As they look to the future, the Wests Tigers have decided to deal with two young players.
The 18-year-old Nehemiah Wuatai-Davis is one of these players who has signed a two-year contract with the Tigers.
Wuatai-Davis, a Mackay native who plays front row, has been involved in rugby league since he was seven years old. At ten years old, he moved from Townsville to Mackay.
Nehemiah stated via Daily Mercury, “I’m a little excited to carry out my dream and be training with the Tigers, it’s a big accomplishment for me.”
“I was really happy and a little anxious at the same time, and I was at a loss for words.”
Scott Thorburn, the Mackay Magpies’ previous coach, also discussed his decision to negotiate a deal with the Wests Tigers.
Coach Thorburn remarked, “He did really well; he certainly didn’t look out of place.”
He didn’t back down for a young child who was playing in the front row… The most important thing is to simply demonstrate that you are a front-rower composed of sturdy, resilient material.
“His preparedness and attitude toward training are very important; he always shows up to training well.”
“He can handle the contact; front-rowers typically don’t mature until they are 25 or 26 years old,” the statement reads. “At the age of 17, he did a really good job of demonstrating that toughness.”
Cooper Young and the club have also reached an agreement on a three-year contract that will run through at least the end of 2026.
