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Yes I know he played Aussie schoolboys. But he wasn't eligible for origin because he declared for NZ. He could of played for Qld and Australia or New Zealand. He could not play for both Qld and NZ. Having moved here at 16 he had established his identity as a kiwi. Had he moved here at 12 he may...

He wasn't ever eligible, he moved to Qld at 16. It makes sense at that age that he has established his identity. Someone that moved to as say a 10 year old is still Benji has never been eligible having come to Australia at 16. It also means he would have an already established identity at the...

I don't understand the carry on from Luai but I don't see how participating in origin has anything to do with how much pride one may have when representing their heritage. Easy for him to say when he still doesn't qualify. In fact the fact he doesn't qualify might be why he feels this way as...

Is he actually first grade quality? Haven't really heard anything positive about him out of Melbourne

I just looked back. No way to know the truth but it is certainly what was reported. There is a thread titled "Onitoni large to Manly" that discusses it.

I thought it was reported that Onitoni wanted a get out clause if Galvin was extended. The club were not willing to agree to that clause. Most on here at the time said it was a great move and how we shouldn't be dictated to by a teenager.

I also don't want Doueihi in the 13. His play style suits an edge, not a middle. Backrow, centre or 6 is all fine. 13 and 7 in my opinion is not. For mine, he is likely the starting 6 but may be utilised elsewhere depending on other moving parts in the team. If he refuses he can either be sacked...

Depends on the availability and development of players. I think Madden and Doueihi is probably the best option currently but I believe there is more to it than that. Firstly, who is the 13? I believe the style of player you have at 13 determines what style you want from your 7. If Twal plays...

Not the better halfback then Fogarty part.

Yeah, Doueihi, Luai. 2 from 10. Doueihi, Madden. 3 from 4. Luai, Madden. 3 from 9. Of course these are small sample sizes that don't consider opposition and the availability of other players but Doueihi, Madden was by far the most successful combination.

No, his win percentage is 40%.

Not sure exactly what you are asking but it counts as a game played whether you play 1 minute or 80. It does not if you are unused on the bench. So the round 2 and round 8 wins do not add to his win percentage. The games he was only on the field for a quarter of the game were the round 7 loss to...

Win percentage only includes the games where you take the field. So Madden was 6/15, or 40%, as he originally quoted.

Last 3 clubs

Anyone know why players swap jerseys after big games? Wife just asked and I'm like they always do but no idea why.

Just one of the many halves that can't perform unless the forwards are winning their battle. The worse his forwards the worse he looks.

Yes, not always. At the time Doueihi played Aussie schoolboys he was the only one that year from ISA. There usually is one most years, but it as a competition has always been 2nd rate. Quotes from Doueihi below. "I actually made Rugby Union Aussie school boys from division three" "We didn't...

Yeah. In fairness to Luai he does a lot of good things off the field as well. Just a Muppet on the field (and off it at times also). To'o seems like a good dude both on and off.

To'o seems like such a likeable guy. How the [This word has been automatically removed] are his best mates Crichton, Luai and Leniu

Better organiser and kicker then all our 6 and 7 options. Worse ball runner than all but Madden and worse ball player than all but Doueihi. His strengths is what our players lack but he is no world beater given his obvious limitations.