Tariq Sims

[maxta]

I have not seen a lot of Koula apart from some NSW cup highlights and what is shared on here. I note that he has made AUS schoolboy rugby sides on the wing - not sure if that is a prerequiste for first grade. I have also not seen his name on any NSW U16/18/20 sides or Australian rugby league schoolboy teams (but could have missed something).

A lot of faith seems to be shown in his future so would appreciate any insights as to why, and why he will be better than Suli or Parker. He looks and reminds me a lot of Albert Hopoate in the clips I have seen and again I could be very wrong however Albert seemed to suffer by lack of size/growth when he hit seniors.

Albert was hit by horrendous injuries and Never recovered, was actually up with the strongest Manly First grade players, but lost his speed and agility in a big way...then came the lost confidence.
Koula is an outright speedster who has credentials of being faster than Saab...but this alone does not make an NRL player.
Koula will need more time to play against big bodies to prove he has the all round game to cut the NRL, with defence the big test.
1 thing for sure - after the past few seasons of a sluggish footy team, are now the fastest and most exciting team to watch even for neutral fans....and we have kids like this to come through !!

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

There's a lot of Michael Robertson in Reuben Garrick.

They're gay ?
Beware of helicopters!

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

It was a Fulton signing, presumably with Barrett’s acquiescence.

Nothing to do with Toovey, he was on the way out the door.

At the time, thought it was a peace pipe offering to DCE

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Albert was hit by horrendous injuries and Never recovered, was actually up with the strongest Manly First grade players, but lost his speed and agility in a big way...then came the lost confidence.
Koula is an outright speedster who has credentials of being faster than Saab...but this alone does not make an NRL player.
Koula will need more time to play against big bodies to prove he has the all round game to cut the NRL, with defence the big test.
1 thing for sure - after the past few seasons of a sluggish footy team, are now the fastest and most exciting team to watch even for neutral fans....and we have kids like this to come through !!

Desperately need the reserves comp to be up and running next year, Koula is one of many young players whose development is in danger of stalling due to no footy. Its good he's been in the top squad at least but not really a substitute for playing games.

 

[southsideeagle]

He would be a good fit for Tigers. $700k per yr for 2 years.

 

[rmd]

Koula will be in the team next year, mostly as a replacement when injury occurs however, just where he fits in the long term will be the question. Centre is best for him in my opinion which means Parker needs to play forwards.