JAMAHL LOLESI

Name: Jamahl Lolesi
Years played: 2000-2003
1st Grade Games: 68 (Raiders) - 44 (Canterbury 2004-2005) - 22 (Wests Tigers 2006)
Favourite position: Centre
Memories of your 1st grade debut: Laurie Daley telling me to come in off the wing and make the first taclke - which I missed.
Most memorable achievement/s with the Raiders ? Playing with idols Laurie Daley, Brett Mullins and David Furner
Who would be the best player you have played with or against? Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler
Worst injury you suffered ? Broken ankle which caused me to miss the 2004 GF which the dogs won
Hardest player to tackle ? Gordon Tallis
Who was the fastest player you played with or against ? Mark McLinden - lighting
Who was the toughest player you played with or against ? Jason Croker
Who do you think had the biggest influence on your career ? Brett Finch and Luke Davico were influential at a young age but Tim Sheens was a genius
Greatest coach/coaches and why ? Tim Sheens - smart and tactical, although Nathan Brown has awesome man management and is a great tactition.
Funniest team mate you played with ? Troy Thompson
How emotional was it for you to hang up your boots? Still playing in the UK
Current whereabouts: Huddersfield, UK

(interview 22.6.09)