Tolu Koula

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Yes, he's still green and has a bit to learn about defensive positioning, but he's already shown how willing he is to learn and his contact and intent in every tackle he's made has been very, very impressive. Defence is always the biggest worry with a new player but it doesn't look like it'll be an issue for Koula Shaker.

 

[manly al]

I actually think with a little more size and development Koula could be a quicker version of Staggs. Certainly explosive and great footwork.

yeah his excellent foot work has been a surprise for me as it was always apparent that he had a heap of natural speed and that as his main trade mark . Such a good technique in defence as well which is so critical for the modern day centre requirements . And to think that he was previously being touted primarily as a full back winger prospect , looks really promising and damaging as a centre and can only get better . Not too fazed about getting cut off by Brooks , same thing happened with Sabb and Garrick last season but they are also capable of burning off most player opposition all things normal .

 

[jbb/james]

I just love his look, always focussed, not much emotion, super switched on look. I presume its partly his face but it impresses the hell out of me how serious he looks

And then he just beams suddenly when he celebrates

 

[Mitch]

One thing that I love about Tolu is his play the ball speed. Twice over the past month he’s got a great play the ball that’s led directly to a try.

 

[HK_Eagle]

One thing that I love about Tolu is his play the ball speed. Twice over the past month he’s got a great play the ball that’s led directly to a try.

He certainly didn’t learn that from our Jorge.

 

[40 nil]

@globaleagle If this thread becomes voluminous, I suggest it be renamed 'The Koula Express'

 

[Budgie]

@globaleagle If this thread becomes voluminous, I suggest it be renamed 'The Koula Express'

A hard earned thirst deserves a hard earned Koula?

 

[globaleagle]

@globaleagle If this thread becomes voluminous, I suggest it be renamed 'The Koula Express'

wait...I'm thinking you meant 'polar' rhymes with 'Koula'

amirite? Or do I just smell toast?

 

[Budgie]

wait...I'm thinking you meant 'polar' rhymes with 'Koula'

amirite? Or do I just smell toast?

I do like The Koula Express!

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Fuk how good is this kid..what tenacity. No fear. Goes all in.

 

[Rocky]

Fuk how good is this kid..what tenacity. No fear. Goes all in.

Got to be one of the more impressive first 10 NRL games in Manly colours.

We knew about the speed, but the rest of the package wasn't advertised. As you say the tenacity and no fear.

He's a star.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Got to be one of the more impressive first 10 NRL games in Manly colours.

We knew about the speed, but the rest of the package wasn't advertised. As you say the tenacity and no fear.

He's a star.

His defence has really suprised me. I really thought that due to his size he would get monstered. Quite the opposite.

 

[Rocky]

His defence has really suprised me. I really thought that due to his size he would get monstered. Quite the opposite.

He is just on his opponent so quickly and gives them no room to move. Plus he really commits to the tackle.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Got to be one of the more impressive first 10 NRL games in Manly colours.

We knew about the speed, but the rest of the package wasn't advertised. As you say the tenacity and no fear.

He's a star.

Agreed @Rocky Koula has just focussed on doing his job. This has been particularly noticeable in his defence. Late in the game yesterday, it looked like he got a message to go looking for the ball behind the ruck. We all saw what happened next!!!