The talented young prop played 10 games for the Tigers in his rookie season in 2022 and looks set to take his game to the next level with more opportunities in 2023. The 20-year-old is expected to take on a greater role next season after the departure of skipper James Tamou from the club and he will be eyeing a starting role in the front row. The hard-running prop was born in New Zealand and played his junior football in Victoria before moving to Sydney and working his way through the Tigers pathways. A development player last season, Pole has been upgraded to a top 30 contract for 2023 and 2024. With his barnstorming running game and brutal defence, Pole is tipped to make a big impact after another pre-season at the Tigers under new coach Tim Sheens and assistant Benji Marshall.
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He was one of the few positives to come out of last season. Looked like he was ready for 1st grade from his first game. Has a massive future.
He's terrific. Hopefully he can put a bit more weight on and maintain his agility.
I reckon he’s a certainty for one of the bench spots round one.
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Kid could be anything, looked like he belonged in 1st grade from his first touch.
