Kaito
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Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Kelce68
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Possibly, though there's more to backline movements than just the speed of the ruck; a well-structured attacking team will alter the depth of play to get to the edges, even if they're not compressing the ruck as they'd like.
Point being, that most points come at the edges, not in the middle, so whilst it's the hardest (I agree), given how high the percentage of that tries come via edge defence systems is, I'd say, particularly as an individual position, it is also the most important, mainly by virtue of the fact that a poor edge (of which centre is the lynchpin), will have the greatest negative impact on points conceded.
48 hours! Must be reading the forum 😂
Tigers in the box seat to land Jarome Luai
“There is an increasing confidence in the Wests Tigers.”www.sen.com.au
TIGERS IN THE BOX SEAT TO LAND JAROME LUAI
BY CHARLES GOODSIR 37 MINUTES AGO
The Daily Telegraph’s David Riccio believes a move by Jarome Luai to the Wests Tigers is looking more and more likely with each passing day.
Luai’s current contract will see him remain at the Panthers until the end of the 2024 season but has yet to re-sign with the reigning premiers who have already tabled a two-year offer worth around $800,000 a season
Tigers rookie coach Benji Marshall is reportedly front and centre of the sales pitch to Luai and Riccio believes a decision on the 26-year-old's future is imminent.
“To Wests Tigers fans, I wouldn’t be prepared to say you are going to get a huge present under the Christmas tree in the shape of Jarome Luai just yet,” Riccio said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“However, there is a big chance.
“Benji Marshall, in his ability to woo and sell the dream to Luai.
“At a recent house visit to Benji’s place made by Luai, (a deal) is now starting to gain some traction.
“Let’s not forget the relationship of Api Koroisau and Charlie Staines, (both) former Panthers.
“The Wests Tigers have a board meeting this week and it will give some indication on how much they are willing to go all in for Jarome Luai.
“This will pick up and gain some traction in the next 48 to 72 hours.
“There is an increasing confidence in the Wests Tigers (that they’ll get him).”
Qwertyrick
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Olam obviously has more experience and is a big body, but there is a reason Melbourne ain’t playing him. He is on the back end of his career, sick of signing players that are on the way out
Tito Santana
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Tito likes flip based on this
balmain boy
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you're right, we should focus on exclusively signing current origin stars... 🙄
crazycat
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Glad we did not buy him for 800K a season. (re Bradman Best).
I wouldn't say he is a dud or Noffaesque. But I could see 200k effort being put in for a lot of games.
crazycat
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...and the current NSW origin coach is Michael McGuire!
Shall we welcome back Zane Musgrove or Michael Chee Kam perhaps? (No way).
BlackWhiteGold
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It would be disappointing to lose Junior Tupou if he does decide to sign elsewhere. But once again he would be a signing based on potential & physique.
I hope we don't pay 'overs' for him with plenty of junior outside backs coming through over the next few years - Navren Willett, Feledy, Makasini, possibly Onitoni Large, Luke Laulilii, Riley Oitmann & more.
If it comes to it, we could see if a club would trade for '24. For example, Tupou for Olam (instead of Blore), Tupou for Meaney or get in touch with Brisbane and discuss Tupou for Israel Leota. Just spitballing here.
Coastie_Tiger
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Tigers in the box seat to land Jarome Luai
“There is an increasing confidence in the Wests Tigers.”
TIGERS IN THE BOX SEAT TO LAND JAROME LUAI
BY CHARLES GOODSIR 37 MINUTES AGO
The Daily Telegraph’s David Riccio believes a move by Jarome Luai to the Wests Tigers is looking more and more likely with each passing day.
Luai’s current contract will see him remain at the Panthers until the end of the 2024 season but has yet to re-sign with the reigning premiers who have already tabled a two-year offer worth around $800,000 a season
Tigers rookie coach Benji Marshall is reportedly front and centre of the sales pitch to Luai and Riccio believes a decision on the 26-year-old's future is imminent.
“To Wests Tigers fans, I wouldn’t be prepared to say you are going to get a huge present under the Christmas tree in the shape of Jarome Luai just yet,” Riccio said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“However, there is a big chance.
“Benji Marshall, in his ability to woo and sell the dream to Luai.
“At a recent house visit to Benji’s place made by Luai, (a deal) is now starting to gain some traction.
“Let’s not forget the relationship of Api Koroisau and Charlie Staines, (both) former Panthers.
“The Wests Tigers have a board meeting this week and it will give some indication on how much they are willing to go all in for Jarome Luai.
“This will pick up and gain some traction in the next 48 to 72 hours.
“There is an increasing confidence in the Wests Tigers (that they’ll get him).”
Ahh we've been here before ladies and gentlemen, keep your expectations under wraps 🤣
crazycat
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SPOT ON!
One of the reasons why our defense sucked so much this year is our centers.
It's easy to blame the Winger who moves in, but when you see your center has a 2-1 overlap and doesn't read the play... Opposition try scored.
Nofa/Tupou/Staines need to be able to win 1 on 1 more times (this will be hard as there are some damn good wing's out there).
Whomever our centers are, they need to ensure that they don't leave their winger with a 2 on 1 gap.
Attack will happen. Benji can coach attack and if he can't he should go back to Channel 10. Defense and gritty tackles will be our biggest challenge. One weak link and the game is over.
For fs sake Luai is in Liverpool for a footlocker opening. Isn’t that Tigers territory? I would think that is all Bradman is referencing too. Putting 1 and 3 together.
crazycat
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I could imagine us gearing up to sign Luai, then Brian T'oo comes and gives us a lap dance!
Seriously our spine priority has to be a solid Halfback. Sullivan has a hell of an opportunity to lock that spot in, if he sucks we will need a replacement asap. Sullivan may suck at 7, or he may be a quality player who can't fit into nr7 Luke Brooks style.
Luai is an explosive 5/8.
I like Luai, I can't see how he fits into our plans.
I will add to the best centres are introduced from a young age.
In that it is rare to find a team hopping centre like a Junior Pauga develop into a superstar.
Wingers alike. My opinion on that is at a younger age, the careless factor comes to mind which makes a good centre unpredictable and adds to their game. In addition to that as they aren’t in the middle they don’t need a physique built for endurance; just straight out power that suits a young persons game.
Sounds like Israel Leota would fit the bill.
Nonotmeagain
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Apparently Best isn't coming and the story is already out how the Tigers miss out on yet another star ?
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It’s not hard at all if you can make a 1 on 1 tackle.
The hardest position is the halves as you depend on the inside pressure taking away time from a backline movement your centre being aware he isn’t overlapped and your winger holding ground and not making a 45 degree rush in field.
I was thinking one of these 4 options
Makinsi, Solo, Galvin or Large.
Why are you trying to make it out that making 1 on 1 tackles with probably the most explosive athletic players on the field is easy lol
