Player Henry Fa'afili

[Kiwi League_old]

Henry Fa'afili

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BBC Sport Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 09:25 GMT 10:25 UK

Fa'afili praised by coach Cullen

by Dave Woods

Warrington boss Paul Cullen believes his side can only get better - if his players follow the example of star winger Henry Fa'afili.

The Kiwi flyer has scored 15 tries already this season, including a hat-trick in the high-octane victory over Leeds. But it's also his work off the field that has made him a coach's favourite.

"Henry has taken our player of the month award for all the early months of the season so far," said Cullen.

"That's because of his efforts in the gym, on the training field, on the park and off the park.

"You have to take an holistic approach to your work and Henry is the ultimate professional.

"When you play at the top end of this competition you have to make sure everything is in order and nothing can catch you out."

Back-to-back wins against Bradford and Leeds have inflated optimism amongst Warrington fans and the side are currently fourth in the Super League table.

But Cullen believes things can get even better.

"The problem at this club used to be winning games. We're a side that hide in the anonymity of the bottom four, but we've corrected that," he said.

"I think we are up there punching with the big boys and there is more to come in the way we prepare and the way we train.

"It can get better, but you have to be on your toes because any side can pop up and surprise you at any time."

 

[warriors4life_old]

Henry was always one of my fav Warriors, espcially with his post-try celebrations. When he left the Warriors in 2004 I was gutted, but if he keeps up his blistering form then expect him to make the Kiwis at the end of the year.

 

[AliN_old]

Good on Henry. He's still got it, and good luck to the Wolves

 

[PB_old]

Awesome. Sounds like the ESL has given him a new lease on life. He became (or was used as - same end result) a one trick jump-and-catch pony here. Hope the roll continues for him.

 

[Skinner_old]

I'm so pleased Henry is going well. He was always a stand out favourite
both on and off the field.

He got out at the right time as well.

Cheers

 

[playdaball_old]

I sat down to read this morning's Herald and noticed that the former Warrior wingman, Henry Fa'afili, is now playing RU for Manu Samoa.

Also ... Kiwi legend, Hugh McGahan, is coaching the Waitemeta RU team in the Auckland Club RU Competition.

Both former Kiwis - any other fairly recent converts?

 

[Kid-Dynamite_old]

What position is Henry Fa'afili playing btw??

Is he a winger in union as well?

 

[a.c.e_old]

Good to see Fa'afili with his boots still on, scored a try too!

 

[playdaball_old]

Other Warriors to go to the dark side or return:

John Kirwan
Mark Carter
Marc Ellis
Frano Botica
All ex RU


Anthony Swann - played in BOP
Gene Ngamu - played for Manly RU
Hitro Okesene - I seem to recall hearing that he was playing in the North of England
Phil Blake - I think he now coaches Manly RU

Henry Paul

 

[WarriorFanInOz_old]

Just Reminicing about those tries when he would touchdown and add a little something for the highlight reel.

The Archer.
The Camera.
The Coconut.

Wonder if there were any others.
Also liked John Hopoate's The People's Try (The Rocks wrestling finisher)

 

[kane_old]

I liked the try that manu scored in the qualyfying final against the storm and he looked at the camera.

Heres a few more:

- Canberras brett finch scoring a try then using the ball like a bowling ball to knock his teammates over as they were lined up like bowling pins.

- NSW hand gernade try celebration.

_ Nathan Blacklocks back flips.

_ Mark riddell jumping over the sign hording and applauding his own try.

 

[WarriorFanInOz_old]

Cant forget Michael Witt's
Offering to the gods or salute to the sun Try
In the same game against Melbourne

 

[Kid-Dynamite_old]

Mark riddell jumping over the sign hording and applauding his own try.

Still my favourite to this day!

 

[Jesbass_old]

Just Reminicing about those tries when he would touchdown and add a little something for the highlight reel.

The Archer.
The Camera.
The Coconut.

Wonder if there were any others.
Also liked John Hopoate's The People's Try (The Rocks wrestling finisher)

Henry also had a discman one. He pressed a button, put on his 'headphones', and started to dance!

 

[Jesbass_old]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wJQM-jpIs[/youtube]

Welcome to the forum, by the way, WarriorFanInOz!

 

[Jesbass_old]

Haha, came across this one, too:

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOevAF9SiFo[/YOUTUBE]

 

[WarriorFanInOz_old]

The Dr Pepper is a crack up.
Cellphone is a bit dry throwing it at his own team mate.

 

[feijoa_old]

Mark riddell spinning the ball and break dancing

 

[kane_old]

Another funny one I remember is a few years back when the wests tigers were playing us at ericsson is when they scored every player got together in a huddle and they pretended that they were taking a team photo.

 

[Northern_Union]

Another funny one I remember is a few years back when the wests tigers were playing us at ericsson is when they scored every player got together in a huddle and they pretended that they were taking a team photo.

And what was even funnier is that just as the TV camera caught the Tigers doing the team photo thing you could see Wai Koopu walking toward the Warriors try line, he looks over at the Tigers pulls a cheesey grin and throws up the V for victory sign. Classic stuff!