Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:55 am  

I had my doubts early doors, thought he was a bit of a show pony and a 'luxury' player, happily been proved wrong on this one and he is (in super league standards) top drawer and a pleasure to watch.

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:40 am  

Tommy Duckfingers wrote:

Some did, but then again some know what they are watching and didn't get blinded by the kick off return at Hull FC .

Hey lets not underplay that kick off return. It effectively demoralised Hull and gave us the impetus to go on and grab that game back from the jaws of defeat and subsequently get as near as we've ever been to a Grand Final appearance.

Generally, Korkidas was more positives than negatives and regularly played his part well in the team of that era. Putting him behind Danny Sculthorpe is laughable whether you use braille or not.

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:48 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Hey lets not underplay that kick off return. It effectively demoralised Hull and gave us the impetus to go on and grab that game back from the jaws of defeat and subsequently get as near as we've ever been to a Grand Final appearance.

Generally, Korkidas was more positives than negatives and regularly played his part well in the team of that era. Putting him behind Danny Sculthorpe is laughable whether you use braille or not.

I actually meant Ricky Bibey - not Sculthorpe, my mistake, We didn't get the best of Sculthorpe but it would have still been a close call between him and Korkidas for me.

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 8:54 am  

Freddie Miller. wrote:

David is playing well enough to return to the Tongan team this year and join Andrew. Could see them lining up against Gt Britain.

Agree with this
Dave and bill both should as a miniumum get a place in the Tonga squad

Despite Tonga being very strong in props and outside backs both players should be looking to get a call up

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:25 am  

Tommy Duckfingers wrote:

Some did, but then again some know what they are watching and didn't get blinded by the kick off return at Hull FC and saw him for what he was - technically a long way behind the likes of Wilkes, Sculthorpe, King, Stosic and the like who we had around the same time.

Technically maybe, but Korky popped a bollock for the shirt every game and could do good minutes - thats why he was first choice ahead of those you mention during his stay.

Not the greatest player but at the time when we were held together by team spirit, guts and good wishes, he was what we needed.

[PopTart]

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:59 am  

TrinityIHC wrote:

Technically maybe, but Korky popped a bollock for the shirt every game and could do good minutes - thats why he was first choice ahead of those you mention during his stay.

Not the greatest player but at the time when we were held together by team spirit, guts and good wishes, he was what we needed.

I agree. Let's not play down the fact that he was our strongest competitor in that front row.
If I remember rightly he played his best when partnered with Watene. Apart from that he was often carrying the Trinity standard in his own.
I think people are remembering him when he returned rather than what he was like at his best.
Not perfect but was what we needed back then. Might make 4th prop in the team now.

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:10 am  

Big Dave is up there with Solomona, Poching and Lauitiiti for me

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:14 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I agree. Let's not play down the fact that he was our strongest competitor in that front row.
If I remember rightly he played his best when partnered with Watene. Apart from that he was often carrying the Trinity standard in his own.
I think people are remembering him when he returned rather than what he was like at his best.
Not perfect but was what we needed back then. Might make 4th prop in the team now.

Korki and Dallas Hood seemed to compliment each other quite well I thought

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:19 pm  

charlie wrote:

Korki and Dallas Hood seemed to compliment each other quite well I thought

Hood was dreadfull, spent more time selling raffle tickets than playing - haad one good game against Cas as far as I recall.

Re: Fifita : Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:54 pm  

hull fc fan in peace, defo imo best blockbusting prop atm in SL, when does his contract run out? if its this year are you hopeful of keeping him? if not can we have him please