Big Del
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He's quick off the mark .
He's quick off the mark .
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The weirdest part of this is, with offloads now part of his game, he's dare-I-say-it UNDERRATED. That's even with taking into account how highly he's already rated. I hadn't even realized how many offloads he chalked up this season, and I was definitely one of those who criticized him for lack of them in the past.
Apart from that, none of our other forwards came close to his tackle efficiency. Our new recruits are really going to have to up their games in that regard. By way of comparison, here is Flegler, who was good enough to make the Kangaroos.
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Until walsh is as consistent as Payne, he isn’t worth 1 million.
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offers comin' over the phone
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Johnny92
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Surely Mam gets announced tonight or tomorrow morning..
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Karmichael Hunt on Ben Te Kura, back in August:
"Ben’s got the makings of the complete package. Whether he's up for the intensity of NRL, that’s a question for Kevvie and the coaching staff, but from my perspective as his Cup coach I think I’m a back so I have a real appreciation for what the middles do in terms of their output on the field, but I’ve got no subjective experience."
“You can put a 17-, 18 year-old back into a footy match and they can survive out there, but whether a young 18-year-old can do the same in the front row I’m not too sure. He’s got a bit of filling out to do; he’s definitely got a lot more maturing physically to do, but in the next year or two I’m looking forward to seeing how he progresses.”
“Everyone around you can be an influence and have an impact if you allow them, good or bad. Obviously he’s still a teenager and his game since the start of the season every week is starting to grow. I’m sure Marty and Fleg and Payne Haas, the boys he’s hanging around each day, are having a real influence on who he’s becoming as a footballer. I’m starting to see that, especially of late. His performances as a starting middle have been terrific. He’s almost got the makings of the complete package in a footballer.”
‘The complete package’: Teen giant spearheads Qld’s next generation
They have tasted senior football, making impressions in their own right. Here we break down the next crop of Queensland teenagers to take on the NRL.
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David Middleton manages to squeeze both Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga into his top 5 players for 2023:
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There is a unique quality about Reece Walsh that could make him a generational player if he continues his present trajectory. The 21-year-old has already achieved more in the game than most players of his age: 60 NRL games, a grand final and two State of Origin appearances, but it is a rare set of skills that can’t be measured by statistics that places him on another level.
The uniqueness is tied to his explosive acceleration, but it is also linked with timing and vision; a rare blend that has already made Walsh one of the most marketable players in the game. ARLC Chairman Peter V’Landys observed during the season that Walsh reminded him of former pin-up player Andrew Ettingshausen. Speaking ahead of the game’s pitch to the American market with the pre-season double-header in Las Vegas, V’Landys said: “If marketed right, Reece Walsh can become one of the best-known Australian sportsmen in America.”
It was a preliminary final performance by Walsh that left many in awe of his ability. As the Broncos ended the Warriors’ bold run, the prodigious fullback showcased his astonishing skills with three try assists and six line break assists in a 30-point victory. It was only a wayward pass that allowed the Warriors to score from an intercept that detracted from a 10 out of 10 display.
But errors are par for the course for a player willing to chance his arm. Walsh subscribes to the Michael Jordan credo: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Walsh made more errors than any player in the NRL in 2023 but no player brought more fans through the turnstiles at Suncorp Stadium than the Broncos’ brilliant No 1.
He played State of Origin for the first time in 2023 and contributed to the Maroons’ series success with several high-quality involvements. In 2024 he is expected to go head-to-head for selection with Kalyn Ponga, a battle that will be of compelling interest to Maroons fans in the first half of the season.
David Middleton's top five NRL and NRLW players of 2023
To celebrate the release of the 2023 Official Rugby League Annual, historian David Middleton has picked his top five NRL and top five NRLW players of the year.
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YeahNahMate
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I doubt it aye. When I first saw it thought it might’ve been a typo. 116 kg or something I would’ve thought
YeahNahMate
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If sailor goes to super league I wouldn’t mind the broncos going after someone like Xavier savage or maybe even tesi niu as a backup fb
Fitzy
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I don’t mind the savage shout although quite far fetched but Tesi Niu can go **** himself. He is shithouse
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Savage would be a good backup for the outside backs as well. His speed would be exciting with the way we attacked this year. Mariner will have some highlights in 24.
Big No on tesi
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I think we have enough depth in the outside backs. I wouldn’t mind a sneaky call to Coen Hess’ manager. He is currently available for 2025, can play back row or middle. The cowboys have to re-sign almost their whole squad, including some young talented forwards. And Hess has never really reached his potential. I think he could really benefit from a fresh start.
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I would think if Kevvie needs move cover in that position, he won't be letting Sailor go.
We also have two fullbacks in Creedence Toia and Matt Milson on T&T.
I'll leave it to @theshed to weigh in on Tesi.
theshed
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My support group would be disappointed in me if I were to relapse
