WT’s Pathways

[Tigerm]

NBTW Twitter:
New Balmain Pathways Manager is Bronson Harrison was at today’s joint Pathways session

 

[Tigerm]

NBWT twitter:
Galvin, after 3 years at Parra.

In 2 years since move from Parra:

• Undefeated HMatts premiership
• Undefeated Peter Mulholland Cup championship
• NRL Schoolboy Cup championship
• Player of NRL Schoolboy Cup final
• Peter Sterling Medallist
• 3 year Top 30 NRL deal
• Australian Schoolboy captaincy

Has worked out well for him?

 

[BrotherJim05]

I keep hearing about this Lachlan Gavin kid. How does he actually go? I hear he's an organizing 7?

 

[Vic Mackey]

I keep hearing about this Lachlan Gavin kid. How does he actually go? I hear he's an organizing 7?

not really, very skillful half however is 6’4 so good chance he ends up a back rower. Hasn’t even played a game of Flegg though so think the hype’s a bit much.

 

[Tiger Ted]

I keep hearing about this Lachlan Gavin kid. How does he actually go? I hear he's an organizing 7?

If the kid progresses through the grades & realises his enormous potential a major problem for us will b negotiating with his abominable manager Isaac the merkin Moses

 

[Tigerm]

WT twitter:
From the sand dunes to the field. This weekend all ten junior rep teams will be in action at St Greg's for intra-club trials.

 

[Nutz]

Pathways & Junior Recruitment Manager Shannon Gallant training with NRLW team

I didn't know this. Shannon was a cracking little player and underestimated imo.

 

[Tigerm]

NBWT Twitter:
2022 QLD u19 and 2023 Manly Jersey Flegg half Harradyn Wilson completing preseason with Wests Magpies.

Wilson still has a year of Jersey Flegg eligibility left in 2024.

All of a sudden, we have more halves than any other position hahaha

 

[Tigerm]

NBWT:
WT have 3 of the best 5/8s in underage rugby league in Latu Fainu (18), Lachlan Galvin (18) & Onitoni Large (16). All believe they’re 5/8’s.

1 is NSW 19s a year early
1 is Peter Sterling Medallist
1 is 16s Aus Rugby captain & best player at 15s Schoolboys RL in 22

Probably won’t keep them all, So who would you keep?

 

[Tiger Ted]

NBWT:
WT have 3 of the best 5/8s in underage rugby league in Latu Fainu (18), Lachlan Galvin (18) & Onitoni Large (16). All believe they’re 5/8’s.

1 is NSW 19s a year early
1 is Peter Sterling Medallist
1 is 16s Aus Rugby captain & best player at 15s Schoolboys RL in 22

Probably won’t keep them all, So who would you keep?

Latu is signed long term & if developed/mentored correctly this kid will b incredible.Luai & Benji will do wonders for his evolvement.Large is 1 heck of a special talent from what I’m hearing & he has to b retained.I keep hearing from good sources at WT that Galvin will end up with no.13 on his back plus he has the detestable grub IM as his manager so he is the most dispensable.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Classic Wests Tigers. 6s coming out our ears but no halfbacks

 

[Tigerm]

On twitter:
18yo prop Jordan Miller is currently dealing with a foot injury, but his goal is to get his weight down to 120 (currently hovering around 129kg)

 

[Nutz]

On twitter:
18yo prop Jordan Miller is currently dealing with a foot injury, but his goal is to get his weight down to 120 (currently hovering around 129kg)

He faster and bigger than blocker. He's a keeper.

 

[Tigerm]

He faster and bigger than blocker. He's a keeper.

He’s certainly a big lad, if he stays fit and injury free, he will be dynamite.

 

[Vic Mackey]

On twitter:
18yo prop Jordan Miller is currently dealing with a foot injury, but his goal is to get his weight down to 120 (currently hovering around 129kg)

Millers gunna be a slow burn, I think he’s probably 3 years off NRL. Both he and us need to be patient, cause the pay off on him could be huge.

 

[Tigerm]

Millers gunna be a slow burn, I think he’s probably 3 years off NRL. Both he and us need to be patient, cause the pay off on him could be huge.

Totally agree, it was always said FR don’t really mature to there mid 20’s. I don’t think Stefano is at his peak yet.
But Miller has got some good mentors to look after him.

 

[Nutz]

Totally agree, it was always said FR don’t really mature to there mid 20’s. I don’t think Stefano is at his peak yet.
But Miller has got some good mentors to look after him.

Even later Tm,late 20's early 30 for some.
He will make cameos now and then but aggressive big bookends are gems in the rough.

 

[Nutz]

Millers gunna be a slow burn, I think he’s probably 3 years off NRL. Both he and us need to be patient, cause the pay off on him could be huge.

The scary thing Vic, the lad is still eligible for SG Ball.
This guy is absolutely huge and when he gets fitter (running game stuff) and trims down a bit of puppy fat he is capable of being another Nelson Asoffa....
Slowly slowly develop the guy and bingo.
Hope we can secure him long term because we haven't had a big book end for years.

 

[Tigerm]

Further to what @Vic Mackey mentioned.

Tigers confirm signature of QLD Cup sensation

He has impressed for the Brisbane Tigers.

www.zerotackle.com

At just 23 years of age, Faataape, who is on the fringes of Melbourne's squad and has spent the last three seasons plying his trade for the Brisbane Tigers in the reserve grade competition, has already impressed.

A mainstay of the QLD Cup outfit in 2023, Faataape played 21 games, scoring 16 tries as part of a successful Tigers outfit. Not only did he crack the tryline more often than most, but the young centre also added ten try assists and was a regular threat with the ball.

So good was his season in 2023, Faataape won the reserve grade outfits players' player.

It has now been reported that he has signed with the Tigers for a possible crack in the NRL. Zero Tackle understands that this will represent the form of a train and trial deal.

Under a train and trial deal, Faataape could impress during the remainder of the pre-season and find himself with an upgrade, although the more likely possibility is that he winds up signing a development deal with the club that will allow him to continue training on a fulltime basis with the Tigers while playing for the NRL club's New South Wales Cup outfit.

Players on either supplementary, development or train and trial contracts can ultimately find themselves in line for an NRL call up from Round 11, or prior to that if injuries or suspensions require an NRL club ask the league for dispensation.

 

[Tigerm]

BTR Pre-season Podcast: Jordan Miller

Wests Tigers official podcast Behind The Roar is shining a light on some of the club’s younger players over the summer, as preparations continue for the 2024 NRL season.

www.weststigers.com.au

He's a big boy, still eligible SG Ball, now in our top 30.

192cm, 129kg born in 2005 (f**k how does that make you feel hahaha)