Josh Aloiai #190
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jirskyr
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I wonder if Aloiai could run wide and give Brooks some options. He's certainly got the size for denting the line, not sure about his hands, but he needn't just take hitups.
Tiger_Watto
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After watching him in the Melbourne Trial, he was very very impressive and hasnt taken a backward step. Runs good lines and will poke his head through more on the edges.
Once Taylor gets the chance, I'd send him back to NSW Cup for 1-2 weeks to freshen him up, but that's purely to protect him and give him a spell due to his age.
Great Pick-Up!
Once Taylor gets the chance, I'd send him back to NSW Cup for 1-2 weeks to freshen him up, but that's purely to protect him and give him a spell due to his age.
Great Pick-Up!
Tiger_Watto
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@jirskyr said:
He can hit also… Could be a good protector?
mightymagpie
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Totally agree on Aloiai. Big future. We really missed Grant after he was ruled out for rest of the game.
swag_tiger
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@mightymagpie said:
Why was Grant ruled out?
@swag tiger said:
:brick: Concussion…
swag_tiger
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@Geo. said:
Good for next round?
TopTiger
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@Mccarry said:
X3!!
balmain boy
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He's been solid but hard to see too much when he plays so few minutes. It really is hard to understand how those that play well get punished, and those who are anonymous play the full 80.
And while he's wide, he's certainly no giant. Like most of our back row, short and nuggety. Will struggle to wrap up opposition forwards who are bigger.
And while he's wide, he's certainly no giant. Like most of our back row, short and nuggety. Will struggle to wrap up opposition forwards who are bigger.
**Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the re-signing of young forward Josh Aloiai on a one-year deal.**
The 20-year-old made his NRL debut in the Club’s Round 1 win over New Zealand at Campbelltown Sports Stadium and has been part of the first-grade side in every game this year.
Aloiai joined Wests Tigers last November after securing a release from the Parramatta Eels and has impressed during in his eight NRL appearances in 2016.
The Glenora Bears junior has the ability to slot in anywhere in the forward pack and has been named on the interchange bench for tomorrow’s game against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.
Aloiai expressed his excitement to have secured his future at the Club beyond this season.
“I’m really thankful and privileged for the opportunity to re-sign with Wests Tigers,” Aloiai said. “I have rekindled my love for rugby league (since joining Wests Tigers) and I’m really enjoying my footy again.
“It has been a big transition (playing in the NRL) but I’m definitely adapting to it and I’m trying to build my game each week to become a better player.
“Right across the board from the coaching staff to the players, we have a great bunch of people at the Club and I’m really happy to be here.
“I think the main goal for me this year is helping our team get some wins on the board and to gain momentum, while also developing further as a player.”
Wests Tigers Head Coach Jason Taylor said Aloiai has been a great addition to the playing roster this year.
“Josh’s attitude and commitment to training and also to the Club is outstanding,” Taylor said. “The best sign for the Club moving forward is how passionate he is about playing for Wests Tigers and how much he is enjoying his time here.
“He suffered a really bad hip injury at Parramatta and it’s a sign of the player he is and how hard he is prepared to work the way in which he has come back from that.
“Josh is a great person and great role model, even at such a young age, so we are really pleased to be able to extend his contract with Wests Tigers.”
In 2014 while playing with Parramatta’s Holden Cup side, Aloiai represented the Junior Kiwis alongside current Wests Tigers squad members Manaia Cherrington, Chance Peni and Watson Heleta.
The new deal secure Aloiai at Wests Tigers through until the end of the 2017 season.
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2016/04/27/aloiai_re_signs_with.html
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2016/04/27/aloiai_i_m_really_ha.html
**Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the re-signing of young forward Josh Aloiai on a one-year deal.**
The 20-year-old made his NRL debut in the Club’s Round 1 win over New Zealand at Campbelltown Sports Stadium and has been part of the first-grade side in every game this year.
Aloiai joined Wests Tigers last November after securing a release from the Parramatta Eels and has impressed during in his eight NRL appearances in 2016.
The Glenora Bears junior has the ability to slot in anywhere in the forward pack and has been named on the interchange bench for tomorrow’s game against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.
Aloiai expressed his excitement to have secured his future at the Club beyond this season.
“I’m really thankful and privileged for the opportunity to re-sign with Wests Tigers,” Aloiai said. “I have rekindled my love for rugby league (since joining Wests Tigers) and I’m really enjoying my footy again.
“It has been a big transition (playing in the NRL) but I’m definitely adapting to it and I’m trying to build my game each week to become a better player.
“Right across the board from the coaching staff to the players, we have a great bunch of people at the Club and I’m really happy to be here.
“I think the main goal for me this year is helping our team get some wins on the board and to gain momentum, while also developing further as a player.”
Wests Tigers Head Coach Jason Taylor said Aloiai has been a great addition to the playing roster this year.
“Josh’s attitude and commitment to training and also to the Club is outstanding,” Taylor said. “The best sign for the Club moving forward is how passionate he is about playing for Wests Tigers and how much he is enjoying his time here.
“He suffered a really bad hip injury at Parramatta and it’s a sign of the player he is and how hard he is prepared to work the way in which he has come back from that.
“Josh is a great person and great role model, even at such a young age, so we are really pleased to be able to extend his contract with Wests Tigers.”
In 2014 while playing with Parramatta’s Holden Cup side, Aloiai represented the Junior Kiwis alongside current Wests Tigers squad members Manaia Cherrington, Chance Peni and Watson Heleta.
The new deal secure Aloiai at Wests Tigers through until the end of the 2017 season.
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2016/04/27/aloiai_re_signs_with.html
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2016/04/27/aloiai_i_m_really_ha.html
clifferdSH
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Isn't the biggest or most threatening forward but adds a lot of toughness
Happy to have him in the 17\. Well done
Happy to have him in the 17\. Well done
851
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Hope they got him cheap, but good luck to the kid.
WestsSupporter
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I hope he has a clause in his contract which entitles him to $1000 for each error-less game. Guarantee he'd be a gun.
stevetiger
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He looks okay to me but I reckon he only has about 20 minutes of quality effort per week.
PYMBLEPETE
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Some strange responses to the re-signing. I think he has been very good all things considered, and his comment about trying to improve his game from week to week sits fair and square with how I have seen his season develop.
As to the comment about him not being big, his official stats are 110kgs and 185cm and I reckon he is heavier than that now.
As to the comment about him not being big, his official stats are 110kgs and 185cm and I reckon he is heavier than that now.
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