Fonua Pole #257

[GNR4LIFE]

Physically capable, needs to decide if he actually wants to make it. It’s all upstairs imo.

I was at Ctown the night we played the Raiders in 2023. He was coming off the back fence on some of those kick offs. Gave me huge Ruben Wiki vibes. Was off the boil this year.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I was at Ctown the night we played the Raiders in 2023. He was coming off the back fence on some of those kick offs. Gave me huge Ruben Wiki vibes. Was off the boil this year.

He's got a fair way to go before we can start calling him Jake the Muss mate.

 

[Wests Tigers]

Just got engaged today to NRLW player Ilisia Haumanou, congrats Fonua

 

[upthetigers]

Just got engaged today to NRLW player Ilisia Haumanou, congrats Fonua

Gosh players get married early. 23 is so young enjoy your 20s then consider it. But each to their own.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

‘Talk about it all the time’: Tigers star’s honest admission on dream that could see him switch clubs

‘Talk about it all the time’: Tigers star’s honest admission on dream that could see him switch clubs

www.foxsports.com.au

- Still managing the MCL injury from Round 10 last year.
- Desire is strong to play with his brother Suli one day.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

‘Talk about it all the time’: Tigers star’s honest admission on dream that could see him switch clubs

‘Talk about it all the time’: Tigers star’s honest admission on dream that could see him switch clubs

www.foxsports.com.au

- Still managing the MCL injury from Round 10 last year.
- Desire is strong to play with his brother Suli one day.

No qualms if he goes back to Melbourne. Think he's been loyal enough. Also felt like he regressed last year, although if he is injured that may explain the loss of form.

Edit: so long as he doesn't break his contract.

 

[wstigers11]

Suli didn’t play/wasn’t named in any trials but Clarke is in both so I’m assuming he’s jumped him. Don’t see the reason to go there if his brother isn’t get a look in anyway.

 

[mtd#2]

‘Talk about it all the time’: Tigers star’s honest admission on dream that could see him switch clubs

‘Talk about it all the time’: Tigers star’s honest admission on dream that could see him switch clubs

www.foxsports.com.au

- Still managing the MCL injury from Round 10 last year.
- Desire is strong to play with his brother Suli one day.

It was quite evident last year in his performances that the injury was still impacting him. He was a completely different player before it happened, never the same after. Hopefully the off-season has helped.

 

[mtd#2]

Suli didn’t play/wasn’t named in any trials but Clarke is in both so I’m assuming he’s jumped him. Don’t see the reason to go there if his brother isn’t get a look in anyway.

I reckon theres more chance we'd sign him than the other way around. The family club. Hes probably too tall in the modern game for a front rower, only need to see what happened with Nelson

 

[Jimmy]

Would be a stupid move from pole. Melbourne have a quality pack with some real good youth. Pole alone wouldn’t make the 17 and if he did he’d be stopping the lil bro from getting a spot.

Yes as a club we’ve gone though some tough times and are no glamour club but how many tigers players have left for better days only to be tossed out by their new club. People only ever talk about the teddescos, JAC, Moses etc. and not the Aloiais, masters, talaus, tupous.

Benji is making a lot of the right noises and will get better with the tactics each year. What we do have right now is culture and you can’t build that up overnight.

 

[wstigers11]

Also because a lot of our key players are about to come off contract - May’s, Fainu’s, Makasini - might need to let go of some to keep the ones we want. Pole might be the collateral

 

[hammertime]

The club should be seeing that and talking to Pole about a package which includes getting his family up to Sydney for a few years.

Probably not possible, but hopefully it's being explored.

 

[old_man_tiger]

No qualms if he goes back to Melbourne. Think he's been loyal enough. Also felt like he regressed last year, although if he is injured that may explain the loss of form.

Edit: so long as he doesn't break his contract.

Sounds like he will go at some point and has done for a while. Can't resent a guy who is open and transparent and has shown loyalty until now. Please no more mod contract drama though lol

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Would be a stupid move from pole. Melbourne have a quality pack with some real good youth. Pole alone wouldn’t make the 17 and if he did he’d be stopping the lil bro from getting a spot.

Yes as a club we’ve gone though some tough times and are no glamour club but how many tigers players have left for better days only to be tossed out by their new club. People only ever talk about the teddescos, JAC, Moses etc. and not the Aloiais, masters, talaus, tupous.

Benji is making a lot of the right noises and will get better with the tactics each year. What we do have right now is culture and you can’t build that up overnight.

Even woodsy was never the same after he left

 

[EllisFan]

Potential in spades. Said it himself it’s all upstairs with him, hopefully he finds his best consistently. Knee sounds like a worry.

 

[innsaneink]

I think this is pretty poor imo.
You dont talk about.leaving the club a few weeks from a new season....or any time really unless you're serious.
You wanna go then boot off

 

[mtd#2]

I think this is pretty poor imo.
You dont talk about.leaving the club a few weeks from a new season....or any time really unless you're serious.
You wanna go then boot off

In his defence he didnt talk about leaving at all. Fox sports have taken a statement about wanting to play with his bro and twisted it into 'he might need to leave"