Cup observations

I have watched the last couple of weeks in cup and just have the following observations. Im only going to comment on people who haven't played nrl and have potential to.

The score is currently 16-10 at haltime against the Warriors, which is an awesome effort. I wouldn't be surprised if the Warriors ran away with it in the 2nd half. They have only lost one game this year and we have a very weak team. Lussick and Hands the only top 30 players playing. Keir and Pryke the only dev players playing. Even Latu and Nanva are unavailable or rested.

Twidle is a huge threat with the ball. Everything good in attack usually stems from him. Definitely has nrl potential.

Sam. L is having a great season. Seems to have got his body right and is playing some good footy. He knows how to do the spectacular put down as well. I seriously think he deserves a dev contact or at the very least a full train and trial over the next pre season.

Pryke is getting better and better. Has developed some good passing and offloading skills. With a few more kgs on his frame he'd be well suited to the nrl.

Lokeni is getting a run on the edge and looks very strong. Would like him to get more time at this level.

Max Tupou has been the big surprise for me. Came back from injury last week and has come back like a house on fire. Unsure of his contact status but I think he has to be given an nrl pre season next year. He's a big mobile middle who has been running very hard.

Kayne Kalache will never play nrl I don't think but he has been so reliable for the team this year.

The one negative is Smalley. Gee he is lost in defence, both on the wing and at centre.

Keen to see how Neemia goes in this second half.

"EA i wish yourself and whoever else is really into the pathways to go through the list and give a sort of idea of who to look for in next 3 or so years. I know that can be hard but you can get an idea of some players. Like i think comfortably we can…"

"I need to know Eli, does that mean you accept Analysts story is true or you hope it is true? You talk like it is a hardline fact.
What do you think rather than prempting someone elses thinking."

"Analyst, you wrote the article in something like the first person, no qualification where you got the information from.
Then you say you "don't think he is the answer".
You really are looking for a job in the media aren't you! Double Dutch like that…"

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- - EA > LB June 15, 2025 at 3:58pm
    
    Yep he would be the perfect 14 too
    - LB > EA June 15, 2025 at 4:30pm
      
      Well he can cover numerous spots and once he gets NRL experience and beefs up he could play Lock. That is how he will make his way into NRL for us.
Muttman June 14, 2025 at 4:26pm

Twidle should be ready to sign for another club next year some time.
- The Badger > Muttman June 14, 2025 at 5:11pm
  
  Hahaha ... Sadly, you're probably right.
  - Poppa > The Badger June 14, 2025 at 5:39pm
    
    Hang on, if Twidle is that good, should he not be the 5/8 this coming match with Dyllan suspended?
    - Joel K > Poppa June 14, 2025 at 6:02pm
      
      defensive issues
- EA > Muttman June 14, 2025 at 6:57pm
  
  He is contracted to a Dev deal for next year
- Frank The Tank > Muttman June 14, 2025 at 8:26pm
  
  😂😂😂
  
  Can almost guarantee it actually.
Frank The Tank June 14, 2025 at 9:04pm

I tell you who Ryles should target and that's Donahue from the Dolphins

Tries his guts out and is as tough as nails.

When the rest of the forwards comes back from injury he won't have a starting position anymore so maybe worth a shot.
- Coryn Hughes > Frank The Tank June 15, 2025 at 6:21am
  
  You've got to have vision to do that.
  
  The Dolphins have just extended him till 2027.

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