I was at the game, the crowd, the noise, truly amazing experience. I love how the Tongans also sang the Australian national anthem, Tongans are proud of their heritage but they are also proud to call Australia home.
@@joesolo5033he’s literally only 23, of course he isn’t going to be at Locky’s level right now, but he’s played origin the last 2 years, won an origin series, won a pacific cup and 6 of the year all at the age of 23, you’re kidding yourself if you think he can’t reach those heights
Thank you to the TONGAN FANS for reviving our GREAT GAME. Ty to Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita and the rest of them TRAILBLAZERS that made that call 8years ago to switch allegiances. Look at what it has done for RUGBY LEAGUE, especially the international scene. It’s alive and kicking like never before. I’m very impressed with how these tier2 nations are holding their own against the heavies that have been around since the beginning of the game. If anything MMT, TOA SAMOA, AND the BATI have only been established since 2017 and the impact is felt given what the TONGANS have done is changing the landscape of this great game. What a sight it has been to watch and see this Red Sea support their team every time they take that paddock. I must admit there is no other, there is no equal, and there is no passion unlike the fire and support that this Mate Maa Tonga team gets time and time again. It’s time that the international rugby league and their committees up their game and make this MMT team a Tier one side with TOA not too far behind. That’s rubbish calling them tier2 teams when they put on performances and support as such. They should also honour and acknowledge and accept that it’s time to give back to these little nations such as Tonga and international game in Tonga and so forth. Look at that stadium yesterday, packed with RED and no other colour was dominant there but that red and white cross. Blessed are the Tongans and their spirit of passion for their team. If I can take something away from this great experience, they believe in GOD whole heartedly and it is obvious on that world stage. Support from an Aussie to you lads🫡💯👌💪🇹🇴
Was at the game and it was an unbelievable experience. The singing, the colour .. alll the cars driving around with Tongan Flags. Unforgettable experience.
Congratulations to Tongans for the best performance. One try difference is not a big margin. Tongan’s have records of beating Kangaroos and Kiwis. Best team in the Pacific! Support from PNG
This Samoan is just proud of the way our Toa Samoa is progressing. But this Mate Maa Phenomenon, they will be World Champions before Taumalolo hangs up his boots. Congratulations Kangaroos. That was an awesome game.
What a team of class in the likes of Cleary, Munster, Turbo, Murray, Crighton, Latrell Mitchell, Papenhuzen, Grant, Liam Martin, and Ponga. They will be undefeatable!!
and? lol who wants to watch a thrashing??? this why we need more PI to play for tonga or ppng.. in order to balance the gameplay.. or why would the tongan fans bother to turn up
@@Jp-do9nyit about representing there heritage, grandparents, parents and all those that come from the kingdom of Tonga no matter where your born and raised Tongan DNA runs through there vain
@@Uneek-17u Their* learn to spell. Should Australia all play for European countries then? You use their resources then go play for another country. How does that make sense?
@@Jp-do9ny 😂😂 the old learn to spell insult lol if they wish to go back and represent their people all glory to them it beautiful thing to see these men proud of their Tongan heritage it brings joy to the old and hope to the young
Outstanding from Tonga being very close to a 2nd win over the old Aussie foe, however it's still a win to international footy when more teams bring it to the Roos and not only NZ and England.
@@startingoverat30-g2dsupport from the start to the end win or lose not when you see other countries turning up then you turn up to try be better then them come on tokouso spirit lol
@@startingoverat30-g2d have to agree with you on that haha so it will be whoever can get the most tickets first then lol will be a good game and awesome crowd when that time comes 🤝
He’s deadly anywhere but even when playing centre a majority of his tries end up being from supporting up the middle of the park, love Edward’s and the effort he gives but Tommy is primed for that spot
@@pitahausia586yeah hard he forward passed heaps i was wondering how no one saw that thank God im not only one i thought maybe it was because turbo kept over running it?
Great effort Tonga...awesome but was always going to be tough to beat the hot favourites... Was it a neutral referee ? A lot of International league matches involving Australia use Aussie refs and that should not be allowed.
