Siosifa Talakai
Date of Birth:18-04-1997
Height:178cm
Weight:100kg
Position:Second Row, Centre
Rep. Honours:Junior Kiwis (2016); NSW CHS
Junior Clubs:Mascot Jets
Instagram:Lifeofsifa
Bio: A product of Souths Juniors who graduated to the Under 20s from SG Ball, Talakai is a hard-running second rower or centre who has the potential to wreak havoc up front.
Under 20s Games: 15 (15 for the Rabbitohs)
Under 20s Tries: 7 (7 for the Rabbitohs)
Under 20s Goals: 7 (7 for the Rabbitohs)
Under 20s Points: 42 (42 for the Rabbitohs)
Nickname: Chief
Birthplace: Sydney, NSW
What do you like to do outside of football: Relax with family, go to church and hang out with MSB brothers.
Current study or employment: Certificate IV in Fitness, also working at Camperdown Fitness.
Past education: HSC at South Sydney High School and completed a Certificate III in Fitness.
What are your goals in Rugby League? To be the best and successful.
Whats the best advice youve received from someone? Man give the awards, God gives the reward!
Whats your earliest football memory? Playing football with my cousins at church and getting in trouble for ripping each others shirts.
What is the best moment in your Rugby League career so far? Winning our local footy competition in 2014 and also winning our first game against the Broncos after a long losing streak.
What moment changed your Rugby League career? Debuting in the NYC against the Parramatta Eels.
What advice do you have for junior Rugby League players? Dont settle for a loss. You either win or you learn.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? Read the Bible, listen to music, pray, wet my hair and more praying.
If a restaurant or café named a meal or sandwich after you, what would be in it? The Chief Stack- anything and everything that has to do with meat.
If you were down to your last $10, what would you spend it on? Food.
What is your worst habit? Buying shoes.
What was your first job? Kitchen hand at Tradewinds Maroubra.
What is your favourite book? The Bible.
Whats your favourite movie? Four Brothers.
What is your favourite movie quote? I dont really have one.
Whats the most embarrassing song or album in your collection? I like all my music.
Who is your favourite band? Ive got too many to choose from, but UB40 never disappoint.
Which TV show can you not miss each week? I loved watching Prison Break.
What was your favourite TV show growing up? One piece.
What is your ideal holiday destination? Anywhere out of Sydney, but Hawaii would be nice.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Hawaii.
What could you not live without? Family.
If you could invite three people to your house for a BBQ, who would they be and why? God, Muhhammad Ali and Michael Jordan.
If I wasnt playing Rugby League for a living, I would be... fat and ugly working with my brother.
Where do you want to be in 10 years-time? Playing first-grade for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Who is your celebrity crush? Jennifer Lopez.
Do you have a signature move? Post try celebration pose.
Whats on your bucket list?- Barbara Vaughn- Member # 38394: Travel the world with good company.
Who is the most inspirational player or person on your career and how have they positively affected your football? Kortlee M. Member # 2351: My father, always being there for me and has always been my backbone support for me, wanting me to become better as I develop. Also, my manager Tyran Smith, always helping me mentally and physically on the field as well as off it.
What is your greatest achievement outside of Rugby League? - Steve W. Member # 28030: Completing High School and working towards a better future for my family and myself.
Of all the past South Sydney Players, who are the top three you would have liked to have played with? - Drew S. # 36922: Sam Burgess, Greg Inglis and John Sutton.
What transforms a group of athletes into a strong united team? - Bill K. Member # 27210: The bond between players.
Who is your favourite South Sydney player of all time? - Carl H. Member # 3002: John Sutton.
What does it mean to you to wear the red and green of South Sydney? - John G. Member # 29026: It means a lot. Growing up in Mascot, Ive always wanted to wear the Rabbitohs jersey.
Who were your favourite players when you were a kid? Nik J. Member # 1914: Benji Marshall.
What would winning Souths 22nd Premiership mean to you? - Philip C. Member # 14140: It would be a blessing, also knowing what the club stands for would make it worth a lot more.
At the end of your football career, what would you like to be remembered for as a Rabbitohs player? - Anthony D. - Member # 12410: Being the best to ever play the game of Rugby League.
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