We've got a new prop - Kenese Kenese

[Johnny Tobin]

The fact it's only a one-year deal means I wouldn't get too excited about it.

[The Sack]

If we get more out of him than we did with Napa last year, then it will be worthwhile. In saying that, it wouldn't take much to surpass Napa's efforts last year anyway.

[ism22]

Can we stop writing players off for their physical stats.

The last time we signed a player from NZ who had very similar physical stats he turned out to be one of our best forwards and still is.

Agreed. 183cm isn’t very tall, but you need a few nuggets. Usually they’re less injury prone, can bulk up easier and can be really difficult to tackle. IMO it’d be much easier to tackle Klemmer than (for example) Tauks or Jennings (different positions I know but similar height) at full pace. JWH doesn’t always blow me away when compared with shorter props either.

Build and skills > all. I am roughly Tauks’ height but built like a sprinter (powerful but lean) so would s*ck as a prop. He is ‘big boned’ beyond the kinda size I could bulk up to, so he is an amazing forward.

Props don’t do a lot of leaping or scooping up high balls, so height is advantageous as it is for a winger or... a basketball player.

[Easts75]

If we get more out of him than we did with Napa last year, then it will be worthwhile. In saying that, it wouldn't take much to surpass Napa's efforts last year anyway.

Very accurate

[The Lip]

Build and skills > all. I am roughly Tauks’ height but built like a sprinter (powerful but lean) .[/QUOTE]

Yeah me too - "powerful and lean" sprinter type build.....

[The Axe]

Does anyone know if he can play?

as a former “clubman” myself, it can mean “great bloke that everyone likes and wants in their team” but often does not mean “first grade material”

[Guest]

Depth for Wyong.. the bloke is Small,,

[Moose]

Does anyone know if he can play?

as a former “clubman” myself, it can mean “great bloke that everyone likes and wants in their team” but often does not mean “first grade material”

i have a mate who follows the warriors religiously (i feel pretty bad for him) and he says kenese puts in maximum effort every time he plays. dont know if he'll make grade, but that's always a good place to start

[Waylander]

Can we stop writing players off for their physical stats.

The last time we signed a player from NZ who had very similar physical stats he turned out to be one of our best forwards and still is.

Can we stop making assumptions about other posters thought processes?

I’m not writing anyone off, I was simply hoping for a bigger, NRL ready prop who could make an impact immediately.

Height (generally- there are exceptions) allows a player to carry more weight without losing mobility. That is an advantage in a prop IMO.

[Mickie Lane]

Kenese Kenese

will never play FG at the Roosters.