Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:16 pm  

We, Widnes have just signed him on a two year deal.

What do you guys think of him? Is he a decent player?

On paper I'd say this is exactly what we need. A big and powerful prop.

Be interesting to see what you guys think of him.

Cheers!

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:26 pm  

Not overly impressed you probably already have better tbh,

But saying that look how Ah Van turned out for you guys after he left us, so he may change as become a better player.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:27 pm  

He seems a nice guy, but doesn't run his weight. That little skip he takes before impact really sucks the 'crash' out of his runs too. He was really shown up by Kaufusi when he was here, as a prop not really performing to the best of his promise.

Much like most of our squad I suppose.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:32 pm  

I thought he'd started off well but seemed to fade late last season and this. I think to try and cater for low numbers in the pack Francis Cummins tried to make them all carry less weight to allow for longer minutes. I don't think this worked to his or Adam Sidlow's benefit.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:46 pm  

childofthenorthern wrote:

I thought he'd started off well but seemed to fade late last season and this. I think to try and cater for low numbers in the pack Francis Cummins tried to make them all carry less weight to allow for longer minutes. I don't think this worked to his or Adam Sidlow's benefit.

Agree with above. First year I thought he as fantastic, this season hasn't really stood up (but then again no one really has)

If you can get the Nas from 2012, he'll go we'll for you.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:29 pm  

WV1 wrote:

We, Widnes have just signed him on a two year deal.

What do you guys think of him? Is he a decent player?

On paper I'd say this is exactly what we need. A big and powerful prop.

Be interesting to see what you guys think of him.

Cheers!

If only the game was played on paper instead of grass. Cos he's no great shakes on grass.
If you can get him to actually bother, then he might do a decent job for you.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:54 pm  

Looked a totally different player under Mick Potter.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:58 pm  

He looked the real deal in the first season. Last 2, not so much. So a change of coach, training environment, financial security - might be what he needs, then you've got a good prop.

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:58 pm  

Meh, I'm indifferent to him leaving really

Totally under performed this season. Maybe he'll do better at another club

Re: Manase Manuokafoa : Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:48 pm  

For his size he should be carry the ball forward in the tackle similar to Kaufusi and Fakir. Unfortunately has been very poor the past two season and will hopefully do better at Widnes. Can't say i'm sorry to see him leave. He's a prop version of Karl Pryce