SG Ball and Harold Matthews results

[KogarahWarrior]

I think Latu's ready for cup. In the one game he played he did very well with his minutes

 

[hook hook]

Latu will be straight into NSW cup as well, no Flegg for him I wouldn't think given the rule that he can seek an immediate release if he's picked below cup level as a top 30 player.

Lawrie and rav to play Ron Massey? Immediately release boom

 

[TheRev]

Latu is definitely Cup, as hes Top 30 now.. the only question is whether him or Stewart are first choice lock, maybe they will both do time there... Latu has no future contract mind you so hes a delicate balance... Stewart might also end up in the 2nd row while hes growing.. but Nick and Egan are first choice.

Lawrie I think will do a good job leading the cup forwards, Rava I would personally like to see left out of the cup team.. if they can actually do that to a Top 30 player.... too many other Top30 wing prospects that need game time (lawson included even though hes not Top30)... and they might leave a few blokes like Kirk and William in Jersey Flegg for now.. bring them up at a later date as injuries mount... they just dont all fit if everyone is healthy.

 

[Wolfgang90]

Latu is definitely Cup, as hes Top 30 now.. the only question is whether him or Stewart are first choice lock, maybe they will both do time there... Latu has no future contract mind you so hes a delicate balance... Stewart might also end up in the 2nd row while hes growing.. but Nick and Egan are first choice.

Lawrie I think will do a good job leading the cup forwards, Rava I would personally like to see left out of the cup team.. if they can actually do that to a Top 30 player.... too many other Top30 wing prospects that need game time (lawson included even though hes not Top30)... and they might leave a few blokes like Kirk and William in Jersey Flegg for now.. bring them up at a later date as injuries mount... they just dont all fit if everyone is healthy.

What's the likely Cup backline?

1. Feagai/Rumble/Sloan?
2. Lawson/Rava/Finau?
3. Buchanan/Feagai
4. Allan/Feagai?
5. Lawson/Sloan/Finau?

Early in the season Allan, Lawson, Sloan all need NSW cup time in new position or returning from long term injury. Imo that leaves Feagai, Rava & Finau to battle out for the 1st grade right wing spot. We need Allan & Feagai to cover centre depth more than wing, since we've got a few wingers. We should prioritise getting experience into Lawson & Sloan as wingers at NSW cup imo.

It'll be tricky to manage if most players are healthy...

 

[TheRev]

What's the likely Cup backline?

1. Feagai/Rumble/Sloan?
2. Lawson/Rava/Finau?
3. Buchanan/Feagai
4. Allan/Feagai?
5. Lawson/Sloan/Finau?

Early in the season Allan, Lawson, Sloan all need NSW cup time in new position or returning from long term injury. Imo that leaves Feagai, Rava & Finau to battle out for the 1st grade right wing spot. We need Allan & Feagai to cover centre depth more than wing, since we've got a few wingers. We should prioritise getting experience into Lawson & Sloan as wingers at NSW cup imo.

It'll be tricky to manage if most players are healthy...

Yep I agree, some of them have to play nsw cup centre (those are 2 id choose also).. practice it each week.. and get form there.. we really have no genuine centre depth.. without doing silly things like move Gutherson which we wont be doing for a while. Believe Ben Johnson is gone, not sure on Buchanans fitness, but he was borderline nsw cup level last year also.. he might play SG and/or JF... and with Max gone.. there is a real talent hole there.. its why I didnt mind Douieh as an option.. or even Atkinson could potentially play centre if we'd gotten him early... we are definitely short a centre/five-eight utility.. but its not as high a priority as our forwards.

 

[getsmarty]

'Driven to climb that mountain': Tonga's rugby league journey

Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga's explains the road to the top 30 squad and the work put in.

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[getsmarty]

St George juniors to receive free registration in 2025

Juniors aged 10 and under in the St George region will be the recipients of a free registration initiative courtesy of St George Leagues Club, St George District Junior Rugby League, and St George District Rugby League in 2025.

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[getsmarty]

Pathways Team Lists: Round 1

Check out our Dragons and Steelers team lists for the opening round of the 2025 junior reps seasons.

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[getsmarty]

Illawarra Steelers Announce Exciting New Partnership with Remara

The Illawarra Steelers are thrilled to announce Remara as the club's latest pathways partner, featuring prominently on the sternum of the playing jersey for the upcoming season.

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[hook hook]

That Steelers side is stacked! Does anyone know what’s happened to Daniel Meafou? He still has another year of SG doesn’t he?