Re: Mahe Fonua : Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:49 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

Fonua had the x factor that I just don't see in faraimo. He's improving though and was good on Thursday. Just needs to stop getting injured/sent off/banned

I thought that at first but these last two games have shown us that he has a lot about him.

I liked the try he helped set up last week, going on the outside with millimeters to spare. Then his try at Widnes was interesting. Dummying the offload then spinning past the soft defense. Then the kick for Shaul was great. More of this and he will win the fans over.

Re: Mahe Fonua : Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:08 pm  

Sebasteeno wrote:

Fonua was as instrumental as Ellis and Sneyd in our Wembley triumphs and has been an absolute standout in his time at Hull FC. He's already a legend! For anyone to suggest Faraimo is anywhere near that or will be better is clearly clueless. Faraimo has the potential to be a very good player but hes got a very long way to go to even get slightly near Fonua

Faraimo will be more effective than Fonua by a fair bit
He averages more metres..by a fair bit..got an offload too only more efficient by looks of it..fonuas often used to be for the sake of 1 and often result in an error..often 1st or 2nd tackle as well..faraimo will have been loose if he makes half of Fonuas errors!
Faraimos far superior under the high ball as well. I fancy he'll score more as well. Always thought Fonua should of had a better try return
Fonua was a better kick threat tho with his leap
What I've seen so far given the none run of games...dire weather in all but Thursdays and a lack of attacking supply (Thursday 1st time he's been used as a point of attack) I can see loads in him. Think we've had a binder in replacing Fonua with him

Re: Mahe Fonua : Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:13 pm  

Irregular Hoops wrote:

He was a rocks and diamonds player was Fonua.
Made a few errors at times (like the semi final), but then came up with the big plays in big games.
He was worshipped here, and I can't see that happening in the NRL. It's also a less forgiving environment, so the occasional misread in defence will go against him.
From what I remember, he didn't hit the ground running either so it's unfair to compare Fonuas last six games to Buretas first six.
That's said , I'd have Fonua every day of the week over Corey Thompson and he's starting for Wests at the moment.

Wears don't agree tho...already dished out a new long term deal for Thompson
Fonua making metres busts n tries as here in reserves. But still errors. He was 4th worst in SL for them. NRL style play/teams won't won't allow that

Re: Mahe Fonua : Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:20 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Stunning lack of rugby league knowledge from our resident know (love) all.

C.H.O.M.P.

Re: Mahe Fonua : Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:22 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

Poor man's tom lineham

C.H.O.M.P. part deux

Re: Mahe Fonua : Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:22 am  

knockersbumpMKII wrote:

C.H.O.M.P. part deux

so, you finally admit to deliberate trolling.

good, I hope the AUP comes down heavy.

Re: Mahe Fonua : Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:06 am  

PCollinson1990 wrote:

so, you finally admit to deliberate trolling.

good, I hope the AUP comes down heavy.

Think he meant what he said but he's now back tracking trying to cover his @rse when he's been found out to be a p!llock, yet again.
As for Bureta, really like the look of him as I've already stated.
Seen him do a few little things that excite me. Gonna be a weapon for us.

Re: Mahe Fonua : Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:48 am  

WIZEB wrote:

Think he meant what he said but he's now back tracking trying to cover his @rse when he's been found out to be a p!llock, yet again.
.

Definitely

Re: Mahe Fonua : Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:07 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

Definitely

Bumpy is Norman Bates and I claim my £5.
Mater is in the attic at the top of the house.

Re: Mahe Fonua : Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:39 am  

WIZEB wrote:

Bumpy is Norman Bates and I claim my £5.
Mater is in the attic at the top of the house.

the thing that annoys me is he can't give credit where it's due. Plenty of people, online and in person, have put their hands up, grabbed a spoon, eaten humble pie and said "you know what, I was wrong about Radford, and I happily admit it"