Francis Manuleleua thread

[Billy]

My slant on it is he has been cruising in reserve grade for at least a year, easily being one of the best by just doing the minimum, and it became clear to him pretty quickly that he had to do a lot more to compete in firstgrade.
I'm sure Holbrook sat him down and told him he had the talent but needed to put in the work - but also, not mentioned in the article, told him what money he could earn if he put in the effort.
He went back to reserve grade and had a month of ever improving effort and fitness before getting his "big break".
I'd say putting an extra 0 on the end of his next contract is his motivation to eat right and hit the gym on his days off.

 

[jamesgould]

He was actually interviewed on NZ radio today, he said the size of players isn't really any different between NSW Cup and first grade, but he was just blown away by how fast first grade is in comparison.

Said a few times he didn't expect to be playing finals so early in his career, or be talked about as a possible international, either. Seems like even he is a bit surprised by his progress.

Had plenty of praise for Holbrook and the assistant coaches for having a game plan that backed them to play their natural games.

And on the international stuff sounds like he might be putting his hand up for Samoa. ( )

 

[Celticman98]

And on the international stuff sounds like he might be putting his hand up for Samoa. ( )

Would have liked to have seen him play for NZ but not surprised.

Predicting NZ, Tonga and Samoa to all have strong forward packs in the World Cup. Even more than Australia but who will have the best spine out of everyone.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

Yeah every time I’ve heard him talk I’ve heard him say “uso” a bunch of time, not shocking he’s picked Samoa.

 

[Wicket]

My slant on it is he has been cruising in reserve grade for at least a year, easily being one of the best by just doing the minimum, and it became clear to him pretty quickly that he had to do a lot more to compete in firstgrade.
I'm sure Holbrook sat him down and told him he had the talent but needed to put in the work - but also, not mentioned in the article, told him what money he could earn if he put in the effort.
He went back to reserve grade and had a month of ever improving effort and fitness before getting his "big break".
I'd say putting an extra 0 on the end of his next contract is his motivation to eat right and hit the gym on his days off.

It’s also a positive for the club showing if you follow the coaches advice and work hard, you will be rewarded.

Sets a great example for the entire squad

 

[Billy]

Looks like he'd have a six pack in this photo from today

 

[mozza]

On the flip side, I'm very excited to know that all that's standing between me and losing 5kg is "laying off the wicked wings for a few weeks"!

Is long term health and wellbeing really worth giving up fried chicken? I think not.

 

[bremsstrahlung]

Is long term health and wellbeing really worth giving up fried chicken? I think not.

I gave up Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Korean Fried Chicken much yummier!

 

[Billy]

For those who can't read the article - Francis said food in general was his weakness, and gave a "sneaky KFC 3 piece combo" as a particular favourite.
The journalist says he is banned from KFC in the headline, but Francis just says he is eating healthy and doing "extras" in the gym "on the bike".

Quotes from article;

Queried on what he changed in his diet, Manuleleua, who has been named to return against the Warriors on Sunday, said it was simply about "less eating".
"I love a cheeky KFC, a little three-piece combo," he said. "But I've been staying away from that lately.
"I've dropped a lot of weight but gained a bit more muscle. That's what I need to make line-breaks and tackles. I weigh 105. When I debuted I was 110, so it was good to drop a few kilos."

 

[jamesgould]

Weirdly I had a random urge for KFC earlier today ... maybe after reading about it on here yesterday? But I've been vegan for ages ... has anyone ever tried any of those spice mixes on the internet to try and recreate the KFC batter? Could definitely do with some KFC style deep fried tofu haha.

 

[R_A]

I reckon he asks for an extra piece in there most of the time, if he's as much of a KFC lover as I am.

 

[Owey]

Best thing kfc ever did was go to the crunchy burger range. I don't have to go there now.

 

[frankLauda]

Is long term health and wellbeing really worth giving up fried chicken? I think not.

Fried chicken is good

 

[mozza]

I gave up Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Korean Fried Chicken much yummier!

That Busan joint is grouse. The one at Cardiff goes good too.

 

[WilliamTheConqueror]

Weirdly I had a random urge for KFC earlier today ... maybe after reading about it on here yesterday? But I've been vegan for ages ... has anyone ever tried any of those spice mixes on the internet to try and recreate the KFC batter? Could definitely do with some KFC style deep fried tofu haha.

Fellow vegan! Who'd have thunk? I can't say much about the KFC spices, but this stuff is the best chicken approximation going in my opinion. If you can find the spices, this would be more akin to KFC than deep-fried tofu. Good protein to calorie ratio too!

 

[slotmachine]

Dropping 5 kegs in month is good work, just how much KFC was Francis enjoying?