David Nofoaluma #164

[TCL]

Tackle was "o.k & legal" etc David was knocked out by his head hitting the ground.
Issue is Burgess' action after David went to sleep & lost the ball.
Fifteen seconds into video clip why did Burgess need to use his chest to ram David's already concussed head into the ground when the play was over?

Not defending Sam but would he have known that Noff was knocked out at that stage? Like every other dominant tackle in the NRL the player lays on the tackled player or roles around on the player on the ground to slow the ruck to give his team time to set their line.

The way he stood over Farah was wrong, this not so much.

 

[The_Patriot]

Lol people thinking its about the original tackle.

Like why even comment if you cant be bothered to 1 read the OP's comments and 2 watch the video.

I must be missing something cause the OP is a reference to 15sec mark. I can't see or hear anything.

My iPad won't let me increase the screansize.

It shows Nofo out cold on the ground and Burgess on top of him, Burgess then puts his shoulder into Nofo and levers himself up.

Its a dog act, the player is non responsive and for all we know could have had a broken neck.

 

[voice_of_reason]

The follow up was deliberate malicious and completely ignored by the match review.

When I was watching the live coverage I thought it was a very cheap shot on a clearly injured player.

Watching it again doesn't change my opinion.

 

[Russell]

Tackle was "o.k & legal" etc David was knocked out by his head hitting the ground.
Issue is Burgess' action after David went to sleep & lost the ball.
Fifteen seconds into video clip why did Burgess need to use his chest to ram David's already concussed head into the ground when the play was over?

Not defending Sam but would he have known that Noff was knocked out at that stage? Like every other dominant tackle in the NRL the player lays on the tackled player or roles around on the player on the ground to slow the ruck to give his team time to set their line.

The way he stood over Farah was wrong, this not so much.

Yea, he wouldn't have known - just like he doesn't know someones head is underneath his elbow most times.

 

[Go_Moltzen]

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Tackle was "o.k & legal" etc David was knocked out by his head hitting the ground.
Issue is Burgess' action after David went to sleep & lost the ball.
Fifteen seconds into video clip why did Burgess need to use his chest to ram David's already concussed head into the ground when the play was over?

Not defending Sam but would he have known that Noff was knocked out at that stage? Like every other dominant tackle in the NRL the player lays on the tackled player or roles around on the player on the ground to slow the ruck to give his team time to set their line.

The way he stood over Farah was wrong, this not so much.

David's eyes were lights out.
He looked like roadkill.
Burgess smelled blood, did what he did.

**From SMH 25/7/18**
_Nofoaluma had never suffered a concussion and said he tried his best to pass the head-injury test and return to the field.\
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''I was a bit out of it after that knock,'' Nofoaluma said. "I got into the change room and started repeating all these answers in my head.\
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"I thought, 'what will the doctor ask me', and because I wanted to get back on the field I tried to remember as much as I could.\
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"But as soon the doctor started, I kept stuffing up. I knew I was no chance then. I had a bit of a blackout. It wasn't from the actual tackle but my head hitting the ground. I felt fine by the next day and during the week I've followed the proper protocol.''_

 

[jirskyr]

Head slams are always illegal and dangerous? Should have been penalised for the tackle, I don't think he meant to hurt Nofo badly, but once he got him levered on one arm, it was only going to be a head-slamming tackle.

Unfortunate but should not be in the game. Why do they rub out head-high tackles? Because of the associated damage to the head and brain. Head slams are in the same class.

Burgess had the tackle won, didn't need to slam the guy on the ground, it isn't WWE.

 

[Guest]

Season in Review: David Nofoaluma
Author Dan Talintyre Timestamp Wed 12 Sep 2018, 02:22 PM

After starting the year in reserve grade, David Nofoaluma's growth throughout 2018 again proved why the winger is such an important part of Wests Tigers.

His omission from the NRL team in Round 1 certainly sparked plenty of interest and debate, but having witnessed how the rest of the season played out, it's hard to argue that it wasn't best for all involved.

After a dominant performance in Intrust Super Premiership in Round 1, Nofoaluma returned to the team the following week due to an injury to Tuimoala Lolohea and quickly picked up where he left off in 2017 — grinding out 175 metres in the team's first win over the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park since 2012.

He picked up points in the 3-2-1 voting on that night, and continued to impress again throughout the rest of the year. Nofoaluma finished fourth in the club's Player of the Year voting (behind Luke Brooks, Corey Thompson and Chris Lawrence) in another underrated but deceptively strong season.

Reaching the 100-game milestone in 2018, Nofoaluma has quietly built an impressive strike rate of 49 tries in 105 games and is just three tries away from being the club's all-time highest scoring winger.

