Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:30 pm  

Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino wrote:

Plenty of envelopes from his "petrol monies" he can sell on if he needs a bob or two though.

Continues the great tradition of Warrington pilfering other teams youth players and completely ruining them.

Didn't it say he has an offer from two Super League clubs? can that really be defined as ruining?

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:05 pm  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

The Burgess twins weigh 130kg.

65kg each or is it 66/64?

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:35 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

Didn't it say he has an offer from two Super League clubs? can that really be defined as ruining?

Look at the clubs that are offering - he was supposed the next great thing in the northern hemisphere - either he wasn't really that good or Warrington have completely trashed his talent.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:41 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote:

Look at the clubs that are offering - he was supposed the next great thing in the northern hemisphere - either he wasn't really that good or Warrington have completely trashed his talent.

He was a brilliant prospect. But he could have stayed at Leeds and would probably have been worse off still under McDermott, as our history shows. So I am not sure we are in a position to say ruined. When/If he fails at the two clubs proposed, then might be a better time to say ruined.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:50 pm  

But dont forget - 'The Postman' always delivers. Take heed rising stars.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:48 pm  

FGB wrote:

But dont forget - 'The Postman' always delivers. Take heed rising stars.

Show him the money

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:58 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Would be if correct. No way is he 19 stone + though.

According to my super dooper new handbook i got through the post this morning says he is 116 kg (18st 4lbs) and 6ft 2ins...........be a big lad when he grows up

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:40 pm  

he's a hell of a unit. good engine too

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 7:41 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

I know some staff was concerned he didn't play some games last year when they thought he couldve played which is my point regarding his mentality.

He's a fantastic prospect. I've championed him on here many times. I always want young props holding back. There is no rush. Stuart Fielden was playing prop at that age but was finished at 27 we don't want that. Prop is a hard position for someone so young nowadays.

Tommy is great, he's going to be a tremendous player for us but for me he isn't ready to playing against men week in week out.

Completely agree with this. He is still 17 at present, has had 1 year playing u19's and yet to train as a full time pro. Big talent but I'd rather he got brought through 6 months after he is ready rather than the other way round. He will be dominant in u19's but is still a kid.

Re: 2018 | Academy U19s : Tue Dec 18, 2018 7:52 pm  

FGB wrote:

A kid that already weighs 122kg. Scary. This lad is our future pack leader.

Yes but he has to be careful with the weight, 122kg is more than enough.