LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In the latest episode of the Wests Tigers official podcast, Behind The Roar, the spotlight is on some of the club's up-and-coming players ahead of the 2024 NRL season.
This pre-season series features a mix of players on NRL Development contracts and those in the top-30 roster.
Among the group are seven players still waiting to make their NRL debut, with all but two having come up through the Wests Tigers pathways teams.
This week, the podcast sits down with Solomona Faataape, a talented 23-year-old centre from Brisbane.
Faataape's impressive performances in the Queensland Cup last year contributed to the Brisbane Tigers securing their first premiership in over three decades.
The young player discusses the significance of this opportunity and the advantages of training full time.
He also reveals that he initially struggled to keep up with the pace when joining the club but has since made great strides.
Faataape even mentions how something as seemingly small as receiving a free bottle of Powerade can hold great meaning.
This Behind The Roar podcast episode provides valuable insights into the journey and experiences of one of Wests Tigers' promising young talents.