RTS Rumours again from Fletch

[milanja]

I have not seen the s talent come out of him yet in comparison that Latrell had when he played first grade he had 10 fold more talent ..that you have to admit ...what kills me about Suali is he makes breaks and has no idea how to set up his outside men ..and usually stuffs it up too...he is way of target to play fullback at this stage 2 or 3 years at center is what he needs .I would have Manu there ahead of the rest . If Keary goes I would contemplate Teddy at 5/8th but I think the coach will lean to Manu.

How scary will he be when he does develop a passing game!

[Easts75]

I have not seen the s talent come out of him yet in comparison that Latrell had when he played first grade he had 10 fold more talent ..that you have to admit ...what kills me about Suali is he makes breaks and has no idea how to set up his outside men ..and usually stuffs it up too...he is way of target to play fullback at this stage 2 or 3 years at center is what he needs .I would have Manu there ahead of the rest . If Keary goes I would contemplate Teddy at 5/8th but I think the coach will lean to Manu.

I've heard the Teddy to 5/8th call before....can't say I've seen anything from Teddy that resembles a halves game.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I've heard the Teddy to 5/8th call before....can't say I've seen anything from Teddy that resembles a halves game.

Agree....he's a runner, not a passer or a kicker.

[ccfc bondi]

How could we afford him? I loved Roger and hated the way he left us for the big dollars. I just can't see how we can afford his asking price and where would we slot in a fourth fullback?

Probably just jettison a few of our surplus outside backs if suaali stays.

[Rooster90]

I have not seen the s talent come out of him yet in comparison that Latrell had when he played first grade he had 10 fold more talent ..that you have to admit ...what kills me about Suali is he makes breaks and has no idea how to set up his outside men ..and usually stuffs it up too...he is way of target to play fullback at this stage 2 or 3 years at center is what he needs .I would have Manu there ahead of the rest . If Keary goes I would contemplate Teddy at 5/8th but I think the coach will lean to Manu.

I'd prefer an actual half when Keary retires and we have one in Sandon Smith

[Thirteen]

I'd prefer an actual half when Keary retires and we have one in Sandon Smith

Will never be a first grader.

[Inflictor]

I'd prefer an actual half when Keary retires and we have one in Sandon Smith

I think when Keary finishes that Manu will be our 5/8 especially if JS has the patience to wait for Teddy to retire.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Will never be a first grader.

What makes you say that mate?

[Thirteen]

What makes you say that mate?

Watching him play. He won’t even reach the ‘heights’ of your fave Lachie Lam.

[King Salvo]

Sandon Smith will do the job having seen him play from Andrew Johns Cup - Harold Matts - Laurie Daley Cup with Central Coast Roosters - then SG Ball/Jersey Flegg with the Roosters and last season NSW Cup with Norths

In 2021 he played SG Ball then 4 or so Jersey Flegg Games until that comp was cancelled - 2022 I was expecting him to play Jersey Flegg but he was put into NSW Cup instead - played in the NRL trials in 2022 which gives one an indication of what the coaching staff think of him as an upcoming player.

Tyler Moriarty has followed the same pathway.

A few in yesterdays Central Coast Roosters Laurie Daley Cup Team to look out for as well -Xavier Taurerewa-Yucel (Centre ) , Zac Gillett (Dummy Half ) , Dylan Coyte (Back rower)

[King Salvo]

ROOSTERS

Siua Wong and Sandon Smith

Roosters fans would have kept a close eye on Wong in the Rugby League World Cup and they’ll get another look at him during the trials. The 19-year-old had a breakout season in 2022, captaining the Roosters’ SG Ball side to a grand final and cementing a starting spot in NSW Cup. Wong played every minute of Fiji’s World Cup campaign in the second row and has also been touted by league guru Phil Gould as the “next big thing.”

Smith is a half with a big future in the NRL. The Central Coast product was one of the North Sydney Bears’ best players last season despite still being eligible for Jersey Flegg. His touch football background has given him a blistering running game, while he also has the skill and composure of a game-managing No.7.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Wong certainly seems primed to make his first grade debut this year.

[Easts75]

How many halves have we developed through our junior system in the last 25 years have had success with us ??

[HunchoRooster]

I think quite highly of Sandon Smith. It'll be quite tough for him to have a long career with us given we have Sammy W and then you'd assume Manu to take over from Keary when he retires, but I'd like to see Sandon get a crack.

[The Sack]

The drums are beating loudly for RTS to play in the centres for the Roosters in 2024.