With further consideration the rumour could be true, I’ve been told that he didn’t even want to play for Newington this season whilst he focuses on league. This means we might see him playing less and less games for the school as the season goes on. Would be a huge loss for Newington if true as he’s a generational talent.
That's pretty poor if true. And really disappointing. If he doesn't want to play, I wouldn't play him. I am sick of seeing League kids get given spots without having the level of commitment of other kids. To be brutally honest, not only would I stop him from playing, but I'd also not let him train. If he doesn't want to play, why should he have access to the program. And I say this as a parent of the school. Unfortunately, the last 5 or so years of Newington has seen the focus shift to shipping kids in who clearly aren't committed to the code or the school. I am genuinely excited by the arrival of the new DOR. He is a true and committed rugby man. Very hands on - was even helping the U13s prepare on Saturday - and very passionate about a rebirth of the rugby culture at the school. If the rumour is true as you have suggested, I have no doubt he would be driving the non-selection. But like I said, it's very much a rumour at the moment - normally that type of news filters through pretty quickly, but top this point I have heard nada, other than rumours on this forum.
He is very good. Played excellently on the weekend.
Thats nuts. Around half there that I can remember
If true, this will be yet another loss from gps’s rugby union to league. Disappointing stuff…
It is not true, Makasini begged Benji Marshall to let him play for Newington this year. He is indeed playing 2nds this week according to Newington team lists, only to make an example for future years.
Wow. Incredible GPS turnout I must say.
Insanity. Newington or Wests move? If Newington don't win in the 2nds this week there should and will be riots at Stanmore. Anyone got any news regarding any reactions to this ???
It's not really all that suprising considering the fees of USYD colleges. It's a bit like saying there's a lot of props in a pub. Cause and effect really.
Thats mental, wouldn't want to be matching up against him as a young 2nds outside back.
@Finn Hannon
Is the GPS XV, or Biggest Reputation XV?
Could be a rough weekend for Joeys outsides, looking to see how attitude will carry over.
If theres anyone that looks like they can stop him in the seconds camp, I would not put it past those Joeboys. Grit and they love to dig in. Best of luck to them.
Always been the case, my fresher year over 50 % were from Joeys or Riverview and even higher at Paul’s.