Kumuls ARE at that level! We Tongans thought PNG would be dark horse last World Cup before it even started lol! They got the potential right there! Up the Kumuls! They’re a great team. 🇵🇬 🤝 🇹🇴 ✨
no matter what anyone says! for once.. i referee was bais for an island nation! aussie was never gonna lose that game lol.. but the tongan fans take a bow
Tonga won that game ffs turbos trys came from forward pass and tongas dissallowed try was never goimg to be defended by turbo who was supposedly obstructed.aus have always for away with forward pass same in nrl certain teams all the time get away with forward pass storm and panther mainly.
@@jamierobbo3601 you're absolutely right this Pacific Championships 2024 is giving the rugby league game a big boost thank you for all the people for make this happen. 💯👏👍
You mean atleast one forward pass every set from tonga, yes there was 2 calls i would of said forward by Aussie's, but c'mon tonga had how many set restarts for nothing, penalties, ref did everything to ensure a tight game, otherwise Australia would of put another 20 points on you
Here we go again - 3 Australian tries were off forward passes. Tonga were good enough to win this game. When are captain's challenges going to include forward passes after tries? Almost impossible to defend against forward passes close to the try line. NRL get your act together.
We Acknowledge all Pacific Nations congrats 👏 to all the teams who participated in Pacific Championship 🎉show RESPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS RECONCILIATION DIGNITY HUMANITY UNITY UNITED SPORTSMANSHIP WIN OR LOSE So proud to the nations God Bless all teams 🎉🎉🎉😊😊Amen 🙏
@LilianiKalapa because last time they play was 24-0 today game Tonga did they homework 20-14 to me is a massive of improvement from Tonga it's a good sign for the future that's what I mean getting better and better anyway to you understand the game rugby League or did you play the game before?
to me this was how thing was about the tongan fans! wow! samoa and tonga! cannot wait we gonna show the world how two small nations make league on par with american football! lets go!!!! aussie was too strong.. fidow need to play for samoa!
@@FOBULICIOUS_676 Tonga got all the penalties while Australia got none. He also called 3 tries for Australia no tries too Genius. Called a late hit on a kicker for Tonga then didn't for Moses
Stand up TONGA! that was an awesome final! Be proud!
No you lost. Dont be proud.
@@mrb5760that’s the difference between them and you
@meb5760 kai ha siko
@@jeremiahsky7387 yes that right don't get me wrong the boys are proud themselves and the Tongan people are proud of theses guys.
@@mrb5760 They performed really well against a country with an astronomically higher talent pool. There's no need for that negativity.
I was at the game, the crowd, the noise, truly amazing experience. I love how the Tongans also sang the Australian national anthem, Tongans are proud of their heritage but they are also proud to call Australia home.
Couldn’t say it any better
@@TibbyRIP2023 100%
❤❤❤
Tongan choir was unreal
They also sung the Aussie nation Anthem in Auckland too, a year or two ago. Great to see that from our Tongan mates. 🇦🇺🇹🇴
How nice that the tonga national team has a home stadium in every country😊
to be fair, most tongans live outside of tonga lol
@@zeitxgeistthat’s the point you egg.
Mate Ma Tonga 🇹🇴 great team proud of you guys ‘from Fiji 🇫🇯 ❤
Best game I've seen in a long time. I was watching with my Aussie family and we were all screaming for Tonga!
Tommy Dearden plays so much like Lockyer.......alot of class in his game.....
Not to rude mate but I don't think so. Lockyer was something else, one of my favorite players also.
He's a good player but no Lockyer. He's more like Kimmorley
@@Jp-do9ny Hes 23 and ripping up. Give him time, way more talent than kimmorley had.
@@joesolo5033he’s literally only 23, of course he isn’t going to be at Locky’s level right now, but he’s played origin the last 2 years, won an origin series, won a pacific cup and 6 of the year all at the age of 23, you’re kidding yourself if you think he can’t reach those heights
@@matmaism Kimmorley was a very good player. I'm saying more in terms of style. They move very similar.
