Joey Leilua #226

[BalmainJnr]

Terry Hill was pretty handy as well

Especially when he faked being knocked out

That was glorious, went down like the Nature Boy Rick Flair.

 

[boonboon]

So excited bu this signing. Spent many years living in the Berra and still have lots of close mates thier sl Raiders have always been my 2nd team and ive watched them closely and am so excited for Joey he brings so much skill , passion and just pure excitement.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Claims that’s he’s the best centre we’ve ever signed do a grave injustice to Paul Whatuira.

Agreed hence why I said since Lawrence.

Lawrence doesn’t count. We developed him.

 

[balmain boy]

I think this signing actually spells bad news for Nof. With the Leilua boys on that right side attracting defenders we need someone fast who supports extremely well to take advantage of the room they create. Imagine a half bust by one of them and they look out wide and nof is 10m behind the play, the opportunity lost.

In reality, Alex Johnston would be great outside him.

 

[palms]

Claims that’s he’s the best centre we’ve ever signed do a grave injustice to Paul Whatuira.

Agreed hence why I said since Lawrence.

Lawrence doesn’t count. We developed him.

Not sure i get your point there? I didn't say centre signing.. just our best centre.
Anyway, happy to have him aboard.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Claims that’s he’s the best centre we’ve ever signed do a grave injustice to Paul Whatuira.

Agreed hence why I said since Lawrence.

Lawrence doesn’t count. We developed him.

Not sure i get your point there? I didn't say centre signing.. just our best centre.
Anyway, happy to have him aboard.

And I wasn’t referring to you

Play on

 

[Spud_Murphy]

I think this signing actually spells bad news for Nof. With the Leilua boys on that right side attracting defenders we need someone fast who supports extremely well to take advantage of the room they create. Imagine a half bust by one of them and they look out wide and nof is 10m behind the play, the opportunity lost.

In reality, Alex Johnston would be great outside him.

JAC would be even better...imagine that! 👍

 

[mike]

Maguire comments

https://www.facebook.com/1441953012759027/posts/2530903820530602/?d=n

 

[Russell]

I think this signing actually spells bad news for Nof. With the Leilua boys on that right side attracting defenders we need someone fast who supports extremely well to take advantage of the room they create. Imagine a half bust by one of them and they look out wide and nof is 10m behind the play, the opportunity lost.

In reality, Alex Johnston would be great outside him.

I prefer Nof to a dud bb.

 

[Demps]

Great signing.
Shaping nicely for 2020.

If we sign AD and the squad stays healthy we are a threat.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Maguire comments

https://www.facebook.com/1441953012759027/posts/2530903820530602/?d=n

Cant access atm do u have a screenshot?

 

[hobbo1]

Maguire comments

https://www.facebook.com/1441953012759027/posts/2530903820530602/?d=n

Cant access atm do u have a screenshot?


 

[Geo]

Welcome to the WTs Joey

Hoping we see heaps of your best

What happened to..no one wants to sign..?

 

[mike]

Maguire comments

https://www.facebook.com/1441953012759027/posts/2530903820530602/?d=n

Cant access atm do u have a screenshot?

I do but I can’t seem to post the pic from my mobile!

Maguire comments

https://www.facebook.com/1441953012759027/posts/2530903820530602/?d=n

Cant access atm do u have a screenshot?


Thanks @hobbo1 I could not post the screen shot from my mobile for some reason.

 

[happy_tiger]

Welcome to the WTs Joey

Hoping we see heaps of your best

What happened to..no one wants to sign..?

He didn't want to sign he needed to sign

 

[watersider]

Positives: He makes this team better and has dynamic attacking ability. He also dominated us almost every time he played us so at least we won't suffer that again.

Negatives: This is another last contract signing and I don't think it sends a great signal. Unless he transitions to second row, he may only have one good season in him, you don't often see centres last long into their 30s. I also don't think he's a SBW or Ben Kennedy like signing who single-handedly changes the culture of a club.

Overall, I like Leilua but I feel like we're stuck in the early 2000s cowboys recruitment mode where we're buying older players who are past their prime and who aren't able to play consistently anymore. I don't think that's a recipe for success. I hope the contract is reasonable and Leilua plays with commitment and stays relatively injury free. If that happens my pessimism is unfounded but I'm concerned about how he's going to perform in 2021-2 and I think Canberra probably was thinking that way too because they were willing to let one of their better players go.

 

[hobbo1]

Welcome to the WTs Joey

Hoping we see heaps of your best

What happened to..no one wants to sign..?

He didn't want to sign he needed to sign

Remember when Brooks put pen to paper ?

 

[TheDaBoss]

Welcome to the WTs Joey

Hoping we see heaps of your best

What happened to..no one wants to sign..?

He didn't want to sign he needed to sign

Remember when Brooks put pen to paper ?

Brooks is about to cross out the help

 

[hobbo1]

Welcome to the WTs Joey

Hoping we see heaps of your best

What happened to..no one wants to sign..?

He didn't want to sign he needed to sign

Remember when Brooks put pen to paper ?

Brooks is about to cross out the help

...Bloody hope so

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Positives: He makes this team better and has dynamic attacking ability. He also dominated us almost every time he played us so at least we won't suffer that again.

Negatives: This is another last contract signing and I don't think it sends a great signal. Unless he transitions to second row, he may only have one good season in him, you don't often see centres last long into their 30s. I also don't think he's a SBW or Ben Kennedy like signing who single-handedly changes the culture of a club.

Overall, I like Leilua but I feel like we're stuck in the early 2000s cowboys recruitment mode where we're buying older players who are past their prime and who aren't able to play consistently anymore. I don't think that's a recipe for success. I hope the contract is reasonable and Leilua plays with commitment and stays relatively injury free. If that happens my pessimism is unfounded but I'm concerned about how he's going to perform in 2021-2 and I think Canberra probably was thinking that way too because they were willing to let one of their better players go.

Please let’s not start the converting a centre to a second rower talk with this guy