2025 Bolter

[Ohgeez]

I will go for Zane Dunford as a chance to get a run and do well this season, big chance for the younger group of forwards to put pressure on the existing forwards this season.

Haven’t heard much about him but will keep an eye on him in the 1st trial, hopefully he goes well & creates some competition for spots in the top squad

 

[Ryan]

I'm most excited about:

1. Jake Simpkin
2. Caleb Navale
3. Lehi Hopoate
4. Jake Arthur
5. Chris Patolo
6. Joey Walsh - (may get some time if DCE plays Origin)

All players could steer us into a new era.

 

[maxta]

I'm keenest on the Large bros - but more likely that's 2026 .... I reckon Hoppa will kick on great in 2025

 

[Ryan]

I'm keenest on the Large bros - but more likely that's 2026 .... I reckon Hoppa will kick on great in 2025

Forgot him.

 

[manly al]

Might become a bit more noticeable after a couple of trial hit outs for likely bolters but would be very helpful or appealing for bolters to emerge at 9 and 13 .
Large does look very promising . Also had a good prospect previously in Latu Fainu and that obviously did not quite work out but every chance Large can go better over time at Manly.
Dito with Walsh and that young rep prop .
Just be again very pleased if the bolter outcome can soon apply to the 9 and 13 roles

 

[stoodamire]

Excited to see how Simpkin goes.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Some of the players mentioned above are not exactly bolters because they're already identified as top talents.
My 2025 bolters would really be bolters if they come through!!
Willett (gut feeling)
James (wishing & hoping)

 

[Stewbojevic]

Navale is looking super fit in the social media clips

 

[Disco]

I wouldn't rule him out of real minutes on the edge over the course of the season

 

[mave]

I wouldn't rule him out of real minutes on the edge over the course of the season

I thought he was more seen as a 13 by the club.

What he does have is some impressive leg speed, and a quick PTB.
Uncertain how the stamina is for a 13 role though.

 

[Disco]

I thought he was more seen as a 13 by the club.

What he does have is some impressive leg speed, and a quick PTB.
Uncertain how the stamina is for a 13 role though.

They played him on an edge a few times late last year......so who knows

 

[Phobia]

I thought he was more seen as a 13 by the club.

What he does have is some impressive leg speed, and a quick PTB.
Uncertain how the stamina is for a 13 role though.

Played pretty much 80 minutes for both Blacktown last year, and Fiji during the internationals at #13. Had a game last year for Blacktown, where he played 71 minutes, made 50 tackles (missed 1) and ran for 162m, with 56 post contact. If he's improved his fitness further this season, he's definitely a great shot at being the bolter.

 

[Ohgeez]

Some of the players mentioned above are not exactly bolters because they're already identified as top talents.
My 2025 bolters would really be bolters if they come through!!
Willett (gut feeling)
James (wishing & hoping)

Willet looking really good & I was surprised about James in that first half, running a lot harder then he did last year but needs to continue this 2nd half

 

[mave]

Clayton F was phenomenal today. He is a first grader at a lot of clubs.

Shouppe also was excellent, and clearly a class above today's opposition.

Our depth in the outside backs is insane.