Fonua Pole

[Tigerm]

I think this guy is going to be big for us and deserves his own thread.

Pole: Grateful and blessed

Fonua chats to media ahead of his 50th NRL game on Friday against the Sharks.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[Captain Apollo]

How this Victorian product became the most underrated player in the NRL

In the hyper-focused world of the modern NRL, it's hard for any player to be truly underrated. Still, Fonua Pole, the sterling young forward the Wests Tigers found at the edge of the rugby league universe, is finding a way to do it.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Just read the article Captain A, had a laugh in relation to Stefano U, where he said.

"We train a lot together, I've picked up on his habits and we're building a good combination," Pole said.

"That contributes a lot, learning off the big boppers like Klem (David Klemmer) and Stef, that's helping me show my game.

"We do a lot of extras and we focus on details. Everything we do, on the field or in the gym, we always compete against each other and that gets the buzz going."

So Stef then leaves it in the gym, perhaps Fonua should get up his mate during the game.

 

[Tiger05]

I just listened to Benji talking about Pole on the coaching insider. He said they are looking to extend him. I reckon he should be our first priority.

 

[Nutz]

Just read the article Captain A, had a laugh in relation to Stefano U, where he said.

"We train a lot together, I've picked up on his habits and we're building a good combination," Pole said.

"That contributes a lot, learning off the big boppers like Klem (David Klemmer) and Stef, that's helping me show my game.

"We do a lot of extras and we focus on details. Everything we do, on the field or in the gym, we always compete against each other and that gets the buzz going."

So Stef then leaves it in the gym, perhaps Fonua should get up his mate during the game.

Good stuff.

 

[Nutz]

I just listened to Benji talking about Pole on the coaching insider. He said they are looking to extend him. I reckon he should be our first priority.

Nailed it!
He has made our pack look even more competitive.
I'd like him to tighten up our forwards defense and keep those high energy runs going.
After watching as many highlights of him as I could find, he has a good subtle side step or more of a jinking style when running fast.
He's improving nicely.