NSW Cup 2025

[aidan]

For me, the most impressive stats there have to be Mafoa’s. Just his third game back in the NSW Cup side and he’s already putting up numbers like that. He turns 22 this year, so he’s definitely old enough for a debut if he’s ready – and I reckon he should get a crack before Laiafi.

Looks like the club sees him more as a prop these days rather than a second-rower, but I still think he could be a really strong edge forward with his tall frame and powerful running game. He’s still got the odd error or drop ball in him, so definitely a work in progress, but I really hope the club hangs onto him and at least gives him a development contract for next year. Wouldn’t surprise me if he left and excelled at another club.

 

[Brookie1973]

It’s a real head scratcher why Navale hasn’t got more NRL time this year

I don’t think it’s a head scratcher at all. The coach lacks the authority which comes from a proven track record of success, and is therefore beholden to the existing playing group. He knows his job depends on it.

 

[Stewbojevic]

I don’t think it’s a head scratcher at all. The coach lacks the authority which comes from a proven track record of success, and is therefore beholden to the existing playing group. He knows his job depends on it.

Ironically we’d all hold him in higher regard if he came out (like Ryles) and said “I’m willing to put my job on the line to plan for the future. We lack good mobile middles so I want to get some game time into our young blokes to set us up for success in 2026 and beyond”

 

[Brookie1973]

Ironically we’d all hold him in higher regard if he came out (like Ryles) and said “I’m willing to put my job on the line to plan for the future. We lack good mobile middles so I want to get some game time into our young blokes to set us up for success in 2026 and beyond”

Agreed, or if he’d sacked DCE as captain when he publicly shat on the club.

 

[madmax]

I don’t think it’s a head scratcher at all. The coach lacks the authority which comes from a proven track record of success, and is therefore beholden to the existing playing group. He knows his job depends on it.

There is no reason why Navale can’t start at 13 against the Tigers next week! Jrbo is out so no effing excuses can be made.
Trbo
Saab
Koula
Talau
Garrick
Brooks
???
TKO
Simpkin
Lodge
Brbo
MCK
Navale
Res: Lehi, Bully, Jazz, Sipley
However I bet Waddell will be 2nd row, MCK dropped, Jazz to 13, Navale left out!

 

[Peter C]

There is no reason why Navale can’t start at 13 against the Tigers next week! Jrbo is out so no effing excuses can be made.
Trbo
Saab
Koula
Talau
Garrick
Brooks
???
TKO
Simpkin
Lodge
Brbo
MCK
Navale
Res: Lehi, Bully, Jazz, Sipley
However I bet Waddell will be 2nd row, MCK dropped, Jazz to 13, Navale left out!

Perhaps Navale isn't good enough, only seen him once and didn't impress at all

 

[Cochrane]

Im still not sold on Navale like some of you. I wonder if its more hope than confidently identifying him as a future consistent 1st grader.

Is he ready like Jake and Gifty who bided their time in reserves and hit 1st grade with whips cracking.?

Manly don't need a player to put there just because if you don't, then you'll never know.

We mightn't know, but confident any coaching staff would.

 

[Highflier]

Semisi kioa
1 try
21 runs 190 meters
71 post contact
1 line break
2 tackle breaks
8 tackles 3 miss
1 error

Navren Willet
3 tries
14 runs 127 meters
26 post contact
4 line breaks
1 try assist
1 tackle break
1 offload
3 tackles 0 miss
3 errors

Joey Walsh
17 runs 117 meters
37 post contact
2 line break assist
1 try assist
3 tackle breaks
1 offload
12 tackles 1 ineffective tackle 0 miss
4 errors

Simione laiafi
49 minutes
12 runs 104 meters
41 post contact
23 tackle 1 miss

Hugo hart
80 minutes
12 runs 99 meters
48 post contact
1 tackle break
1 offload
19 tackles 0 miss 2 ineffective

Caleb navale
71 minutes
19 runs 146 meters
65 post contact
1 tackle break
24 tackle 1 miss
1 error

Kylan mafoa
42 minutes
14 runs 134 meters
75 post contact
1 offload
17 tackles 0 miss
2 errors

I know its reggies but some great stats there
Like to compare Walsh s effort with DCE on Friday night ?

 

[Highflier]

Im still not sold on Navale like some of you. I wonder if its more hope than confidently identifying him as a future consistent 1st grader.

Is he ready like Jake and Gifty who bided their time in reserves and hit 1st grade with whips cracking.?

Manly don't need a player to put there just because if you don't, then you'll never know.

We mightn't know, but confident any coaching staff would.

Surely given the situation he is worth a spot on the bench ?

 

[ManlyTragic]

Im still not sold on Navale like some of you. I wonder if its more hope than confidently identifying him as a future consistent 1st grader.

Is he ready like Jake and Gifty who bided their time in reserves and hit 1st grade with whips cracking.?

Manly don't need a player to put there just because if you don't, then you'll never know.

We mightn't know, but confident any coaching staff would.

Come on mate …… you know he is next messiah…. You know like Schuster!

Just sayin’