Emerging Roosters players

[Jacks Fur Coat]

JFC has a mischievous streak ...

No I really was just trying to insult the Souths guy with a bit of wit and oomph....but take the point re double meanings given the current battles on here

[Mickie Lane]

His Junior club was Matraville Tigers,
I understand a couple of Matto boys went to the Roosters because of lack of interest shown by Souths, (apparently Mascot kids receive preferential treatment).
I knew quite a few boys at Matraville who were also Rooster Fans and wore there Rooster jerseys to training.
I also had three sons there, who are passionate Rooster supporters, and I coached there for 12 years as we live nearby.

On a side note
My eldest son was part of the Souths Juniors Bunnies and played alongside Boyd Cordner
Yes thats right, Boyd had been brought down by Souths and was in that Souths side as a 14/15 year old.

Thanks mate.

[theGman]

So far only 3 players on Development contracts
Daniel Suluka Fifita (D.S.F.) is rated and signed for 3 years

Luca Moretti 2020
Daniel Suluka Fifita 2022
Christian Tuipulotu 2021

Luca Moretti goes well, here is some highlights from just over a year ago playing both Rugby codes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlVcT89TVvg

Moretti is something very special indeed. Robust in attack & always looking to offload. His defence is outstanding too. Dare i say it, very Sam Burgess like.
Looking forward to watching our "local talent's" progression.

[Lydon]

Moretti is something very special indeed. Robust in attack & always looking to offload. His defence is outstanding too. Dare i say it, very Sam Burgess like.
Looking forward to watching our "local talent's" progression.

I thought exactly the same thing based on that highlights clip Gman..

Moretti looked very similar to Burgess in attack,defence and body shape,also he is still very young and raw..

The sky is the limit for this kid

[Salvatori Grubber]

Imagine how scary it’d be lining up against a dude like him. He’ll be our next Jared with that intimidation factor.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

No I really was just trying to insult the Souths guy with a bit of wit and oomph....but take the point re double meanings given the current battles on here

It may well have well been, JFC, but you are right in your reference to the changing junior area boundaries. Ours was 'stolen' during the 1950's (I think it was) and certain other clubs and supporters should remember that when they decide to have a go. Very ignorant and petulant, I have to say, but then again, we shouldn't be surprised given who is doing most of the muck throwing!

["gaz"]

Rugby league: Ex Howick Hornets star signs for Roosters

By Jim Birchall - December 21, 2019

https://www.times.co.nz/news/rugby-l...-for-roosters/

Former Howick intermediate student and Howick Hornet’s league player Benaiah Ioelu has been snapped up by the Sydney Roosters on a 2-year development deal.

Benaiah’s first interest in rugby league began at the Howick Hornets club when he was four years of age. He spent his first five seasons at the club, before making the switch to the Ellerslie Eagles.

The path to higher honours was paved through excellent club performances which culminated in selection in Auckland Rugby League age-grade sides since the age of 10.

He also attended the under-16 Kiwis wider training squad camp this year, before debuting for Toa Samoa at under 16 level against the Kiwis last October.

Earlier in the year Beniah started taking part in the Warriors talent development program and played the NSWRL 2019 Harold Mathews champions Newcastle Knights in July, and was selected as one of the Players of the game by the Newcastle side.

Benaiah then captained the under-15 Akarana Falcons team, who went undefeated at the 2019 national Youth Tournament in Rotorua, coming away with the title after defeating Counties Manukau in the final. Benaiah Ioelu will be playong his league for the Sydney Roosters. Phot supplied
He was then named in the tournament team which saw him invited to the next Kiwis camp in January 2020, but was unable to attend due to commitments with the Roosters in Sydney.

Benaiah credits his faith as a big contributor to his success; “The main thing that keeps me going is prayer as I believe I got my talent from God above. My parents have brought me up in a Christian home, and my grandfather was initially against my brother and I playing on Sundays”-but now he just reminds Benaiah to be careful, and not forget his prayers.

“So that’s what I do before, during and after a game – no matter if my team wins or loses, I have to be thankful especially if I come away from a game injury-free.”

He would also like to shout out to those that have helped him on his quest to becoming a professional sportsman: “A big thanks to the coaches and managers, family and friends, and of course my number one fans – dad and mum who have supported me on this journey, and with what I have achieved to date.”

[Salvatori Grubber]

At least he was decent enough to thank his family and coaches for his success (even if it was after he thanked old mate in the sky).

A former mate of mine (Pentecostal Christian fella) had a lung transplant and posted a video on Facey thanking god, and not one word for the nurses and doctors who had to fix his stupid body, nor his wife and daughter who had to support his dumb arse.

Anyway, as you were.

[Bondicigar]

The roosters are in a golden era that has only just begun..
buckle up and enjoy the ride

[Thirteen]

At least he was decent enough to thank his family and coaches for his success (even if it was after he thanked old mate in the sky).

A former mate of mine (Pentecostal Christian fella) had a lung transplant and posted a video on Facey thanking god, and not one word for the nurses and doctors who had to fix his stupid body, nor his wife and daughter who had to support his dumb arse.

Anyway, as you were.

I can’t stand when they thank God.

[Rooster1908]

Moretti is something very special indeed. Robust in attack & always looking to offload. His defence is outstanding too. Dare i say it, very Sam Burgess like.
Looking forward to watching our "local talent's" progression.

Thanks for the video, he certainly looks good, as you say burgess like , hopefully we can keep him

[Mickie Lane]

Moretti is something very special indeed. Robust in attack & always looking to offload. His defence is outstanding too. Dare i say it, very Sam Burgess like.
Looking forward to watching our "local talent's" progression.

He looks very good but just like Sammyboy he will be susceptible to shoulder injuries.

[theGman]

He looks very good but just like Sammyboy he will be susceptible to shoulder injuries.

So true.

[Tedley]

Give us back our land and we won't need to take em. You guys only bugger em up anyway.

and we could give them back Paddo colts, who were a souths club when they last folded (by choice) anyway.

[Thirteen]

Keep hearing that the younger Butcher is really good. Maybe we will see him this year.