Imposing prop Patrick Sagigi is a chef by trade and also a player more than capable of carving up Junee's opposition next year.

A self-proclaimed "big bopper", Sagigi only landed in town yesterday, but was quickly given a lesson in Junee's bleak football history.

"I know all about Laurie Daley and what he did," Sagigi said yesterday.

"I'm really excited to be here.

"Three decades after Daley helped deliver Junee's last Group Nine title in 1986, man-mountain Sagigi has jumped on board as they strive to break the drought.

Originally from Queensland, Sagigi was lured to Sydney as a teenager by the prospect of playing for the Dragons in the NRL.

With his dreams shattered by a serious leg injury, Sagigi showed his dedication by making a complete recovery and returning to football.

Now 23, the towering front rower has built an impressive resume with Corrimal in the powerful Wollongong domestic competition.

After several years of successfully mixing food and football on the south coast, Sagigi is prepared to putt aside his chef's hat.

"My main focus will be football," he said yesterday.

"I'm here (Junee) to do a job for the club."

Junee recruitment boss Paul McCarthy has no doubt Sagigi is the perfect complement to the Diesels' other big-name signing.

McCarthy yesterday admitted he was thrilled to have Sagigi and ex-Dubbo star Moses Manu on the Junee books.

"He's (Sagigi) an absolute champion bloke and a terrific player," McCarthy said.

"We're really fortunate."

Securing Sagigi only weeks after recruiting Manu is set to give Junee the thrust it has lacked in recent seasons.

The two formidable forwards are renowned line-breakers and will give the Diesels much-needed "strike-power" as they chase the premiership.Sagigi is definitely ready to play his part in giving Junee a shot at the coveted crown.

"I try to take every opportunity," he said.

"That's a trait I've always had.

"That doesn't mean we'll win the premiership, of course, but we can give it a try."

Like Manu, Sagigi was sounded out by Junee coach Jade Williams before deciding to make the move to Group Nine.

"Jade rang and asked me to come across to have a look," Sagigi said.

"Jade's the main reason I signed."

With Manu and Sagigi to carry the team forward, Williams will have a greater chance to use his craft and skill to best advantage.

As much as the Diesels were outgunned by the likes of Albury, Gundagai and Southcity this year, Williams is not about to settle for a half baked effort in 2014.

In fact, he might just have the perfect recipe for success.

Profile

Patrick Sagigi

Age: 23

Height: 191cm

Weight: 118kg

Position: Front rower