Toia

[Thirteen]

Pretty much. He’s not as rangey as Latell, but solid as the proverbial brick outhouse. 183cm & 100kg at 19yo, and plays aggressively.

In an interview with Michael Jennings, Jennings mentioned that Toia was a similar built to himself.

[zac]

https://youtu.be/vUMjsSjnmbc?si=QNnQPRU3mmn1SDKx

i can see why we're keen about him

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I personally love that he can carry with either hand and can fend with both which then gives us options what side we play him. If Billy Smith comes back into grade he’s pretty much an out and out left centre.

Whoever mentioned that he’s uncommonly strong is pretty much bang on. According to the players he and Crichton are the clear standouts in the gym and from what I’ve seen of Toia it translates very well onto the field.

No doubt he won’t be as physically dominant in NRL compared to Cup. He’ll be coming up against smarter defenders who hold to their defensive principles better and have tools to counteract his weapons but so long as he can turn the corner injury-wise he will be a very good player for us for a long time.

Thanks Yak, good to see you. Are you still working for tonights enemy mate?

[shagger]

Why is he not playing today ??

[QWERTY]

Why is he not playing today ??

I don’t think we’d rush him. He’s young, inexperienced and most importantly has just returned from an acl injury I believe.

[mightyrooster]

Why is he not playing today ??

I thought he broke a finger / hand or something last week?

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Pretty much. He’s not as rangey as Latell, but solid as the proverbial brick outhouse. 183cm & 100kg at 19yo, and plays aggressively.

Actually in his style and physicality you know who he reminds me of a bit? A young Meninga.

[theGman]

His ability to fend, step and accelerate is phenomenal.
Powerfully built too, much like, dare i say - Tau Tau Moga.
Fingers crossed he gets a lucky break with injuries.

[Thirteen]

Why is he not playing today ??

Cause the people who coach him don’t consider him to be ready.

[Thirteen]

Anyone know if Billy Smith is definitely done for the season?

No doubt next season too.

[Steggles]

Actually in his style and physicality you know who he reminds me of a bit? A young Meninga.

Now that’s something to look forward to.

[fletch]

Actually in his style and physicality you know who he reminds me of a bit? A young Meninga.

Was thinking exactly this when watching some highlights of Toia this morning.

[zac]

His ability to fend, step and accelerate is phenomenal.
Powerfully built too, much like, dare i say - Tau Tau Moga.
Fingers crossed he gets a lucky break with injuries.

don't make that comparison lol. hopefully he takes the teddy path as far as early career injuries go

[Mickie Lane]

His ability to fend, step and accelerate is phenomenal.
Powerfully built too, much like, dare i say - Tau Tau Moga.
Fingers crossed he gets a lucky break with injuries.

I remember first seeing Moga & thinking this guys is the goods, I couldnt have been more wrong.
Hopefully Toia is a much better player than him & hopefully he has a lot better career at the Chooks.

[King Salvo]

I remember first seeing Moga & thinking this guys is the goods, I couldnt have been more wrong.
Hopefully Toia is a much better player than him & hopefully he has a lot better career at the Chooks.

Moga did have the ACL injuries though - One persons bad luck is another persons luck/fortune.

I did read that the likely backline for the Roosters in 2013 was to be

1. Minichiello
2. RTS
3. Jennings
4. SKD
5. Moga

All changed the first day of pre-season in November 2012 for the 2023 season when Moga suffered his first ACL

Became

1. Minichiello
2. Toops
3. Jennings
4. SKD
5. RTS