There's been many props over the years that have rightly deserved the praise given to them but David Fifita just seems in another league. Without doubt the best in the comp and I dont know if there is such a thing as fan funding but Some of us have said we would chip in if we thought it would help keep him at Wakefield

He'd certainly be worth a few extra quid on the price of a season ticket



The sheer joy on his face as he's knocking off tacklers or carrying them over the line is worth the admission fee on it's own.
Long may it continue

And we used to think that Michael Korkidas was a "great" prop and fans favourite!!

I never rated Korkidas and I’m on the record loss of times. As usual I was more than happy to swim gains public opinion on that one. Not that i didn’t rate him at all as he was definitely the best we had at the time - just to many flaws for me.

Where Dave is concerned I’m more than happy to go along with the masses - he’s the real deal and imo the best prop in SL, definitely on form. Long live the King so long as he plays for us.

For me it’s not just on the pitch, where he is excellent, but it’s clear to me he is a major part of the squad togetherness and high morale round the place. It’s no coincidence that since he joined Trinity the squad as a whole have really pulled for each other. So off the pitch as well as on it it’s vital we get big Dave to sign.

After last year's World Cup final performance, my dream would have been to have David at No8 and their kid at No10.

I agree with you though Vasty, I don't think that MK was all that good, but he certainly pleased the majority of supporters whilst not quite achieving "cult" status.

It's all reletive isn't it.
Korki then was good for us but just good.
We didn't have the props we have now to compare.
He'd be better in the team we have now as it wouldn't all be on him.

But I can't think any prop, that has had the impact that Fifita has. Clearly the game has changed for props so unfair to compare eras but certainly he is up there with the best.

How times have changed. Not many on here will remember ex Fev and Trinity prop, Les Tonks. I swear I once saw him break into a walk. They were there for their "beef" and one of their main functions was to literally support the hooker in the scrum. Totally different game now.

Yeah Les Tonks was one of the last just scrummaging props. Remember David Jeanes late 60s , early seventies (Trinity/Leeds/GB) was more of a rip roaring running prop , but still had to prop properly.

No place for big Les in todays game but David Jeanes would have been tremendous I feel. The bloke would run through a brick wall. Hated it when Leeds nicked him as per...

We are both hugely lucky and unlucky at the moment. We have on our books for the first time since the 1960s probably 3 players who are arguably the best player in there respective positions in SL. That’s Fifita, Tupou and Johnstone.

We are hugely unlucky to have two of them out for long periods. That said due to great team building we can just about cover them. Thankfully we have a host of nearly as good players such as Ashurst, Brough and Wood but to be fair it’s all of them. We simply don’t seem to have any passengers, quality may vary slightly but the commitment appears absolute.

It’s an honour to watch Trinity these days regardless of whether we are actually good enough to win something.

On that Vasty I wholeheartedly agree.

Fifta has been awesome this year there is no doubt about it

his brother was on TV here over the weekend and he said "my brother went to England and is the best front rower in super league"

I don't think he is wrong

Without doubt one of the best imports we've ever had; his larger than life personality and desire to win lifts the whole crowd, and he has that magic ability to convince you that so long as he's on the pitch, something might happen.

I felt a bit for the Shudds lads who ended up 1 on 1 with him - that massive hand off and the big, insane grin on his face when he's running into heavy traffic must be bloody terrifying - and even when he does go down, he's up so quick that he draws lots of penalties.

A *genuinely* top quality player - and I'd also be happy to chip in to help persuade him to stay!

I’ll send Wakey a tenner as well, he’s that good, he raises the spirit of the community, and it’s good to see. Nice to have the NRL - super League drain reversed.

What I cannot get my head around is how the NRL clubs missed his clear talent whereas his brother Andrew has gone on to rack up almost 200 NRL games with numerous rep call ups?

Because he's not as talented as his brother, no wrong he is probably as talented but lacks the drive. SL is far less streesed than the NRL and I don't think David was suited to it, his brother struggles. However in the more relaxed SL at a small club where he is the biggest fish by some way it does suit him.

I don't think we should get carried away, Dave just fits at Trinity in a way he probably wouldn't eleswhere, especially the NRL.

I don't follow NRL so I had never heard of him or his brother. I remember one poster saying he was gash and not even reserve grade, well he hasn't turned out that bad at all.

I also remember his first year and although a good player he had a lot of daft things in his game. Remember away at warrington when he made a ash of playing the ball with seconds to go and it costing us the game. I think the guy has really settled in and now this seems to be his best season ever. I do think he has huge natural talent but I am also in that school which believe the club and its environment is also greatly responsible the 'The Big Bopper' to blossom into a terrific prop.

They didn't miss him.
He was at Cronulla and looking good but he and his brother lacked focus when they were together. Andrew is quite outspoken.
They decided he wasn't worth the trouble as they had other options.

Seperating has done them both good.
I'm sure he could get a gig in NRL but he'd have to train harder and fit a more rigid game plan.
We suit his style better and hopefully he sees that too.

I think that he's still prone to the occasional error and has been pinged for issues around the ptb.
However, what we have seen since the Warrington game that you mention is the destructive go forward and some try's and his infectious grin, which makes the bloke an absolute joy to watch.
I'm happy to forgive a few errors and penalties conceded as the "plus" column is massive and who knew about the audacious side step in his locker, brilliant

I know it's tongue in cheek but the eats pies score tries mantra probably wouldn't be quite as well accepted in the NRL. He clearly is enjoying himself, and there is a lot to be said about that. He has the talent to be in the NRL, but perhaps he would be miserable in a robotic structure and wouldn't quite be as effective.

I remember an interview a few seasons back where one of them was talking about a mental issue he had, I cannot remember if it was Andrew or David, but it was very emotional even to the point where one of the twins was too upset and walked out of the room, like I’ve said very emotional interview.

It’s Andrew who suffers from depression as well as being quite intense - very outspoken in support of a friend who was a one punch killer, can’t recall his name. It got Andrew in a lot of bother and lost him a place in the Australian team. It was a big deal a few years back.

In the interview Andrew expressed suicidal thoughts which proved to much for David and he walked out of the interview. Twins may look the same but they don’t all think the same. I know this because oddly I was friend with three sets of twins during my youth though not all at once. Dave is clearly more laid back and up for a laugh - this is a strength and a weakness. Ditto Andrew but the other way around.

Bit like the Fox brothers, Neil well balanced and personable, Don introverted and intense, Peter well he was just a one off and to me tats what Dave is, just a force of nature.



Bit long winded but o had some time on my hands

That sounds very familiar BLM

Personally I think Dave getting out of the lime light of the NRL and being in the right environment here has helped him thrive

It's being such a pleasure to see him reach his potential
I used to love watching Dave Solamona the guy was pure magic, Dave is a different type of player with a different skill set but still has that same magic when he get the ball

The bonus being how much he loves us fans and how much we love him back

I think he's become the heart beat of our team if such a thing is possible

Solomona was the better player and a true game breaker and the best player I’ve seen in a Trinity shirt. However I now like Dave even more, not just because of what he does but the way the whole team plays when he’s on. He brings out the best in his fellow players and when he’s on we look a top team and that makes him worth his considerable weight in gold.

Not a bad post for a thicky