Q-CUP 2026 Queensland Cup Discussion

Sproj said:
So he's 21? Surely he is at an age where he should be hitting NRL?
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I don't think you can look at it that way.

Turner came to the Broncos through the Bears system. He impressed in the NRLQ and earned himself an opportunity to train at the Broncos. He's only just cracked the Queensland Cup now. Realistically you wouldn't be expecting much if anything until he's 23.

That's different to me than Waqa and Shibasaki who have been involved in an NRL system for years and still finding their way.
 
Big Pete said:
I don't think you can look at it that way.

Turner came to the Broncos through the Bears system. He impressed in the NRLQ and earned himself an opportunity to train at the Broncos. He's only just cracked the Queensland Cup now. Realistically you wouldn't be expecting much if anything until he's 23.

That's different to me than Waqa and Shibasaki who have been involved in an NRL system for years and still finding their way.
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Surely though some of these kids coming through need to start showing decent progression, otherwise what's the point of a pathways system if it isn't producing ready to go kids? What is it that North Queensland Redcliffe are doing WAY better than us so that they have a pipeline in place?

I know people often mention Redcliffe having the pathway from junior to senior but NQ doesn't have this. The Titans also seem to be pumping out kids into the NRL system. They had all 13 starters come through their system for example last week or whatever and they also have the same contraints as us. What is it we are seemingly doing so wrong compared to the four other Qld teams (Storm included)?
 
Sproj said:
Surely though some of these kids coming through need to start showing decent progression, otherwise what's the point of a pathways system if it isn't producing ready to go kids? What is it that North Queensland Redcliffe are doing WAY better than us so that they have a pipeline in place?

I know people often mention Redcliffe having the pathway from junior to senior but NQ doesn't have this. The Titans also seem to be pumping out kids into the NRL system. They had all 13 starters come through their system for example last week or whatever and they also have the same contraints as us. What is it we are seemingly doing so wrong compared to the four other Qld teams (Storm included)?
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You love doing lists, so have a look at our full strength team. You'd be able to count on one hand the number of players that didn't come through our pathways system
 
Sproj said:
Surely though some of these kids coming through need to start showing decent progression, otherwise what's the point of a pathways system if it isn't producing ready to go kids? What is it that North Queensland Redcliffe are doing WAY better than us so that they have a pipeline in place?

I know people often mention Redcliffe having the pathway from junior to senior but NQ doesn't have this. The Titans also seem to be pumping out kids into the NRL system. They had all 13 starters come through their system for example last week or whatever and they also have the same contraints as us. What is it we are seemingly doing so wrong compared to the four other Qld teams (Storm included)?
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This is bit of an overreaction over a colt player making their debut, don't you think?
 
Big Pete said:
This is bit of an overreaction over a colt player making their debut, don't you think?
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Sure is but I've been pretty consistent over a number of years on my thoughts on our R&R team wouldn't you agree?
 
Foordy said:
You love doing lists, so have a look at our full strength team. You'd be able to count on one hand the number of players that didn't come through our pathways system
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Ok:

2. Karapani
7. Reynolds
9. Walters
8. Jensen
16. Talty
17. Tawha
18. Anderson

Wider squad:
Hoeter
Perham
Rogers
Arthars
Bradley
Duffy
Gosiewski
Junt
Piki

So over 50% of our squad.
 
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