Dunbar Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, B rad said: Its not the end of the world for Tonga. Staggs form hasn't been great this year, probably because he has been carrying that injury. I wouldn't have him in the top Tongan side on form. They still have Penisini and Talakai. Koula and Hopoate are handy backups and Suli might even be back from injury by then. While a centre at club level, Staggs has played several of his internationals in the halves though. Tonga are well off for centres as you say but this injury reduces their options in the half back positions. 1 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, Dunbar said: While a centre at club level, Staggs has played several of his internationals in the halves though. Tonga are well off for centres as you say but this injury reduces their options in the half back positions. That's true. Lolohea and Amone will probably play in the halves. If they lose one of those they are in a lot of trouble. If they put Isaiya Katoa in the squad he can provide a decent kicking game (ex union boy) which they really need but the kid hasn't played NRL yet and that is really throwing him in the deep end. I hope they bring him and play him some of the pools. He will probably be their future halfback if he goes ok at the Dolphins next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnleywelsh Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Greek Squad announced… 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, burnleywelsh said: Greek Squad announced… Where do they all play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Where do they all play? the aus reserve leagues mostly i would have thought? 1 see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Ilias is the big name there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 40 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Where do they all play? Greece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, DavidM said: Ilias is the big name there Surely Greg Koutsimporgiorgos is the biggest name! 6 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, DavidM said: Ilias is the big name there Who does he play for? Edited September 14, 2022 by Mr Frisky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said: Who does he play for? Greece Edited September 14, 2022 by graveyard johnny 1 see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dunbar said: Surely Greg Koutsimporgiorgos is the biggest name! it takes 3 hours to sign his autograph 1 see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said: Who does he play for? souths but still a rookie in real terms with a lot to learn see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnleywelsh Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 52 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Where do they all play? Eight domestic players in the squad apparently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: Greece Greece is the word Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 didn't Greece unexpectedly win the football euros a few years ago totally out of the blue? see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, DavidM said: Greece is the word Johnny I was trying to think of a John Travolta pun earlier in the thread but you were quicker than me - like greased lightening DavidM! see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 minute ago, graveyard johnny said: I was trying to think of a John Travolta pun earlier in the thread but you were quicker than me - like greased lightening DavidM! They do a hand jive when they score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Terry the man is manager FANTASTIC:) cannot wait to meet up with him again RL legend :)))) Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langpark Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Four have NRL experience, albeit as fringe first-graders: Ilias, Mamouzelos, Magoulias and Tsikrikas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Kiwis wider training squad. I see the sharks prop Royce Hunt missing. He must be in the samoan squad. I mean the Kiwis are already stacked at props but also good news for samoa Edited September 15, 2022 by Mojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTK Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, Mojo said: Kiwis wider training squad. I see the sharks prop Royce Hunt missing. He must be in the samoan squad. I mean the Kiwis are already stacked at props but also good news for samoa Very surprised Samoa didn't cap him in the mid-season test, should've easily made that side. Would not be surprised if this is the winning squad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, UTK said: Very surprised Samoa didn't cap him in the mid-season test, should've easily made that side. Would not be surprised if this is the winning squad. I agree. He's been playing well for the sharks. Probably didn't get picked because he was waiting to see if he makes the Kiwis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jim_57 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Mojo said: Kiwis wider training squad. I see the sharks prop Royce Hunt missing. He must be in the samoan squad. I mean the Kiwis are already stacked at props but also good news for samoa Great squad. A bit light on depth at fullback & wing as evidenced by Simonsson & CNK being there despite not having played much first grade this year. Kris is a surprise, I thought he’d gone with QLD/Australia. Adds some good depth to the centres with Kris, Timoko & Hiku all in good form and of course Manu probably the best centre in the game but will most likely play at fullback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTK Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Not sure if this is actually from an official source but this has started floating around. Tongan 38 man extended squad. Talatau 'Amone, Andrew Fifita, David Fifita, Addin Fonua Blake, Moeaki Fotuaika, David Fusitu'a, Siliva Havili, William Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Eliesa Katoa, Isaiya Katoa, Sione Katoa, Felise Kaufusi, Oregon Kaufusi, Keaon Koloamatangi, Toluta'u Koula, Tuimoala Lolohea, Soni Luke, Ben Murdoch Masila, Tesi Niu, Joe 'Ofahengaue, Haumole 'Olakau'atu, Taniela 'Otukolo, Agnatius Paasi, Tevita Pangai Jr, Taniela Paseka, Will Penisini, Kotoni Staggs, Daniel Suluka Fifita, Moses Suli, Siosifa Talakai, Tevita Tatola, Sio Siua Taukei'aho, Jason Taumalolo, Starford To'a, Christian Tu'ipulotu, Daniel Tupou, Stefano Utoikamanu Question beckons as to which David Fifita that is, hopefully the Gold Coast version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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