Toafofoa Sipley

[Harvies elbow]

Is it just me or has every single young Kiwi player that has ever come on the market come with the tag .. "Junior Kiwi International" ... what, they have turns or something.

Well, with only 2 top grade games here's hoping Baz/Bozo have picked another winner.

Gene Ngamu, Awen Guttenbeil....

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Read an update earlier on the Warriors v Dogs reserves match

The Sipley brothers absolutely destroyed the Dogs pack apparently. Our boy Tof scored 1 try running over the top of people, was making 10-15m every hit up and smashing blokes in defence

Hopefully with a few injuries we might get to see him get a run in NRL this season

 

[The Who]

I'm pleased someone is reporting on the Reserve Grade comp because I couldn't find a review of the performance of our mob on the MWS site, nor the Blacktown Workers site apart from the scorers.
I also couldn't see anything about our Under 20s. Surely the club owes it to fans to keep us informed. How else can we compile accurate YARTS if we are simply making it up???

 

[Spartan Eagle]

This interview is gold.. Lovely young bloke. Hope he tears them up!

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2018/01/29/toafofoa-sipley-interview/

 

[Mitch]

This interview is gold.. Lovely young bloke. Hope he tears them up!

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2018/01/29/toafofoa-sipley-interview/

Agree mate. Absolutely lovely, level headed bloke. Seems like he has had some rough times but is really looking forward to grabbing an opportunity when it comes.

Also I get the feeling Addin is really looking to take on a leadership role this year, which we can only hope takes his game to another level.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I hope his brother comes to Manly!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I think back to all our premierships sides, and they've always included a few, ah, not exactly standover merchants, but, blokes that would not get stood over, and who would not let their teammates get stood over.

I've not seen Sipley but I'm hoping he fits that mould, for a front rower it is appropriate, so I'm looking forward to seeing him in the trials. And Gosiewski for the same reason.

 

[Simonmyers11]

I got this guy in my top 17. Reckon he will surprise a lot. Powerful runner with a good step and some ball skills. Hopefully baz will see him reach his full potential

 

[Pepi]

I saw a few intrust cup games after we signed him. He is a Sam Moa clone. Scored lots of barge over tries and regularly bent the line back.

 

[Pepi]

First touch in first grade

 

[R3]

He's got that Brenton Lawrence speed with a huge bump and a step!?
gotta try him in the 17 at one stage. Use him for impact like they did with George Rose and Siosaia Vave. I also can't wait to see how Paseka goes against the full grown men and an offseason with the squad

 

[Freagle]

I have to say, judging from the vid there and the interview clips today, he looks bigger than his supposed 185 cm! Anyone seen more of him?

 

[BOZO]

I got this guy in my top 17. Reckon he will surprise a lot. Powerful runner with a good step and some ball skills. Hopefully baz will see him reach his full potential

Have not seen this guy but if you have a good eye for details he sound like he is another who will be knocking at the NRL squad door

 

[BOZO]

He's got that Brenton Lawrence speed with a huge bump and a step!?
gotta try him in the 17 at one stage. Use him for impact like they did with George Rose and Siosaia Vave. I also can't wait to see how Paseka goes against the full grown men and an offseason with the squad

That's what all the danger sides have on their bench . IMPACT PLAYERS.
Players that come on and create havoc . Not jack of all trades and master of none .

 

[Woodsie]

First touch in first grade

Fantastic highlight clip .... only 3 seconds ..... but here's hoping it's a couple of hours long by September.

 

[Woodsie]

Over the past couple of seasons, most coaches have moved away from the notion of impact players on the bench .... whilst they still look for a lift in energy from replacements ... the main thing they look for now is a maintaining of the structures, both in attack and defence.

The key today is to have no reduction of standard when your #1 and #2 go off.

Unless you have a rare "beast" the days of a big booper having 2 big runs, pleasing the crowd, then missing 4 tackles and shuffling off are past.

 

[Ned]

Unless you have a rare "beast" the days of a big booper having 2 big runs, pleasing the crowd, then missing 4 tackles and shuffling off are past.

Don't say that, Parra just signed T-Rex!!!

 

[Woodsie]

Don't say that, Parra just signed T-Rex!!!

He couldn't knock the skin off a cream pudding ...

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Over the past couple of seasons, most coaches have moved away from the notion of impact players on the bench .... whilst they still look for a lift in energy from replacements ... the main thing they look for now is a maintaining of the structures, both in attack and defence.

The key today is to have no reduction of standard when your #1 and #2 go off.

Unless you have a rare "beast" the days of a big booper having 2 big runs, pleasing the crowd, then missing 4 tackles and shuffling off are past.

Totally agree. Coaches are trying to get maximum minutes out of everyone as you said to not disrupt structure, you won't be around long these days if all you are are gassed after a few runs and a passenger for the next 15-20 mins. While these young massive units tear it up against kids week in week out, it's easy to get excited about them stepping up, it will take a number of years for the majority to really find the balance of peak fitness / size and power. I think we have a decent balance now of experience in the forwards to have both youthful enthusiasm, and steady reliable heads. Hopefully that balance turns into results.

 

[stoodamire]

Seems like a very well spoken and humble young man.

Looking forward to see if he can fulfill his potential.