Unleashing the Future: The Wests Tigers’ 10 Rising Stars to Watch
After a four-year drought, the Wests Tigers are climbing up the NRL ladder, and their resurgence is fueled by the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent. With a premiership elusive since 2005, the Tigers are banking on their next generation of players to lead them to glory in the coming years.
Over the past two seasons, several promising prospects have made their mark in the NRL. Heamasi Makasini, Heath Mason, the dynamic Luke and Kit Laulilii, and Tony Sukkar have all progressed through the club’s ranks and made their NRL debuts. But who are the next big things on the Tigers’ radar?
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Rising Stars to Watch
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Max Taotua (Centre)
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Will Craig (Centre)
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Riley Oitmann (Utility Back)
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Logan Deininger (Fullback)
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Lachlan Broederlow (Forward)
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Blake Van Drie (Forward)
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Mitch Taotua (Forward)
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Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino (Forward)
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Iverson Matai (Playmaker)
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Josese Lanyon (Player of the Year)
Honorable Mentions
Beyond the top ten, the Wests Tigers have a deep pool of young talent ready to make their mark. Keep an eye on these rising stars as they progress through the ranks:
- Centre duo Max Taotua and Will Craig
- Utility back Riley Oitmann
- Balmain Tigers fullback Logan Deininger
- Lachlan Broederlow, Blake Van Drie, Mitch Taotua, and Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino (impressive forwards)
- Iverson Matai (former Canterbury Bulldogs playmaker)
- Josese Lanyon (Jersey Flegg Cup Player of the Year)
The future is bright for the Wests Tigers, and these young prospects are set to play a pivotal role in the club’s journey back to the top.