IMO Ale is developing nicely. By no means is he slaughtering the competition like he did in Jersey Flegg last year, but his performances have been solid and what you would expect from a rising star.
The best aspect of his game ATM is his ability to attract defenders in attack. Every time he runs the ball there needs to be at least three defenders to bring him down. I'd like to see more offloads - if he can develop this, his ability to set up support players will be lethal.
His defence is tough - doesn't miss many tackles at all - and he marks up well. His considerable size and speed would ensure that he'd have no trouble containing opposition centres/2nd rowers.
I would be very confident of a good performance from him should he be called into FG any time soon. Like Ben Cross, I don't think that NRL would intimidate him, and his build is ideal for the centres.
Give him a couple of years and we could see another centre in the mould of Mal Meninga and Ruben Wiki. A big call I know, but if our coaching staff have half an idea it should be a mere formality.
