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peachey
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my email ive sent to the club
hi,
ive heard rumours that phil leuluai has been granted a release, effective immediately,so he can go play in england. id like some clarification on this, is this rumour true or not?
cheers, chris
hi,
ive heard rumours that phil leuluai has been granted a release, effective immediately,so he can go play in england. id like some clarification on this, is this rumour true or not?
cheers, chris
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On ya mate, let us know the results of that email wont ya.
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Leuluai is gone
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that's gay!!!
Doctors_Advocate
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Ur kiddin arnt ya.. not anutha one!! ahh well i guess we need to make room for the younga generation.. I rekon young Eddie Su'a will fill his boots no problems!
Capmar
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I think financial pressures probably played a role in this as well
sos
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phil uwill be sporely missed by all sharks fan was a real legend
brad
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he was getting on and was losing some speed. he was always going to leave and get some extra $ before he retires
Gummyshark
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Good ! Move on I say, was only a very average 1st grader anyway.
BUZ
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Ur kiddin arnt ya.. not anutha one!! ahh well i guess we need to make room for the younga generation.. I rekon young Eddie Su'a will fill his boots no problems!
But will young Eddie financially benefit from six weeks worth of freed up funds?
peachey
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su'a is another leuluai.... hits them up then drops to the ground.. another average first grader
sos
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phil will be missed by all sharks supporters
Rise_Against
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Salford City, geez, could've at least gone to a good club like bradford or st helens haha
peachey
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i dont think a top team like bradford or st helens wouldnt buy an average first grader like him, salford have been trying for ages to get a top NRL and all they have got is average retirements
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Leuluai boys gear up for showdown
The last time I was there was during my time at Cronulla. "You can't beat these kind of games - they are awesome and as a player you want to be part of them ...
Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1090939_leuluai_boys_gear_up_for_showdown
Leuluai boys gear up for showdown
Neil Barker
16/ 1/2009
FIRMLY FOCUSED: Phil Leuluai
STRONG family ties go on hold in Jacksonville on Saturday when Salford pack ace Phil Leuluai squares up to his nephew, Leeds star Kylie.
The two big, tough front-row enforcers will be going head to head at Hodges Stadium, on the University of Florida's campus.
Phil's immense popularity with the Salford fans is matched by Kylie's appreciation among the Headingley faithful.
They are a pair of gentle giants off the field and went head to head in the 2000 World Cup when Phil was playing for Samoa and Kylie went into battle for the New Zealand Maoris.
Phil has the greatest respect for his nephew, who helped Leeds to a Grand Final crowning at Old Trafford last season.
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He told M.E.N. Sport: "Kylie is very solid, he is a powerful player, he's very strong, he can hit and it was good to meet up with him again the other day."
Phil is looking forward with relish to the Super League season. He has been joined at the Willows this term by another good mate - Willie Talau - and thinks his capture from a club of St Helens' stature is quite a coup for the Reds.
Phil added: "Willie is hungrier than ever for success. He has settled in quickly and is determined to go well. He is possibly still one of the best and most consistent centres in Super League.
"His experience could be invaluable as the season unfolds. Willie has told me he is really excited about the new challenge facing him. He is a quality centre and I think his style of play will greatly strengthen our second phase.
"He has good feet and very good hands. He is also a winner who is used to playing in the really big games."
Phil feels Salford have recruited well. He said: "We have a very good mixture running through the entire squad.
"We certainly have strong competition for places right across the park, this is good, it's also vital.
"Our pack will certainly be big. Luke Swain has joined us from Australia, he's a forward with a good work rate. Ray Cashmere, who has also come in from the NRL, is another forward who falls under the same bracket. I honestly feel we can push hard for a top-eight finish.
"Don't forget also the rich crop of young talent coming through at Salford. These kids are exciting. They too want to show what they can do at the highest level and they are certainly among the best in the game.
I would say the future of the club is in very safe hands when you stop and study the level of talent."
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Phil's two sons - Trey, 13, and 11-year-old Tyler - play local amateur rugby league. As a touchline spectator, Phil feels talent is certainly on Salford's doorstep.
He added: "I have heard the stories how Adrian Morley and Denis Betts slipped through the net as youngsters but believe me, the talent is out there at junior level because I see it for myself."
Turning his attentions back to Super League, Phil stressed: "Personally speaking, I would like to be involved in play-off footy again. The last time I was there was during my time at Cronulla.
"You can't beat these kind of games - they are awesome and as a player you want to be part of them.
"This is the aim for Salford this time and I just want to do all I can to help the club be as successful as they possibly can." Phil's team-mate Luke Adamson firmly believes Reds could upset the odds this season. He said: `'I think a few people will be surprised by just how strong the squad is.
