Andrew Fifita

[TheSunTanSuperman]

I think people on this forum need to harden up.. The fact the one football player talking another football player at training even makes the news is a joke.

Exactly.

It amazes me that people still buy into the DT's bullshit.

In other news, an incident like this happened and every other training session this week.

 

[stryker]

In other news, an incident like this happened and every other training session this week.

Well said man….and a 100% correct me thinks.

 

[Centaur]

Outrageous! How dare Benji Marshall be tackled!!!

 

[Spartan117]

I wonder what you people would say if he had dislocated Benji's shoulder again?

While I'm glad the boys are trying to impress and turning up the intensity at training, I think they should be mindful of silly injuries that may occur when trying to pull of these sorts of tackles. On Fifita, if it was a textbook tackle in the ribs that flattened Marshall then great….a cowboy shoulder charge in training on your 'mates' is out of order. Shoulder charges are intended to hurt the opposition which is probably why Benji was so upset plus the guy is twice his size....just silly IMHO.....I certainly wouldn't have been happy.

We all know Benji aint afraid of any physicality whatsoever so that reiterates the severity of the incident

Both parties need to be aware of level of intensity, Its Cheap and Stupid to put an UNEXPECTED Shot on anyone let a lone the star playmaker.

 

[The_Tooth]

I love Benji, but sounds like he might of got a bit big for his boots in this incident. I bet Farah wouldn't have got all in Fafita's face about it.

Although young, Andrew Fafita has everything you want from a young prop. By the way he stood out in the under 20's, I think he might be one of those kids that is ready for the challenge of first grade. I'd love to see him on our bench throughout the year. He is a game breaker!

 

[Aubanon]

I wonder what you people would say if he had dislocated Benji's shoulder again?

While I'm glad the boys are trying to impress and turning up the intensity at training, I think they should be mindful of silly injuries that may occur when trying to pull of these sorts of tackles. On Fifita, if it was a textbook tackle in the ribs that flattened Marshall then great….a cowboy shoulder charge in training on your 'mates' is out of order. Shoulder charges are intended to hurt the opposition which is probably why Benji was so upset plus the guy is twice his size....just silly IMHO.....I certainly wouldn't have been happy.

We all know Benji aint afraid of any physicality whatsoever so that reiterates the severity of the incident

Both parties need to be aware of level of intensity, Its Cheap and Stupid to put an UNEXPECTED Shot on anyone let a lone the star playmaker.

As a ball player, Benji shouldn't be putting himself in a position to be shoulder charged. It ain't netball so well done on AF behalf for showing more guts then Bryce has ever shown.

Do you prefer a forward pack with no Agro?

 

[magpiecol]

I love Benji, but sounds like he might of got a bit big for his boots in this incident. I bet Farah wouldn't have got all in Fafita's face about it.

Although young, Andrew Fafita has everything you want from a young prop. By the way he stood out in the under 20's, I think he might be one of those kids that is ready for the challenge of first grade. I'd love to see him on our bench throughout the year. He is a game breaker!

Some of you people amaze me. You think it is ok for some young player can put a cheap shot on the best player in the club. Let's face it if Benji does not play for the season, we do not go anywhere this year.

I think that Fifita will be a good player, if not this year then soon.

Marshall can take a lot of hard knocks as we have seen over the years, but to think that it is ok to take a shoulder charge or whatever it was, when it is not necessary says a lot about the maturity of some people on this forum and the mental maturity of Fifita. Wise up.

 

[Aubanon]

I love Benji, but sounds like he might of got a bit big for his boots in this incident. I bet Farah wouldn't have got all in Fafita's face about it.

Although young, Andrew Fafita has everything you want from a young prop. By the way he stood out in the under 20's, I think he might be one of those kids that is ready for the challenge of first grade. I'd love to see him on our bench throughout the year. He is a game breaker!

Some of you people amaze me. You think it is ok for some young player can put a cheap shot on the best player in the club. Let's face it if Benji does not play for the season, we do not go anywhere this year.

I think that Fifita will be a good player, if not this year then soon.

Marshall can take a lot of hard knocks as we have seen over the years, but to think that it is ok to take a shoulder charge or whatever it was, when it is not necessary says a lot about the maturity of some people on this forum and the mental maturity of Fifita. Wise up.

Mental maturity…... ?

You're right, maybe they should just play tag in the pre-season as a way of simulating the rough and tumble that is an NRL season. If Marshal was the cool and mature person you presume some of us on the forum are not, then why the hostile reaction to a new young member of the top 25 squad. Should he also lose his cool in a game if some dares shoulder charge him.

If the facts are as what they were reported (Full contact season) then there is no reason for Andrew to have gone in soft. If the shoulder charge was on, then well done for taking it. In a game situation, the shoulder charge is discouraged because it may not be effective. However if the kid has a Sonny Bill like weapon on him (Timing and power) then he shoudl use it.

Just as it upset Benji, it'll have the same effect on opposition teams and will lift morale in our own team. I'd rather have two Fifita's (Hey... we actual do) then two Bryce Gibbs in my team.

 

[The_Tooth]

I love Benji, but sounds like he might of got a bit big for his boots in this incident. I bet Farah wouldn't have got all in Fafita's face about it.

Although young, Andrew Fafita has everything you want from a young prop. By the way he stood out in the under 20's, I think he might be one of those kids that is ready for the challenge of first grade. I'd love to see him on our bench throughout the year. He is a game breaker!

