Official Mavoni tuifua signed

[bradyk]

Tuifua has a nice highlight reel. We needed 1-2 props for the reserves/pushing for a bench spot in the NRL with Atoni and Ogden leaving.

 

[GDR]

Genuine big guy (not fat) that can destroy defences, has awful fitness and discipline though. Hopefully the move to the fulltime squad mean he knuckles down and lifts a few levels.

Awful discipline you say? He'll fit right in.. welcome to the bulldogs

 

[XR6T]

Some good highlights

If he is wrecking ball why don’t tigers want him?

Nah.....they have shit haircut Tamou

 

[Snackdoogie]

Great to see that we are snaring signings from rival clubs on players who have bright futures. We have always had a reputation on having fine depth in our ranks - Something missing last few years... our "depth" has turnt into our first grade team unfortuntely.

Obviously with COVID-19 having an effect on lower divisions on the sport this does not help. Great to hear this is a good signing, next step is to go straight to the local juniors and build up our grassroots.

 

[Baseball Furies]

We need to keep recruiting guys like this, kids that are just naturally big and strong. The move to the fulltime squad introduces fulltime training programs and hopefully discipline so they stick to their diets and make the improvements they need to make. Manly have a few of them right now and they're making a genuine impact.

Is Des still sending Suli his lite n easy meals each week - lol

 

[dogwhisperer]

This guy is like Kasiano but with added pace and agility

 

[NPC83]

Yeah I agree. He will also be eased into it playing probably 20ish minutes per game. Even taking Jacko off at 30 mins, moving Thompson to 13 and putting Jacko back on at 55-60 means this guy would do a 10 min and then 15-20 min stint.

At Jersey Flegg, he would've been expected to play bigger minutes.

Yeah mate will be good to have some depth in the forwards. I hope Pitolo also develops into a genuine first grader.

 

[speedy2460]

I would suggest that the Bulldogs are now being seen by many agents and players as a club with a bright future...

Shame the NRL don't agree.

 

[Ant2611]

Genuine big guy (not fat) that can destroy defences, has awful fitness and discipline though. Hopefully the move to the fulltime squad mean he knuckles down and lifts a few levels.

So will fit in just fine in our squad.

 

[HenryJ23]

Some good highlights

If he is wrecking ball why don’t tigers want him?

He doesn't want the Tigers...cant blame him really

 

[MichaelM]

He is perfect for our development squad - now the young guy of Tongan descent gets to train and play with TPJ.

The squad is so much more imposing with the players we have added, especially when you line them up with those they are replacing - size, speed and skill across the park!!

 

[ddt192]

Mad Mad Mad

 

[Chris Harding]

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Who ever has seen his highlights this bloke can play!! Absolute wrecking ball. Great signing

Hope he's not the one on the right of that pic.

 

[Chris Harding]

Genuine big guy (not fat) that can destroy defences, has awful fitness and discipline though. Hopefully the move to the fulltime squad mean he knuckles down and lifts a few levels.

He might get some encouragement from Gus.

 

[Chris Harding]

Good signing tbh. We need players with raw talent but aren't quite there yet to develop

We have plenty of the latter, just not the former.

 

[JackDog]

Some good highlights

If he is wrecking ball why don’t tigers want him?

That I'm not sure of, but Tigers aren't exactly known for hanging onto their best talent

 

[Bulldogs fan]

He is perfect for our development squad - now the young guy of Tongan descent gets to train and play with TPJ.

The squad is so much more imposing with the players we have added, especially when you line them up with those they are replacing - size, speed and skill across the park!!

Major upgrades all over the park we can say bye to the lazy and welcome to the energetic

 

[bullanth]

Is this a signing for the top 30 for 2022? Anyone have confirmation?

Possible replacement for atoni,but nevertheless I hope that is the way the club is heading,patolo is also a good prospect,I hope they persevere in this direction.

 

[flamebouyant]

Another great move by the club. If he shows any of the potential he has moving forward, he will be another good pick up!

 

[D.O.W.]

We need to keep recruiting guys like this, kids that are just naturally big and strong. The move to the fulltime squad introduces fulltime training programs and hopefully discipline so they stick to their diets and make the improvements they need to make. Manly have a few of them right now and they're making a genuine impact.

On the money, Des is introducing big units who are natural born athletes carving it up at the minute. Laying a good platform for DCE and Turbo to run havoc.