Starford To’a #253

[BAGNF05]

Yeah that's right the best centres play around the ruck with 3 mins to go and then when the ball goes wide and they are out of position for an overlap it's not their fault right?

Get some game awareness mate

Watch Herbie Farnworth play mate, he’s everywhere.

In six tackles you can have three involvements if you’re good enough.

 

[BAGNF05]

exactly

Critta doesn't go looking for the ball.. GI never used too.. nor did gasnier..

Guarantee you Critta would be around the ball multiple times in a set to win a match. No doubt your halves have to get things right too.

 

[TYGA]

Staggs 👀

 

[mtd#2]

Watch Herbie Farnworth play mate, he’s everywhere.

In six tackles you can have three involvements if you’re good enough.

Which state of origin or national side does he play for?

 

[mtd#2]

Guarantee you Critta would be around the ball multiple times in a set to win a match. No doubt your halves have to get things right too.

Based on what? How many times has he actually done it?

There's a time and place to go hunting and the final two minutes isnt it.. stay in the centres cause the ball is going to get thrown your way

Its the halves mate

 

[BAGNF05]

Which state of origin or national side does he play for?

England

 

[mtd#2]

England

Shit team doesn't count 😅😅

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Staggs 👀

Staggs is decent defensively but his attacking game has disappeared in the last two seasons. Haven't seen him break many tackles this year.

 

[BAGNF05]

Not usually a big stats guy but Herbie v To’a

17 runs v 12 runs on average
165m v 120m runs on average
2 hit ups v 0 hit ups on average
6.5 tackle busts v 4
8 errors v 12 errors

To’a should get paid about 2 thirds of Herbie’s freight.

 

[mtd#2]

Not usually a big stats guy but Herbie v To’a

17 runs v 12 runs on average
165m v 120m runs on average
2 hit ups v 0 hit ups on average
6.5 tackle busts v 4
8 errors v 12 errors

To’a should get paid about 2 thirds of Herbie’s freight.

Can you compare these stats with critta? Genuinely curious
Because I don't think stats always tell the whole store

 

[BAGNF05]

Can you compare these stats with critta? Genuinely curious
Because I don't think stats always tell the whole store

I did that and you’re spot on. I think Critta’s form has really spiked this past month though. He’s definitely a moments over efforts guy.

 

[TheClaws]

He has another year.

That's the problem with Nov 1st for all intents and purposes he is in the shop window for us and other clubs this year. Considering his history of injuries if i were him I would be nailing down a new contract or extension asap.

 

[mtd#2]

I did that and you’re spot on. I think Critta’s form has really spiked this past month though. He’s definitely a moments over efforts guy.

I was hoping you'd post them haha

 

[gregjm87]

He only played 3 games last year and also missed the start of this year through injury.
I think he is now showing the talent he has and why we signed him in the first place.
We need to upgrade and sign him long term

No, not long term. I've been saying Toa is our best centre for 3 years now. I'm honestly shocked it's taken the rest of the forum this long to see it. But prior to '23 he has always been a guy who has had the skill to be a very good centre but not the work ethic. He seems to be a player that will rest on his laurels if given a long term contract rather than continue to earn it. Id rather pay a bit extra per season but only never extend him beyond 2 years at any given time.

 

[Oldman]

No, not long term. I've been saying Toa is our best centre for 3 years now. I'm honestly shocked it's taken the rest of the forum this long to see it. But prior to '23 he has always been a guy who has had the skill to be a very good centre but not the work ethic. He seems to be a player that will rest on his laurels if given a long term contract rather than continue to earn it. Id rather pay a bit extra per season but only never extend him beyond 2 years at any given time.

Being our best Centre for the last 3 years 😂
That wouldn’t be too hard when you think about who our other centre’s have been.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Bit rough comparing To'a to Herbie. Herbie is arguably the 2nd best centre in the game (after Crichton).

 

[BAGNF05]

I was hoping you'd post them haha

 

[cktiger]

Ok boomer. See you on facebook later. Looking forward to Sky News later.

As soon as you descended to that comment you lost. Have a bit more sense.

 

[Roar_Power]

No, not long term. I've been saying Toa is our best centre for 3 years now. I'm honestly shocked it's taken the rest of the forum this long to see it. But prior to '23 he has always been a guy who has had the skill to be a very good centre but not the work ethic. He seems to be a player that will rest on his laurels if given a long term contract rather than continue to earn it. Id rather pay a bit extra per season but only never extend him beyond 2 years at any given time.

Aligns with our 3 spoons perfectly. He has been inconsistent at best. It has been a complete transformation in 2025. Hope he continues it.

 

[twentyforty]

Aligns with our 3 spoons perfectly. He has been inconsistent at best. It has been a complete transformation in 2025. Hope he continues it.

He’s had a couple of injuries, firstly ankle, then on his return a hammy. Played only 3 games last year.
Always looked a very skilful player in a team not travelling well.