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Why did we re-sign Tonga?

Posted by Bernie Dowling on September 10, 2013 at 9:18pm

A few people have asked this question in passing but it probably bears taking a closer look/ guess at. RS said at the time Tonga had dedicated himself to rehab. That does not seem a valid reason. I presume he must have got a positive long-term medical report. (That did not look so good when he went out injured after a couple of games).  I can see a fit Tonga would still have something to offer. 

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  • Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown September 10, 2013 at 9:24pm

    Bernie, it was a shocking ,desperate signing, that defines this club, just a basketcase.

  • Davo 'RIP feet for hands Toutai' September 10, 2013 at 10:09pm
    See how he goes with a few better players around him next year
  • IH8Manly & IEspeciallyH8Qld September 10, 2013 at 10:12pm

    Gotta re-sign somebody.

  • Bernie Dowling September 10, 2013 at 10:45pm

    Do you think our half-time entertainment might be Tonga doing rehab?

  • David Johnston September 10, 2013 at 10:58pm
    How many games has he played since he signed from NQ?
  • ParramattaFB September 10, 2013 at 11:18pm

    His departing gift

  • Kenny was the King September 11, 2013 at 6:59am

    I thought Tonga only played the one game then as soon as he re-signed he was injured again....how is that a positive long-term medical report? His re-signing doesn't surprise me know its obvious Stuart wants the Eels to fail.

  • Eeldarado September 11, 2013 at 7:55am
    I asked the same question, just another "head scratching" dumb fuck decision, and the club wonders why we are in the situation where in!

    UNBELIEVABLE!
    • Michael Picklum > Eeldarado September 11, 2013 at 10:42am

      I fully agree Ed, u have pretty well summed up my thoughts on Willie Wonka. 

  • ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER September 11, 2013 at 10:14am

    ill tell you the trueth way we sign tonga because who ever wanted him is on crack

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