"Normally it's tough for a club coming up into Super League but we have had more time to prepare.
"We have made some great signings, we are definitely stronger than ever. I can't wait to get into Leeds and then gear up for the season.
"I feel good, I always enjoy Jacksonville and I have lost quite a bit of weight. I feel sharper and it's all about making the most of a chance when it comes your way."
Leeds' big signing Aussie hooker Danny Buderas travelled to Jacksonville with his new team-mates but will not play. He is still recovering from a bicep injury but hopes to up and running by next month.
Buderas said: "I have come over to familiarise myself with my new team-mates. I look forward to the new Super League campaign and hopefully I will be out there pretty soon. I am still in rehab but it's going well."
Leeds only arrived in Jacksonville late Monday. Salford meanwhile, stay on for another week of hard graft hoping, of course for better weather after this week's downpours.
The last time I was there was during my time at Cronulla. "You can't beat these kind of games - they are awesome and as a player you want to be part of them ...
Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1090939_leuluai_boys_gear_up_for_showdown
Leuluai boys gear up for showdown
Neil Barker
16/ 1/2009
FIRMLY FOCUSED: Phil Leuluai
STRONG family ties go on hold in Jacksonville on Saturday when Salford pack ace Phil Leuluai squares up to his nephew, Leeds star Kylie.
The two big, tough front-row enforcers will be going head to head at Hodges Stadium, on the University of Florida's campus.
Phil's immense popularity with the Salford fans is matched by Kylie's appreciation among the Headingley faithful.
They are a pair of gentle giants off the field and went head to head in the 2000 World Cup when Phil was playing for Samoa and Kylie went into battle for the New Zealand Maoris.
Phil has the greatest respect for his nephew, who helped Leeds to a Grand Final crowning at Old Trafford last season.
Capture
He told M.E.N. Sport: "Kylie is very solid, he is a powerful player, he's very strong, he can hit and it was good to meet up with him again the other day."
Phil is looking forward with relish to the Super League season. He has been joined at the Willows this term by another good mate - Willie Talau - and thinks his capture from a club of St Helens' stature is quite a coup for the Reds.
Phil added: "Willie is hungrier than ever for success. He has settled in quickly and is determined to go well. He is possibly still one of the best and most consistent centres in Super League.
"His experience could be invaluable as the season unfolds. Willie has told me he is really excited about the new challenge facing him. He is a quality centre and I think his style of play will greatly strengthen our second phase.
"He has good feet and very good hands. He is also a winner who is used to playing in the really big games."
Phil feels Salford have recruited well. He said: "We have a very good mixture running through the entire squad.
"We certainly have strong competition for places right across the park, this is good, it's also vital.
"Our pack will certainly be big. Luke Swain has joined us from Australia, he's a forward with a good work rate. Ray Cashmere, who has also come in from the NRL, is another forward who falls under the same bracket. I honestly feel we can push hard for a top-eight finish.
"Don't forget also the rich crop of young talent coming through at Salford. These kids are exciting. They too want to show what they can do at the highest level and they are certainly among the best in the game.
I would say the future of the club is in very safe hands when you stop and study the level of talent."
Slipped
Phil's two sons - Trey, 13, and 11-year-old Tyler - play local amateur rugby league. As a touchline spectator, Phil feels talent is certainly on Salford's doorstep.
He added: "I have heard the stories how Adrian Morley and Denis Betts slipped through the net as youngsters but believe me, the talent is out there at junior level because I see it for myself."
Turning his attentions back to Super League, Phil stressed: "Personally speaking, I would like to be involved in play-off footy again. The last time I was there was during my time at Cronulla.
"You can't beat these kind of games - they are awesome and as a player you want to be part of them.
"This is the aim for Salford this time and I just want to do all I can to help the club be as successful as they possibly can." Phil's team-mate Luke Adamson firmly believes Reds could upset the odds this season. He said: `'I think a few people will be surprised by just how strong the squad is.
"Normally it's tough for a club coming up into Super League but we have had more time to prepare.
"We have made some great signings, we are definitely stronger than ever. I can't wait to get into Leeds and then gear up for the season.
"I feel good, I always enjoy Jacksonville and I have lost quite a bit of weight. I feel sharper and it's all about making the most of a chance when it comes your way."
Leeds' big signing Aussie hooker Danny Buderas travelled to Jacksonville with his new team-mates but will not play. He is still recovering from a bicep injury but hopes to up and running by next month.
Buderas said: "I have come over to familiarise myself with my new team-mates. I look forward to the new Super League campaign and hopefully I will be out there pretty soon. I am still in rehab but it's going well."
Leeds only arrived in Jacksonville late Monday. Salford meanwhile, stay on for another week of hard graft hoping, of course for better weather after this week's downpours.
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