3 clubs came in for him after Sundays final, we had already signed him.

Yep. He did two twenty minute stints in hot conditions, carried the ball hard and through the line, didn't miss a tackle or drop a ball, and his dummy running (unlike Sangare and Lisone) was full of purpose. Admittedly just one game, but a lot to like.

My point is he isn't 18/19 he is 23 and still hasn't played even one game in the NRL. Newcastle are hardly Penrith - if he can't get a game there how good is he?

The difference in standard between the two leagues is significant so he may well go well here.

Field was always thought to be potentially the best player in the league when he came - IIRC he got injured pre-season and didn't in his first year.

Arthur must see something in him - fingers crossed

Cas, Wakey and London?

From him to play in the reserve comp?

Its certainly a gamble to use a quota spot on a player with zero NRL experience. Interesting to see it play out next season..

Watch the final and make your judgement he’s exactly what we need imo

I do need to at some point.

Palasia playing for Samoa in a few weeks isn't he aswell ?

Garbutt had only played a handful of nrl games (I know that’s more than none) and he went ok.

kylie hadn't had a great deal

78 NRL games .57 for Manly in two seasons before he signed for us.

dont remember too many enthused southstanders when he came over though.

Think it may have been on this very site something about another "Turkey" Gawwy had stuffed or something WRT Leuluai.

Man went on to be one of the most successful players Weve ever had.

Yep. Let's give this lad a chance instead of writing him off before he ever pulls on the blue and amber. Looks like he could be a good player to me.

I'm sure people will.
I just think alot of fans patience has worn thin on project / unknown type signings, especially when losing so many players etc