Thank you to the TONGAN FANS for reviving our GREAT GAME. Ty to Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita and the rest of them TRAILBLAZERS that made that call 8years ago to switch allegiances. Look at what it has done for RUGBY LEAGUE, especially the international scene. It’s alive and kicking like never before. I’m very impressed with how these tier2 nations are holding their own against the heavies that have been around since the beginning of the game. If anything MMT, TOA SAMOA, AND the BATI have only been established since 2017 and the impact is felt given what the TONGANS have done is changing the landscape of this great game.
What a sight it has been to watch and see this Red Sea support their team every time they take that paddock. I must admit there is no other, there is no equal, and there is no passion unlike the fire and support that this Mate Maa Tonga team gets time and time again.
It’s time that the international rugby league and their committees up their game and make this MMT team a Tier one side with TOA not too far behind. That’s rubbish calling them tier2 teams when they put on performances and support as such.
They should also honour and acknowledge and accept that it’s time to give back to these little nations such as Tonga and international game in Tonga and so forth.
Look at that stadium yesterday, packed with RED and no other colour was dominant there but that red and white cross. Blessed are the Tongans and their spirit of passion for their team.
If I can take something away from this great experience, they believe in GOD whole heartedly and it is obvious on that world stage.
Support from an Aussie to you lads🫡💯👌💪🇹🇴
You said it all 🇹🇴🙏
Vinaka Tonga🇹🇴 from Fiji 🇫🇯 you guys make us pacifika proud❤️💙
Well done Australia 🥳👏🏾👏🏾❤️ also well done Tonga
Was at the game and it was an unbelievable experience. The singing, the colour .. alll the cars driving around with Tongan Flags.
Unforgettable experience.
Tonga wins best supporters award. By a long way too.
Fa'a Malosi Tonga - love from your Usos - be proud!
you mean aus/nz since not one of those players were born in tonga
@@daveross1638and yet they are repping the red jersey 😂 come on mate, get over yourself 😂
@@daveross1638 you got a point
@@daveross1638Doesn't matter. Their ethnicity is Tongan. Tongan identity isn't just tied to nationality, unlike the Australian identity.
@@daveross1638 you mean.. when aus and nz play in front of 400 crowds lol thats in tha past
Congratulations to Tongans for the best performance. One try difference is not a
big margin. Tongan’s have records of beating Kangaroos and Kiwis.
Best team in the Pacific!
Support from PNG
@@normanandrew1201 How many times have Tonga beaten Australia?
This Samoan is just proud of the way our Toa Samoa is progressing. But this Mate Maa Phenomenon, they will be World Champions before Taumalolo hangs up his boots.
Congratulations Kangaroos.
That was an awesome game.
Great contest, hats off to Tonga!
Well done to the Aussies for hanging on. Pretty even competition these days!
Tonga hold your head high.
Absolutely put us to the test today and given the size of your country v ours that effort is outstanding💖🫡
What a game💖
MMT win or lose BABY !!! Whooohoo whatta game 🇹🇴🔥🔥🔥🔥
They did play very well well done Tonga.
Great Job Tonga 🇹🇴. Ofa’s from Fiji 🇫🇯
Boooooooo
@@mrb5760 👻
Thank you Tonga for the nice game. I'm sure all the islanders that watch rugby league were all cheering for you ❤
Best performance by Tonga, congrats from 🇫🇯
Coates you made us proud.. 🇵🇬 🇦🇺❤️🥰
What a team of class in the likes of Cleary, Munster, Turbo, Murray, Crighton, Latrell Mitchell, Papenhuzen, Grant, Liam Martin, and Ponga. They will be undefeatable!!
and? lol who wants to watch a thrashing??? this why we need more PI to play for tonga or ppng.. in order to balance the gameplay.. or why would the tongan fans bother to turn up
STILL UP THE KINGDOM NO MATTER WHAT. GOOD GAME AND CONGRATS TO THE KANGAROOS!!
That was a test match. Proud of my Island brothers support all the way from PNG..👍👍
love my little nation! 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
@@neamanitahi8130 Me too 🇹🇴💯
Love my little nation - Dudes who lives in Sydney 😂😂
@@Jp-do9nyhe proud of his nation so whats the problem
@@hazziqadam7547 Because how van you be so proud yet never even berm there?
