The Jazz thread ... all that Jazz

[mave]

Would have loved to see him have a consistent run at 13 in this team

So would've Jazz.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Wouldn’t have minded it being a swap deal for Caius Fa’atili from Wakefield Trinity. I have been watching him since he was 15 and always surprised he hadn’t made NRL debut by now, backtower, moved over to Super League this season and has turned into a cult hero, scored a ripper of try from his own half in one game

 

[47MVEagle]

Its also been reported that both jake and tom are on back ended deals next season chewing up more cap though

I thought backended deals were banned by the NRL some years ago (prior to Tom & Jake's current contracts)?

NRL to restrict back-ended deals and consider trade periods

The NRL will refuse to register back-ended contracts from next year, while player transfer windows to coincide with State of Origin and the end of the season may be introduced by 2020.

www.nrl.com

 

[Budgie]

Wouldn’t have minded it being a swap deal for Caius Fa’atili from Wakefield Trinity. I have been watching him since he was 15 and always surprised he hadn’t made NRL debut by now, backtower, moved over to Super League this season and has turned into a cult hero, scored a ripper of try from his own half in one game

Need a contract to swap

 

[KNUCKLES]

I would of liked Jazz to stay. Suits our needs. Mobile and a workhorse in defense. Good utility value as well off the bench if need be. Should of been our starting lock. But looks like he is going for a better pay packet

 

[KNUCKLES]

Wouldn’t have minded it being a swap deal for Caius Fa’atili from Wakefield Trinity. I have been watching him since he was 15 and always surprised he hadn’t made NRL debut by now, backtower, moved over to Super League this season and has turned into a cult hero, scored a ripper of try from his own half in one game

Never thought id see a white ginger with a surname like fa'atili. I must be getting old lol

 

[Phobia]

Great workrate from Jazz, and he's got an attitude that no one else in our pack has - pure competitiveness.

I imagine that the SL side has offered him a multi-year deal, that no NRL side would offer. Shame to see him go. Great player, just wish he could play at lock every week...

Hopefully this means Navale gets that spot next year.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Never thought id see a white ginger with a surname like fa'atili. I must be getting old lol

Haha same feeling I had when I saw him ! He was 15 playing club footy against men and held his own, dominated NZ rep level while still a teenager, went over to Qld in NRL systems but spat out of that early

Is the type of player we need

Wakefield Trinity: The jaw-dropping stats behind Caius Faatili's performance v Wigan Warriors as Daryl Powell lauds 'awkward' cult hero

Daryl Powell has offered high praise for emerging cult hero Caius Faatili after yet another try-scoring display against Wigan last night.

www.loverugbyleague.com

 

[Highflier]

Sorry to see Jazz go ,has been very effective at 13 for us,although again not given an uninterrupted go at 13, and can fill in anywhere in the forward pack, giving great utility value.
TBH would have been happier to wave good bye to Lodge(unless he surprises me on friday) or Croker, Sippers or maybe Jurbo (as much as I love him) to SL next year(que outrage and STs hate mail !!)
Anyways if we can jagg TDS and another good 2nd Rower and toppish tier Prop with all the comings and goings that would be an improvement

 

[kav]

Agreed, Jazz is a rare forward I actually would’ve liked to see stick around too.

He brings some spirit and personality to the club, both on and off the field. Still, there comes a time when his talents and skills will no longer be valued as age catches up on him.