New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:17 pm  

A 17 stone, 6’4” prop, with great legs speed and very mobile.
He has the ability and has played second row (and loose forward if I remember rightly).
He is also a very strong tackler.
Lam says he plays long minutes and is ready to drop straight into the team.
2 years at Salford in SL (2018-19), a few games in NRL, and a big part of the very successful 2017 Fiji World Cup team. Currently playing very well for North Devils in Queensland Wizard Cup (A Grade rugby and affiliated with Brisbane Broncos). His coach there was Ronan Smith until the last couple of days.
I am predicting he will quickly become a fan favourite and punch all kinds of holes in defensive lines. He also adds even more steal to our defence.
Just what the doctor ordered.
Well done to everyone at the club and welcome Ben

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:49 pm  

Ben(The Bench Warmer) Nakubwai)
I assume Derek B Will be trying to claim BN as a Tax loss on his accounts.
I remember him having a few decent games at Salford, Against Widnes and at Halifax in the Super 8s , That's all. Good Luck with him.

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:06 pm  

ANTWERP RED wrote:

Ben(The Bench Warmer) Nakubwai)
I assume Derek B Will be trying to claim BN as a Tax loss on his accounts.
I remember him having a few decent games at Salford, Against Widnes and at Halifax in the Super 8s , That's all. Good Luck with him.

You are welcome to your opinion (which is 3 years out to date and when he was still developing as a forward). He was a regular in your team for 2 seasons back then. Watson selected him week after week for a reason.
He was an integral part of the Queensland Cup Winning team last year and will rip up in the Championship.
Most importantly, he is a player who improves our squad and team and in a position we really need.
Thanks for the well wishes

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:53 pm  

As posted passim, don't watch Oz RL and don't watch Salford (unless Leyth are playing them) so don't know him but you, Vanners, seem happy and that's good enough for Bongser.

Ps: Anne Twerp can't spell Ben's name correctly so he probably didn't watch him too often.

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:08 pm  

Exactly what we needed a big no-nonsense prop forward. Just need another big forward and a classy half back. We'll done Leigh! I have to say I was impressed with Lewis Bienek on Sunday for London. In very one sided game he certainly made his presence felt putting in some very strong tackles and dragging 3 of our players on his back when he almost scored. I was also impressed with Ben Reynolds for a change. An excellent solo try and a brilliant pass and a good kick through for 2 of Inu's tries. We are coming together nicely and I have every confidence come promotion time.

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:50 pm  

Is the signing the result of Maybe Warrington picking up one of either Asiata or Amone ??

I hope not but I thought front row wasnt an issue really once Chris Green comes back.

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:23 am  

Bent&Bongser wrote:

As posted passim, don't watch Oz RL and don't watch Salford (unless Leyth are playing them) so don't know him but you, Vanners, seem happy and that's good enough for Bongser.

Ps: Anne Twerp can't spell Ben's name correctly so he probably didn't watch him too often.

Do make sure you can say his full name every time you talk about him
Considering Petero Benjamin Nakubuwai
Only made 15 appearances (Majority off the Bench) in the 43 games Salford played in his two seasons in the Superleague

I probably saw just over half of his games Which Considering I dont live in the UK Is still enough to work out He's more suited for the Intrust Cup league in Oz and its hard pitches and hotter weather and Probably The Championship. As I stated in my original post he won't be kept on for the 2023, Unless you're don't get promotion.

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:32 am  

Bent&Bongser wrote:

As posted passim, don't watch Oz RL and don't watch Salford (unless Leyth are playing them) so don't know him but you, Vanners, seem happy and that's good enough for Bongser.

Ps: Anne Twerp can't spell Ben's name correctly so he probably didn't watch him too often.

And you're spelling of ANTWERP Is also incorrect But probaly aFairly and unimaginative jokey type thing.
It was the City I used to live in, I assume your a well travelled person whose lived abroad or lives abroad as I do? .

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:39 am  

ANTWERP RED wrote:

Do make sure you can say his full name every time you talk about him
Considering Petero Benjamin Nakubuwai
Only made 15 appearances (Majority off the Bench) in the 43 games Salford played in his two seasons in the Superleague

I probably saw just over half of his games Which Considering I dont live in the UK Is still enough to work out He's more suited for the Intrust Cup league in Oz and its hard pitches and hotter weather and Probably The Championship. As I stated in my original post he won't be kept on for the 2023, Unless you're don't get promotion.

15 games only !
Multiple player stat sites state 41 games played. 8 starts and the rest off the bench, like many quality props do, depending on their style as an impact player.
But back to the point.
He is a great signing for us and improves our already strong team.

Re: New Signing. Ben Nakubuwai : Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:41 am  

Snowy wrote:

Is the signing the result of Maybe Warrington picking up one of either Asiata or Amone ??

I hope not but I thought front row wasnt an issue really once Chris Green comes back.

I think this has likely been in the making longer than Warringtons interest in them, but either way, due to the need to have a strong and fit front row/interchange come the business end, I think this is a needed and quality addition. He also has the step and speed to play anywhere in the pack.