JTS to NRL; the Titans juniors transition lounge

[Hail Sezer]

Bit late to post the weekly review of the players involved in Qcup last weekend but better late than never.

For what its worth, both Jojo and Aaron Booth were ommitted from Tweed and Burleigh last weekend which suggested they would be playing the following week v Brisbane.

Burleigh def. Ipswich 52-10

Lofi Khan-Pereira (left wing) added to his highlight reel with another long-range try, as well as an acrobatic effort to rack up a double. His red zone carries looked to be with a bit more venom than usual and he's going to need to continue this as well as increase his contributions to be in the frame for NRL, IMO. Overall, a good game from our speed man.

Tony Francis (right wing) also scored a hallmark try where he took the route of going over the top of his opposite. His involvement in red zone carries was good as usual and he was solid overall. Didn't quite have the same tackle bust and post-contact numbers as most weeks but as usual wasn't afraid of the tough/dirty work.

Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui (starting prop) 37 minutes in the middle, 94 metres and 19 tackles. As usual a high-effort performance but with Burleigh's dominance on the edges it wasn't exactly a day for middles to be grinding out big metre counts. Tristan Powell, the other starting prop, put up almost identical numbers.

Jacob Alick (left edge) had a couple of classy moments and is running some pretty slick unders lines off of Josh Rogers. Scored a try with some footwork. He's getting better and better since being full-time with the Titans and his defensive detail is improving too. Continuing to develop well.

Tweed lost to Redcliffe 30-4

Tom Weaver (halfback) was probably the headline story for this one, making his Qcup debut. He went straight in to the 7 jersey and had Klese Haas as his backrower on that right edge. His involvements were'nt as high as usual with the ball but that was to be expected with Mcgrady (usual half) going to fullback and playing his role as a receiver, and Tweed getting a second half spanking. Although he didn't quite have the amount of football he's used to but what impressed me was his willingness on defence. Redcliffe sent a heap of traffic at him and he didn't shy away from the contact on bigger bodies at all. Tom needs to get bigger to be considered at NRL level no doubt, but being brave on the physical side and not being passive is what you want to see. Overall, a solid debut that he will build on but he's going to need to find a way to get the ball in his hands a bit more to show the influence he can really have on that side.

Klese Haas (right edge) was Tom's bodyguard for this one and did a good job doing so. High energy and aggressive on defence, making 33 tackles with 1 miss. Only had 5 runs with the ball where he carried strong and committed multiple defenders but he needs to get more involvements (which will also come with his halfback - assuming it remains Tommy - getting more ball). I will say that Tweed typically attack the 3 and 4 man to the left before sweeping wide to the right so they'll need to show some variation to this in order to get this guy some more good ball.

Sam Lisone also played for Tweed and had some great involvements with the ball, but his defensive work still has me concerned. Losing a few too many tackles and isn't efficient enough around marker. Also got sent for 10 after swearing at the referee.

[JunctionBlock]

Swearing at the ref gets you 10mins? B Smith got off lightly...

[Titanic]

Swearing at the ref gets you 10mins? B Smith got off lightly...

52,000 got off lightly on Wednesday night :-)

[Hail Sezer]

Keebra Park play Wavell in the curtain raiser today at CBUS

Titans have a few of the Keebra boys contracted, a few to keep an eye on are lock Arama Hau, right edge back rower Seth Nikotemo and middle Immanuel Kalekale.

[mdrew]

Keebra Park play Wavell in the curtain raiser today at CBUS

Titans have a few of the Keebra boys contracted, a few to keep an eye on are lock Arama Hau, right edge back rower Seth Nikotemo and middle Immanuel Kalekale.

Tyrell Waka-Rhind who will come off the bench to play at dummy half in No. 14, Wailer Whaiapu in No. 17 and right winger Jeremaiah Temapo (No. 5) are other Titans in addition to the outstanding three players that HS has mentioned.

[Hail Sezer]

Three Future Titans selected in Australian Schoolboys squad

Three Future Titans will wear the green and gold in the coming months after being selected in the Australian Schoolboys squad at the recent ASSRL National Championships.

Electrifying fullback Keano Kini, damaging prop Josiah Pahulu and talented edge forward Arama Hau have all been selected to represent their country after playing a big part in Queensland's triumphant campaign in Redcliffe at the start of this month.

