2025 NSW Cup Thread

[King Salvo]

Ethan King is apparently on a supplementary / development contract now -80k max plus 3k per NRL game

• Reece Foley
• Xavier Va'a
• Hugo Savala
• Tyreece Tait
• Ethan King

Extended Squad - Not sure the contracts for these players - It was mentioned that Taylor was on 20k plus 3k per NRL game

• Taylor Losalu
• Makahesi Makatoa
• Max McCathie
• Zach Dockar - Clay

[Davo]

If there paying Tyreece Tait $80k thats way overs. I've now seen him play 2 NSW CUP games and his defence is atrocious, pushed aside worse than Dom young. If hes flagged to replace Toups, things are looking bleak for the future in terms of wingers.

[King Salvo]

If there paying Tyreece Tait $80k thats way overs. I've now seen him play 2 NSW CUP games and his defence is atrocious, pushed aside worse than Dom young. If hes flagged to replace Toups, things are looking bleak for the future in terms of wingers.

Tyreece is only 19 so has a lot of footy in front of him.

[Lindsay's Dentist]

Ethan King is apparently on a supplementary / development contract now -80k max plus 3k per NRL game

• Reece Foley
• Xavier Va'a
• Hugo Savala
• Tyreece Tait
• Ethan King

Extended Squad - Not sure the contracts for these players - It was mentioned that Taylor was on 20k plus 3k per NRL game

• Taylor Losalu
• Makahesi Makatoa
• Max McCathie
• Zach Dockar - Clay

Early days, but I like what I see from Taylor

[Waylander]

ZDC definitely starts, he's consistently got the call up ahead of Moriaty and of course started against the Titans last year so he's no doubt first choice. Will just be a matter of whether he backs Savala to be the cover at dummy half or picks Moriaty on the bench.

I think Radley's days of playing dummy half are over, he's beefed up a lot since he last played there.

Has he though? His profile has him at 92kgs, the 3rd lightest player in our 17 after Sandon & Chad.

I also noticed DLS Va’a has grown in the off season. Now listed as 200cm & 121kgs

[Rooster_6]

If there paying Tyreece Tait $80k thats way overs. I've now seen him play 2 NSW CUP games and his defence is atrocious, pushed aside worse than Dom young. If hes flagged to replace Toups, things are looking bleak for the future in terms of wingers.

There’s definitely potential there, he’s a beautiful mover in open space. Just needs to get more involved in yardage carries and you’re right there’s some defensive concerns there. Nothing Daniel Tupou didn’t have to overcome early on in his career also and he’s still a teenager so shouldn’t be writing him off yet. But based on recent showings I would agree he’s still a a long way of first grade.

[Vasco]

Billy Smith not named in NSW Cup. Last couple of games he's been named in the first-grade squad and in the NSW Cup team.

I wonder if Toia will be having a spell in NSW Cup?

[Rooster_6]

Billy Smith not named in NSW Cup. Last couple of games he's been named in the first-grade squad and in the NSW Cup team.

I wonder if Toia will be having a spell in NSW Cup?

Don't think it's a case of he hasn't been named, rather there seems to be fault with the team list as neither Canberra or Roosters are showing who the left centre is. Even if they haven't named anyone it would usually be left blank.

[A Country Member]

Don't think it's a case of he hasn't been named, rather there seems to be fault with the team list as neither Canberra or Roosters are showing who the left centre is. Even if they haven't named anyone it would usually be left blank.

And only three interchange. Pauga is also on the ‘out’

[The Lip]

I rate Pauga -not necessarily in front of any of our current backs but it doesn't bother me when he is in the side - he can find the line, backs up very well and is quick. I don't recall his defence being an issue either. I think he is a great depth player to have and hope he's sticking around. Problem is we already have a strong outside back replacement in B Smith/ R Toia combo. Hard to have faith in Billy's durability though i know but his talent is undeniable in my opinion. I really hope he can overcome his injury curse.

[Chook2]

And only three interchange. Pauga is also on the ‘out’

Not named in either side so may be injured
I think would be our next backup after Billy smith if available

[The Lip]

Not named in either side so may be injured
I think would be our next backup after Billy smith if available

He is injured - back complaint that kept him out two weeks ago and he played last week but it flared up again unfortunately.

From a link Salvo posted

Although Junior Pauga returned from a back injury last round and completed the game he was inconvenienced at various times through the match and will miss, at least, this Round 4 game. Ben Johnson returns to the side in Pauga’s right centre spot. Halfback Toby Rodwell drops back to play in a vital S.G. Ball Cup game on Saturday and his replacement will be announced closer to kick off time.

[Schooner]

De LaSalle Vaa has had a golden staph infection that could have killed him. He has lost a lot of weight and fitness so will be out for months.

[Rooster_6]

De LaSalle Vaa has had a golden staph infection that could have killed him. He has lost a lot of weight and fitness so will be out for months.

It's a real shame for him as this looked like it was going to be his season to break through but with that context I'm sure he and the family are just relieved to be diagnosed and hopefully on the mend as I believe there was a period of time there when they were unsure what was wrong with him.

[A Country Member]

I’ve never had more interest in reserve grade than I do now. Chooks v Canberra in the capital