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Jezza 
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Joined: 06 Sep 2010
Location: Ponsford End
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Welcome to the club.
| Quote: | Selection No. 77 Atu Bosenavulagi
Position: Midfield / forward
Height: 180cm
Weight: 81kg
Age: 18
Recruited from: Oakleigh U18
Profile
The rugby union convert's form has built across the season and he has taken the eye of club scouts with his pace, hardness and tackling in the TAC Cup, making him a late draft or rookie chance. Collingwood has access to the Fijian-born prospect through its Next Generation Academy.
2018 TAC Cup statistics
Club: Oakleigh U18
Games: 18
Average Disposals: 14.8
Average Marks: 2.8
Average Inside 50s: 2.2
Average Tackles: 4.5
Did you know?
- The Next Generation Academy product kicked nine goals in his last four TAC Cup matches of the 2018 season, including Oakleighs Grand Final loss to Dandenong
- Collingwood Cheer Squad legend Joffa Corfe has a long-standing connection to Bosenavulagis family. Hes definitely a second grandpa to me, Bosenavulagi told Channel Seven during draft week
- Bosenavulagi grew up a Western Bulldogs supporter, something he will need to change once he arrives at the Holden Centre
- He represented Australia at junior level in rugby sevens
What they say
Hes got speed, hes got terrific tackling ability but his also really clean with his ability to gather the ball. Hes got a tremendous set of hands and a really exciting product with a huge upside, Craig Notman (Oakleigh Chargers Talent Manager), as told to Toby Prime, Leader Newspapers, November 2018
He applies plenty of pressure in the forward half of the ground, and was outstanding in the TAC Cup Elimination Final where he had 17 disposals and booted four second-half goals, Matt Balmer (Fox Sports journalist), Fox Sports, September 2018
What he says
Theyve helped me a lot in the last two years with my growth on the field and off the field, Atu Bosenavulagi, Channel Seven, November 2018. |
http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2018-11-23/welcome-to-collingwood-atu-bosenavulagi
https://twitter.com/CollingwoodFC/status/1065811585367560192
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDBSN9IQT9M
Articles:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2018-atu-bosenavulagi-could-join-collingwood-the-club-his-grandpa-joffa-loves-so-much/news-story/75cc85a8a01f88ba525ed8c5f5fe6a98
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Mr Miyagi
Joined: 14 Sep 2018
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| You beauty! Three fantastic draft picks, and with our other young guns (JDG, Stephenson, et al), our future is bright. |
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swoop42 
Whatcha gonna do when he comes for you?
Joined: 02 Aug 2008
Location: The 18
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Like Isaac has a nice strong frame already and has the attributes you want if looking to develop a player in the pressure forward role.
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Piethagoras' Theorem
the hypotenuse, is always a cakewalk
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looks to have a bit of x factor, I like him already.
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BazBoy
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Not Joffa,s grandson but a family friend
Like to second the others excited at our pick ups
Now the hard work begins and its in their hands to make AFL debut
Good luck young men
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Johnno75
Joined: 07 Oct 2010
Location: Wantirna
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Looking at those highlights on the Collingwood website looks similar to Brad Hill
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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I just got off Pies website and watched this kid he looks X factor
And his pack marking is a cracker
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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| Johnno75 wrote: | | Looking at those highlights on the Collingwood website looks similar to Brad Hill |
I lost my train of thought. |
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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| BazBoy wrote: | I just got off Pies website and watched this kid he looks X factor
And his pack marking is a cracker |
Why? . |
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stui magpie 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
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| BazBoy wrote: | Not Joffa,s grandson but a family friend
Like to second the others excited at our pick ups
Now the hard work begins and its in their hands to make AFL debut
Good luck young men |
Joffa is married to Atu's grandmothers sister. So that makes Joffa his great uncle, more than a family friend, but the kid refers to him as his grandfather
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
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Anyone know how the hell you pronounce his surname?
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Yep bit hasty was I
Definitely more than a family friend
Expect gold boots p,raps
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MatthewBoydFanClub
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
Location: Elwood
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| The first thing you notice is how agile and quick he is. I assume is he is another you can play on the half back line who can break lines with his breathtaking speed and catch the opposition defence out of position. He could be anything if he has the right attitude and beefs up in the gym. Reminds me a bit like the Hill brothers. |
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watt price tully 
Joined: 15 May 2007
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| stui magpie wrote: | | BazBoy wrote: | Not Joffa,s grandson but a family friend
Like to second the others excited at our pick ups
Now the hard work begins and its in their hands to make AFL debut
Good luck young men |
Joffa is married to Atu's grandmothers sister. So that makes Joffa his great uncle, more than a family friend, but the kid refers to him as his grandfather |
Yes, I can see the family resemblance
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BazBoy
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Wonder if Joffa ever took him to a Pie game & just maybe wear the Gold Coat
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