Heamasi Makasini #303

[TheEnz]

I’m a bit concerned that if Latu Fainu doesn’t start getting more time on the field he might decide to look somewhere where that might be an option.
I would like to see him given a couple of weeks in the 7 jumper so we could get a better idea of what he can or can’t bring to the team.
He might say his happy but every player wants to be in the starting side, as they should believe that they are a better option than those in front of them.

Maybe Benji doesnt want to see him in the 7 until he extends.

 

[weststigerman]

Makasini is a sure thing to be an elite centre with an injury free run.

Great signing.

 

[Tiger Woods]

What the hell do we have here
😁

 

[Tucker]

The kid has something.
Certainly not a first grader currently, but he is young and has the body and athleticism that can be built on.
Look forward to watching him grow over the coming seasons.

 

[Adam Doobie]

The kid has something.
Certainly not a first grader currently, but he is young and has the body and athleticism that can be built on.
Look forward to watching him grow over the coming seasons.

He's not far off being a genuine first grader. Once he has 30-40 games under his belt he'll be a force to be reckoned with. The game where he had his shocker it seemed the physicality and pressure was getting a bit much for him.

After seeing Payne Haas get manhandled in his first three games, then the next season he was instantly a weapon, I'll never write off a young gun with big wraps. At least not until they've had 3-4 seasons to develop.

 

[Oldman]

Maybe Benji doesnt want to see him in the 7 until he extends.

That could be risky as Latu might be waiting to spend time in the halves before extending?

 

[clontarfkid]

Dont think Makasini was really prepared for the physicality of NRL..even though he was 108 kgs
and dominating at junior Rugby,
he was transparently manhandled by Wighton and Staggs ..two tough units btw ....plus others to a lesser extent
And heavily marked after the trial games where he showed his potential
Have no doubt he will be back with a reshaped body and do the same to others for the next decade
Freak athlete

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Dont think Makasini was really prepared for the physicality of NRL..even though he was 108 kgs
and dominating at junior Rugby,
he was transparently manhandled by Wighton and Staggs ..two tough units btw ....plus others to a lesser extent
And heavily marked after the trial games where he showed his potential
Have no doubt he will be back with a reshaped body and do the same to others for the next decade
Freak athlete

Was also carrying a foot injury.. which was causing him significant discomfort and inconvenience… if 💯 fit I think we may all be in for a pleasant surprise

 

[Tucker]

He's not far off being a genuine first grader. Once he has 30-40 games under his belt he'll be a force to be reckoned with. The game where he had his shocker it seemed the physicality and pressure was getting a bit much for him.

After seeing Payne Haas get manhandled in his first three games, then the next season he was instantly a weapon, I'll never write off a young gun with big wraps. At least not until they've had 3-4 seasons to develop.

Yeah 100%, I’m not writing him off at all.
We as a club have a lot to do and it’s good he has committed to doing it here.

 

[tigerman80]

Amazing news!!! Superstar in the making!!! Sign the fainus and we’ve pretty much locked all the players we want to keep here .

 

[Chunk]

Great sign for the club overall as well, we don't know how much he's getting but to commit to the club is awesome. Something we have been missing in the past.