Really can't get enthused about this, sorry he's a luxury prop and not a grafter, for me he does nothing different from Big Phil but i'll bet he is on considerably more than Phil. We need a prop who knuckles down and puts in the bit hits as much as the big hit ups. Don't think he has the right work ethic but I stand to be corrected.

By the by is this fact yet or just speculation?

I've just taken a look at Palea'asina's Super League stats and compared them to our current props and I've got to say I'm very surprised. I'm not sure there's any real need for anyone to be on a downer if we did sign him really. (I know Sidlow has mainly played in the second row but he was signed as a prop)

Match Averages:

Meters
Palea'asina – 98
Cashmere – 93
Leuluai – 82
Neal – 81
Sidlow – 77
Boyle – 69
Jewitt – 56

Carries
Cashmere – 14
Neal – 14
Sidlow – 13
Palea'asina – 12
Leuluai – 12
Jewitt – 10
Boyle – 10

Tackles
Cashmere – 24
Sidlow – 24
Jewitt – 19
Boyle – 19
Leuluai – 16
Neal – 15
Palea'asina – 14

Offloads
Cashmere – 41
Palea'asina – 31
Sidlow – 29
Leuluai – 20
Jewitt – 9
Boyle – 3
Neal – 3

So for me, with the exception of Cashmere, he's comparable if not better than what we already have, and when you consider he may take over the Leuluai impact from the bench roll, he'd be an improvement


What makes you think we're not going to sign one? we're still linked with Carl Webb, Ben Cross & Willie Mason.

I think it's a good signing in comparison to what we currently have, especially if he is going to be used as an impact player only. The other props we have can last the game out and he can come on and off when best suits.

The one set of stats that impresses me in that lot is Neal, he doesnt look like a prop yet but for sure looked very competant and worth the punt for a year.
Just heard them talking on GMR about Feka and how he is to static in defence and gets targeted, to me not a good thing when we are minus Swain and Alker next season, they went as far as to say he needs to be hidden when in defence. Sorry for me a prop is as much about his defence as his hit ups.
I'd love to think we would land any of those who are linked with as any of them would add a considerable force to the forward line and be the backbone and hardman I personally think we have missed. Bring back Korki is what I say LOL

I've stated earlier on this thread that the amount and quality of his tackling does raise a few questions, but as an impact player who offloads effectively, he's defo worth a deal, as long as his wages aren't too high.
Anyhow, by the way things are shaping up with all these signings ......... he might not have to do much tackling

Feka has signed for Salford City Reds. Friday I believe he signs the contract.

Something which most supporters will overlook is how significant the signing of Feka is 'off the field' too. He is a fans favourite and has always been involved in community events & youth coaching camps. The market potential with Feka is excellent, especially with the young kids who follow Salford RL.

Next year it looks like you will finally have a side that is capable of getting into the play offs/having a good run in the challenge cup & that can compete with the top sides. If you can sort out the 20,000 seater stadium then I applaud the Salford club. It's excellent for Super League. Although my only criticism would be the lack of Junior development. Difficult in the Salford area perhaps, but still no excuse. Hopefully these signings will inspire the youth in Salford to take up the game and become the next 'Luke Pattern's', 'Feka Paleaasina's' etc.

The reason he is leaving Wigan is for his lack of fitness and mobility in defence. Let's not kid ourselves. I would have liked to have seen us give Feka more time like we have given Karl Pryce. Personally, I think he does have the potential to bite us in the backside should he get himself back into the shape & fitness he was in at the NZ Warriors. On his day, Feka Paleaasina can be a devastating impact prop forward. Just youtube his name and see for yourself. A nice bloke who will always give 100% for your side. In the big games he can win matches for you (ala St.Helens away for us this season), but also lose matches for you (ala Warrington Wolves Semi-Final). On balance though you would be foolish to say this isn't a positive signing for Salford RL. I wish him and your club all the best for 2011 & for the stadium application.

anyone seen feka fighting with stapleton on youtube. nutter! ha

At wigan a few years back? All this time I thought it was him and Alker

The market potential with Feka is excellent, sure is we could double the amount of stadium advertising just sticking stuff on his shirt.



On a more serious note perhaps we now may get bigger sizes in the shop for the more discerning over large and muscle bound gentleman.

no its from when he played for nz warriors vs eels! he just lost it. to be fair stapleton did try to rip his eyes out!

"Who's that gut lord marching, you should cut down on your ECT ECT ECT " The only music for when he has one of his wrecking ball runs

Salford aka the new Dads Army. Menzies next maybe?

T!T

Are you forgetting, Sidlow, Smith, Broughton, Gibson, Adamson, Jewitt, Adam Neal, Spencer, Sneyd & Boyle.

Every team needs experience and Fekka at 28, Wild at 29 etc, still have a few years ahead of them whilst having that experience.

I remember Boyle very well.

Oh yeah

Fair play to Stapo he took it well, I think Stapo would have him to be honest.

think that is Warrington

Over 55% of the squad are 23 or under, 8 of our 10 oldest players are leaving (Although not all confirmed) with a combined average of 31 and the players we've brought in/are rumoured to be signing have an average of 28 so the age will be lower!

Dads army pfff

*Points and laughs!*

Mean average age:

2009: 26
2010: 26

2006: 26

Fact.

Was reading on another board recently that both Hull and Hull KR's team average age is 26.5. It appears that this figure of 26 is the norm!

You are 100% right in that defence is as important in a props armoury as the barn storming runs but to say that in one sentence then say you want Korkidas back in the next is nothing short of hilarious (unless the LOL at the end makes it a joke statement). The worst defensive prop I've seen at the Willows in years. He either couldn't/wouldn't tackle or he'd knock people's blocks off! Nowhere near the willows for him please.

I just liked Korki as he seemed to wear his heart on his sleeve and revel in the adulation of many fans, I do hope I'm wrong about Feka but after just chatting with someone from work who is gobsmacked we are signing him as being a Wigan fan with no little connections he reliably informed me he was just about the highest earner at the club, can't see him taking a massive pay cut to come to the Willows and as such would think he'll be along with Patten and Reg he'll be the highest earner and as such I like to see more for my money than someone who will spend in all likelyhood less than half the game on the pitch.

I do genuinely hope i'm wrong as these are without exciting times to surpass anything anyone of my generation can remember in great detail.

We should probably reserve judgement until after seeing the team perform next season. We're no strangers to high earners doing very little over the years but judging by the way the Wigan fans who know Feka personally, we'll get someone who loves the game and plays it to the best of their ability. Can't really ask much more.

Feka > Korkidas > Haggerty > Makin

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