[Resurrected] Paseka

[sheridanstand78]

The more games he gets and the fitter he becomes is going to be a real weapon for our side. He is still raw and once he improves his endurance he will be one of the best props in the comp!

 

[Simonmyers11]

The more games he gets and the fitter he becomes is going to be a real weapon for our side. He is still raw and once he improves his endurance he will be one of the best props in the comp!

Agree. Can wack in defence too. Coming along nicely

 

[master blaster]

Another one we need to keep. STAY AWAY BARRETT

 

[Jacinta Martin]

Taniela Paseka is finally starting to realise just what an advantage his natural size is in rugby league. At 120 kg he's in the top 3 for weight in the NRL, and at 197 cm (6'6") only Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Shaun Lane right now are taller.

He seem's to be finally shedding the gentle giant tag and is starting to show the potential many thought he had.

If we manage to keep him long term, because its probably a given that he'll receive offers from elsewhere the better he gets, he'll be a starter in our front row for a long time.

I 100% agree with @manly al ... I hope the club see's him as a priority keep and puts in the effort required to keep him a Sea Eagle.

Reported on here earlier in the year that he's on about 400k, so is a big upgrade really smart. An extension sure, but with Jake, Marty and AFB's big $$$ can we really afford another big $$$ forward. 400k if it's real, is pretty huge coin for a bench prop.

 

[HoldenV8]

Reported on here earlier in the year that he's on about 400k, so is a big upgrade really smart. An extension sure, but with Jake, Marty and AFB's big $$$ can we really afford another big $$$ forward. 400k if it's real, is pretty huge coin for a bench prop.

I'm glad I'm not the one trying to figure out how much we can afford.

 

[Chip and Chase]

He has the potential to be as good as Payne Haas. Big body, good footwork, atheletic for his size and can offload. Really living up to his potential that last few weeks. If he keeps on improving we won't lose that punch we have through middle when AFB and Kapow get their spell. He's only 22 we must remember

 

[Heisenberg]

Wasn't sure at first as he ran like he was scared to get hurt. I'm starting to slowly see the player he's built to be. He's gonna be feared. If he had AFB's mongrel in him then Jesus.

 

[R3]

That try was something you’d see from Viliami Kikau or Payne Haas. So much satisfaction watching Paseka comfortable out there injury free!
I wonder if Paseka could be used as a ‘cheat code’ on an edge like Kikau?
Still happy to see him remain at prop. This guy is gonna be a beast.
Still just 22 years old!

 

[HoldenV8]

He has the potential to be as good as Payne Haas. Big body, good footwork, atheletic for his size and can offload. Really living up to his potential that last few weeks. If he keeps on improving we won't lose that punch we have through middle when AFB and Kapow get their spell. He's only 22 we must remember

For mine I think the big problem we're going to have is keeping him at Brookvale beyond 2021. The more the big boy starts to show how good he is, the more interest and offers he's going to attract from other clubs. And some of them (e.g. Uncle Nick's brown paper bag mob) seem to have more than the salary cap to play with when it comes to players salaries.

I hope Paseka gets paid his worth, but I hope its by Manly.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

We need to set up a TPA where he gets a dollar for every time Roach says “he needs to realise how big he is”. Would be the highest paid player in the comp

 

[robbiea]

We need to set up a TPA where he gets a dollar for every time Roach says “he needs to realise how big he is”. Would be the highest paid player in the comp

Every game ,huh ?

 

[Stewbojevic]

Let me start by saying I love watching this guy play and when he’s on, he’s a damaging front rower with enormous influence on the game.

But he still seems to be in and out of games. The odd week he’ll have a stormer and run for 200+ metres, then he’ll go missing the week after. Or he’ll have one good stint on the field and a lacklustre second stint.

It was reported that he copped a spray from Dessie at halftime in the Penrith game and came out firing in the second half. Then Tom had a go at him against Parra.

Can Des turn him into a consistent first grader or will he be a whole lot of lost potential?

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

Let me start by saying I love watching this guy play and when he’s on, he’s a damaging front rower with enormous influence on the game.

