Been confirmed you've signed Hauraki from us www.loverugbyleague.com/news_102 ... um=twitter Not a bad signing for you guys, never really got his chance with us.

Been confirmed you've signed Hauraki from us www.loverugbyleague.com/news_102 ... um=twitter Not a bad signing for you guys, never really got his chance with us.

I think he seems to be one of those players who needs a lot of love and comfort.

When he is emotionally right, can be terrific, when not can very much be average. Let's hope we can make the former happen!

Delighted with this signing - always thought he looked great for the Crusaders.

Still think we could do with 4 or 5 others of this calibre though.

Looks a good signing, never got much of a run with Leeds. With regular rugby I think he could improve. This seasons stats (from www.superleague.co.uk/player/2960#), in 11 appearances: Tries 2 Attacking Kicks 2 Av. Gain 73 Carries 105 Clean Breaks 2 Kicks in General Play 2 Marker Tackles 33 Meters 700 Offloads 9 Tackle Busts 13 Try assists 1 Errors 12 Missed Tackles 11 Penalties 8 Red Cards 0 Runs from Dummy Half 3 Tackles 221 Yellow cards 0

Looks a good signing, never got much of a run with Leeds. With regular rugby I think he could improve. This seasons stats (from www.superleague.co.uk/player/2960#), in 11 appearances: Tries 2 Attacking Kicks 2 Av. Gain 73 Carries 105 Clean Breaks 2 Kicks in General Play 2 Marker Tackles 33 Meters 700 Offloads 9 Tackle Busts 13 Try assists 1 Errors 12 Missed Tackles 11 Penalties 8 Red Cards 0 Runs from Dummy Half 3 Tackles 221 Yellow cards 0

Decent signing, was good for Crusaders but not had much game time at Leeds, was he injured??

Tackle busts looks good for this season, although i wouldnt be surprised if they were all against us



Errors, missed tackles and penalties are a cause for concern but should improve with more game time

His defence has improved a lot since he signed for Leeds. His general play however overall has been average to down right terrible.

He could well be one of our star performers next season. He reminds me a bit of Wille Manu. He is a big lad with a bit of aggression I think that is what we lack up front.

An average of 1 error, 1 missed tackle and less than 1 penalty conceded per game. I think that is far better than any of our 2012 squad. A good signing in my eyes and as previously said, a bit like Willie Manu and what we have been missing for years.

Was awful against us at BV along with Brent Webb.
Can only remember him for a televised kung fu style trip on Skysports.

I think penalties and errors are more prevolent in players or teams struggling.
His opportunities for Leeds were heavily limited, so as such he is trying to make a miracle every hit up or tackle. With some more love, attention and confidence, he will play more conservatively and have a little more confidence in being picked without having to be a hero.

Seems a decent bloke from people I know who know him, no first hand knowledge. He improves our second two for sure.

He's a wide running back rower, thats where the similarity ends

It's just my opinion but I think he is a dreadful player from what I've seen, no better than those playing for Lock Lane. He's all that is wrong with average overseas players getting undeserved contracts IMHO.

However different coach and club who knows, he certainly looks the part though I seriously doubt he is the new Willie Manu. Who knows, trust your coach I suppose.

When did you watch Lock Lane? I thought Hauraki was a good player at Crusaders, perhaps its the "Big fish, little pond" kind of thing and thats why it didn't work for him at Leeds

oh dear.....more of the same fron Castleford next season then.......

I'm truly shocked that Vasty doesn't rate a Cas signing. Shocked beyond words.

No not injured just not very good. On his best day he is average.

Dropped ball and errors at key stages, and resembles a turnstile in defence. On the plus side packs a good punch.
So happy we have managed to off load him

To be fair to Vasty though, Hauraki is woeful.

Thanks Cas! Was worried we were going to sign him

Notice how when Cas sign a good player all Wakefield fans are quick to pounce to say he's sh*t when he is 1 million times better than the sh*te likes of Mariano and Southern

He is better than some of the dross that has left thats for sure.

Sometimes a player doesn't fit a particular club (think Tim Smith at Wigan for example), it didn't work out for him at Leeds and when he did play his confidence was down...he played alot better with regular game time at Crusaders.

Define good!
Define all!
Show your workings out for your 1 million times better calculation!

Don't sweat it TT123, the proof of the pudding (no pun) will be in the eating.
I hope he goes better for you than what he has shown thus far, I just don't rate him on what I've seen or heard from others who have seen more.
Hopefully next year your signings will make you a stronger side than this years.

Think you have a chip on your shoulder TB, can't recall the last time a commented on one of your signings.

The last player of yours I commented on was Westerman - and boy was I proved right with that one. But never fear I'm not perfect because Fergusons never really lived up to his promise even if he wasn't quite as over hyped.

If you read my post again I clearly state he may come good at a new club with a new coach - rather obviously I assumed you would realise that was you!

There are a number of Cas players I'd welcome at BV, but as I say it's just my opinion but Hauraki is not one.

Mariano is a FAR better player than Hauraki...

I tend to disagree

And there was me thinking you were talking about Big Charlie Leanno there Vasty