Club Players with potential
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Trevor Allan (34)
The bloke plays Australian sevens if he has no workrate no one in the game has a workrate.
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Cyril Towers (30)
Grant is a quality player and a great finisher. He has a few deficiencies in defence and his kicking game can let him down, but I suspect that these are all problems he can overcome. He has been offered pro academy spots (most recently at the Brumbies) but keeps knocking them back. Presumably he thinks there is something better out there. I think he needs to get into a program, work at his game and prove that he is worthy of promotion.
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John Eales (66)
naza couldn't have been watching at Uni Oval tonight. McCutcheon was terrific. Game report in Grassroots.
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Tom Lawton (22)
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...as-waratahs-look-overseas-20100829-13xpt.html
''We're looking possibly more at a foreign developing player,'' Hickey said. ''We're looking at the [National Provincial Championship in New Zealand]. A couple of New Zealand wingers have really impressed us.
''You have to look at your backyard first. But at the same time, you have to keep an eye on the ITM Cup [NPC]. We would like to close this off in the next fortnight.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
Given it won't be a "marquee" player, rather a developing player, I guess they're comparing the likes of John Grant with some of the starting back three players in NPC footy. The kiwis seem to keep bringing through the likes of Jane, Gear, Guildford, Sweeney, Ranger, Masaga, Ben Smith, David Smith, Ellison, Freuen, Maitland from NPC to S14 and sometimes Tests each year, it will be interesting to see if they can find someone who might either slip through the cracks or get to them before the draft.
Anyone been keeping a close eye on NPC?
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Geoff Shaw (53)
I hope they look at the guy that played 15 for Southland this weekend, he was awesome. Very Pat McCabe-esc.
Eyes and Ears
Bob Davidson (42)
I think that is Ben Smith
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Na, Ben Smith plays for Otago.
The Southland guy is a relative no-namer I think, which is why he would be feasible for a poaching. If he continues his form he will play for the Highlanders though.
The Southland guy is a relative no-namer I think, which is why he would be feasible for a poaching. If he continues his form he will play for the Highlanders though.
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Might you be talking about Robbie Robinson? Blonde hair and is only 21 years of age. He is definitely a class act. Part of Junior All Blacks who won the Under 20 World Cup last year.
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Glen Horton, Tony Koonwaiyou, Kendrick Lynn, Matt Saunders, Mark Wells, Robbie Robinson, Scott Cowan, Elliot Dixon, Tim Boys, John Hardie, Joe Tuineau, Josh Bekhuis, Chris King, Jason Rutledge, Jamie Mackintosh (captain)
Reserves: Brayden Mitchell, Nic Barrett, Kane Thompson, Dion Bates, Nick Annear, Seminar Manu, Pehi Te Whare
Horton?
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Yeah it would be Glen Horton. He took it to the line with intent and has clearly done the miles off the field, he looked explosive.
Robbie Robbinson was playing 10 for Southland this weekend and to be honest I don't really believe the hype about him too much. Fine player but I can't see him becoming a superstar.
Robbie Robbinson was playing 10 for Southland this weekend and to be honest I don't really believe the hype about him too much. Fine player but I can't see him becoming a superstar.
Eyes and Ears
Bob Davidson (42)
I didn't think Horton was a no-name. I believe he is in his late 20s and had been in and out of S14 over the past 6-7years.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
Well there you go. I did say "I think" and also a "relative no-namer".
Still, the 'Tahs could do worse.
Still, the 'Tahs could do worse.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Rather than create a new thread I thought I'd just dig this one up.
A years past since the last post, and I would say over half (probably quite a bit more) of the names mentioned in this thread have been signed in some way shape or form for next provincial season. Seems the brains trust are pretty astute judges of talent.
Who do you all rate as the top unsigned prospects going forward?
A years past since the last post, and I would say over half (probably quite a bit more) of the names mentioned in this thread have been signed in some way shape or form for next provincial season. Seems the brains trust are pretty astute judges of talent.
Who do you all rate as the top unsigned prospects going forward?
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John Thornett (49)
Well few Easts boys who I rate very highly include Dom Fuller (halfback) who recently trialled with the Force and Toby White (Outside Center)
Both been very great for the past few seasons and have potential to play a higher level.
Captain Luke Bertini (flanker) has been amazing for Easts. Brutal in defence and attack and very agile line out jumper. But I feel he is too small for a Super Rugby 6. He plays similar to Thierry Dusatouir.
Both been very great for the past few seasons and have potential to play a higher level.
Captain Luke Bertini (flanker) has been amazing for Easts. Brutal in defence and attack and very agile line out jumper. But I feel he is too small for a Super Rugby 6. He plays similar to Thierry Dusatouir.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Jordie Tupou
I think he was injured for the start of the season but when he came back he had some great games. Definatly plays well above his weight and age.
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