But he still seems to be in and out of games. The odd week he’ll have a stormer and run for 200+ metres, then he’ll go missing the week after. Or he’ll have one good stint on the field and a lacklustre second stint.

It was reported that he copped a spray from Dessie at halftime in the Penrith game and came out firing in the second half. Then Tom had a go at him against Parra.

Can Des turn him into a consistent first grader or will he be a whole lot of lost potential?

Yes. He will be top 3 in the next 2 years without question.

 

[Disco]

Still very young for a frontrower at 23.

Likely wont hit his peak for another 3 years.......and considering how he is going atm that is very exciting for us.

 

[silvereagle]

We were out there yesterday and I thought he did ok. Not the standout amongst our forwards but did his job well. Hate to see this guy if he ever gets angry but plays well enough without that. Might be a blessing in disguise given the new rules.

The day belonged to Marty, Keppie and Sips. Not sure what to say about Jake...the guy is a just a raging machine every week so almost a 9/10 consistently. Haumole.. just getting better and better with each game he plays. I thought he got hurt a few times there but kept on going. Schuster just a special talent ...nothing else to say there. So given all that.... no way Taniela gets the chocolates on the day.

Certainly copped spray from Tommy when he was slow to cover a gap there towards the end. He wont be doing that again too soon!!

 

[SeaEagle21]

He has come a long way in 12 months and will be a top level prop. He does come in and out in games and not closing that gap up was a bit lazy but i can't have a go at anyone yesterday. Our forwards aimed up all game and he might have just been gassed and literally couldn't cover the ground.

But what i do like is the high standard Tom is holding for himself and the rest of the team. It will benefit players like Paseka etc as that's the sort of accountablility the top sides hold everyone to and why they are at the top of the comp.

 

[jbb/james]

The pace of the game was a little bit above him yesterday. Even before he spilled that pass it was obvious he was gassed. As more injuries pile up Des is leaving players out there longer and longer due to the lack of specialist replacements on the bench.

Ailoi was playing big minutes and is being missed in the rotation

big man , faster game, longer minutes , less replacements

 

[Rafferty]

The pace of the game was a little bit above him yesterday. Even before he spilled that pass it was obvious he was gassed. As more injuries pile up Des is leaving players out there longer and longer due to the lack of specialist replacements on the bench.

Ailoi was playing big minutes and is being missed in the rotation

big man , faster game, longer minutes , less replacements

Equals==strong learning curve that will improve his match fitness and mental conditioning which should benefit us going forward, his a good physical specimen and appears very robust for a 23 yo prop, pretty sure there‘s still some quality upside to come.
Ailoi was (is) a big loss, the boys have done an awesome job in his absence and will appreciate his return when it happens, in the mean time they have to steel themselves to bring their game week in, week out and that is the challenge, keep up the good work lads, we are all looking forward to you dominating the knights pack and consolidating our attack on this comp.

 

[Haliaeetus]

reminds me of brent kite
not the most aggressive forward, but a big fulla with a big motor who looks like he'd be a great bloke to have round the club.

 

[The better Robbo]

Equals==strong learning curve that will improve his match fitness and mental conditioning which should benefit us going forward, his a good physical specimen and appears very robust for a 23 yo prop, pretty sure there‘s still some quality upside to come.
Ailoi was (is) a big loss, the boys have done an awesome job in his absence and will appreciate his return when it happens, in the mean time they have to steel themselves to bring their game week in, week out and that is the challenge, keep up the good work lads, we are all looking forward to you dominating the knights pack and consolidating our attack on this comp.

I hope he takes it as a learning curve. Some players who cop it from team mates and coaches can have a negative impact. They can start to think **** you! Its never nice to have someone you like and respect yell at you. I hope Turbo and Des pulled Paseka aside and said no hard feelings but you need to work on a few things. Its all good to have a blow up but it needs to go beyond that. Hopefully Paseka cops it on the chin and aims up next week. He has been extremely impressive this year but there is just a moment here and there that let's him down. If he can work on these little things he could be pushing for origin in the next couple years!