Some of you people amaze me. You think it is ok for some young player can put a cheap shot on the best player in the club. Let's face it if Benji does not play for the season, we do not go anywhere this year.

I think that Fifita will be a good player, if not this year then soon.

Marshall can take a lot of hard knocks as we have seen over the years, but to think that it is ok to take a shoulder charge or whatever it was, when it is not necessary says a lot about the maturity of some people on this forum and the mental maturity of Fifita. Wise up.

Firstly, Benji aint the be all and all of this team/club. He probably cost us as many games as he won last year. I actually think for the first time we could do very well even without him on the field…touch wood he plays every game though as he is an integral part of our team.
Secondly, who said it was a cheap shot? Benji was probably trying to exploit Fafita's size with a step, but Fafita read him perfectly and landed a good shot. Nothing cheap about a spot on shoulder charge. We don't know the scenario and can only speculate, but be careful speculating about the maturity of Fafita and myself.

I maintain Benji over stepped the mark shaping up to a young teammate for what would be considered a good hit in any game of league and I'm sure just about every other bloke in the sqaud would have got up, dusted themselves off and went looking to get one back.
All that said I don't think there is much in it at all. Boys will be boys in the heat of things.

 

[magpiecol]

I love Benji, but sounds like he might of got a bit big for his boots in this incident. I bet Farah wouldn't have got all in Fafita's face about it.

Although young, Andrew Fafita has everything you want from a young prop. By the way he stood out in the under 20's, I think he might be one of those kids that is ready for the challenge of first grade. I'd love to see him on our bench throughout the year. He is a game breaker!

Some of you people amaze me. You think it is ok for some young player can put a cheap shot on the best player in the club. Let's face it if Benji does not play for the season, we do not go anywhere this year.

I think that Fifita will be a good player, if not this year then soon.

Marshall can take a lot of hard knocks as we have seen over the years, but to think that it is ok to take a shoulder charge or whatever it was, when it is not necessary says a lot about the maturity of some people on this forum and the mental maturity of Fifita. Wise up.

Mental maturity…... ?

You're right, maybe they should just play tag in the pre-season as a way of simulating the rough and tumble that is an NRL season. If Marshal was the cool and mature person you presume some of us on the forum are not, then why the hostile reaction to a new young member of the top 25 squad. Should he also lose his cool in a game if some dares shoulder charge him.

If the facts are as what they were reported (Full contact season) then there is no reason for Andrew to have gone in soft. If the shoulder charge was on, then well done for taking it. In a game situation, the shoulder charge is discouraged because it may not be effective. However if the kid has a Sonny Bill like weapon on him (Timing and power) then he shoudl use it.

Just as it upset Benji, it'll have the same effect on opposition teams and will lift morale in our own team. I'd rather have two Fifita's (Hey... we actual do) then two Bryce Gibbs in my team.

I would rather one fit Marshall than two fit Fifita's anyday.

 

[Granto87]

Meh these things happen and i am sure Benji and him have made up already at least the boys arent taking training lightly and having ago.

 

[TheSunTanSuperman]

Did anyone actually see the incident? Has anyone actually spoken to anyone who did see it?

If not, then why in the hell is anybody judging either player for what they did, or how they think Marshall reacted?

You have 25 young men running around a football field, quite frankly I'd be suprised if stuff DIDN'T get heated.

 

[Alwaysownyou]

Didn't hit him hard enough IMO. I'd prefer a 1) Mullaney, 6) Lui, 7) Moltzen any day.

 

[tomcat]

Did anyone actually see the incident? Has anyone actually spoken to anyone who did see it?

If not, then why in the hell is anybody judging either player for what they did, or how they think Marshall reacted?

You have 25 young men running around a football field, quite frankly I'd be suprised if stuff DIDN'T get heated.

Heard it was full on contact tackling session,marshall got tackled. no big deal. just the MEDIA building it up to something it wasnt..

 

[westTAHger]

Did anyone actually see the incident? Has anyone actually spoken to anyone who did see it?

If not, then why in the hell is anybody judging either player for what they did, or how they think Marshall reacted?

You have 25 young men running around a football field, quite frankly I'd be suprised if stuff DIDN'T get heated.

Heard it was full on contact tackling session,marshall got tackled. no big deal. just the MEDIA building it up to something it wasnt..

from what you have posted, sounds very much like never let the truth get in the way of a story, especially when it comes to the media. :smiley:

 

[Guest]

Didn't hit him hard enough IMO. I'd prefer a 1) Mullaney, 6) Lui, 7) Moltzen any day.

One of the more thoughtless comments to go around on this forum. Glad you're not the coach.

 

[alien]

Didn't hit him hard enough IMO. I'd prefer a 1) Mullaney, 6) Lui, 7) Moltzen any day.

Lui better than Marshall? You must have been drunk when you typed that.

 

[MacDougall]

Didn't hit him hard enough IMO. I'd prefer a 1) Mullaney, 6) Lui, 7) Moltzen any day.

You're in orbit son.

Sure, our side isn't in a shambles without him, but if he's there, he is probably second picked.

Besides

1) Mullaney, 6) Taumata, 7) Moltzen is better.

 

[Granto87]

Didn't hit him hard enough IMO. I'd prefer a 1) Mullaney, 6) Lui, 7) Moltzen any day.

:brick: TROLL much??

 

[stryker]

Didn't hit him hard enough IMO. I'd prefer a 1) Mullaney, 6) Lui, 7) Moltzen any day.

Hello troll…..what a stupid comment.