Opinion Should we ask for a exemption for Paul almoti

[alchemist]

Alamoti should train with the FG squad in the off season but he would be at least 2 years away from FG

 

[Scoooby]

N O

 

[GDR]

Alamoti should train with the FG squad in the off season but he would be at least 2 years away from FG

he was in the off season just gone

 

[Mr. Ditkovich]

Turns 18 in February, so there’s not much point. I’d rather he plays NSW cup for the rest of the year to get him ready for the NRL next year.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

he really should be playing Jersey Flegg this year.

im sure he will once ball is finished as their regular season is almost finished, i think 2 or 3 rounds to go

 

[vegny]

Hes a year younger or born a year later. They didnt ask for special permission for suaalii this time last year.
Theres no need to seek special clearance for alamoti next year since he will turn 18 early in the year.
Hes been getting special attention anyway. Included in off season training with senior squad etc.

 

[B-Train]

There's no point rushing things and over exposing him too early. Many a young promising players careers have been ruined that way.

If he keeps tearing up juniors and does the same in Flegg, I'm sure by this time next year he'll be close to the FG squad.

People also need to remember it's easier for the Roosters to put Sualli in as they're a constant top 4 team that won't rely on him too heavily. We're a bottom 8 team with many holes, so it puts unnecessary pressure on a kid like Alamoti to be the saviour or produce straight away.

 

[MitchNewton]

Whenever he's just under 18 we should ask the question even if it's just to test if the Roosters get favouritism. I would bet anything that if the Dogs or another bottom team were the first ones to ask the NRL it would have been a flat NO. Surely now a precedent has been established so it would look very bad if they say no to anyone.

It would get rejected because he’s not ready not because Roosters get favouritism.