Thought I'd start a new thread now its no longer a rumour.  Thoughts? Don't really follow the NRL but seems to have played fairly regularly for Manly? With Bryne, Pangai Jnr and now Silpley coming in seems they are very much focussed on size. Warrington Wolves confirm Toafofoa Sipley signing for 2026 | Warrington Guardian

Thought I'd start a new thread now its no longer a rumour.  Thoughts? Don't really follow the NRL but seems to have played fairly regularly for Manly? With Bryne, Pangai Jnr and now Silpley coming in seems they are very much focussed on size. Warrington Wolves confirm Toafofoa Sipley signing for 2026 | Warrington Guardian

It`s difficult to judge until we see him play over here.


He is a prop who has played at NRL level, he definitely has the physique and he is a lot younger than Vaughan who he is replacing.

Best be another Vaughan and not another Musgrove! 

Another video highlights reel of a player that won’t arrive here lol.

karetaker: Another video highlights reel of a player that won’t arrive here lol. It's not much of a reel but here it is. (4 drives and a try) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1472231563932923

karetaker: Another video highlights reel of a player that won’t arrive here lol. It's not much of a reel but here it is. (4 drives and a try) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1472231563932923

He isn't a patch on Vaughan. I'd be thinking more Danny Lima than Musgrove. 5-10 mins per half of line breaking busts, but with lot's of missed tackles. 


95 1st grade appearances in 8 seasons at Manly tells you what you need to know. Very underwhelmed, although I hope I'm wrong.

His tackle % is at 97% according to the Guardian, up there with Yates'. Pangai Jnr on the other hand.....


In Harrison, Byrne & Yates we have 3 60 minute props, If Sipley and Pangai Jnr can do 10 - 15 minutes either side of half time, that's what we need right?


I am wondering with this move towards bigger impact forwards, whether Burgess will change things up next year and have Yates at 13 rather than Currie - to offer a bit more defensive security in midfield.

If it is a 'bigger forward thing' let's hope it's not a 'Powell repeat'.

One thing we tend to forget is that Warrington is not most players first choice unless the money is far better - that's my take.
Look at the number of decent props in the UK game who have gone to other clubs rather than Warrington - Lisone, Vaughan and more.
We haven't been able to recruit a Josh Kerr type player. 


So - not initially over-impressed with Pangai Jnr or Sipley (based on number of games not played in the NRL), but I'll reserve judgment until I see them play in p&b.

If it is a 'bigger forward thing' let's hope it's not a 'Powell repeat'.

One thing we tend to forget is that Warrington is not most players first choice unless the money is far better - that's my take.
Look at the number of decent props in the UK game who have gone to other clubs rather than Warrington - Lisone, Vaughan and more.
We haven't been able to recruit a Josh Kerr type player. 


So - not initially over-impressed with Pangai Jnr or Sipley (based on number of games not played in the NRL), but I'll reserve judgment until I see them play in p&b.