His mobility is impressive, for a big man.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Good pick up Lauren. I read the article and was going to mention something similar but didn’t want to stoke the fire.This isn't a signing suggestion but moreso supports what a few have been stating about our forward pack being overpowered by others - ironically, I'm showing this via stats 😆.
After watching the Tongan powerhouse punish the Wests Tigers in a 30-22 win for the Warriors on Saturday night, with an effort that included 27 carries for 270 metres and a try, Johnson joined teammates and coach Andrew Webster in claiming there is no better prop in the game right now.
That's crazy that one prop is providing that much of an impact for his team. Btw I am not really criticising our forwards yet only saying AFB's dominance is visibly seen without the stats to further back it up - which is what I presume a few forumers have been trying to emphasise.
Top of the props: Warriors hail AFB after monster effort
Ask Warriors star Shaun Johnson for the reasons behind his outstanding 2023 season and the name Addin Fonua-Blake will feature prominently on the list.www.nrl.com
AFB is exactly what our forwards are not. I’m not sure any of the current crop can be similar. Even our juniors coming through aren’t of the same stature. He is a physical behemoth and has the endurance of a lock.
It’s fair to say it’s a high bar to reach as you’d be hard pressed arguing against him being the best prop in the game. Numbers like Hass and impact like JFH.
tony soprano
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This isn't a signing suggestion but moreso supports what a few have been stating about our forward pack being overpowered by others - ironically, I'm showing this via stats 😆.
After watching the Tongan powerhouse punish the Wests Tigers in a 30-22 win for the Warriors on Saturday night, with an effort that included 27 carries for 270 metres and a try, Johnson joined teammates and coach Andrew Webster in claiming there is no better prop in the game right now.
That's crazy that one prop is providing that much of an impact for his team. Btw I am not really criticising our forwards yet only saying AFB's dominance is visibly seen without the stats to further back it up - which is what I presume a few forumers have been trying to emphasise.Top of the props: Warriors hail AFB after monster effort
Ask Warriors star Shaun Johnson for the reasons behind his outstanding 2023 season and the name Addin Fonua-Blake will feature prominently on the list.
Middle prop like this bloke are very important in the modern game. Sadly our team do not have one. They persist with stephano and he an impact prop.
Coastie_Tiger
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Im on the fence with Stef to be honest he has flashes of being decent, but then there's a fair bit of plodder about him. He also has a few mistakes and 6 agains at crucial times in him.
I know he's young and props mature later on but in all honesty i see him having a fair NRL career nothing outstanding. Certainly not Origin worthy imo.
TurnStyle
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Agree. He's shown he's far better at 5/8.
I don't really see his value as a 14, but depending on the team it could work.
Hopefully he finds his place back at Penrith.
Curious who we picked him up from.
Highlights show he was part of our Macarthur tigers team.
pawsandclaws1
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In the past we may have lost him to the Eels, Roosters or other clubs looking in the South West for junior talent. That we have retained him is a vote of confidence for our pathways system and all the staff involved in the programme.
earl
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I have to assume that this is a stupid media beat up via his manager or something like that. It makes no sense.
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TigerTone
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who's Havea?
tony soprano
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Comes down to money
BlackWhiteGold
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MARKET WATCH – WESTS TIGERS
The Wests Tigers have been busy on the open market but the club has now turned its attention to retention as they continue to rebuild their roster.
Breakout out star Junior Tupou has been identified as a retention priority and the club is moving to lock him in before the powerful outside back can hit the market on November 1.
The club has started extension talks with Tupou’s management and are confident they can keep him at Concord.
Tupou, along with boom fullback Jahream Bula, have emerged as one of the positives in an otherwise disappointing season at Concord.
Earlier this year, the Tigers had also identified a number of players free to leave at the end of the season, including forward Shawn Blore, hooker Jake Simpkin and winger David Nofoaluma.
But it’s understood the club has now had a change of heart on at least one player on that list.
Coaching staff now want Blore to see out the rest of his deal until the end of season 2024.
A number of Super League clubs, like Hull KR, had shown interest in the backrower but the Tigers are likely to reject any release offers.
balmain boy
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He's not that big and remember he's up against other 14 or 15 year olds who may not have devloped yet.
For his size he has a god step and fend, but he's got to be able to keep doing that as he moves up the grades too.
BlackWhiteGold
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It should be a given we are looking to extend Tupou.
I'd hope we look to extend Blore too not just see out his contract.
I'd hope we look to extend Blore too not just see out his contract.
balmain boy
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He's been with us the past couple of years i think. But only very young, like 14 now i think...
Kaito
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Junes needs to be locked down. Pay that boy !!!
pawsandclaws1
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Maybe and I may be wrong but it seems we're doing a far better job in identifying, recruiting and retaining the best of our young talent. It is not possible to keep everyone but there appears to be more boots on the ground in our junior districts.
happy_tiger
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Thompson from Newcastle ....?
