Asu Kepaoa #236

[Newtown]

Did not seem overawed and made a good clean break which must have at least inspired the rest of the team. Good one.

 

[earl]

Very Solid 2nd stint

He was great.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

He looks a real prospect. Good on the wing, better imo for WTs at right centre.

 

[Madge]

He looks a real prospect. Good on the wing, better imo for WTs at right centre.

I agree I think he is better suited to the centre position.

 

[gato]

AJ had a decent game too bad most of the ball he recieved were cut out passes when he was on the sideline marked by 2 players with no where to run but back inside

 

[TigerSJ]

Stood too tall coming out of our own line and got pushed back numerous times. Not sure about his high ball takes under pressure - surprisingly DCE didnt really test him. Also would have to prove his 1v1 D before I’d feel comfortable with him at centre

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Stood too tall coming out of our own line and got pushed back numerous times. Not sure about his high ball takes under pressure - surprisingly DCE didnt really test him. Also would have to prove his 1v1 D before I’d feel comfortable with him at centre

It's a learning process. Any young centre will struggle. I am really excited about Kepaoa. The Roosters had to release a really fine player to get SBW. Probably an indication of how highly Nick P rates SBW. Remember Manu had dodgy defence initially.

 

[tig_prmz]

He's quick!

 

[Madge]

Stood too tall coming out of our own line and got pushed back numerous times. Not sure about his high ball takes under pressure - surprisingly DCE didnt really test him. Also would have to prove his 1v1 D before I’d feel comfortable with him at centre

There was about 3 occasions on his wing where he held up his opposite winger in a one on one tackle and did brilliantly. I think he will be a very good centre. There was an instance in the beginning of the second half where he skipped outside his opposite centre in out own end and put on a fend. Typical centre play, Joey Manu always does it.

 

[Geo]

Well Done young fella..

Put in 100%

 

[happy_tiger]

He's quick!

Anyone new looks quick in our backline

 

[Tiger5150]

Kepoa IS what a lot people think Talau is.

 

[gato]

Stood too tall coming out of our own line and got pushed back numerous times. Not sure about his high ball takes under pressure - surprisingly DCE didnt really test him. Also would have to prove his 1v1 D before I’d feel comfortable with him at centre

I was also surprised that dce didnt target him with bombs after the hard night he had on debut but I also noticed brooks went high towards him and AD instead of along the ground a couple of times

 

[Moh]

Showed great signs in his first game, written off ridiculously by lots after that.

Proved theres a lot of potential again tonight.

 

[Moh]

Stood too tall coming out of our own line and got pushed back numerous times. Not sure about his high ball takes under pressure - surprisingly DCE didnt really test him. Also would have to prove his 1v1 D before I’d feel comfortable with him at centre

I was also surprised that dce didnt target him with bombs after the hard night he had on debut but I also noticed brooks went high towards him and AD instead of along the ground a couple of times

Madge mentioned pre-game having AD in the centres they had plans to use him with cross-field kicks.

Actually funny how the game was won just like that.

 

[Speed2burn]

Stood too tall coming out of our own line and got pushed back numerous times. Not sure about his high ball takes under pressure - surprisingly DCE didnt really test him. Also would have to prove his 1v1 D before I’d feel comfortable with him at centre

There was about 3 occasions on his wing where he held up his opposite winger in a one on one tackle and did brilliantly. I think he will be a very good centre. There was an instance in the beginning of the second half where he skipped outside his opposite centre in out own end and put on a fend. Typical centre play, Joey Manu always does it.

Looks a better prospect than Talau, hopefully it gives Tommy the kick to improve his game

 

[Harvey]

Even when we were getting pumped I thought he looked good.

Still a lot to learn, but seems to have a bit of talent

 

[WT2K]

Solid prospect. Can see the talent.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I like what I see.
He can only get better with the offseason with Madge.

 

[Guest]

He did alright, would like to see him in the centres but suspect he'll stay on the wing for a bit. It poses interesting selections heading into next season as I can't see Talau staying on the wing, Momo will be back and we have Hoffman and Cini still on the books who are also centres.