Junior Pauga appreciation thread

[RoosterBooster]

To think this guy was a West Tigers reject.
He is the perfect squad player, always comes in and does a job usually making minimal errors.
It’s hard when you come in and out of the team to form those combinations but I find him defensively very solid( definitely better than Suaalii)
I also think he is a classy ball runner when in the open, I would not be opposed to him getting more game time next year.
We all want superstars in every position but players like Pauga, N Butcher go into making a competitive hard working squad

[Random Rooster]

To think this guy was a West Tigers reject.
He is the perfect squad player, always comes in and does a job usually making minimal errors.
It’s hard when you come in and out of the team to form those combinations but I find him defensively very solid( definitely better than Suaalii)
I also think he is a classy ball runner when in the open, I would not be opposed to him getting more game time next year.
We all want superstars in every position but players like Pauga, N Butcher go into making a competitive hard working squad

He can move when in the open and ive seen him do some remarkable finishes to score playing for Norths.

Also can take the most difficult high ball and then miss the easiest of catch a minute later. I can't agree about his defence- very ordinary

All in all he reminds me of Matt Ikavalu- he offers the same type of solid back up

[Bruce Pickett]

Not just yet for me. He missed a couple of crucial tackles. He did do some good things though.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

He has done some decent things for us, but don't play him at fullback. Seen him play there in reggies earlier this year and had a shocker.

[Qld Chook]

Like him. Don't think he is a centre though, defensively struggles there but goes good when on the wing and does a good.job of yardage carries.

[QWERTY]

Had a few errors and missed tackles but on the whole was good and always gives his all. I don’t think he is a centre though, played better on the wing.

[Roosterfarian]

So underrated. Awesome backup who puts in a good shift every time.

[Kelby]

I thought he and Jenko played well.
Both playing as centres.

JS showed he is a better winger than centre again.

[Thirteen]

Gives his best. Is quick too. Not all our players can be superstars. He’s a great backup.

[Easts75]

Has a massive crack, busts his ass on the thankless carries also. Few other bigger outside backs should take note of his efforts

[Vasco]

Not just yet for me. He missed a couple of crucial tackles. He did do some good things though.

Yep I agree. It was heart in mouth stuff every time they went his way.

There is a reason Robbo moved him into the centres. Newcastle would have kicked at him all night if he was on the wing.

[Billy Gunn]

I think he's a great back up and did so well when we had so many injuries.

I really felt for him in the semi against Melbourne where he was just out jumped.

[Bates]

Good depth player. We're fortunate to have him.

[Bates]

I thought he and Jenko played well.
Both playing as centres.

JS showed he is a better winger than centre again.

Why did Jenko play on the right?

[zac]

great depth player. had some great runs. poor tackle attempt for gagai's no try but got some good ones in on ponga