Iafeta Paleaaesina (Wigan) - Bradford
The hard-hitting and powerful prop forward is under the chopping board under Michael McGuire's Wigan, with rumours close to the club suggesting a fall-out between the player and coach.

Having been dropped from first team action in-favour of youngster Chris Tuson, the out-of-contract player is on his way out, with Bradford making enquiries regarding his signiture.

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Source?

Very plausible though.

He's very much out of favor with Madge at the minute, but for what reasons is unknown.

I really don't want to play against Feka next season.

I think it’s one of the very few negative aspects of Madge’s time at the club so far that he’s not been able to unlock the potential in Feka.

It will be a very sad day when Feka walks out at the DW in another teams colours.

I agree, hope it isn't true to be fair. Whilst we haven't seen much of him this season, that doesn't make him a bad player. We all know what impact Feka can create, trouble is he hardly ever receives a deep pass.

Trouble is he hardly ever =#FF0040runs from deep to receive one to.

I've thought that myself a few times this season.

Also whilst his effort in previous seasons could possibly have been called into question that hasn’t been the case this season. You only have to look at the dramatic weight loss to show the effort he’s put in.

His defence has also improved as of late as well although he still doesn’t get the credit for it.

Whats his quota situation ?

Even when he doesn't he still makes yards and on the occasions he does we then see the barnstorming runs which have become a trade mark of his.

I thought Shaun Wane being a coach with forward experience he'd be able to unlock Feka's potential some more as well. We need to get Feka running deep and on some angles.

I wonder if he gets told to stand deep and run some angles and then doesn't i don't know.

De-quota'd I think.

Probably because he's no good.

I was just about to post along these lines (i was eating a sandwich though!)

People have soon forgotton but in the two years prior to this Feka was our standout Prop by some distance. Now that Coley and Fielden are (rightly) getting the plaudits, Feka has been left out in the cold.

We all know he did a massive amount of work in the off season to shed the weight and deserves some game time. When he has played this year i really think he has some good stints, but he is getting less than 10 minutes a half somtimes.

He has probably only played the equivalant of 2-3 matches this season (if you add the minutes up) so that is hardly a fair crack of the whip.

I would be gutted to see Feka lining up against us for some other SL outfit, beacause he has been a true clubman in his time here.

MM leaving him on the Bench for the leeds game was pretty poor IMO, when Tuson never got off the bench.

Saying all this though MM's start is pretty much beyond approach at the momment and we as a team are doing very well.

I just wish that the big man could play more of a part of it all.

Ps It was a really good sandwich

Thing is though, under MM+SW I really don't think you can play and perform well including training + reserves and not be getting your chances - playing well involves acheiving the targets set for you by the coach, not the fanbase. Or does anybody actually beleive one player is getting treated differently to the rest?

Clearly it depends on you judge and view a prop, because he certainly wasn't my stand out prop over the past 2 years.

I really hope he doesn't leave because there is loads of talent in him, Maguire just needs to figure the best way to work with him rather than leaving him on the scrapheap just because he has a different style to your average prop.

Feka has been told he wont be offered a new contract.

Without being over critical of Madge’s way of doing things I'd actually have to say yes to a degree.

You can’t doubt Feka’s commitment and the proof of it shows with the weight he’s lost BUT he’s still never going to be the type of player Madge likes and it would take a complete transformation of his game style for him to be factored into Madge’s long term plans.

Feka is working his socks off but everyone else seems to be as well and unfortunately for him Madge will always pick another style of player when he has the option.

Thing is though, our judgements are always made without the benefit of working with player day in day out, knowing what's been asked, how he has stacked up, and what the discussions have been.

There's always 2 sides to every story, and we miss a very big part of what's going on when we say a player should/shouldn't be getting game time.

I'd love to have seen Feka kick on like some of the other players have, he's a really great guy, but it increasingly looks like for whatever reason, a parting of the ways is inevitable and in the best interests of both club and player.

I would think he will end up reunited with Noble wherever he ends up next year.
As far as i can see he has done his best to get in MM good books but he does not want to play him. I wish the lad lots of luck wherever he ends up he is a good impact player and has always shown pride in the shirt unlike some.

We obviously don't know why he isn't getting played and whether or not he is hitting targets but I really think it would be in the interests of both club and player of he could be turned into an integral part of the first team which he does not seem to be at the moment.

He was a much better when he came than he was last season so he went downhill over Nobles time here. I think another one season contract would be fair for him to see if he could kick on because I don't think it possible to turn his game around as quickly as some other players.

There is another thing to consider - the entertainment factor. Like it or not while Madge may be viewing this with totally objectively the paying spectators simply don't. [uThere will be A LOT of very disappointed people particularly young kids who seem to idolise him if he is let go.[/u

Feka is one of the few players we have to bring on who when he takes to the pitch there is an air of anticipation and excitement that he might be able to do something different. Bringing the likes of Ben Davies on doesn't have the same effect.

Now I am all for the production line we have leading to first team games for the young players but going with three first team props (Fielden, Coley, Prscott) and a young player instead of Feka (with O'Carroll injured) is not IMO working and I think the fans will tire of it when they know the big man is available.

If Feka doesn't play v Wakefield that will be a mistake IMO.

Dave

I guess a lot of it depends on what is actually being asked of a player.

What happens if Feka can’t do some of the stuff he’s being asked to do? Do you discard an obvious talent or do you rework your game plan to fit him in?

I’d take Feka over O’Carroll and Prescott any day of the week although he isn’t as much of a worker as them.

I want to see my props make big yards rather than 60+ tackles a game

If Feka isn't being offered a new contract it maybe that MM & IL have a replacement ready to sign or already done so who will be a better player and cost less.
The squad have been playing without him and that has to be due to MM's game plan and team selection to carry out that plan.
Any incoming prop you would deduce will be one who can fit into MM's plans without a hitch.
MM went with the same squad for this season which has given him time to look at players and what they give him and the team.
Players who fit in with MM's plans will stay, those who do not will go.

And that's all well and good. However, for [ithis[/i season Feca is 1 of 5 props in the squad. With O'Barrell down I sincerely hope we don't see MM repeat his Headingley mistake this weekend.

I thought Feka had a good game against Cas and I'd be very disappointed if he didn't play on Sunday.