MANLY secure the signature of a junior Kiwis hooker as we take a look at the incredibly busy but selfless acts Wests Tigers centre Kevin Naiqama performs on a weekly basis.

Plus, a Cronulla young gun re-signs, as Private Ryan takes a look behind the scenes of the greatest game of all.

NRL’S MR NICE GUY

Football players are often accused of having too much free time on their hands.

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That’s the line critics like to throw out every time there’s an off-field incident.

But many of them are incredibly busy.

Kevin Naiqama and David Nofoaluma celebrate a victory. Source: Getty Images

They’re also incredibly giving.

By now most of you would’ve seen the incredibly kind gesture by Wests Tigers centre Kevin Naiqama.

The video of him giving the jersey off his back to a sick fan in the crowd went viral on social media.

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But it was hardly a one off.

Far away from the television cameras and supporters filming direct to Facebook, the 28-year-old gives up hours of his time to help the less fortunate.

He sacrifices a quality sleep the night before the Tigers’ biggest training session of the week to assist the homeless.

“Were in the middle of doing winter apparel and Camperdown fitness have jumped on board,” Naiqama told Private Ryan.

Kevin Naiqama of the Tigers celebrates a try. Source: Getty Images

“They collect heaps of jumpers and tracksuit pants. Just stuff to keep people warm. I get there on Tuesday nights and pick it up.

“This is going into our third year. It’s great to help people out. If we can use our platform in regards to helping get people to donate, were going to use that. They’re great people.

“We want to do what we can to help out. They’re people like us. We’re really blessed to have a roof over our head.

“We can take the simple things for granted, it puts life into perspective. There’s more than footy.”

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Like clockwork, every Tuesday, Naiqama gives to those in need.

It’s a long day for the Fijian international which starts at 5am and finishes about midnight.

While playing rugby league fulltime, Naiqama is also undertaking an apprenticeship, surely making him as one of the busiest players in the game.

“Every Tuesday night,” he said.

Kevin Naiqama and fan at Leichhardt Oval Source: Supplied

“It’s been tough this winter. I’m studying, doing a carpentry apprenticeship. I’ve been working the last six weeks. I start at 7am so I’m up at 5.30 and leave home at 6.

“We’re always at different places but it normally takes me about 40-45 minutes to get there. I work from 7 til 3.30pm and go straight to TAFE.

“It starts at 5.30 and goes ‘til 8.30 and then I head straight out to the shelter from there. That finishes up at about 10.30. It’s a long day.”

This work is something he and Roosters forward Kane Evans have been doing for years.

It makes for a huge day, especially if you have training the next day.

“And we have been,” he said bursting out in laughter.

“Come Wednesday afternoon, I’m knackered and ready for a sleep.”

MANLY SECURE KIWI NO.9

Manly hooker Manase Fainu with the ball. Source: News Corp Australia

Manly have locked up junior Kiwis hooker Manase Fainu for the next two seasons.

Currently running around in the Holden Cup, Fainu joins the Sea Eagles’ fulltime squad next year.

The 19-year-old is a product of Westfield Sports High.

Playing understudy to Api Koroisau, Fainu will be at Narrabeen until the end of 2019.

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DID YOU KNOW ...

Nathan Brown has put his hand up to play for Italy.

That’s right, Parramatta’s buy of the season is poised to make his Test debut with the Italian World Cup side at the end of the season.

“My mum is full Italian. I want to play for Italy and represent my mum and family,” Brown told Private Ryan.

“We’ve got a couple of solid players. It should be a good time and a bit of fun.”

DID YOU KNOW II ...

Phil Gould at the Panthers Rugby League Academy. Source: News Corp Australia

Penrith fans shouldn’t expect many, if any more signings for next season. Panthers boss Phil Gould said the club is already working on their roster for three years’ time.

“I’m already working on 2020 with our salary cap, 2020 with our playing roster,” Gould said on his Set of six with Gus podcast.

“2018 is done. 2018 was done before last Christmas in our club. We’re planning two years ahead all the time.”

HUSH, HUSH

If South Sydney plans on keeping Cody Walker around, they’d better get cracking.

It’s understood at least one Sydney club is eager to lure the 27-year-old away from Redfern and wants him at their club as soon as next season.

The playmaker has rediscovered his form from the start of the season after ditching the fullback experiment four weeks ago and sparking a brief Rabbitohs revival.

Cody Walker jumps on his teammates. Source: AAP

During that time, Walker’s form has been irresistible.

He leads the club for try assists, line breaks, line break assists and is second in tackle busts.

Free to negotiate with NRL rivals from November 1, Walker is expected to attract offers of almost triple his $260,000 contract for next season.

It’s understood Souths will begin to discuss a possible contract extension at seasons end.

SHARKS RE-SIGN YOUNG GUN

Cronulla have re-signed NYC captain Billy Magoulias.

The work horse has inked a new two-year-deal with the club which keeps him locked away until the end of 2019.

A product of Endeavour Sports High, Magoulia has risen through the grades and was part of the star studded 2015 SG Ball team.

The 20-year-old lock is a junior NSW Origin representative.

He leads the Holden Cup in offloads and is ranked in the top 10 for run meters and total tackles for the season.