David Nofoaluma #164

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Politics was always the biggest problem in the magpies juniors and to a much lesser extent i have heard it still is (pawwa likewise).Players were constantly being overlooked because they didn't play for the "right" club.I know most clubs have the same problem but not to the same extent

That may be true - but I remember watching Teddy as a run-of-the-mill, skinny kid on the left wing during his Matt’s Cup days and Nofa certainly deserved his spot at fullback in that team.

A year or two later however, Teddy was an absolute standout ...

 

[jirskyr]

That may be true - but I remember watching Teddy as a run-of-the-mill, skinny kid on the left wing during his Matt’s Cup days and Nofa certainly deserved his spot at fullback in that team.

A year or two later however, Teddy was an absolute standout ...

I used to play footy against a guy who, even around 16 years old, was huge and dominated his age group in Balmain juniors. I stopped playing at 14 precisely because I was not huge.

But once my age group got to around 17 or 18, everyone basically caught up. That's where a lot of these kids get found out, because they dominate juniors based on natural athleticism and size advantage, that they won't necessarily maintain.

That's why NSW Cup is a perfect testing ground, to play against more hardened, older players who are much better at tackling than kids.

There would be 100 stories like Nofo and Teddy, right? Of kids who came good later in their junior career.

 

[BZN]

Nofoaluma Tight-Lipped On Tigers Return
'That's Where My Head Is At'

Nofoaluma Tight-Lipped On Tigers Return

Storm winger David Nofoaluma says he's focused only on playing for Melbourne for the remainder of the season after being quizzed on whether he will return to the Wests Tigers next year.

www.triplem.com.au

Doesn't fill you with great confidence that he wants to come back.

Thanks for posting this @fixxhalo An interesting short insight to Nofoa.
He doesn't sound like the sharpest tool in the shed, but then neither am I 🤪.

I feel Nofoa is going to continue to go really well at the Storm as I feel he needs that total Storm/Bellamy/firm but fair tough love environment to 'bring the best out in him' something he certainly hasn't had for most of his time at WT.

@1eyedmel said he thinks Nofoa feels he is to good for Our Team and I think he is correct, not because Nofoa has a big head, he is just to good for Our Team as it is currently.
He needs quality players around him to play well, to be consistent, so I hope he stays at the Storm for his sake.

Imo he's a much better player than he has shown most of the time with us.

 

[Bob]

Thanks for posting this @fixxhalo An interesting short insight to Nofoa.
He doesn't sound like the sharpest tool in the shed, but then neither am I 🤪.

I feel Nofoa is going to continue to go really well at the Storm as I feel he needs that total Storm/Bellamy/firm but fair tough love environment to 'bring the best out in him' something he certainly hasn't had for most of his time at WT.

@1eyedmel said he thinks Nofoa feels he is to good for Our Team and I think he is correct, not because Nofoa has a big head, he is just to good for Our Team as it is currently.
He needs quality players around him to play well, to be consistent, so I hope he stays at the Storm for his sake.

Imo he's a much better player than he has shown most of the time with us.

The idea that Nofo will stay at the storm will last about as long as it takes for him to realize he will have to take a huge pay cut to stay. Tigers will want him back and they won't top up his contract to play for Melbourne. No way in the world would storm pay him what he is on here... Time to sell the car, David...

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Nofo is a much better defender on the left wing than on the right. Played better on the left for us and Storm clearly recognise that.

 

[Newtown]

I think Nofa feels he is the best player in our team and is too good for us
I would not be surprised one bit if he asks to stay on with Melbourne. He looked very chuy with his new team mates and all smiles.

He was never like that with his ex Wests tigers team mates.

 

[jadtiger]

That may be true - but I remember watching Teddy as a run-of-the-mill, skinny kid on the left wing during his Matt’s Cup days and Nofa certainly deserved his spot at fullback in that team.

A year or two later however, Teddy was an absolute standout ...

No doubt Tedesco has turned out the better of the 2

 

[BZN]

The idea that Nofo will stay at the storm will last about as long as it takes for him to realize he will have to take a huge pay cut to stay. Tigers will want him back and they won't top up his contract to play for Melbourne. No way in the world would storm pay him what he is on here... Time to sell the car, David...

Yep you are correct @Bob re your "time to sell the car, David"

I reckon something has been missing in Noffoa's life due to the fact he needs to drive a Ferrari.
And I reckon what's been missing is a Team that brings out the best in him.
I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Noffoa driving something vastly different to a Ferrari in the near future if he stays in Bleak City.
But then maybe he will need the Ferrari to get over the fact he is living in Bleak City
I know I would.

 

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I can imagine it now

Nofo rocks uo to storm training and acts like his usual self

Bellyache calls him over and absolutely tears him a new one 😂😂😂😂

 

[MothMan]

He basically just said on nine news that he wants to stay in Melbourne.

 

[Muffstar]

He was just on CH9 news and Emma Lawrence asked whether he would like to stay at the Storm, his response after thinking about it was 'no comment' then giggled like a girl - no offence to all the girls out there.

 

[hobbo1]

Punt him .. pretty much admitted he’s been tanking

 

[Krammy]

Politics was always the biggest problem in the magpies juniors and to a much lesser extent i have heard it still is (pawwa likewise).Players were constantly being overlooked because they didn't play for the "right" club.I know most clubs have the same problem but not to the same extent

Politics is everywhere when teams are picked in any sport.

 

[Telltails]

He has copped heaps from WTs fans consistently for a while, and is known to react. Its hardly surprising that he might be enjoying walking into a culture he had nothing to do with building, but is reaping the benefits. Nofa to a tee.

 

[Garrry]

Did anyone watch the dressing room interview after the game, nof knew the camera was rolling live and he sniffs the back of Joey's head, unbelievable

 

[426Tlgerland]

If he would like to stay down south , let him no problem for our team , he is easily replaced with young cheaper up and coming players , I can’t knock him as I’m a bit of a fan but he is not a major loss , Sign , Hastings , Adam , Joffa , and along with Appi and Papai just 2 more good solid first graders I think we are well and truly on our way

 

[Wiz]

He’s a starting winger for almost every team in the comp. But his attitude has been poor the last couple of years. Hopefully he comes back better next year, our squad isn’t strong enough to be letting go of talented players. His contract won’t look so bad once the salary cap increases soon.

This from someone who is not one of his biggest fans!

 

[Alltheway]

Go the Nofa, tear the knocker a new one….

 

[tony soprano]

This bloke is lost.

He's words seem premeditated.

 

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Go the Nofa, tear the knocker a new one….

Knockers don't have ones to tear in the first place, bit further south on the anatomy.