@@Jp-do9ny How you know tongan in sydney never been to tonga ?
MMT for life ❤👊 much love from Fiji Brother. Congrats Aussie for the W.
MMT while living in Australia and New Zealand 😂😂
@@Jp-do9nyit about representing there heritage, grandparents, parents and all those that come from the kingdom of Tonga no matter where your born and raised Tongan DNA runs through there vain
@@Uneek-17u Their* learn to spell. Should Australia all play for European countries then? You use their resources then go play for another country. How does that make sense?
@@Jp-do9ny I'm here speaking as a Pacific Brother neverthless which country we brought up. Take your hatred somewhere and make use of it.
@@Jp-do9ny 😂😂 the old learn to spell insult lol if they wish to go back and represent their people all glory to them it beautiful thing to see these men proud of their Tongan heritage it brings joy to the old and hope to the young
Outstanding from Tonga being very close to a 2nd win over the old Aussie foe, however it's still a win to international footy when more teams bring it to the Roos and not only NZ and England.
Its still T GANG baby! 🐎 🇹🇴
3rd try for Australia was a forward pass.
Wasn't but even if it was Aus still would've won
Tonga!!! Great game kautama. Aussie was just READY!!. A lot to look forward too with all the Pacific Islands. Ofas tokos 🙏🏾🇹🇴🇫🇯🇦🇸🇼🇸🇵🇬🇦🇺🇳🇿
as a fellow samoan! can't wait for next year! lets hope the game be held in eden park!!! lets make these games feel like a WWE!
Australia are playing England next year
@@mrfrisky6501 we know.. samoa and nz playing.. and we all know who gonna have the biggest support.. and it aint tonga..
@@startingoverat30-g2dsupport from the start to the end win or lose not when you see other countries turning up then you turn up to try be better then them come on tokouso spirit lol
@@siulua93tonga50 no worrys we Samoans will turn up.. and what i mean is there is more Samoans than Tongans lol..
@@startingoverat30-g2d have to agree with you on that haha so it will be whoever can get the most tickets first then lol will be a good game and awesome crowd when that time comes 🤝
Proud of you Tonga win or lose
That crowd is phenomenal
Yeah most of the tongan crowd had free tickets
Dats da Tongan red sea for you 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
Their singing was absolutely amazing! Such a spirit for the game
@@matttuffy8933 you gotta get tickets to the next MMT game. Just an amazing experience.
@@nightrider322no we all paid thanks.
Good Win Aussie's against the Tonga an the Ref's an bunker !
They were trying to make that game close from 20-6. The game is so corrupt now.
well.. know you know how we islanders feel 80 percent when watching international football lol any code
yep great win by aus vs aus/nz
@@daveross1638 eligibility what a joke and mess it is now.
@@daveross1638 hey don't get mad because NZ and Aussie Tongans want to play for TONGA! 😂
Turbo is a monster ! He’s gonna be hard to keep out of that fullback spot come next year
Maybe he’s a centre though 🤔 doesn’t have to worry about contact as much . Which will keep him healthy for the season
He’s deadly anywhere but even when playing centre a majority of his tries end up being from supporting up the middle of the park, love Edward’s and the effort he gives but Tommy is primed for that spot
I would keep Turbo in the centres. He is most potent there.
Tongas 2nd try was robbed
It was a obstruction
It's good to see Tom Dearden win MOTM, both he and turbo had an outstanding series, go the Aussie
They are a deadly combination together. They have the telepathy. Aussie backs did their job today but forwards didn't.
Dearden the forward pass specialist. Watch it again lols
@@pitahausia586yeah hard he forward passed heaps i was wondering how no one saw that thank God im not only one i thought maybe it was because turbo kept over running it?
@@jimmartin9704 Dearden was the difference what a player he looked great
@MikeMusk-u8l
Yes,he had a great year. Considering if Munster was fit, he wouldn't get a look in, good on him
Some of those passes from Dearden looked forward.
Get your eyes checked. Tonga got all the 50/50 calls
More than one .
