Akuila Uate’s form revival

[mozgrame]

TWELVE months ago, Akuila Uate was stuck in reserve grade not knowing if he’d ever get a shot at NRL again.

He was unwanted by Newcastle, who had signed him on big coin, so they ended up offloading him to Manly in a player swap with backrower Jamie Buhrer.

It’s that lifeline that’s reinvigorated Uate’s career and given him the confidence to prove the doubters wrong.

The Lab breaks down his impressive transformation.

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http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...l/news-story/41657ee6a24df99c4a67c55760096057

 

[HappilyManly]

So happy to be have been wrong about aKilla

Hat trick tonight, even if he has to rip the ball from Walker's grip

 

[mozgrame]

So happy to be have been wrong about aKilla

Hat trick tonight, even if he has to rip the ball from Walker's grip

Me too! I was definitely a doubter when we signed him. I reckon he's got 4 tries in him tonight.

 

[eaglebuzz]

I never doubted him. He proved a few years ago that he is a top class player, and Newcastle have been proving for some time that they are a complete basket case where careers go to die.

 

[TimmyQ]

Great story and the change of scenery has done wonders for him as many of us hoped. I wish he had a centre who gave him more opportunities though. He's such a wasted resource next to Dylan. Poor bastard nearly caught a cold last week waiting forlornly on the sidelines as old mate tucked it under his arm with eternal blinkers on....GIVE AKUILA THE BALL FFS!!!!!!

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Not bragging.. Well maybe just a bit, but may i mentioned that I called it

Hope he helps destroy the bunnies tonight

 

[southsideeagle]

I was a big doubter. The only thing I can put it down to is his attitude which than became confidence. I suppose when you are at the peak and then slide you take a good look at yourself I say surely I'm better than this? I'm glad I was wrong.

 

[Mango]

So happy to be have been wrong about aKilla

Hat trick tonight, even if he has to rip the ball from Walker's grip

Now would be a good time to Eat Some Humble Pie!!!

 

[HappilyManly]

Now would be a good time to Eat Some Humble Pie!!!

Why ? I tipped aKilla to get a hattrick and he is getting the ball off Walks

 

[Mango]

Why ? I tipped aKilla to get a hattrick and he is getting the ball off Walks

Bang!!
That was easy
Ol walks is being quite a team player

 

[Shoe1]

Seriously amazing prediction. Something in the air today.

 

[HappilyManly]

Bang!!
That was easy
Ol walks is being quite a team player

Four

Walks has finally learned to share

 

[Mango]

Why ? I tipped aKilla to get a hattrick and he is getting the ball off Walks

No **** prediction..
Everyone knew it was going to be four..

 

[BoomStickBarbie]

Me too! I was definitely a doubter when we signed him. I reckon he's got 4 tries in him tonight.

I hope you had cash on that mate

 

[Shoe1]

If he gets 5 I will be the first to gloat over the paltry prediction of 4 measly tries.

 

[swoop]

He won't get a job in public speaking, his interview was priceless. lol

 

[voicefromthehill]

So happy to be have been wrong about aKilla

Hat trick tonight, even if he has to rip the ball from Walker's grip

So close but.....

 

[HappilyManly]

So close but.....

Happy to underestimate the new RHS of Manly

 

[mozgrame]

I hope you had cash on that mate

Sadly...no. I want to scream God dammit, but I did use the prayer emoji so I'll have to settle with...

Moz, you stupid feckin klutz!! 😡

GOOD ON YOU AKUILA!!!!!!

I knew you had it in you, I was just to silly to lay down a quid on it.

 

[Haliaeetus]

i just can't believe his nickname is 'choc' of all things