Caleb Navale

[manlyfan76]

Fiji rugby follower here.
Navale played big minutes against PNG last year and also ran down Derby (yes a winger)

He was great for Fiji I thought.

 

[spider]

He'd be great for Manly given more time.40min for him 40min for Jake next year, We need him he has pace, Hits the line hard and quick play the ball, tackles well. don't know what more you could ask for. Go Manly

 

[mave]

Any brave de-riders still want to die on the no Navale hill?

Should have been playing months ago.

 

[XV-1]

Any brave de-riders still want to die on the no Navale hill?

Should have been playing months ago.

Agree. I have been saying that for ages.
He is a good whole hearted player.

 

[mave]

Agree. I have been saying that for ages.
He is a good whole hearted player.

Well, he has speed, youth ,etc.....pretty much the opposite of what we look for.

 

[JBW]

Should be our starting no. 13 next year. My only concern with him is he lacks size. Has all the skills and definitely an upgrade on most of our pack, just wish he was slightly bigger. Beggars can't be wishers though.

 

[Nike]

Why'd it Jake getting knocked out for him to get in the team? Dude has been a machine and constantly finds his front, makes good impact with Bullemor off the bench.

 

[Sheikheagle]

I like the cut of his jib. Kid can play.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Should be our starting no. 13 next year. My only concern with him is he lacks size. Has all the skills and definitely an upgrade on most of our pack, just wish he was slightly bigger. Beggars can't be wishers though.

His size suits the modern day game with the six agains and he has the engine to match.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Well, he has speed, youth ,etc.....pretty much the opposite of what we look for.

If he used a walking stick he would have made his debut years ago.

 

[Cliffycomeback]

Why'd it Jake getting knocked out for him to get in the team? Dude has been a machine and constantly finds his front, makes good impact with Bullemor off the bench.

Hasn't got the motor apparently.

 

[Nike]

Hasn't got the motor apparently.

I've heard this but it's entirely based off a post game interview after his debut where he said he was gassed after 10 minutes, I don't know if it's right or wrong but I know that's where it came from.

Even if that's the case why did they continue wasting him in cup? He already leads some impressive statistics for the competition, ain't gonna get any fitter playing ressies IMO.

In saying all that Seibold was the coach who brought a lot of the current Broncos pack through, and Bully, so maybe I'll trust his management against my better judgement from the longue - for now.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Nice to see him get his first try in the top grade. Even better to see him running hard and straight and getting fast play-the-balls. Here's hoping he's a regular next season.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

He reminds me a bit of Sam Moa from the Roosters, who I thought was a key cog to them winning the title in 13. Moa had a very high work rate and did a lot of the dirty work for JWH to maximise his game.

 

[Buughes]

Should be our starting no. 13 next year. My only concern with him is he lacks size. Has all the skills and definitely an upgrade on most of our pack, just wish he was slightly bigger. Beggars can't be wishers though.

McInnes and Murray lack size.. but that’s the issue for navale.. right.

 

[manlyfan76]

Agree that he should get first go at lock next year.

Another pre-season should only further his case.

 

[Cliffycomeback]

I've heard this but it's entirely based off a post game interview after his debut where he said he was gassed after 10 minutes, I don't know if it's right or wrong but I know that's where it came from.

Even if that's the case why did they continue wasting him in cup? He already leads some impressive statistics for the competition, ain't gonna get any fitter playing ressies IMO.

In saying all that Seibold was the coach who brought a lot of the current Broncos pack through, and Bully, so maybe I'll trust his management against my better judgement from the longue - for now.

I agree with you. He should have been playing much earlier.

 

[Phobia]

There's no point in persisting with Jazz next week... I'd give him the starting 13, and see what he can do.

He is no game breaker, but this is a good thing IMO. These players shouldn't cost a lot, but offer consistent performances, like the ones Navale has been putting out. This leaves some valuable salary cap for the X-factor players, and the spine. The likes of Paseka, Haumole, Tom, etc.

It's important, because we have gotten this balance incredibly wrong in the past... Jake Trbojevic should not be on $1.1 million.

Excellent player to have in the 17. These are the sorts of players we should be targeting... No nonsense hard workers.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Agree that he should get first go at lock next year.

Another pre-season should only further his case.

That's why we didn't try to keep Jazz, even though he's been good for us this year.

Still got Jake as well as Brown next year, and while those 2 might come and go, I expect Caleb to be a certainty in our 17 each and every week. With increasing minutes.

I actually thought he'd be in our NRL side a bit earlier this year, but the coaches know better than I about what's good for the development of a young forward like him. (I recall another smallish forward who was held back by Des for a few years, before quickly becoming a rep player and premiership winner when Des finally deemed him ready (Gifty)

 

[manlyfan76]

That's why we didn't try to keep Jazz, even though he's been good for us this year.

Still got Jake as well as Brown next year, and while those 2 might come and go, I expect Caleb to be a certainty in our 17 each and every week. With increasing minutes.

I actually thought he'd be in our NRL side a bit earlier this year, but the coaches know better than I about what's good for the development of a young forward like him. (I recall another smallish forward who was held back by Des for a few years, before quickly becoming a rep player and premiership winner when Des finally deemed him ready (Gifty)

Des also held Haumole back far too long.

But des is no longer a concern.