Tonga throws 20 forward passes, Aussies throw 3, 2 get pulled back but hey ref was against tonga
PROUD TO BE AUSSIE ❤️🇦🇺❤️ Congratulations boys 💪
Ayye mate🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
👍🇦🇺❤️
Well done Aus 🇦🇺
Casual tonga celebrating when their down by 16 😂
Great effort Tonga...awesome but was always going to be tough to beat the hot favourites... Was it a neutral referee ? A lot of International league matches involving Australia use Aussie refs and that should not be allowed.
Great game 🇹🇴..
What a game we were close against the best in the world. Well done tonga
Ofa atu Tonga, MMT 4 life ❤🇹🇴❤️🔥
One fine day..their dominance will come to an end..great game Tonga..I wish KUMULS can be at that level
Kumuls ARE at that level! We Tongans thought PNG would be dark horse last World Cup before it even started lol! They got the potential right there! Up the Kumuls! They’re a great team. 🇵🇬 🤝 🇹🇴 ✨
Up the green and gold and well played solis ❤
Red Seaaaa
Red winner 🏆 that's the truth ❤
no matter what anyone says! for once.. i referee was bais for an island nation! aussie was never gonna lose that game lol.. but the tongan fans take a bow
no you just cant accept that a small island nation in the middle of no where beat a giant!! dont be racist bro
New to english?.. @@mnstark3342
@@mnstark3342go is that racist 🤦♂️💀
Tonga won that game ffs turbos trys came from forward pass and tongas dissallowed try was never goimg to be defended by turbo who was supposedly obstructed.aus have always for away with forward pass same in nrl certain teams all the time get away with forward pass storm and panther mainly.
Turbo 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Turbo a Legend,
Go international rugby league, full house, close game, Mal and wayne.b , take a bow for starting this
Looked like it was more Tongan supporters then Aussies 😂
@@jeremiahsky7387 if only.. kiwis and aussies had that passion.. then these game would be on another level..
@@jamierobbo3601 you're absolutely right this Pacific Championships 2024 is giving the rugby league game a big boost thank you for all the people for make this happen. 💯👏👍
MMT stand up. Your team well and truly deserves to be at the top with the best!!!! True heart!!!!
V'landys and Abdo have Tonga to thank for nearly selling out that stadium. You'd be lucky to get half the turnout if it was the Kiwis in the final.
💯💯💯🙏
So proud to be tongan
Keep your heads up Tokoz, 6 points is a great improvement from the last time we faced Australia. Congrats to Australia.
Ofa lahi Atu to all Tonga Supporters and the MMT Players!! 🤙🏽
yes the boys held in
Tonga you're amazing 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Must admit at 20 to 4, I thought they were totally busted. But they fought on heroically.
Great game. Congratulations Aussies. Massive respect to Tonga
Congratulations Aussies but the gap is closing. Stand up Tonga, Awesome... From Fiji
Good win by the Aussies. Solid team MMT!
International Rugby League has a bright future. because its awesome!
Taumololo ❤❤❤
Lockyer never ran the ball he was too Fragile kick - pass made 3 tackles per game Dearden is a completely different player
Don’t compare Lockyer with him mate!! Darren is the GOAT
Wow!! What an atmosphere would have been an experience being there
Great game.
Gooooooooooo Kangaroos!!!!!!!!!!!
20-16=Kangaroos win!!!
Rugby League is very healthy in this part of the world thanks to the Pacific Island Nations. What a cracking series and final. Bravo to all teams!
A very absorbing contest which could have easily gone either way. Congrats to both sides who gave their all for their respective countries.
Australia 3rd and 4th tries were both forward pass 👀🥴 Tonga Robbed 👎🏼
😂💯
Stop throwing dirt on Tom Deardens name
Kiwi's will make the cup next year. Where's the crowd gone to?😂😂😂
Came only to see Tonga 😂
😂😂😂
Man Tom Dearden was a beast him and Nathan Cleary are definitely the kangaroos half’s for next years ashes tour in England 💪🇦🇺
Well done Tonga! That was some deadly footy could have gone either way 👍
Solid game of two halves, proud of the boys 👏🏾 take this L as a lesson not a loss & come back stronger 💪🏾💯 MMT STRONG TOKO 🫡🇹🇴
Tom is a beast.
