Only time will tell if he can overtake the Wallaby legend Phil Waugh, who's currently in his position on the list. Phil has the advantage by being in the GPS 1sts for 3 years and Australian Schoolboys for 2, however considering this list is based primarily off post-school success, we will wait and see if he can overtake Waugh by what his rugby career entails post school.
Nah he should stay on the wing he is not experienced enough to fill the big shoes.
Who's big shoes?
Tobias Gandy. Joeys 15A No.12 for 2024. He is an absolute weapon on and off the ball. He is an threat in both league and union with a bright future ahead of him. I believe that is Footy IQ is through the roof and is good enough to take on the seniors in the 2nd XV in 2025. He may have had a tough awakening last Saturday against view but it will definitely be for the best and I have a feeling he will be a deciding factor in whether Joeys can lift the shield in years to come.
Lachlan McDonald prop Joeys. Seems to be getting snubbed from representative sides due to politics and what not. but heres the info he's a ball playing prop, animal on both ends and can play a whole game. With his offloading game, ball playing and dominant defence he could definitely make a push for 1s or 2s in 2025, Joeys really have a talent on their hands, definitely one to watch
Jeez Bulldozer, its like you know the bloke. If his old man can stick him with a cattle prod before each game, we could witness something special.
Mate his performance on the weekend was outstanding possibly 1 and 2 prospect for next year. Especially with that try saver on nico rosser assisted by the courageous halfback
This kid is 16s, however he is someone truly worth looking out for next year. Pat Smith (Joeys). A true game controlling 10 whose game has gone somewhat under the radar. Very promising young flyhalf. I have seen him play numerous times and I'm 95% sure he got a run in the opens this past preseason. Watch for him next year.
Henry Baxter (SHORE)
From my knowledge he has been imported into Joeys from Cranbrook. Starting in the 2025 School year. He is the son of Irish and Leinster legend Steven Barretto. Big things coming from the boy from Newcastle
Having been involved with Cliffy Palau way back in his Manly Colts days - to my knowledge he never went to Newington or any other GPS school for that matter. He in fact went to Balgowlah Boys' High School (my old school).
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