Still only 24 years of age, the Campbelltown flyer's progress both on and off the field under Coach Ivan Cleary will have plenty of fans excited for what's to come on the right wing — particularly with the emergence of Esan Marsters as his long-term centre partner and the inclusion of Moses Mbye at fullback.
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WHAT STOOD OUT IN 2018
As has become the norm with Nofoaluma over the past few seasons, the winger's dominant carries with the ball (particularly coming out of his own end) again provided to be crucial for Wests Tigers. Nofoaluma averaged over 150 running metres per game and just once finished with fewer than 100 metres — a game he went off injured in in the 32nd minute having already amassed 75 metres — while also chalking up six appearances with 175 metres or more. The modern winger is incredibly involved in starting attacking sets, and Nofoaluma continues to be one of the best in regards to this. Only Nene Macdonald, Blake Ferguson and Ken Maumalo averaged more post contact metres amongst wingers than the Wests Tigers man in 2018.
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WHAT'S TO COME IN 2019
With the arrival of Moses Mbye midway through the year, Nofoaluma's output on the right edge certainly picked up, and a full preseason together should see the fullback and winger combine on a more frequent basis in 2019\. Mbye looked more-than-comfortable setting up his outside backs on the right, with Nofoaluma ending the year with tries or linebreaks in six of his last eight games, and that combination is again one to watch in 2019\. Nofoaluma will only be helped too by the breakout season of Marsters, who will be better again next year after adjusting to his first full year in the NRL. Wests Tigers' left edge was easily their better side in 2018 with Corey Thompson, Kevin Naiqama and Chris Lawrence chalking up 22 tries between them; perhaps we'll see the right side be more dominant in 2019 with Josh Reynolds back on deck.
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MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
100 NRL Games — Wests Tigers vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (Round 21)

100 Wests Tigers Games — Wests Tigers vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (Round 21)

Finished fourth in Wests Tigers 2018 Kelly-Barnes Award voting

 

[Geo]

When Nofoaluma got injured our run of losses began to mount…we missed his go forward big time...no doubt in my mind had he stayed fit for the full season we would have been playing finals football this year....

Looking forward to seeing a fit and firing Filled with passion year from Nofoaluma in 2019...

 

[The_Patriot]

His defence improved a bit without Naiqama by his side all year.

Other than that i didnt really see anything i havent seen before from him, He is a talented player.

 

[MacDougall]

I kind of think he regressed a bit this year. He was primed for a breakout season based on the previous year and then suddenly he wasn't making first grade anymore. I know it was injury interrupted but I didn't see the same explosive power in his runs that I was used to. He was getting stopped and put on his back a lot more. Still did some good things though.

 

[happy_tiger]

I kind of think he regressed a bit this year. He was primed for a breakout season based on the previous year and then suddenly he wasn't making first grade anymore. I know it was injury interrupted but I didn't see the same explosive power in his runs that I was used to. He was getting stopped and put on his back a lot more. Still did some good things though.

His loss of pace is my biggest concern , I can't think of too many wingers that Nofoaluma is quicker than anymore

 

[Toowoomba_Tiger]

This time last year, half the fans on this forum didn't have him locked in as a winger. I think 90% of us have him as the first winger picked for 2019.

He's not the complete package as a winger. Lack of blistering speed separates him from the rep wingers and the defensive concerns I still believe were mostly related to Moses darting out of the line. All wingers are going to get caught on the inside of there opposition at times.

Some of those stats are impressive and shows what value he brings to the team. Nearly the most tries ever for the Tigers. That's not bad considering some of the wingers we've had - Richards, Tuiaki, Tuquiri, Fitzhenry, Koriobete, etc.

The thing I like the most about Noffa is the work ethic and the never say die attitude. He'll fight for every inch (call it 'passion').

 

[Snake]

Fluff

 

[TheDaBoss]

Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma is currently using his off-season holidays to carry out some aid work in Fiji as part of the "Transformers" trip.

Nofoaluma is part of the trip put together by RLPA General Manager of Stakeholder Relations Clint Newton — joined by a number of key people in rugby league including Sharks forward Jayson Bukuya, Roosters forward Victor Radley, Rabbitohs forward Junior Tatola and NRL Women's Premiership players Corban McGregor and Sam Bremner.

The group will assist the community by taking part in construction and renovation, teaching in schools and running sports clinics for students while also embarking on a journey of personal development.

https://t.co/UxloIpVnTN

https://t.co/OLr3Y1L6QU
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https://t.co/qemAUXyFvf

 

[Geo]

Good fella…Well done Nofoaluma and the NRL...been following on FB..looks to be having a ball...lots of kids now sporting Wests Tigers gear..

 

[Tigerdon]

Great stuff Dave!
They are mad for both forms of the game over there. Most I met follow a team in the NRL. A played touch footy every arvo with the locals when I was there for a couple of weeks. They are natural footballers and have a ball playing the game.

 

[TYGA]

Good story Nofa is a gentleman. Nice Kid.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Awesome stuff, great way to give back.

 

[tiga4eva]

If anyone lives in the Oran Park, Harrington Park, Camden area, Nofa and his fiancé have opened a Chicken Shop in the Oran Park Town Centre. Great feed, he’s often in there working.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

https://twitter.com/c_newton11/status/1060989928954187776