell on that front. His biggest issue is giving a shit to actually try in defence and off he ball on offence. If your system can make him give a shit he will probably be a good player.
 
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