The thing I love most about Turuva's signing is it leaked an hour before it was announced and not 10 mins after he came on the market. Great player with great acceleration from a standing start, his height does not overly concern me as he looks to have a decent vertical jump, and is pretty safe under the high ball.
the non leaking has been evident for a little while now and highlights the professionals leading the way now.
@lorenzo With the Richo signing today I get the feeling there are a few more surprises coming ! Turuva is a good solid signing and not some hack looking for the super payout that we have had to endure for years .
Yep, just got the member email confirming it awesome news!
Wests Tigers is delighted to announce the signing of off-contract Panthers’ winger, Sunia Turuva, on a three-year deal.
The 21-year-old, who was NRL Rookie of the Year last season, will link up with Wests Tigers at the end of the 2024 season.
He will join fellow Fiji internationals Api Koroisau and Jahream Bula, as well as current Panthers teammate, Jarome Luai.
Turuva set the NRL alight in 2023 scoring 12 tries in 26 appearances in the Panthers premiership-winning season, and he has continued that same form into 2024.
His double against Wests Tigers in Bathurst last weekend took his season tally to eight tries from seven games.
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is excited by what Sunia will bring to the club.
“Sunia is a great signing for us as a club moving forward.” said Marshall.
“He is a premiership winner and a genuine footy player who also has great versatility.
“He is electric and brings great energy to the field every time he plays. Most of all he is a great person with great values.
“We look forward to welcoming Sunia and his family to the club.”
How come we were able to do this? I thought it would have to wait until November?
How come we were able to do this? I thought it would have to wait until November?
He’s off contract at end of 2024. We couldn’t do the deal (unless permission granted by Penrith) if we were talking a 2026 deal for a 2025 contracted player.
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How come we were able to do this? I thought it would have to wait until November?
He’s off contract at end of 2024. We couldn’t do the deal (unless permission granted by Penrith) if we were talking a 2026 deal for a 2025 contracted player.
Oh wow... Ignore me, I've had a big day hahahha!!
I would love to see Stef, Pole and Ice extended ASAP
something is happening
Taruva was pulled from panthers top 17. I wonder if there is a mid season transfer upcoming
Taruva was pulled from panthers top 17. I wonder if there is a mid season transfer upcoming
Who could they want (that we could spare) from our squad? Bud? Couldnt be that lucky.
One word: Bateman. We need to get rid of this guy
One word: Bateman. We need to get rid of this guy
More likely it would be someone like Faagatu and they turn them into a superstar
#13s this round: Tohu Harris, Isaac Liu, Tom Eisenhuth, Connor Watson, Trent Loiero, cam Murray, jmain hopgoood, Jake trbojevic, Patrick carrigan, iasah yeo, reuben cotter, euan aitkin, Kai pearce-Paul, Morgan smithies, cam Mcinnis. John Bateman. We desperately need to solve our lock issue.
