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.

 

[Tiger05]

Nailed it!

I was worried we went after Stef first and we'd lose this guy but that isn't how it turned out. This guy has performed so much better than Stef and I bet we got him for less.

I'd have him and May as our starting front rowers.

 

[Nutz]

I was worried we went after Stef first and we'd lose this guy but that isn't how it turned out. This guy has performed so much better than Stef and I bet we got him for less.

I'd have him and May as our starting front rowers.

Same same.
It's a combination of planning, skill and sheer luck how a team is assembled.
Having money is on par with vacancies but as it was said earlier, it's hold and fold plus juggling.
Are we playing this weekend...for god's sake will they hurry up already.

 

[Tiger05]

Are we playing this weekend...for god's sake will they hurry up already.

I checked the trial games yesterday. I'm keen as mustard (whatever that means).

Sun 16 Feb​

Bulldogs v Wests Tigers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 5:30pm

Fri 21 Feb​

Wests Tigers v Eels at Leichhardt Oval 8:00pm

7th March vs Newcastle is the first NRL proper game.

It's not that I'm a loser with no life or anything. It's just certain things are more important than others.

 

[Nutz]

I checked the trial games yesterday. I'm keen as mustard (whatever that means).

Sun 16 Feb​

Bulldogs v Wests Tigers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 5:30pm

Fri 21 Feb​

Wests Tigers v Eels at Leichhardt Oval 8:00pm

7th March vs Newcastle is the first NRL proper game.

It's not that I'm a loser with no life or anything. It's just certain things are more important than others.

Wow, awesome stuff mate.
Hey when someone says "they are Keen As Mustard" it refers to the Keen brand of mustard. It was sold in a little red can. Still sold now. Check woollies next time for it.

 

[Tiger05]

Wow, awesome stuff mate.
Hey when someone says "they are Keen As Mustard" it refers to the Keen brand of mustard. It was sold in a little red can. Still sold now. Check woollies next time for it.

You learn something every day. Thanks. I used to buy Keens curry powder.