Jon Mcgrath???NEW HALFBACK

[zacko70]

Doing some research on Kurtley Beale about his club signing and saw this at bottom of article.

"Norths are also hoping to sign some established players for next season after losing prop Troy Takiari and halfback Jon McGrath to the Western Force."

Jon Mcgrath is former Australian under 19 and brumby runners player. After viewing one game in sydney club rugby of him i was impressed with his speed around the ruck. If this signing is true would be a big bonus to force squad and would expect him to push ahead of both henjak and o'young.

more information
http://www.northsrugby.com.au/default.asp?id=31
http://www.northshoretimes.com.au/ar...24_sports.html

[travelling_gerry]

scoop....scoop...

Hold the front page Jimmy..

[The Lone Hydrangea]

Excellent work Zack. Cannot beat inside info.

[zacko70]

yeah was surprised when i read it..hopefully its true..we need 3 half backs as it is a specialised posistion and after seeing this guy play think he can do some good things..

[Shaun]

I would still like to see Henjak start, I still think the boy could go far.

[Darren]

Nice Work Zacko! I've heard rumors that we got a couple more young ones on the way too. Michael Dan from Eastwood and Tom Hocking from Queensland University. They both play No 6/Lock and played under 21's this year along side Cowan, Daruda, Ioane, Mailata and O'Connor...

[travelling_gerry]

OK...the inside running on Tom Hocking

Hi Gerry,

– second row or Tight flanker.

Someone who won’t let you down. Tries all day.


See details below:

HOCKINGS, Thomas James

Born in Bowen, North Queensland, on the 22 February 1986 where he played Rugby League as a youngster for Proserpine. However, his father who played for Queensland Country and GPS must have had some influence. He completed his secondary education at Anglican Church Gammar School. Playing in the Premiership winning 2003 First XV, he gained representation in the Queensland Schoolboys and 2003 Australian A Schoolboys team. The 198 cm 101 kg Blindside flanker was awarded a University of Queensland Sport Scholarship Rugby combining his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering studies with his Rugby. In 2005, his size and potential combined with the regular warranted his selection in First Grade as a 19 year old. He gained selection in the Australia Under 19 and Queensland A in 2005. He has been selected as Captain of the Queensland Academy of Sport U-19 team to take part in the upcoming 2005 Trans Tasman tournament September/October 2005) playing home and away matches against Otago, Canterbury and New South Wales.

[Burgs]

Any updates on these leads Sherlocks?