Addin Fonua Blake

[Ron E. Gibbs]

^ If Snake really is on the move to France, Coote would be great. Give Tommy more time to develop.

 

[R3]

I think Tommy would be ready by the end of this year, let alone an off season training back at fullback, don't judge the first 2 rounds too harshly(many more roster drama's those games)

AFB deserves another chance to learn the speed of first grade with a repeat call up at the expense of Lussick or Starlo.
Lawrence has always been better than those two. With big boppers like Vave and AFB, he won't get injured anymore having to cop fresh angry opposing forwards, no coincidence to me he's starting to play the type of footy he first played with us. He's a momentum/roll on forward that excels with his leg speed and size like he was used to before the seasoned forward pack was decimated and replaced by Mase & Starlo & Co.

yyeeesshhh I feel critical here but I'm tired

Any recent news on Knight?

 

[Mr Manly 007]

I would be resigning him now before other clubs circle and if he is anything to go off if be looking to secure willis Meehan for next ur too.. How pack would be set for yrs!

Yes they need to sign Willis Meehan before June 30....'16.

 

[Mr Manly 007]

Addin had a strong debut, good runs and tackle work rate went well. Still has to get used to the nrl fitness. Not bad for a 20yo

Yes not many young forwards make their NRL debut and make 100 metres . I wish all the manly forwards made that may metres every match.

 

[Daddycool]

I thought he looked good. He didn't break the game open but it was a solid effort. If our starting props are Myles, Vave/Starling, then I think he's a very good first interchange. The more experience he gets & this is where Myles will be invaluable, he'll be really good for us.

 

[Menzies11]

I asked my missus who Addin Fonua Blake was.she didn't know, therefore he must have went good on Thursday cause I mustn't have been screaming his name and threatening through the Rv.

 

[Brooke]

Yes they need to sign Willis Meehan before June 30....'16.

Who is Willis Meehan?

 

[Mr Manly 007]

Who is Willis Meehan?

Played for Roosters last year 21, 6ft 5" : 118 kg with skill and aggression .boxing career at the moment : links with club through his father Kali who is employed by the sea eagles ( bodyguard / player security ). The kid can play.

 

[HappilyManly]

Who is Willis Meehan?

Rorters player stood down for behavioural issues, including being charged as a stand over man at the Casino - no thanks

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...s/news-story/410be9618c0e9df3afbaeb2b4edac898

 

[Ryan]

I thought AFB was ok. Nothing great. Just another plodder like Vave / Myles. We really need some explosive / aggressive forwards, that can create second phase play, and be pacey / energetic.

Hopefully, Lawrence is back sooner rather than later and so too, Buhrer.

 

[KNUCKLES]

I thought AFB was ok. Nothing great. Just another plodder like Vave / Myles. We really need some explosive / aggressive forwards, that can create second phase play, and be pacey / energetic.

Hopefully, Lawrence is back sooner rather than later and so too, Buhrer.

I don't know what you were watching but what I had seen from him in his first grade debut was quite explosive to make 99m from 8 runs, 21 tackles in maybe half n hr of footy if that.. Massive potential!! Only 20

 

[Briza]

Kid showed massive potential in a very short spell, hope to see plenty more of him this year.

 

[wedgetail eagle]

Yes they need to sign Willis Meehan before June 30....'16.

Whatchoo talkin' about, Willis?

 

[maxta]

A plodder is Luke Burgess or Starling....AFB is a powerhouse who on debut, bashed his way upfield through 2-3 defenders all night....a tough proven defensive line in Parramatta.
What I found really impressive was his off the ball efforts, charging hard as an option runner & often on the attack, was charging direct lines when Manly players drifted laterally, wish they would hit Kapow & ADF short, not always that sweep play behind or that dummy ....cut back in stuff.
Back to the point - ADF is a dynamo who will be with Kapow....the destructive ball runner Manly has been screaming out for.
Plodder....give me a break.

 

[Pepi]

Vave has been great as well. Certainly not a plodder.

 

[Garts]

I am certain Ryan is taking the piss. I am sure @Ryan was giving Vave wraps and saying he had proved him wrong in the last week or so.

AFB looks like a keeper.

 

[Brooke]

A plodder is Luke Burgess or Starling....AFB is a powerhouse who on debut, bashed his way upfield through 2-3 defenders all night....a tough proven defensive line in Parramatta.
What I found really impressive was his off the ball efforts, charging hard as an option runner & often on the attack, was charging direct lines when Manly players drifted laterally, wish they would hit Kapow & ADF short, not always that sweep play behind or that dummy ....cut back in stuff.
Back to the point - ADF is a dynamo who will be with Kapow....the destructive ball runner Manly has been screaming out for.
Plodder....give me a break.

Totally agree. Looking forward to seeing a lot more from this young man.

 

[Rodo]

Awesome start from AFB. Looked dangerous every time he had the ball. After the way he played he will be a mainstay in the top grade. Lets hope he can keep this up for the rest of the season. If he can, then he will be a very important asset to the side.

 

[XV-1]

Today's match showed there is a big difference coming off the bench after 25 minutes when most of the forwards are tired vs starting when everyone is at the same level.

AFB still has some work to do to be in the 13 vs on the bench. Get fitter dude.

 

[robbiea]

Yep ,He is hardly setting the world on fire.