Official Andrew Fifita

[deano the p]

Gal to prop is the best move for us but we know it won't happen.

 

[sharks2010]

Andrew Fifita feels he's on the way back to his stellar 2013 form and he aims to use his impressive representative football return as a launching pad for Cronulla and NSW.

Dumped from the Australian team for Friday's Test against New Zealand, Fifita was the game's dominant forward in NSW City's 26-all draw with NSW Country in Dubbo on Sunday.

The blockbusting Cronulla prop made more tackles (40) and more runs (19) than any other forward.

But what would have NSW and Cronulla fans most excited was witnessing Fifita striding to the line like a centre to score the try that sparked City's late resurgence, a 25m run that revived glimpses of his epic efforts last season.

His contract dramas finally behind him after he committed to a four-year deal with Cronulla 10 days ago, Fifita said he now felt free to play his best football.

"Everything has been put behind me," he said.

"I improved massively compared to the form I've been in.

"Hopefully this is just the start, like it was last year.

"I'm going to take a big confidence booster out of the game.

"Last year, I was out of the scene up until this date and I kind of ballooned from there.

"Hopefully I can do the same this year."

A candid Fifita admitted it was difficult to watch on television as Australia enjoyed a hard-fought 30-18 win over the Kiwis in Sydney.

"It was tough watching, I was just with the (City team) boys," he said.

"It was a good wake up call.

"The selectors didn't choose me and they've gone on form. My form needs to improve. I need to get back up there and improve my football."

Fifita appears certain to be part of NSW coach Laurie Daley's team when it is named on May 20, ahead of the Origin opener in Brisbane on May 28.

But Fifita said he also needed to help lift the Sharks off the bottom of the NRL ladder.

"I can't wait to play some good footy and play in Origin," he said.

"I've got to focus on my own team. My own priority is getting my team to the eight."

Source http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/05/05/fifita-ready-launch-nsw-and-sharks

 

[deano the p]

"I've got to focus on my own team. My own priority is getting my team to the eight."

That's great to hear.

 

[Gumby]

:Yes::Yes::Yes:

 

[HaroldBishop]

I don't know why, but everytime I hear Fifita's name I can't help thinking about this South Park episode.

 

[sharkyboy]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[Sharky14]

I don't know why, but everytime I hear Fifita's name I can't help thinking about this South Park episode.

Such a great episode :lmao

 

[HaroldBishop]

Yep, a classic alright.

 

[Gumby]

For the first time in my life i watched City verse Country. And i am so glad i did, i now have renewed faith that Fifi is on the comeback for us! **** he had a good game the other day. Still had a few crab like moments but still played very well. Am pumped to see this for the first time this year
1. Gordon
2. Feki
3. Luetele
4. Ayshford (played well last time, hoping it wasn't a one off)
5. Ryan
6. Carney (think he'll play) if not would like to see Penani in the side for him
7. Robson
8. Gibbs
9. Morris (not so keen for but oh well)
10. Fifita
11. Lewis
12. Graham
13. Gallen

14. Heighno
15. Tupou
16. Arona
17. Liicha (got a feeling he'll play)

Our forward pack looks very good with Lewis now back for us. Hoping the boys really rip into the Eels (there forward pack is **** imo) and we get up for our 3rd win of the season.

 

[djhabib]

Riccio tweeted out for 6 weeks grade 2 syndesmosis ankle injury

 

[sharks2010]

Shattering

 

[Western Sharkie]

Riccio tweeted out for 6 weeks grade 2 syndesmosis ankle injury

David to take his spot.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

Dont care. Fifita or not while our back 5 cant tackle we are pushin **** up hill

 

[Gards]

I know his strength and stats have been good this year vs. our other props and we can't hold him to the expectations of a once in a lifetime season of 2013 yet I'm not devastated by this. I'm not happy about it either but he has been crabbing so much again and doing some silly things so I'm just a bit meh. I'm upset we are paying him so much to sit on the sidelines. For those $ you would want him doing something special at least occasionally.

Meanwhile Kasiano has been killing it for the Dogs...

 

[1990 sharkie]

He was a bigger crab before his injury tonight then the red one on peter griffins door
his stats must of been 10 hitups for 3metres

his brother out played him and ran like a bloody front rower but dumb ass sharp didn give him a shot til we played with all our back rowers first.

Seasons over and we only have the idiots incharge to blame
I feel for gal poor bugger loves the wrong club

 

[sharkiesboomboomboom]

He was a bigger crab before his injury tonight then the red one on peter griffins door
his stats must of been 10 hitups for 3metres

his brother out played him and ran like a bloody front rower but dumb ass sharp didn give him a shot til we played with all our back rowers first.

Seasons over and we only have the idiots incharge to blame
I feel for gal poor bugger loves the wrong club

Don't we ****ing all?

 

[snowman]

bugger, hope he rests it

needs to chuck some weight on those chicken legs

side note: his brother looked good last night

 

[deano the p]

I was pretty happy with David's effort. Looks like he still needs a bit more fitness but played pretty well.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

Don't we ****ing all?

Haha

Last night i ordered a pizza at half time after a few beers. Guy rocked up 2 hours later. Poor kid got verbally abused by a drunk sharks fan on my front verandah and send back with his pizzas with an detailed description of where to put them

 

[sharkiesboomboomboom]

Haha

Last night i ordered a pizza at half time after a few beers. Guy rocked up 2 hours later. Poor kid got verbally abused by a drunk sharks fan on my front verandah and send back with his pizzas with an detailed description of where to put them

Haha. I wasn't very happy either. It was the local derby in our house and the Parra-supporting husband was triumphant. Bloody annoying.