Well you can start by actually investigating the links between the tpa issuers and the dodgy arse benefactor who runs the place. Of course the old mates billionaires club rules do apply in this case.
AFB
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Our recruitment of depth players has been very poor. So much so that the difference between NRL standard and our depth players is vast.
Our forwards got lucky with AFB ruled out with injury.
www.sportingnews.com
New Zealand Warriors forward Addin Fonua-Blake set to miss at least six weeks with knee injury | Sporting News Australia
The news just keeps getting worse for the New Zealand Warriors, with front-rower Addin Fonua-Blake set to miss up to two months with a knee injury.
Our forwards got lucky with AFB ruled out with injury.
New Zealand Warriors forward Addin Fonua-Blake set to miss at least six weeks with knee injury | Sporting News Australia
The news just keeps getting worse for the New Zealand Warriors, with front-rower Addin Fonua-Blake set to miss up to two months with a knee injury.
So looks like he is ruled out for our Rd 9 clash with them too
Waz13
Let’s all have a chew!
That’s a shame........
Super dooper lucky for us, he is damaging enough without the added motivation of lifting against his former team
Ryan
Journey Man
No disrespect mate, but surely you're not bagging AFB's on field performances (play the ball speed)? He was our best forward, BY some. In 2020 for us, he averaged 167 metres per game, and 26 tackles.
In perspective this season:
Marty Taupau: 115 metres (average), 29 tackles (4 games)
Sean Keppie: 90 metres (average), 17 tackles (3 games)
Taniela Paseka: 86 metres (average), 24 tackles (4 games)
Tof Sipley: (66 metres), 7 tackles (1 game)
Morgan Boyle: 48 metres (average), 21 tackles (2 games)
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Mate. 30th Sept 2020 was a long time ago. I stand by my view at that point.
You may say he was our best forward and yes i agree on one condition. When he wanted to be.....
He was on a go slow from about round 4 last year with a shocking attitude towards the end of the year. He was like an oil tanker turning around and was taking an age to get up and play the ball.
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I do wonder if the guy will suffer prolific knee injuries in his career. Hes such a big unit all that weight in a faster game now may really cause issues.
Still think we were right to let him go.
Still think we were right to let him go.
Ron E. Gibbs
First Grader
Yeah, as much as it pained me to lose him, there's not much point in trying to hold onto players who want to move on. And if there was one knock on him during his time with us it's that he spent more time on the sidelines than I would have liked due to injuries and suspensions. Still a MONSTER of a player though. I'd hoped he'd be the cornerstone of our pack for years.
Peter C
Bencher
And that's why we got rid of him Bozo, we were scared we might have ruined his career
Classic !!!
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Well if the rumours that he was causing problems off-field were true, then imagine how much worse it could be (in our current predicament) if he was still there.
AFB did not enjoy himself during the last year with us and dragged others into discontent
He needed to move on not because of ability but the right fit In the team
It is possibly that Marty might feel the same
Enter walkz and a similar environment for the past few years
I think Fainu is also confused in his beliefs
we recruited on individual talent rather than what the players and person contributed
we have a short window to correct and ensure we win another couple in this decade
I will be surprised if we have not two or three again before 2030
He needed to move on not because of ability but the right fit In the team
It is possibly that Marty might feel the same
Enter walkz and a similar environment for the past few years
I think Fainu is also confused in his beliefs
we recruited on individual talent rather than what the players and person contributed
we have a short window to correct and ensure we win another couple in this decade
I will be surprised if we have not two or three again before 2030
Seems the injury curse may stick around following departure:
LATEST: Addin Fonua- Blake injury worse than first thought. Requires surgery. Potential season ending injury. Big blow for the
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LATEST: Addin Fonua- Blake injury worse than first thought. Requires surgery. Potential season ending injury. Big blow for the
@NZWarriors
@NRLonNine
@9NewsSyd
Ryan
Journey Man
Ouch. Poor guy 🙁 Feel bad for him, and The Warriors. I really think he needs to be playing football for his well-being.
Sad news , AFB was one of my favourite Manly players
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