'The biggest shock of my career': Nofoaluma didn't see axing coming

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Kev’s got too many errors in him for a fullback. Let’s face it Kev is a reserve grader.

It was great to see nofo smiling and leading the team song. He will be back in first grade soon. Maybe the decision to drop nofo was linked to the need to find a place for a kicker. Wonder how Thompson would go in the centres?
 
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He will be back before you know it
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I’m not so sure. Neither wingers did anything wrong yesterday to open up a spot for Nofa. Also, I thought Fonua had some strong carries and I think if his defence improves he will be in the mix. Maybe a spot will open up if Kev gets dropped, but Milne will probably take that spot.
 
Nofa had a mixed day for the Magpies yesterday. Yes he scored a couple of tries but he made a number of unforced errors as well. Based on yesterday's performance I can't see Cleary changing the right hand side combination for Nofas inclusion.
MWZ position is less certain. The Roosters got around him and down his touch line when he raced inside (appearing) to go for an intercept. Luckily for him play continued and Teddy couldn't catch the pass back on the inside. Fonua was solid for the Magpies but I didn't see enough from him to force his way into MWZ spot. Nofa moving onto the left side and taking MWZ spot is possibly the only change to the wing configuration Cleary might consider. But I suspect MWZ might be a coach favourite; a bit like Sheens-Fitzhenry
 
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Bit disappointing if true that Ivan didn’t outline what areas he needs to work on.
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I thought the same. There needs to be good communication between the coaching staff and players, particularly on areas where the player needs to improve. Otherwise nothing will change.
 
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Nofa had a mixed day for the Magpies yesterday. Yes he scored a couple of tries but he made a number of unforced errors as well. Based on yesterday's performance I can't see Cleary changing the right hand side combination for Nofas inclusion.
MWZ position is less certain. The Roosters got around him and down his touch line when he raced inside (appearing) to go for an intercept. Luckily for him play continued and Teddy couldn't catch the pass back on the inside. Fonua was solid for the Magpies but I didn't see enough from him to force his way into MWZ spot. Nofa moving onto the left side and taking MWZ spot is possibly the only change to the wing configuration Cleary might consider. But I suspect MWZ might be a coach favourite; a bit like Sheens-Fitzhenry
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Malaki did not do much wrong imo. Watch the 1 percentets his doing.
 
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Nofa had a mixed day for the Magpies yesterday. Yes he scored a couple of tries but he made a number of unforced errors as well. Based on yesterday's performance I can't see Cleary changing the right hand side combination for Nofas inclusion.
MWZ position is less certain. The Roosters got around him and down his touch line when he raced inside (appearing) to go for an intercept. Luckily for him play continued and Teddy couldn't catch the pass back on the inside. Fonua was solid for the Magpies but I didn't see enough from him to force his way into MWZ spot. Nofa moving onto the left side and taking MWZ spot is possibly the only change to the wing configuration Cleary might consider. But I suspect MWZ might be a coach favourite; a bit like Sheens-Fitzhenry
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MWZ rushed in twice because of poor decisions on Naiqama's behalf, if you watch closely he's on the inside of Manu, which instantly created an overlap. Thought he was very solid, Nofo still has some way to go before we see him back in the top flight.
 
Lol, I think people are forgetting just how good Nofo is. Maybe not defensively, but he is very dangerous. Punches holes in lines brings the ball back like no one else. Our edges were not threatening at all against the Roosters. He is physically very strong and very fast and I feel we lacked that speed and strength.
 
Let’s not get carried away with Nofos 2 tries ..they both were laid on by perfectly placed kicks from Gamble .I can not see him back in the top grade for a while yet.
 
If anything Nofo won't replace MWZ or Thompson.

IF it's ANYONE, it would be replacing Naiqama, and possibly playing MWZ at Centre.
 
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Let’s not get carried away with Nofos 2 tries ..they both were laid on by perfectly placed kicks from Gamble .I can not see him back in the top grade for a while yet.
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I'll get carried away with his carries and numerous offloads in the game..
 
I'm not talking about his last match I'm talking about the whole last season where he was the only player bringing the ball back and injecting energy into the game. And he can bring the hurt when he tackles or pushes into the sideline. Go back to some of last seasons games and you will realise how much you have forgotten. I hope IC was just making a point or testing something temporary because he is leagues ahead of MWZ, Naiqama and even arguably Thompson.
 
Kev deserves to be dropped, whether that equates to Nofa getting picked I dont know
 
Nofo will be back at some stage.

Whats great about this is genuine competition for positions and rewards for good play. Thompsons trial form got him in.

Im sure he has been told whats required. If you believe he wasnt told anything because it wasnt mentioned in some two-bit article in the paper, then open your brain.
 
Well the final episode of this day forward cleary addressed the players and named the round 1 team. Noted that a lot of good players did not make the list and its a hard decision said the decision is his and left it open by saying if anyone would like to speak to me why the did not make it to come see me.

As per this article sounds like nofo did not speak to the coach about why he didn't make it.
 
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