Yeah I remember that as wellCan't remember which Bulldogs forward, but deliberately pushing his forearm against Fifita's throat while was on his back was a low act.
That was Schoupp. Do you reckon that was a direct attempt to get at his throat injury? I just thought it was a bit of niggle. Pretty low act to attack his throat after all he'd been through.Can't remember which Bulldogs forward, but deliberately pushing his forearm against Fifita's throat while was on his back was a low act.
He might not have realised Fifita's history in the heat of the moment, I just hate players doing that regardless.That was Schoupp. Do you reckon that was a direct attempt to get at his throat injury? I just thought it was a bit of niggle. Pretty low act to attack his throat after all he'd been through.
I am not a fan of the forearm in the throat and face. Personally I wish players could still deck the guys that did this. It is unnecessary.He might not have realised Fifita's history in the heat of the moment, I just hate players doing that regardless.
I thought that he was going for Fif's most vulnerable spot at the time but that's probably just me looking at things through a sharks-eye lens.That was Schoupp. Do you reckon that was a direct attempt to get at his throat injury? I just thought it was a bit of niggle. Pretty low act to attack his throat after all he'd been through.
Can't remember which Bulldogs forward, but deliberately pushing his forearm against Fifita's throat while was on his back was a low act.
I think I saw their players did too hahaAnd they’re fans have the nerve to call our blokes the grubs.
Probably to do with his injury late last season I suspect.Definitely respect the effort to get back on the field - I did toss out that he may call it after the All Stars as he has shown he's come back and not scared, could have bowed out there.
Not necessarily the best trainer already it's a bit concerning he is thinking about quitting every single preseason session, but he stuck it out.
Will get easier now there are games, especially if he does manage to stay in the 17.
He did play fairly well in trial, definitely well enough to contribute off the bench.
Not sure how to interpret the following
"I kind of shocked Fitzy, he's asking where the magic fountain is," Fifita said.
"Over the last couple of weeks I have really shocked Fitzy and he has seen a change in me.
"Players knew (last year) I would do my job. I got through it in the end."
How good a sign is it that the coach is shocked he looks capable of being a bench NRL forward?
Players just knowing he can do his job is also not the same as the way players (teammates and opposition) used to think about him either.
Doing your job as a depth bench forward is not a great benchmark when you are the highest paid player on a team - my old gripe.
I'd actually be stoked for him if he can play well enough to hold a spot in 17, I hope he can.
A Sharks legend through a lot of adversity!
Ahem...Definitely respect the effort to get back on the field - I did toss out that he may call it after the All Stars as he has shown he's come back and not scared, could have bowed out there.
A bit of the ol' having the cake and eating it too, mate. I'd say HB is right, not many would expect him to come back from that injury, especially with the prospect of doing it to play in reggies again. He's got guts (stop it...), and I'm happy to see him get some time either this week or definitely the next. That would be a great way to bow out, with nothing left to prove. Unless he's thinking "I'll just get in one more Origin and then hang them up, I can do it..." (probably bloody would, too!)Not sure how to interpret the following
"I kind of shocked Fitzy, he's asking where the magic fountain is," Fifita said.
"Over the last couple of weeks I have really shocked Fitzy and he has seen a change in me.
"Players knew (last year) I would do my job. I got through it in the end."
How good a sign is it that the coach is shocked he looks capable of being a bench NRL forward?
Players just knowing he can do his job is also not the same as the way players (teammates and opposition) used to think about him either.
Doing your job as a depth bench forward is not a great benchmark when you are the highest paid player on a team - my old gripe.
I'd actually be stoked for him if he can play well enough to hold a spot in 17, I hope he can.
A Sharks legend through a lot of adversity!
Oh I am aware of the circumstancesProbably to do with his injury late last season I suspect.
Having the cake and eating it was last season when he got super fat in offseason because he couldn't be bothered eating right but then wanted recognition for managing to shave it back off over preseason.Ahem...
A bit of the ol' having the cake and eating it too, mate. I'd say HB is right, not many would expect him to come back from that injury, especially with the prospect of doing it to play in reggies again. He's got guts (stop it...), and I'm happy to see him get some time either this week or definitely the next. That would be a great way to bow out, with nothing left to prove. Unless he's thinking "I'll just get in one more Origin and then hang them up, I can do it..." (probably bloody would, too!)
No issues mate. You just might not be first choice to give his farewell gala speechNot sure what your issue is here? I can't respect him coming back and still have concerns about how good he will be able to go?
I'd probably not mention much on field performance for more recent years... but I'm not sure anyone who did should be giving it!No issues mate. You just might not be first choice to give his farewell gala speech