NRL fans call English refs biased. How many forward passes for Australian scores?? Good grief
Cry baby. Play the victim
Year rights😂 the whole world seen how was Australia lost😂😂 feel sorry for them😂😂, MMT was the winner that's the truth 😂@@davidfife-nm7uy
No excuses, dont blame the ref, end of the day the best team won..
You're joking right........ Tonga had more non calls them Australia 💀
You mean atleast one forward pass every set from tonga, yes there was 2 calls i would of said forward by Aussie's, but c'mon tonga had how many set restarts for nothing, penalties, ref did everything to ensure a tight game, otherwise Australia would of put another 20 points on you
Forward pass 3:00
Mean game,good comeback from Tonga!😎😎
Absolute amazing advertisement for international rugby. Big up tonga
The Tongan boys missed a second option in the halves again. Katoa had a bit of an off day again but at least it was a close game. Well done🇹🇴
Here we go again - 3 Australian tries were off forward passes. Tonga were good enough to win this game. When are captain's challenges going to include forward passes after tries? Almost impossible to defend against forward passes close to the try line. NRL get your act together.
Tonga lost get over it🤣and if you're gonna sook about the calls don't cherry pick,how about you talk about all non calls on tonga ? Exactly
@@44shots6worldswhich ones?
Malo e vainga fanga tokouas !! Tzz 💯 up from here tokos 🔥 🇹🇴🇹🇴 🇹🇴
MMT fo LIFE ❤❤❤
Congratulations Australia! You guys did brilliantly! You played great! Good on each of you 😀👍
We Acknowledge all Pacific Nations congrats 👏 to all the teams who participated in Pacific Championship 🎉show RESPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS RECONCILIATION DIGNITY HUMANITY UNITY UNITED SPORTSMANSHIP WIN OR LOSE So proud to the nations God Bless all teams 🎉🎉🎉😊😊Amen 🙏
MMT❤
MMT it's the winner 🏆We'll done the game boys😍 you already done enough, you have the winner❤ on your eyes💯💪🙏🙏🙏
Good game love it, but I like what I see from the Tongan the improvement is there they are getting better and better well done Tonga ofa atu. 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
What you mean?? They getting???💯MMT it's the best
@LilianiKalapa because last time they play was 24-0 today game Tonga did they homework 20-14 to me is a massive of improvement from Tonga it's a good sign for the future that's what I mean getting better and better anyway to you understand the game rugby League or did you play the game before?
Tonga threatens Australia and New Zealand
Good game Matemaa Last try is not try 👍👏
to me this was how thing was about the tongan fans! wow! samoa and tonga! cannot wait we gonna show the world how two small nations make league on par with american football! lets go!!!! aussie was too strong.. fidow need to play for samoa!
No the hammer doesn’t
@@jacktully9089 we will find out next year lol
@@jacktully9089 that samoan back three gonna be lethal lol
@@startingoverat30-g2d we will have to see then
Good final Tonga from🇦🇺
You beauty guys🎉🎉🎉
Bonza win, close one 😊😊
Stephen 🇦🇺
Great match and a fantastic atmosphere. International rugby league is on the up and up
RESPECT to both teams. Awesome game. Pacific Champions all of them.
Congratulations Tonga 🇹🇴 for the game put up against the Mighty Aussie
Dearden and Turbo own Tonga 😂😂
Klein was the MOTM for Tonga
how? when Klein denied 3 tongan tries and is aboriginal australian himself
@@FOBULICIOUS_676 Tonga got all the penalties while Australia got none. He also called 3 tries for Australia no tries too Genius. Called a late hit on a kicker for Tonga then didn't for Moses
@@FOBULICIOUS_676Klein isn’t aboriginal ya dud, that’s Gavin Badger
@Jp-do9ny Yet in the 1st half 4 penalties went to Roos and Tonga only got 1. Stop crying.
@@Jp-do9ny and I own you boi, shut your mouth son 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Proud or you Tonga...wananavu from Fiji 🇫🇯🇹🇴👏🙏.
And everything is right in the universe again.god bless❤