NSW Cup 2014

[rmd]

Ferry Bower will probably be able to shed some light on the comings and goings of the players from last year's NSW Cup and those from the NYC who no longer qualify to play NYC.

So here's a guess at what the side may be:

Possible team
Peta Hiku
Delroy Berryman
Clinton Gutherson
Cheyse Blair
Mark O'Dare
Manaia Rudolph
Jack Littlejohn
Dylan Strickland
Michael Chee-Kam
Jesse Sene-Lefao
James Hasson/Sao/Faoso (it depends on who gets the first grade berth)
Kayne Lawton
Jake Trbojevic
Dunamis Lui
Tyson Andrews
Jayden Hodges
Josh Starling

Definitely left the club
Ben Farrar – Has retired from NRL
Jacob Gagan – Cronulla
Esi Tonga – Gone mid season
Kasey Greer - Gone to Manly Marlins RU
Nick Skinner - Gone back to Wagga Bulls
Liam Higgins – Gone to South Newcastle

Unknown
Dane Chisholm – saw him in pre season training pics
Jason Seage – Broke his temple last year and was ruled out for the season
James Cunningham
Justin Lemalu
Jackson Williams
Nathan Cooper
Ben Musolino
Dylan Hill
Joe Napolitano
Michael Chapman
Troy Savage

No longer qualify for NYC and available for NSW Cup
Matt Ikuvalu
Sam Short
Paul Tuigamala
Jamil Hopoate - saw him in some pre season training pics
Dylan Kelly
Patrick Kennedy
Daniel Vasek
Suni Fatialofa
Mitchell Manson
Suia Lapuaho

 

[Ralphie]

That's a strong roster.

 

[mosto]

I thought Hopoate still had a year of U20's (I think he's currently 19 but not sure of DOB or what the exact cut offs for the 20's is).

 

[Darren]

I have seen other 20's squads as well but no word of any NSW Cup or our 20's squad to be seen.

 

[Fairy Bower]

Chisholm hasn't signed with anyone
Seage signed with ARU
Heard Cunningham is trialling for a 2nd tier waratahs contract
Lemalu signed with wenty/ parramatta

 

[CAMBO]

Strickland is gone I heard.

 

[bones]

So is Cambo it seems LOL

 

[globaleagle]

So is Cambo it seems LOL

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Unknown
Dane Chisholm – saw him in pre season training pics
Jason Seage – Broke his temple last year and was ruled out for the season
James Cunningham
Justin Lemalu
Jackson Williams
Nathan Cooper
Ben Musolino
Dylan Hill
Joe Napolitano
Michael Chapman
Troy Savage

Whispers around that Joe Neapolitano is not flavour of the month.
Also Troy Savage has been told to curb his aggression (and work on his table manners).

 

[mosto]

Unknown
Dane Chisholm – saw him in pre season training pics
Jason Seage – Broke his temple last year and was ruled out for the season
James Cunningham
Justin Lemalu
Jackson Williams
Nathan Cooper
Ben Musolino
Dylan Hill
Joe Napolitano
Michael Chapman
Troy Savage

Whispers around that Joe Neapolitano is not flavour of the month.
Also Troy Savage has been told to curb his aggression (and work on his table manners).

Could be tough climb for Hill to make the squad as well.

 

[rmd]

I thought Hopoate still had a year of U20's (I think he's currently 19 but not sure of DOB or what the exact cut offs for the 20's is).

I think you maybe right Mosto about Hopoate as I just read an article from May 2011 about him being banned from playing with Manly Coves as he did not turn 17 for another 7 weeks. That would make him still eligible for NYC (turn 20 or less in the year) as he'll turn 20 this year.

 

[double hoops]

Pretty sure Dylan Kelly's red hair is in amongst the training picks.

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I hope ur right regarding Chisholm doing preseason training at the eagles. I felt Steve Tavita was a little under rated last year and deserved more games. Was he brought up from the local comp or what's his story?

 

[Fairy Bower]

I'm hearing Chisholm may also be headed to Manly Marlins. Phil Blake seems to be doing very nicely attracting players.

 

[rmd]

I'm hearing Chisholm may also be headed to Manly Marlins. Phil Blake seems to be doing very nicely attracting players.

I think Chisholm would do well in RU. Plenty of speed, evasive and has a reasonable kick.

 

[The Who]

I'm hearing Chisholm may also be headed to Manly Marlins. Phil Blake seems to be doing very nicely attracting players.

I think Chisholm would do well in RU. Plenty of speed, evasive and has a reasonable kick.

He'd be particularly good at rugby sevens where he could earn a reasonable living and travel the world. I'm sorry this guy couldn't quite crack it in first grade RL; he is a Ben Barba type. Obviously the people who know don;t think his defence is good enough.

 

[CAMBO]

Gutherson and jake t would still be eligible for NYC aren't they.

I can see the benefit of moving jake up but not sure with Gutherson.

 

[bones]

Gutherson and jake t would still be eligible for NYC aren't they.

I can see the benefit of moving jake up but not sure with Gutherson.

You betcha!

 

[Bradza]

But who's the coach going to be!? Any word.......

 

[CAMBO]

But who's the coach going to be!? Any word.......

The mail I got is that willow is still coach

 

[tookey]

But who's the coach going to be!? Any word.......

The mail I got is that willow is still coach

If he is then he must have photos of 2v and the goat.