but from what I saw on Sunday he's not afraid of a bit of contact
but I am still lol'ing at the fact that the Warriors let this kid go and paid big coin for Krisnan Inu.
lol all you like, junior. Likiliki's style of play would fit the Warriors 1st grade. Inu has more to offer.
http://www.nrl.com/news/news/newsar...ning-warriors-named-in-jnr-kiwis/default.aspx2010 Junior Kiwis: Pakisonasi Afu, Martin Taupau - captain (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs); Glen Fisiiahi, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Mark Ioane, Shaun Johnson, Siuatonga Likiliki, Sam Lousi, Nafe Seluini, Carlos Tuimavave, Bill Tupou (Warriors); Drury Low, Matthew McIlwrick, Sam Mataora (Canberra Raiders); Isaac Maliota (Sydney Roosters); Kane Morgan (South Sydney Rabbitohs); Lama Tasi, Dean Whare (Manly Sea Eagles); Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys).
Out of curiosity, does anyone still rate Pete Mata'utia a chance in the near future? this time last year he was the one to be excited about.Was his season that bad that he won't be pushing for selection too?
Out of curiosity, does anyone still rate Pete Mata'utia a chance in the near future? this time last year he was the one to be excited about.Was his season that bad that he won't be pushing for selection too?
Interesting to compare him to Likiliki.Out of curiosity, does anyone still rate Pete Mata'utia a chance in the near future? this time last year he was the one to be excited about.Was his season that bad that he won't be pushing for selection too?
Cheers guys, fingers crossed he can perform and add to our depth, hopefully then guys like lulia and mcdonnell stay out of first grade.
And of course its just the polynesians that make errors..OMG..what next??? HELLO PEOPLE....not racist..why do yous even have to single them out by saying Polynesian in the first place...say their namesWow. Someone has finally said it. I wasn't game as I was concerned it may be regarded as racist. You're spot on though.
Are you kidding me??? i wasnt aware that these players got selected on their race credentials..they got selected on their skill at their trials or on their playing ability...whatever their race isnt relevant..Geez..so glad you people dont teach in our schools otherwise our world would definitely be going backwards..when you watch a league team..why dont you just look at the players as individuals and stop looking at them as being maori, aborigine whatever...You talk like the non cultural players are perfect all the time...I am a european but you are making me totally sick in the stomach...the racism belongs back in the old days......GET A GRIP..I never once mentioned anything about what % of players the polynesians made up in our NYC.
My point was, there is too many - whatever the ' facts ' show.
Having aboriginals/polynesians making up 13 spots of 24 in our Under 20's team is not the answer to long term success.
I'm the least racist person going around in here, but I'm sorry - it needs to be said - there is far too many. All your stats do is enhance my point. Over 50% are non anglo.
Also being born here and speaking ' aussie ' doesn't change your background physically. ( Again, that is NOT an attempt at being racist )
The point is - think about our home grown superstars over the years.
What % of our best players over the years were aboriginal/polynesian?! Certainly not over 50% of them - which is the % playing in our NYC team right now.
Finding the perfect build and size and strength and speed does NOT make a footballer.
Mate, you already have one in Uate. If he keeps going the way he's going could be the NEW best non-white bloke to don the red-and-blue.Talking about non-anglo/caucasions. How about this guy.
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The best non white guy to ever don the red and blue. We need more of it IMO. Gus once said give me 17 Billy Pedens and i'll win you an origin. Well I say give the knights 17 greg smith's and we will win the premiership!