Wayne Bennett says type Dolphins No.1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is “within the Latrell Mitchell mould” as the 2 dazzling fullbacks put together to gentle up Suncorp Stadium.
As Bennett ready to educate towards his former membership South Sydney on Thursday night time he additionally tipped Mitchell to someday shine as a five-eighth.
Tabuai-Fidow has scored a strive in every of his six video games for the Dolphins, a feat rugby league historian David Middleton mentioned equals the 115-year-old premiership file for many consecutive tries scored at first of a brand new membership. Jap Suburbs winger Horrie Miller did the identical in 1908.
“He’s within the Latrell Mitchell mildew of fine athletes,” Bennett mentioned of the person often called ‘Hammer’.
“He has a reasonably good motor on him, likes to compete and does it very well.
“Due to his health ranges he can maintain turning up. We make half a break and he appears to have the ability to get himself there.”
“Latrell is a superb participant,” Bennett added of the Rabbitohs custodian he beforehand coached.
“Everyone knows that. All of us love watching him play.
“Hammer is in the identical boat. They’re various kinds of gamers however each splendidly expert and aggressive.”
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou can be a fan.
“I like him, he is such an thrilling expertise,” Demetriou mentioned.
“His power off the ball and his potential to pop up in areas is pretty much as good as anybody within the recreation and Wayne has sprinkled some mud on him.
“(Wayne’s) bought him joyful and he is seeking to stamp his mark on the sport.”
Mitchell turned in a three-try masterclass within the 50-16 win over Canterbury final week and is hitting high type.
Bennett mentioned Mitchell was “an amazing participant”.
“He can play within the facilities, fullback and when push involves shove I believe a bit later in his life he would possibly be capable to play five-eighth however that’s for one more day,” Bennett mentioned.
The Dolphins introduced the signing of 21-year-old utility Max Plath on a three-year deal after he beforehand had a coaching and trial at Brisbane and performed with Broncos’ feeder membership Wynnum-Manly.
The son of Broncos’ four-time premiership winner John Plath, he skilled with the Dolphins on Wednesday and can present cowl within the halves, lock and hooker.
“He is a superb younger man and performs good footy,” Bennett mentioned.
“He’ll deliver a variety of power and might play three or 4 positions. He’s solely younger so he has tons to study however he’s going to be in the suitable place to study that.”
