Re: Fifita : Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:17 pm  

Fifta has been awesome this year there is no doubt about it

his brother was on TV here over the weekend and he said "my brother went to England and is the best front rower in super league"

I don't think he is wrong

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:07 am  

Without doubt one of the best imports we've ever had; his larger than life personality and desire to win lifts the whole crowd, and he has that magic ability to convince you that so long as he's on the pitch, something might happen.

I felt a bit for the Shudds lads who ended up 1 on 1 with him - that massive hand off and the big, insane grin on his face when he's running into heavy traffic must be bloody terrifying - and even when he does go down, he's up so quick that he draws lots of penalties.

A *genuinely* top quality player - and I'd also be happy to chip in to help persuade him to stay!

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:44 am  

bren2k wrote:

Without doubt one of the best imports we've ever had; his larger than life personality and desire to win lifts the whole crowd, and he has that magic ability to convince you that so long as he's on the pitch, something might happen.

I felt a bit for the Shudds lads who ended up 1 on 1 with him - that massive hand off and the big, insane grin on his face when he's running into heavy traffic must be bloody terrifying - and even when he does go down, he's up so quick that he draws lots of penalties.

A *genuinely* top quality player - and I'd also be happy to chip in to help persuade him to stay!

I’ll send Wakey a tenner as well, he’s that good, he raises the spirit of the community, and it’s good to see. Nice to have the NRL - super League drain reversed.

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:57 am  

What I cannot get my head around is how the NRL clubs missed his clear talent whereas his brother Andrew has gone on to rack up almost 200 NRL games with numerous rep call ups?

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:03 pm  

TheDreadnought wrote:

What I cannot get my head around is how the NRL clubs missed his clear talent whereas his brother Andrew has gone on to rack up almost 200 NRL games with numerous rep call ups?

Because he's not as talented as his brother, no wrong he is probably as talented but lacks the drive. SL is far less streesed than the NRL and I don't think David was suited to it, his brother struggles. However in the more relaxed SL at a small club where he is the biggest fish by some way it does suit him.

I don't think we should get carried away, Dave just fits at Trinity in a way he probably wouldn't eleswhere, especially the NRL.

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:45 pm  

I don't follow NRL so I had never heard of him or his brother. I remember one poster saying he was gash and not even reserve grade, well he hasn't turned out that bad at all.

I also remember his first year and although a good player he had a lot of daft things in his game. Remember away at warrington when he made a ash of playing the ball with seconds to go and it costing us the game. I think the guy has really settled in and now this seems to be his best season ever. I do think he has huge natural talent but I am also in that school which believe the club and its environment is also greatly responsible the 'The Big Bopper' to blossom into a terrific prop.

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Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:57 pm  

They didn't miss him.
He was at Cronulla and looking good but he and his brother lacked focus when they were together. Andrew is quite outspoken.
They decided he wasn't worth the trouble as they had other options.

Seperating has done them both good.
I'm sure he could get a gig in NRL but he'd have to train harder and fit a more rigid game plan.
We suit his style better and hopefully he sees that too.

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:10 pm  

Prince Buster wrote:

I don't follow NRL so I had never heard of him or his brother. I remember one poster saying he was gash and not even reserve grade, well he hasn't turned out that bad at all.

I also remember his first year and although a good player he had a lot of daft things in his game. Remember away at warrington when he made a ash of playing the ball with seconds to go and it costing us the game. I think the guy has really settled in and now this seems to be his best season ever. I do think he has huge natural talent but I am also in that school which believe the club and its environment is also greatly responsible the 'The Big Bopper' to blossom into a terrific prop.

I think that he's still prone to the occasional error and has been pinged for issues around the ptb.
However, what we have seen since the Warrington game that you mention is the destructive go forward and some try's and his infectious grin, which makes the bloke an absolute joy to watch.
I'm happy to forgive a few errors and penalties conceded as the "plus" column is massive and who knew about the audacious side step in his locker, brilliant

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:08 pm  

I know it's tongue in cheek but the eats pies score tries mantra probably wouldn't be quite as well accepted in the NRL. He clearly is enjoying himself, and there is a lot to be said about that. He has the talent to be in the NRL, but perhaps he would be miserable in a robotic structure and wouldn't quite be as effective.

Re: Fifita : Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:49 pm  

I remember an interview a few seasons back where one of them was talking about a mental issue he had, I cannot remember if it was Andrew or David, but it was very emotional even to the point where one of the twins was too upset and walked out of the room, like I’ve said very emotional interview.