Official Andrew Fifita

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Said he wanted to come back, play well and prove he still belongs in that Kangaroos side.

Got the Gallens. I hate to say it but I prefer Robbie Farah's take; that he just wants to play well for the Tigers and will worry about rep games when the time comes.

Why can't blokes just wanna perform for the Sharkies? Winning a comp here will trump any Origin or Test Match. I know making rep is off the back of playing good Club but it makes us sound like a means to an end.

Anyhow he was good in patches for his first game back. Crucial error coughing it up inside our 20 though and I'd rather he drop 5 70-80m from our line trying something than 1 inside our 20. Has to start using his shoulders more too the arm grabbing has to go.
 

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Hi guys,

The fifita thread should be buzzing after yesterday's match!! What a game this guy had. When Gal is out and other forwards put their hand up to take control it's amazing what they offer. Most of the great front rowers have plenty to their game but in my opinion at only 25 this guy has the potential to be an all time great sharks front rower. Nobody puts him on his back, he has great footwork super offload, massive workrate for his size, and as we just saw he also has the odd cut out pass and a grubber or two. I am wrapped we have signed him until he is at least 29. If he peaks around the 27-28 year old mark like front rowers do then we have a player here boyz and girls.
 
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His best game this year for sure. We play better when our forwards do their job its that simple
 

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He's deceptive, I remember earlier I'd watch him and used to think he had all the skills bar one... Speed. I thought If he could come off the back fence for a hit up a bit like old webcke used to do he'd be unstoppable. I thought his only downside is he's incredibly slow. Then yesterday I watch him fool a defender out wide and break into the midfield and he doesn't appear that slow. Deceptive running style.
On that note old Tags who he put over for the try can certainly move too.
 
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He's deceptive, I remember earlier I'd watch him and used to think he had all the skills bar one... Speed. I thought If he could come off the back fence for a hit up a bit like old webcke used to do he'd be unstoppable. I thought his only downside is he's incredibly slow. Then yesterday I watch him fool a defender out wide and break into the midfield and he doesn't appear that slow. Deceptive running style.
On that note old Tags who he put over for the try can certainly move too.

Check out the highlights round 17 v Tigs last year.
 

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I hope his ankles have the longevity to keep holding up that huge body for years to come.

He has a very competitive nature and that could be the difference between the success of him and his brother ultimately.
 

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haha that was the night you shouted us drinks all night and 2010 wasnt there. good times.
Every time I try and shout 2010 a beer he abuses me and refuses
Next game he will remind me with insults how I never buy him a beer...
 
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