Buttface
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Has he ever “brained it” in any grade?probably the most crucial preseason Matamua will ever have as a Wests Tiger. really needs to work on his intent defensively and working on when to pass and when to cart it up.
if he brains it and plays well in the trials he will probably make his way into the 17 for the beginning of the season. ideal scenario is we keep things tight and kick long in the first 20 or so with Pole starting at 13 with Justin then coming on and allowing us to play wider and exploit overlaps.
if he fails to fire he will be overtaken by Laulili'i and likely never recover. it's very much on a knife's edge.
He came with a big rep but I don’t think I’ve seen him get out of a canter?
Also I don’t think the club has managed him well to many times picked in the 20 for NRL and not getting enough game time. He needed a full year in Cup playing full games and only picked for NRL if his form deserves it and we need him in the 17.