Totally agree , He is exactly the kind of player we need, If he plays like he was on that vidio, he will be very very good for us, and let us not forget that Aussie second grade is on a par with SL. When was the last time we had a forward that hit the line like that, never mind bust it occasionally. Well done somebody, probs tricky Rick.

italian passport and he signed a 2yr deal with nrl club st george in 2014 see below

rlhttp://www.nrl.com/dragons-recruit-ready-to-hit-his-peak/tabid/10874/newsid/83066/default.aspx?cid

Really looking forward to seeing a blockbusting prop break the line, should be meat and drink for Brierley if he is following him for the offload.

Woo-hoo!!!

Another rumour signing that has finally materialised and really happy now that both Mamo and Wakeman confirmed. Obviously RS choices so squad now looking to reflect his style of play now rather than that he inherited. Who would choose Huby given his mediocre Giants appearances over SW who is coming with something to prove and keen to test himself? Personally much more optimistic for the upcoming season now and with a full pre season for RS and new conditioner we should have a totally more confident, fit and hungry team from game 1 with Mamo still to come in after injury.

Agree a Hooker would be the icing on the cake but happy enough to go with current centre choices if need be for now. Smurph, Gaskell or Wood to choose from for now and hard to think that any of them would not perform well given a run.

New season now looming - COYG.

By gum he's a big chap !!

This really is a huge signing for the club. I don't think we'll see the best of him until the summer, his strongest assest is his footwork at the line. I watched him play for Italy vs Serbia and he bust the line every single carry. He was literally unstoppable in that game. Just like he has been in NSW cup for the last few season. Squad finally coming together now and the club has a much more positive vibe about it going into the season.

Really looking forward to seeing him in action. Nice work Mr Stone!

A great signing!
We needed it and I think it will give many folk a big boost in their optimism for the coming season - I know it has with me.
The lad has been mooted as a player with a great future down under and for him to be joining us is a proper coup imo.

This is precisely where we should be looking for talent. Symons, Seb and now these latest two represent young, hungry and ambitious players of some potential.

Confirmed in the Examiner today that Wakeman doesn't count on the overseas quota as he has gained an Italian passport. Therefore we still have 1 more quota spot available - rumours it is going to be a centre from the NSW cup.

But he will count as non-fed trained surely?

No idea - Matthew Shaw of League Express is convinced we are going to sign another Aussie from NSW cup. Hes been spot on so far with everything incoming and outgoing this season for us so far. Hopefully someone from the club with clarify this all for us.

Shannon doesn't count on the quota but is classed as non federation trained due to playing all his rugby in Australia. If anyone wants further highlights I can post them for you.

Yes please!

https://youtu.be/81Oo25EtME0

https://youtu.be/81Oo25EtME0