Mini to the wing, RTS fullback

[Guest]

Hines Ward is half Korean and half African American.

Michin, Jive Turkey.

[Guest]

Dude I am no racist, I dont care what nationality someone is.
When I am talking about Islanders I am referring mainly to Tongans & Somoans & to a lesser degree Fijians Cook Islanders & Papa New Guineans not Aboriginals Maori's or Negros.

France rank higher than Samoa or Tonga in Rugby League.
In regards to Tonga & Somoa they are relatively new to the game of League it has only just been intoduced to both nations so IMO they are not quite up there yet in the whole aspect of the game & I think that carrying 4 or 5 in your team is not the way to go. All the top teams only have 2 or 3 in there squad.

Your point about France ranking higher than Tonga or Samoa is irrelevant as we have no representatives from either team. I don't think your post was racist, but players should be judged on ability, their ethnic background should have no bearing on how they are perceived to play. BJ and SKD (both Kiwis) have feet for hands, but so does Mini at the moment. Taka goes missing at times, but Arona, the other Cook Islander in the team (these 2 are the only ones that fit your Islander description), is a workhorse who always wants to get involved. Aubo has been less involved than Taka even with more time on the field. Yes the game of rubgy league is still developing in Tonga, Samoa and another of other places, but players should be picked on merit, regardless of their ethnicity.

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Your point about France ranking higher than Tonga or Samoa is irrelevant as we have no representatives from either team. I don't think your post was racist, but players should be judged on ability, their ethnic background should have no bearing on how they are perceived to play. BJ and SKD (both Kiwis) have feet for hands, but so does Mini at the moment. Taka goes missing at times, but Arona, the other Cook Islander in the team (these 2 are the only ones that fit your Islander description), is a workhorse who always wants to get involved. Aubo has been less involved than Taka even with more time on the field. Yes the game of rubgy league is still developing in Tonga, Samoa and another of other places, but players should be picked on merit, regardless of their ethnicity.

Mate if they are good I dont care where they are from I just dont think you can have more than 2 or 3 in your squad.

Again only my opinion but I dont think the Islander boys burn after a loss, it's just my observations. I think it is all to do with there laid back culture.

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Mate if they are good I dont care where they are from I just dont think you can have more than 2 or 3 in your squad.

Again only my opinion but I dont think the Islander boys burn after a loss, it's just my observations. I think it is all to do with there laid back culture.

Fair enough mate and I can see what you mean, in the young ones like Moga especially, I'm not sure he has the passion yet but that will come. Suppose we have differing opinions but that's what the forum is for.

[Guest]

Fair enough mate and I can see what you mean, in the young ones like Moga especially, I'm not sure he has the passion yet but that will come. Suppose we have differing opinions but that's what the forum is for.

All good.

I actually like BJ Moga Henry RTS FPN Mose Tasi Arona Takairangi Tagive Seluni but I think the Roosters have over done it on there recruiting of Islanders.

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Dude I am no racist, I dont care what nationality someone is.
When I am talking about Islanders I am referring mainly to Tongans & Somoans & to a lesser degree Fijians Cook Islanders & Papa New Guineans not Aboriginals Maori's or Negros.

France rank higher than Samoa or Tonga in Rugby League.
In regards to Tonga & Somoa they are relatively new to the game of League it has only just been intoduced to both nations so IMO they are not quite up there yet in the whole aspect of the game & I think that carrying 4 or 5 in your team is not the way to go. All the top teams only have 2 or 3 in there squad.

I repeat - The majority of the All Blacks are islanders.

Tonga and Samoa don't have a high ranking due to all of their talented players defecting to either Aus or NZ. France also has a professional RL team. Tonga and Samoa aren't afforded the same opportunity.

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I repeat - The majority of the All Blacks are islanders.

Tonga and Samoa don't have a high ranking due to all of their talented players defecting to either Aus or NZ. France also has a professional RL team. Tonga and Samoa aren't afforded the same opportunity.

I dont follow them or that game but I am interested to see you name there side with what country they were born in. I want to see what your definition of majority is.

[kurtsherlock6]

All good.

I actually like BJ Moga Henry RTS FPN Mose Tasi Arona Takairangi Tagive Seluni but I think the Roosters have over done it on there recruiting of Islanders.

LOL you've just contradicted your own arguement. Which of these players should we get rid of then?

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LOL you've just contradicted your own arguement. Which of these players should we get rid of then?

I like them all Victor. To tell you the truth I know none of them but as players or people I have No problem with any of them.

Who would I get rid of Mose Arona FPN Tagive Takairangi & either Moga or BJ. Only my opinion.

[bondi-boy]

Mini will make a good winger, again, ...if he stays on his wing in defence.

He's fast enough, can jump for high balls and take most of them, and can tackle.
RTS has no real idea how to be a winger.

Can RTS defuse all the high bombs at fullback like Mini does?
That's the huge question to be anwered.

[Guest]

I direct you towards Ben Barba. We need an aboriginal winger or fullback. They have a natural talent for speed that a lot of other players don't.

Pretty sure Ben Barba has Sri Lankan heritage.

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He played in the Indigenous All Stars

[chook 56]

Pretty sure Ben Barba has Sri Lankan heritage.

Incorrect.
Apparently a rumour that was doing the rounds.
Maybe it was started here LOL

[chook 56]

He played in the Indigenous All Stars

Correct.

[Guest]

Pretty sure Ben Barba has Sri Lankan heritage.

My policy has always been talk shit not bullshit.