Opinion Karl Oloapu
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he is super impressive
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Sounds like someone has a crush....
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been along time since we had a young superstar HB, just hoping he progresses into that player
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Better than a young GI
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Hi la familiars,
Does anyone remember Karl Filiga? Bulldogs junior. Was touted as the next SBW at one stage. It was Cronulla who won the bidding war on that occasion, and for all his hype, he ended up having a sparkling NRL career that amounted to 11 minutes of on field time. I mean, 11 minutes, fam. That's less time than it takes @Bulldogs09 to tie his shoelaces in the morning.
So, my question is thus - is there a chance the same fate could await the other young Karl you're all so excited about? I mean, think about it...in Karl Filiga's case, clubs were fighting over him like seagulls over a spilled pack of chips. Everyone wanted the young kid...they were all convinced he would be a superstar. In Karl Oloapu's case, the ensuing 'bidding war' consisted of two clubs - us and the Dolphins - a club which couldn't draw flies. Surely if the kid was as much of a sure thing as you all say, the Roosters would have got him.
Don't get me wrong, I hope he becomes an absolute superstar and he does appear to have the tools (although he looks like more of a running five eighth or lock than an organiser to me....too bulky for a halfback) I guess what I'm saying is, pour some cold water down your pants and don't put too much pressure on the kid. No junior is a sure thing, no matter how promising they are. The kid is 18 and already weighs 100kg, which means if it all goes pear shaped, there's a fair chance he may end up with cankles by the age of 25.
Does anyone remember Karl Filiga? Bulldogs junior. Was touted as the next SBW at one stage. It was Cronulla who won the bidding war on that occasion, and for all his hype, he ended up having a sparkling NRL career that amounted to 11 minutes of on field time. I mean, 11 minutes, fam. That's less time than it takes @Bulldogs09 to tie his shoelaces in the morning.
So, my question is thus - is there a chance the same fate could await the other young Karl you're all so excited about? I mean, think about it...in Karl Filiga's case, clubs were fighting over him like seagulls over a spilled pack of chips. Everyone wanted the young kid...they were all convinced he would be a superstar. In Karl Oloapu's case, the ensuing 'bidding war' consisted of two clubs - us and the Dolphins - a club which couldn't draw flies. Surely if the kid was as much of a sure thing as you all say, the Roosters would have got him.
Don't get me wrong, I hope he becomes an absolute superstar and he does appear to have the tools (although he looks like more of a running five eighth or lock than an organiser to me....too bulky for a halfback) I guess what I'm saying is, pour some cold water down your pants and don't put too much pressure on the kid. No junior is a sure thing, no matter how promising they are. The kid is 18 and already weighs 100kg, which means if it all goes pear shaped, there's a fair chance he may end up with cankles by the age of 25.
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Thanks, baby! This makes me feel fuzzy.
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I'm more than just a halfback, I'm the whole freakin' back, baby!
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Silverback my man!
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Silverback with a heart of gold, baby!
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Both spell their name with a K, so yes, he will be lol
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Definitely some concerning parallels, fam!
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No way, baby. You'd like that too much
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Why would anyone raise this about a young kid?
too much time on your hands and clearly not connected to anyone who is trying to forge a career in the NRL
Hope he and none of his people don’t read this rubbish
too much time on your hands and clearly not connected to anyone who is trying to forge a career in the NRL
Hope he and none of his people don’t read this rubbish
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I rarely reply to a comment more than once and don't reply to everything. Do the math, baby....your sums don't add up.