So how could he have been TJ's replacement??

You never fail to show your lack of knowledge.
But even if he's a reserve grader, being 5th best prop at Sydney Roosters is easily good enough for Super League.

It's easily good enough for most of the newer NRL teams tbh.

There are no guarantees in truth, but if there is an equation for these kinds of second chance players then he's it.

Thought we'd done well for a while.
If we were to go by your [iexpert[/i knowledge every time we'd be playing in the Yorkshire Leagues,,,

Anyone who’s bothered to look at the guys stats will know that we are getting a potentially good player. He was getting faithful regular game time in the NRl up until 2021 when an injury struck. That said his stats also in the nrl reserve grade are very impressive.

NSWRL

86 appearances
28 try’s (wow)

2022 season stats

14 appearances
5 try’s
26 tackle busts
9 avg hit ups
612 post contact meters
95% tackle efficiency

NRL

43 appearances
2020/2021 - made 30 apps so fairly regular till his injury.

I’d say thats very good stats and we are getting a good player. Bodes well with a number of NRL fans disappointed to see him go to SL.

The poor sod must be colder than a witch's tit