Jackson Hastings to debut

[The Axe]

If he has half his fathers talent and heart, he's gonna be a world beater.

More the old Easts than just Horrie but still.

If SoH works a run around tonight, I'll die of excitement

[redwhiteblue]

This is a big move I'm not really for it but the coach knows more than I do ....The Burgess boys will target him .Wish him all the best.

JWH will take them on...all 4 of them if he has to..I wish Jackson a successful and enjoyable debut. Even Rabs Warren may go into raptures speaking of his pedigree.

[Guest]

This is a big move I'm not really for it but the coach knows more than I do ....The Burgess boys will target him .Wish him all the best.

I agree it seems like a massive risk. The thinking must be that he may be needed for the finals if Jake doesn't come good so they may as well start now. Just hope it doesn't backfire and ruin his confidence because he will be targeted.

[TheBigFella]

Great news but if it's a hooker they want I would have liked to see TR go with Alex Thomas.

[Johnny Tobin]

I don't think there was much choice so I am not so sure he is ready. There is no doubt it wouldn't have happened but for Jake injury.

However, he killed it playing hooker for Newtown a couple of weeks back.

It certainly adds a level of excitement for me.

[Darkone]

WOW!!!!

Has to be Robbo's biggest call in his short career

the pressure, the occasion, the pedigree

SOH is our future, today

[The Brain]

WOW!!!!

Has to be Robbo's biggest call in his short career

the pressure, the occasion, the pedigree

SOH is our future, today

Well hopefully they win for the kid would do him good.

[Guest]

Good luck to young Hastings, let's all just support the kid, no matter how he goes tonight. You'd think he would get only 10 or 15 mins depending how things pan out, so I think it's a great move from TR, it may be our No.9 combo for the finals, so may as we'll find out now.

[Guest]

I heard that he was to play v the Warriors and his parents made the trip to Auckland. It was only the return of Jake that delayed this.

Trust in Trent. He would have had the team prepare for injuries all season, that is why we have versatility.

Jackson (SoH) may only play limited minutes but I'm sure his father will be so proud and make every tackle with him.

Congratulations to SoH and Horry (The Original). A big day for both.

PS I'm so very excited.

It was my aunt and uncle (his grandparents). Long way to go to watch him play for the Jets.

[bondi paul]

Big call by Trent but obviously he has confidence in him as too our coaching staff. he is surrounded by smart people in a great club and with his dad back in the country I am thrilled for him and so too will his team mates. I refuse to use the term kid it's such a cheesy patronizing term used by many and in particular the pathetic commentators.
I am thrilled to have flown in from overseas to see Mini and SBW last home game and a real bonus to see Jackson's debut.
Up Easts

[theGman]

It was my aunt and uncle (his grandparents). Long way to go to watch him play for the Jets.

Congrats to you Mr Chook and Jnr Horrie's close family. A proud occasion for them and our club.

No doubt an emotional Horrie will be watching on with enormous pride

[Guest]

Thanks Gman. I'm on edge already, god knows how Jacko must be feeling right now. I hope to catch up with Horrie tonight, haven't seen him in about 15 years since he moved to the States.

[Guest]

very pleased he is making his debut at home in front of his supporters. Good luck SoH.

[mightyrooster]

Big call by Robbo. I am very nervous for young Jackson.
But Robbo really didn't have much choice and if we're going to play Hastings, it's best to try it now than in the actual finals. At least this way we'll get a good indication of how he goes, remembering he's playing out of position. The biggest problem for me is it leaves us one forward down on the bench. And there is no FPN for the agression factor.
But well done Jackson and good luck. And GO EASTS!

[Spirit of 66]

The toughest circumstances for a debut since John Rheinberger in 75.