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Vic Mackey

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@Vic Mackey Does this go towards making up for losing Large, or is this kid better than him?
Doesnt make up for it, however its a huge shot in the arm. He's definitely the type of kid who could play NRL next year. Ive always said the kids you can never lose are the gun outside backs, you can gamble on a forward or half not making it, never an outside back. The difference between a really good forward and an average one is big but can be overcome. The difference between a gun back and an average one is massive, it could be worth 3/4 wins a year.
 

Tigerm

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TIGERS SIGN NEXT GREG INGLIS

The Wests Tigers have reportedly signed a 17-year-old schoolboy described as a “young Greg Inglis” to a contract worth over $1 million.

Heamasi Makasini is in year 11 at Newington College in Sydney’s inner west who has come through the Tigers’ pathways.

He plays both rugby league and rugby union, even scoring a try for the Australian under 18s rugby union side in their win over New Zealand Schoolboys.

However, the teen sensation has committed to league for now after penning an extension with the Tigers, with The Daily Telegraphreporting it’s worth over $1 million.

Makasini’s agent Mario Tartak says there was high interest from league and union, but told The Daily Telegraph that his client wants to play NRL for the Tigers

“Athletically, Heamasi is next level,” Tartak said.

“He has just turned 17, is still in year 11, has the world at his feet and wants to be a Wests Tiger.

“Benji Marshall has told Heamasi and his parents that he could play NRL as soon as next year while still at school.

“He is very well developed. Honestly, he’s got it all. He’s definitely a gem. He reminds some of a young Folau or a young Inglis.”

Tartak said former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans, who now coaches Japanese domestic side Saitama Wild Knights, met with Makasini, however the allure of playing with his mates at the Tigers and aim for a first grade debut next year was too great
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wants to play NRL for the Tigers
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That’ll do me.
 

Tigerm

Coach
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NSW Cup Player
Position: Hooker
Height:174 cm
Date of Birth:20 January 2001
Weight:86 kg
Birthplace:Campbelltown, NSW
Age:23
Nickname:Buckets
Debut Club:Western Suburbs Magpies
Date:21 May 2022
Opposition:Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NSW Cup
Round:11
 

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