Tevita Funa

[Freagle]

95kg is big enough isn't it?

In fact, same weight as D Walker. Though Funa is an inch taller, at 6 foot one.

 

[wombatgc]

Ramien will be a good test for his defensive capabilities.

 

[Damien2812]

You were proven correct last night.
The 2 best wingers in the air are Daniel Tupou and Suliasi Vunavalu

Coates nullified Tupou in the air last night, outleaping him and making him look unrecognisable

Daniel Tupou is a top consistent player. Funa held his own considering his first grade experience.



Jason Saab
Suli Vunivalu
Daniel Tupou
Campbell Graham
Xavier Coates

All tall leapers and great first try scorer options ; )

One type of body style manly needs is a tall agile winger.

 

[Shoe1]

Ramien will be a good test for his defensive capabilities.

I think ramien will be v Parker. I think they played together in manly junior teams funnily enough.

 

[manlyfan76]

Ramien will be a good test for his defensive capabilities.

Hopefully JR does not see any quality ball.

 

[XV-1]

I keep hearing Funa played centre all during his jnrs.
Surely Des picks him at centre vs the warriors?

 

[Cliffymagic]

Funa for Parker and Cust for walker. Is my guess. Can't wait to see the line up tomorrow. Would love to see more juniors given a shot.

 

[manlyfan76]

Keen to see Funa get some time.

 

[XV-1]

I just hope Des does not try to be clever by moving Garrick to fullback, Elliot to centre and Funa to the wing.

 

[Simonmyers11]

I just hope Des does not try to be clever by moving Garrick to fullback, Elliot to centre and Funa to the wing.

He very well might

 

[ricardo]

Maybe see Funa to the wing, Elliott to prop and Jorge to lock from some posters here but yeh, Funa is a centre and should be played there for Parker for minimum backline disruption...

 

[XV-1]

Funa named at centre for match against Warriors. Will be great to see how he goes.

 

[manlyfan76]

Funa can play centre for the rest of the year.

 

[joeboy]

Way more upside than Bradley.

played well, done good

 

[KNUCKLES]

had a good game.. can definitely improve on his defense. Hiku got on the outside of him a few times

 

[The better Robbo]

Had a tough start to his career, has made some mistakes but I really like the kid. He has X factor about him and a willingness to compete. He can hit in defence and is an athletic player with natural footy instincts. He will learn from his mistakes and I reckon next year could be a real break out year for him. I'd be extending him on the cheap now

 

[mave]

Im a big fan.

Would much rather see a young guy **** up whilst actually having a go.
He really put in last night, which is more than you could say for a few others.

 

[Ben]

Had a tough start to his career, has made some mistakes but I really like the kid. He has X factor about him and a willingness to compete. He can hit in defence and is an athletic player with natural footy instincts. He will learn from his mistakes and I reckon next year could be a real break out year for him. I'd be extending him on the cheap now

Love this kid. Totally agree he is very athletic and very competitive. He made some mistakes but he was chancing his hand and backing himself doing it. So refreshing to see. Has a massive career ahead of him and hopefully at Manly for most of it.

 

[Pepi]

I probably missed a lot of the good that happened last night because I was so pissed off, but can anyone tell me what he specifically did well last night? I only saw **** up after **** up.

 

[Simonmyers11]

He was playing out of position and made a few mistakes but I liked that at least he seemed strong and athletic with the ball. I don't care he made a few mistakes, he will learn from that.

I guess people like that it was refreshing watching a back with a bit of pace and show some althetic ability.

Would be same if Hoppa and Schuster were given a go and made some mistakes, they are bound to in the first year, better than watching Jorge - he is so much out of his depth now.