Tupou is good. But outside backs are literally the easiest position to develop players in. Can’t over pay for that position
Tupou is good. But outside backs are literally the easiest position to develop players in. Can’t over pay for that position
i wonder how much the signing of Solomon was related to what was going on with Tupou?
https://youtu.be/Wq0HSn8gv9c?si=CrOC12vX6Ur2bwi7
Tupou is good. But outside backs are literally the easiest position to develop players in. Can’t over pay for that position
i wonder how much the signing of Solomon was related to what was going on with Tupou?
https://youtu.be/Wq0HSn8gv9c?si=CrOC12vX6Ur2bwi7
A fair bit I would say.
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If there was a miracle (another one) and Luai came across, as well as a trade for Olam. Does this side make the 8?
1. Bula
2. Staines
3. Olam
4. Naden
5. Alaimalo
6. Luai
7. Sezer
8. Klemmer
9. Korisau
10. Stefano
11. Papali’i
12. Bateman
13. Laulilli
14. Pole
15. Twal
16. Samuela Fainu
17. Sullivan
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@helmesy that side looks like it could push a few teams but still a lot of question marks around it.
Centres are a weakness, can the turn up week in week out?
How does Sezer good on his return?
Can Alaimalo make the transition?
How do the rookies in the pack go in their second years?
I doubt he’d come across early but even if he does 2024 should be about moving up the ladder and developing our young squad. Aim for the 8 yes, but we are a long way off getting there.
Tupou is good. But outside backs are literally the easiest position to develop players in. Can’t over pay for that position
i wonder how much the signing of Solomon was related to what was going on with Tupou?
https://youtu.be/Wq0HSn8gv9c?si=CrOC12vX6Ur2bwi7
A fair bit I would say.
to be honest these highlights look like ones you would be very happy if they were of tupou next season. This guy is an athlete who has played at a high level in a tough competition in a position that is reasonably transferable to league. He’s quick, good hands and nice pass. Teach him to defend in our system and he will be great.
How good to be talking about our footy team again, and not admin.
Competition for spots is what's we've missed for so long.
Hoping we have 2 or 3 young guns have bolters and give our more experienced players a real challenge.
Players like Toa, Kepoa, Seyfarth, etc should be good squad players, but not regular starters. The fact Toa has played long stints at both fullback and in the halves is something we shouldn't repeat
Top 8 2023
If there was a miracle (another one) and Luai came across, as well as a trade for Olam. Does this side make the 8?
1. Bula
2. Staines
3. Olam
4. Naden
5. Alaimalo
6. Luai
7. Sezer
8. Klemmer
9. Korisau
10. Stefano
11. Papali’i
12. Bateman
13. Laulilli
14. Pole
15. Twal
16. Samuela Fainu
17. Sullivan
I would go with
1. Bula
2. Staines
3. Olam
4. Naden
5. Alaimalo
6. Luai
7. Sullivan
8. Klemmer
9. Korisau
10. Stefano
11. Papali’i
12. Bateman
13. Laulilli
14. Pole
15. Twal
16. Samuela Fainu
17. TDS
if we happen to get Luai and we have sezer and fainu and Galvin would the club consider (depending on Amone situation) looking at releasing Sullivan back to Dragons.
if we happen to get Luai and we have sezer and fainu and Galvin would the club consider (depending on Amone situation) looking at releasing Sullivan back to Dragons.
Not sure why we'd want to do that? If the past has taught us anything it's that you can never have enough halves. We also don't really have any cap issues. He's a player that has a heap of ability, I think we just sit back and see what he's got.
if we happen to get Luai and we have sezer and fainu and Galvin would the club consider (depending on Amone situation) looking at releasing Sullivan back to Dragons.
Not sure why we'd want to do that? If the past has taught us anything it's that you can never have enough halves. We also don't really have any cap issues. He's a player that has a heap of ability, I think we just sit back and see what he's got.
I am concerned with Fainu and Galvin in particular given his manager if we are not playing them they will agitate for a release at some point. Galvin can say he is happy to play with mates etc but if his manager gets in his ear saying I can get you first grade time and good salary, we have seen what happens.
if Sullivan doesn't get much game time you potentially have 500k sitting in reserve grade in 2025
They’ve been doing this for quite a few years now. BASKETCASE!!! The whole club is and still will be into the future.Don’t really think Olam adds much at this stage so hope it’s not true. I think Junior has a lot of potential so would rather we held onto him at this stage. A lot of comings and goings
100% he’s cooked!!Tupou has informed the Tigers he will sign with the Dolphins for 2025 and beyond.
No I still don’t want Olam, he’s cooked.
A crazy signing if they do get him
@tigertownsfs what exactly is the Tigers defensive system?? Last 3 years there’s been a different defensive coach. So I iterate what system?
