Official Andrew Fifita

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8 runs for 50 metres. Hasn't really kicked on since origin 1. Needs to pull his finger out

In fairness to Fifita, when he Gal came back on in the 2nd half, it seemed like we didn't touch the ball for 20 minutes. So no wonder his numbers are down. I bet his tackle count was high.

I think instead of focusing on individuals, we need to focus on why as a team we're not getting an equal share of the ball.

Giving away penalties, not our completing sets, restarting the tackle count for the opposition - that would be my focus.
 

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When he scored that disallowed try he looked like he was carrying excess weight..maybe too much KFC
 

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His form has been way down since Origin 1, but it's not like he's giving away more penalties/errors since then. The team around him playing **** hasn't helped cover his drop in form.

His defense has always been a key sign about when he's in form. In 2013 and 2016 (His breakout year and best year) he averaged less than 1 missed tackle all season. In 2014 and 2015, his okay seasons he was about 2 missed tackles or more. When he misses tackles, he generally doesn't do as much with ball in hand either. He's a bit weird that way, maybe a sign that his head is not in it right now for whatever reason?

But anyways first 11 games this season average 1 miss tackle (28.5 tackles), since Origin 1 has been averaging 3 missed tackles (27.8 tackles).

Just needs to get some form back, he's a gun and his future is secured. Start running through the opposition and bashing them again.
 

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Anyone else notice the ref have a go at Fifs in his last game for Tonga? "You need an attitude adjustment" or "you need to work on your attitude" I think he said.

I happen to agree but the ref really seemed to lose his cool and approach him like a heat-seeking missile.

He has a lot of ground to make up, maybe a large donation to the Junior Refs Poor Orphan Fund or something?
 

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Anyone else notice the ref have a go at Fifs in his last game for Tonga? "You need an attitude adjustment" or "you need to work on your attitude" I think he said.

I happen to agree but the ref really seemed to lose his cool and approach him like a heat-seeking missile.

He has a lot of ground to make up, maybe a large donation to the Junior Refs Poor Orphan Fund or something?

Was it an NRL ref?
 

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I don't remember hearing the exchange but the ref was Phil Bentham. He's a Pom.
 

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Turns out A. Fifita might be the key in a Moylan, Maloney swap. Speaking with an employee of Easts, Maloney off to Manly. Moylan to Sharks. Hayne to Panthers. Just rumour **** talk I think.
 
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Turns out A. Fifita might be the key in a Moylan, Maloney swap. Speaking with an employee of Easts, Maloney off to Manly. Moylan to Sharks. Hayne to Panthers. Just rumour **** talk I think.

So maloneys going to play for manly and penrith youre saying?
 
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Turns out A. Fifita might be the key in a Moylan, Maloney swap. Speaking with an employee of Easts, Maloney off to Manly. Moylan to Sharks. Hayne to Panthers. Just rumour **** talk I think.

The flaw here is that this is all coming from an "employee of Easts" who are not involved with any of the moves mentioned in your post.
I'm not saying it's out of the question but it would have more weight if your source was from "an employee" from Cronulla, Manly, the Tits or Penny's.

Hayne to eels is also still being bandied around!
 

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The flaw here is that this is all coming from an "employee of Easts" who are not involved with any of the moves mentioned in your post.
I'm not saying it's out of the question but it would have more weight if your source was from "an employee" from Cronulla, Manly, the Tits or Penny's.

Hayne to eels is also still being bandied around!

Wonder if it's the dude from the merch store.
 
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