Tigers Teen Sensation Explodes With Hat-Trick in Roosters Rout
A teenage talent has just thrown his name into the spotlight and the Wests Tigers may have found their next breakout star.
Heamasi Makasini, still fresh from high school football not long ago, delivered a stunning hat-trick performance as the Wests Tigers powered past the Sydney Roosters 42 to 26 in a fiery pre-season clash. And this was not just another trial match moment. This felt like a statement.
The Tigers actually found themselves in early trouble, trailing 16-nil. But that’s when the momentum shifted and Makasini became the spark. Strong, direct and fearless, he crashed over for his first try by slicing through seasoned defenders. It was power mixed with confidence and it immediately lifted his side.
From there, the young outside back kept lighting up the left edge. He shifted to the wing and crossed again after slick ball movement opened space. Then came the third. A perfectly timed pass gave him room and he did the rest, showing composure beyond his years to seal his hat-trick. Even with limited minutes, he racked up over 100 running metres. That’s efficiency. That’s impact.
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For the Tigers, this performance matters. Coach Benji Marshall is reshaping his backline, especially with Adam Doueihi set to start the season in the halves. Spots are open. Competition is fierce. And Makasini has just forced his way into the conversation. He’s battling established names for a wing or centre role, but after this display, leaving him out will not be easy.
On the other side, the Roosters showed flashes. Hugo Savala created an early try before being rested and there were promising moments from younger players pushing for future roles. But once the Tigers gained control, the Roosters struggled to contain the speed and physicality out wide.
Pre-season matches don’t award premiership points, but they do reveal intent. They reveal depth. And sometimes, they reveal stars in the making.
For a club looking to rebuild momentum and climb back into finals contention, discovering a fearless teenager with this kind of finishing ability could be a turning point.
The NRL season is approaching fast and if this performance is any indication, the Wests Tigers may have uncovered a weapon that rivals will need to prepare for.
Stay with us as we continue to track every development, every roster shift and every rising star shaping the road to the new NRL season.
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