Tolu Koula

[XV-1]

How did Koula go today on tele?

Only saw the last 15 mins and he hardly touched the ball.

He is not very tall, which may go against him unless he is really fast laterally as well as running straight.

 

[Stewbojevic]

How did Koula go today on tele?

Only saw the last 15 mins and he hardly touched the ball.

He is not very tall, which may go against him unless he is really fast laterally as well as running straight.

I thought he was one of our best. Very quick, light on his feet, and runs hard. Doesn’t shy away from the tough runs and has good leg drive.

He looked dangerous every time he had the ball, always a chance of beating a tackle or stepping past someone.

He also seemed to have pretty good reads in defence. Shut down a couple of plays, much better than Suli and Tuipolotu in that respect today.

I was surprised at how well he handled the physicality for such a young guy. He’s not far off being capable at NRL.

Was found out under the high ball for one of their tries, so definitely needs to work on that. And I didn’t see much ball playing. But he looks to be an exciting prospect. Best suited to centre from what I saw.

 

[maxta]

How did Koula go today on tele?

Only saw the last 15 mins and he hardly touched the ball.

He is not very tall, which may go against him unless he is really fast laterally as well as running straight.

Very young and like Weekes - a ton of potential- time will tell but 1 or both will make an impact at NRL level

 

[Nambawan]

Very young and like Weekes - a ton of potential- time will tell but 1 or both will make an impact at NRL level

Looked OK. Unfortunately saw little ball as the BWSE are a weak side. However, he showed that he had good fundamentals - handled well, tackled correctly and did not shirk hit ups into the ruck. Got over jumped a couple of times but his opposite was tall and had the run advantage. Overall looked an excellent prospect. Think he would do very well in a higher quality side.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Very young and like Weekes - a ton of potential- time will tell but 1 or both will make an impact at NRL level

in 2 years or so.

 

[Cessnockturbo]

Was really looking forward to see him this year how long he signed for?

 

[Dion Johnson]

Was really looking forward to see him this year how long he signed for?

Signed until the end of 2022.

 

[Cessnockturbo]

Signed until the end of 2022.

Thanks mate exciting player needs his chance

 

[manlyfan76]

If we rest the Turbo again I'd give him a go.

 

[Shoe1]

He did well in the SG Ball most of the season.

The semi final was streamed on the nswrl site and may well be still available. We should have won that game, and he made a few errors, including in the last couple of mins when the game could have been won.

Promising junior player but people on here are crazy if they think he should be in first grade yet.

 

[manlyfan76]

He did well in the SG Ball most of the season.

The semi final was streamed on the nswrl site and may well be still available. We should have won that game, and he made a few errors, including in the last couple of mins when the game could have been won.

Promising junior player but people on here are crazy if they think he should be in first grade yet.

I think a gimmie game like the dogs is a good time to give him a look.
Not a regular spot, just a let's see what you got.
Same as Schuster last year.

 

[40 years an eagle]

He did well in the SG Ball most of the season.

The semi final was streamed on the nswrl site and may well be still available. We should have won that game, and he made a few errors, including in the last couple of mins when the game could have been won.

Promising junior player but people on here are crazy if they think he should be in first grade yet.

Agree, he is FAST and not much else....yet.

 

[Shoe1]

Agree, he is FAST and not much else....yet.

He needs to play against men, pity that the Flegg and NSW Cup were cancelled.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

I think a gummies game like the dogs is a good time to give him a look.
Not a regular spot, just a let's see what you got.
Same as Schuster last year.

Not when we are fighting for top 4 and need consistency. He's had no real footy against men and now really wouldn't be a good time to check someone out....
His time will come.....next year.

 

[manlyfan76]

Not when we are fighting for top 4 and need consistency. He's had no real footy against men and now really wouldn't be a good time to check someone out....
His time will come.....next year.

I could play and we will still beat the dogs.

 

[Cessnockturbo]

I'd rest Turbo against dogs but dally m is his he will destroy last 2 games guess we will see koula next year some time

 

[MissKate]

Is he in qld/the bubble?

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

I could play and we will still beat the dogs.

You sure?

 

[Remy]

Really wanted to see him or Christian Tui make their debut with us this year.

 

[The better Robbo]

Really wanted to see him or Christian Tui make their debut with us this year.

Tuipulotu did im sure. He came on as 18th Man one game