not long now what time is it?

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From the short highlights package he looks a big lad, unorthodox and hard to grab hold of/put down. Completely different to all our other props. Just what we need in my opinion. Could be a masterstroke if he grasps the opportunity like other young imports have!

Not an old fart......a young Faat.. https://www.qrl.com.au/players/qrl-prem ... s-faatili/

Not an old fart......a young Faat.. https://www.qrl.com.au/players/qrl-prem ... s-faatili/

I've created a thread for him.

A bit Fifita-esque with the big hand off's and bullocking runs. Queensland cup but he looks like a nightmare to defend against.

Apparently Noah Booth is on his way to KR.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ap-9901961 Sorry to see Booth go if this happens but Rourke probably nudged him down the list a bit. NT is very well regarded though so not a bad deal.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ap-9901961 Sorry to see Booth go if this happens but Rourke probably nudged him down the list a bit. NT is very well regarded though so not a bad deal.

[quote="PopTart":10lvfi2f]https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-kr-wakefield-trinity-swap-9901961 Sorry to see Booth go if this happens but Rourke probably nudged him down the list a bit. NT is very well regarded though so not a bad deal.[/quote:10lvfi2f] Really like this deal. We are covered for fullbacks and centres but adding another specialist winger as back up and a development project makes sense. No 2 ways about it Tchamambe can play. Dominant at Academy level and on the cusp of first team at Leeds till Smith decided to dismantle their youth system. He’s 100% a project signing but he has bags of potential and if he achieves it in the next few years we will have another very good winger.

[quote="jonh":3t0z8i1n]Really like this deal. We are covered for fullbacks and centres but adding another specialist winger as back up and a development project makes sense. No 2 ways about it Tchamambe can play. Dominant at Academy level and on the cusp of first team at Leeds till Smith decided to dismantle their youth system. He’s 100% a project signing but he has bags of potential and if he achieves it in the next few years we will have another very good winger.[/quote:3t0z8i1n] Lets hope he doesn't come in and out the door as quick as Booth then.

[quote="Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo":3l2pxrr8]Lets hope he doesn't come in and out the door as quick as Booth then.[/quote:3l2pxrr8] Sometimes that's what happens with projects.

As long as we're getting a quality player in exchange I don't have a problem with this. Those in charge of recruitment haven't done bad so far!

[quote="Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo":21urc3zy]Lets hope he doesn't come in and out the door as quick as Booth then.[/quote:21urc3zy] He’s a prospect/project signing just like Booth so he may well do. There is no exact science to player development. I will say this with 100% confidence, whilst Booth has more utility value (which we have covered with Rouke and Russell anyway) of the 2 if they both achieve their potential Tchamambe will be the superior specialist winger of the 2.

KR Fan here NT has all the physical attributes to be a top quality player, I’m not convinced he has the mentality. He looks to be scared of contact and collision, which isn’t ideal. Breakaway tries he will always get, but hard yards and defending I’m yet to be convinced he has the heart. All well and good been the stand out at academy level when you are physically superior, but that soon changes. Peters likes versatility in players, broadbent over Corey hall for example. So can see by your comments why it may work for both parties. Hope they both go on and do well

[quote="PopTart":k3yydbi0]https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-kr-wakefield-trinity-swap-9901961 Sorry to see Booth go if this happens but Rourke probably nudged him down the list a bit. NT is very well regarded though so not a bad deal.[/quote:k3yydbi0] I don't think this is a good deal. Noah is a future international IMO. He already carries himself on the field like an experienced pro and has bags of potential. I think we have made a mistake with this one but then again what do I know.

[quote="wotsupcas":2tnnaol1]I don't think this is a good deal. Noah is a future international IMO. He already carries himself on the field like an experienced pro and has bags of potential. I think we have made a mistake with this one but then again what do I know.[/quote:2tnnaol1] You seem to think it was the clubs decision, reading between the lines HKR were keen on Booth and could sign him for next season. He's at Hunslet anyway do the club looked at a way to get something in return and it seems like we've got a promising winger as a swap. Both players are potential only right now. The last swap between the two clubs worked out well in the end despite the uproar it provoked

Hull KRs strategy on projects / youth at the minute seems to be throw enough mud at the wall and see what sticks, which not many seem to be sticking at all. If I was a young player from a development / career perspective this would be in the back of my mind.

Why is every young player that leaves us labelled a “future International” after a handful of games in which they are unable to nail down a first team spot. Way I see it his utility place in the squad has been taken by Rourke for 2025 and we are adding some depth in the squad in a position we are a bit thin. Rourke is a proven top level player in SL and of the 2 he’s the better option for Trinity going forward.

We have 4 players who are very good centres and two who can play fullback well for a few years so not sure where he is in pecking order so would go as you can't keep them all.

I like this side of our recruitment plan. Let's see who is out there and give them a chance when they are young enough to develop https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... 1738573235

I like this side of our recruitment plan. Let's see who is out there and give them a chance when they are young enough to develop https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... 1738573235

[quote="PopTart":13bi5017]I like this side of our recruitment plan. Let's see who is out there and give them a chance when they are young enough to develop https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... 1738573235[/quote:13bi5017] Memories jerker of another James Evans who played a leading role in those 4 from 6 games back in 2006.

[quote="PopTart":13bi5017]I like this side of our recruitment plan. Let's see who is out there and give them a chance when they are young enough to develop https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... 1738573235[/quote:13bi5017] Memories jerker of another James Evans who played a leading role in those 4 from 6 games back in 2006.

Yes I'd be happy if he turned out like him

[quote="Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo":2jhyihzn]Memories jerker of another James Evans who played a leading role in those 4 from 6 games back in 2006.[/quote:2jhyihzn] That brings back memories of the million pound game, sure it was Evans who scored when Beetham kicked the ball off the floor and it landed in his hands.

[quote="jonh":2lewmqk7]Why is every young player that leaves us labelled a “future International” after a handful of games in which they are unable to nail down a first team spot. Way I see it his utility place in the squad has been taken by Rourke for 2025 and we are adding some depth in the squad in a position we are a bit thin. Rourke is a proven top level player in SL and of the 2 he’s the better option for Trinity going forward.[/quote:2lewmqk7] Agree ,takes a big step up from playing in the championship to playing international rugby .Even the great D Topliss who was playing in the Wakefield first team at 18 played international rugby about twice .And N Wright also playing at 18 in the first team never got near international rugby and he was a match winner