Palm Beach Currumbin's Kini is a versatile playmaker with experience in the halves, who has now developed into a ball-playing fullback and was a hard man to stop in the National Championships final with the No. 1 on his back.

On the other end of the Coast, Hau is a lethal part of Keebra Park's engine room, having a big season thus far.

The skilful back-rower was a dynamo on the left edge for Queensland, finding the try line in the final against New South Wales, and his form has been much the same in the Langer Trophy as one of the senior leaders for the Coast's proud rugby league school.

For 18-year-old Pahulu, the recent National Championships was his second time representing his state, selected for the Maroons Under 19s clash in Sydney in June.

Getting through big minutes up front, the Ipswich SHS skipper is a metre-eating wrecking ball and has a bright future in Titans colours.

The trio will be in action alongside the Future Titans as they face off against the North Queensland Cowboys Under 19s as a curtain-raiser to the Gold Coast's Round 20 clash against the Canberra Raiders at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday, July 30.

https://www.titans.com.au/news/2022/...oolboys-squad/

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That Titans Under 19's game against the Cowboys should be a cracker. Cowboys are stacked with representative talent in that age group.

[Hail Sezer]

It's the big one tomorrow when PBC play Keebra at Pizzey Park. Game will be live streamed as always.

Plenty Titans contracted in either side but the battle I'm most looking forward to is the dummy halves, Tanu Nona against Tyrell Waaka-Rhind. Very different styles.

I'll aim to post up the Titans contracted players before the match for anyone interested

[The Birdman]

It's the big one tomorrow when PBC play Keebra at Pizzey Park. Game will be live streamed as always.

Plenty Titans contracted in either side but the battle I'm most looking forward to is the dummy halves, Tanu Nona against Tyrell Waaka-Rhind. Very different styles.

I'll aim to post up the Titans contracted players before the match for anyone interested

That would be great thank you!

[DIEHARD]

Langer Trophy: Keebra Park SHS v PBC SHS
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[mdrew]

Lofi Khan-Pereira continued on the left wing for Burleigh in Round Sixteen of the Queensland Cup against the Norths Devils with Lofi Khan-Pereira scoring in the 20th minute when after receiving a pass from his inside, Lofi Khan-Pereira had a ten metre run to score in a tackle in the left corner.

Playing all eighty minutes, Lofi khan-Pereira ran for 102 metres, played the ball at an average speed of 2.02 seconds and made two tackles.

At the competition of Round Sixteen of the 2022 Queensland Cup competition Lofi Khan-Pereira continued to top the try scorer lost with sixteen tries to lead the category by two tries.

[mdrew]

Tony Francis continued on the right wing for Burleigh in Round Sixteen of the Queensland Cup against the Norths Devils with Tony Francis scoring in the 28th minute when after receiving a grat ball from his inside from Taine Tuaupiki, Tony Francis had an easy five metre jog to put the ball down in the right corner.

Playing all eighty minutes, Tony Francis ran for 111 metres, broke three tackles, played the ball at an average speed of 2.89 seconds and made three tackles.

[Hail Sezer]

Keebra has shared their teamlist but I can't find PBCs for the life of me. If anyone has, please share otherwise I'll update once the game has started.

Titans JTS players in either side:

Keebra Park SHS:

5. Jeremiah Tamepo
9. Tyrell Waaka-Rhind
11. Seth Nikotemo
12. EJ Finau
13. Arama Hau

17. Wailer Whaiapu

PBC:

1. Keano Kini
2. Blake Forder
6. Josh Lynn
7. Zane Harrison
9. Tanu Nona
12. Jac Finnigan


@mdrew feel free to jump in here

[DIEHARD]

OK. I'm tuned in.

[mdrew]

Keebra has shared their teamlist but I can't find PBCs for the life of me. If anyone has, please share otherwise I'll update once the game has started.

Titans JTS players in either side:

Keebra Park SHS:

5. Jeremiah Tamepo
9. Tyrell Waaka-Rhind
11. Seth Nikotemo
12. EJ Finau
13. Arama Hau

17. Wailer Whaiapu

PBC:

1. Keano Kini
2. Blake Forder
6. Josh Lynn
7. Zane Harrison
9. Tanu Nona
12. Jac Finnigan


@mdrew feel free to jump in here

16 for PBC Jaylen Taewa is also Titans contracted

[Titanic]

Ok guys, how about a review of the game, please? Or is there a replay somewhere out there?