Legend my arris, very good in a smattering of games over 1.5 seasons, got a sniff of a bigger wad of cash and mugged us off, we didn't even get a fee for him despite still being under contract.
Biggest turnstyle in defence since Thorman and time and again Steve Michaels (and others) made up for his mickey poor defence and this was clear as a bell to see at the WC. His allowing Leeds two tries that against Leeds at last years semi-final was all you need to know about this 'legend', he let as many in as he scored, poor mans Tom Lineham, who whilst not quite on a par in attack was far superior defensively.

Not surprised he hasn't secured a 1st team spot, well over rated.

Stunning lack of rugby league knowledge from our resident know () all.

He was a rocks and diamonds player was Fonua.
Made a few errors at times (like the semi final), but then came up with the big plays in big games.
He was worshipped here, and I can't see that happening in the NRL. It's also a less forgiving environment, so the occasional misread in defence will go against him.
From what I remember, he didn't hit the ground running either so it's unfair to compare Fonuas last six games to Buretas first six.
That's said , I'd have Fonua every day of the week over Corey Thompson and he's starting for Wests at the moment.

Poor man's tom lineham

I thought that at first but these last two games have shown us that he has a lot about him.

I liked the try he helped set up last week, going on the outside with millimeters to spare. Then his try at Widnes was interesting. Dummying the offload then spinning past the soft defense. Then the kick for Shaul was great. More of this and he will win the fans over.

Faraimo will be more effective than Fonua by a fair bit
He averages more metres..by a fair bit..got an offload too only more efficient by looks of it..fonuas often used to be for the sake of 1 and often result in an error..often 1st or 2nd tackle as well..faraimo will have been loose if he makes half of Fonuas errors!
Faraimos far superior under the high ball as well. I fancy he'll score more as well. Always thought Fonua should of had a better try return
Fonua was a better kick threat tho with his leap
What I've seen so far given the none run of games...dire weather in all but Thursdays and a lack of attacking supply (Thursday 1st time he's been used as a point of attack) I can see loads in him. Think we've had a binder in replacing Fonua with him

Wears don't agree tho...already dished out a new long term deal for Thompson
Fonua making metres busts n tries as here in reserves. But still errors. He was 4th worst in SL for them. NRL style play/teams won't won't allow that

C.H.O.M.P.

Think he meant what he said but he's now back tracking trying to cover his @rse when he's been found out to be a p!llock, yet again.
As for Bureta, really like the look of him as I've already stated.
Seen him do a few little things that excite me. Gonna be a weapon for us.

Definitely

Bumpy is Norman Bates and I claim my £5.
Mater is in the attic at the top of the house.

the thing that annoys me is he can't give credit where it's due. Plenty of people, online and in person, have put their hands up, grabbed a spoon, eaten humble pie and said "you know what, I was wrong about Radford, and I happily admit it"

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Radford ain't the greatest and probably never will be.
But for a rookie coach, with plenty on his plate, he ain't 'arf done bad, and left most of us with some great memories to take to our pine box(s) with us.
He's far from unexpendable though, got a few brownie points in the kitty, but nothing ever lasts forever, innit.