The future is looking bright

[Snidest 0]

I've never seen him do anything at NRL level ,I know he's had little opportunity but the only evidence so far is a little vague .Played almost no NRL and has he starred at Cup level ?
I've not seen it so far !
Our half's on the books for 2025 Galvin ,Luai ,Sezer and maybe Mason and Sullivan is still on the books .So is he needed ? I'm open minded but need to see something
However if he's as good as his brother Samuela than I'm supportive .

Latu is on the books for 2025 too - but you have included Hodges who isn't...

Don't think Samuela will stay long-term if we try to flick his little brother while injured.

 

[upthetigers]

You mean like last week?

You're right I mostly remember him from his time at Canberra

 

[Stevec]

Latu is on the books for 2025 too - but you have included Hodges who isn't...

Don't think Samuela will stay long-term if we try to flick his little brother while injured.

I like Samuela but surely we have to judge each on their own merit not take the whole family or none of us .Hope Latu is as good as everyone says just never seen any evidence
Watching Hodges -This ,kid will , not maybe , be a star real x factor so I hope we sign him soon .

 

[Spartan117]

9 players debut this season.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

We gotta stop.being a turnstile organisation...

 

[BAGNF05]

Some coaches are more capable and at cost price...

Too soon to know. Some good early signs that players like him.

 

[BAGNF05]

you mean the recruitment which gave us this year's squad, perhaps our weakest ever squad??

I see some good first graders and a lot of kids with potential and a fair few in the middle who need to be replaced. Not a complete disaster in the medium term.

 

[BAGNF05]

I disagree,Bateman and Klemmer have been less than good and at an expensive outlay

Klemmer is a front rower who plays consistent footy. In a team that can’t score points.

Bateman has been underwhelming but personally I excuse his performances as over-trying.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Maybe they come back better... Lord knows we keep winning... you are correct about both of them.. trying too hard...

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Too soon to know. Some good early signs that players like him.

Baddabing Baddaboom. Who doesn't like Benji???? Love his work. Just wish he had someone else in his ears apart from Farah.. no disrespect to Farah...

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Why Papalili left. Less workload.. doesn't have to save the world at Penrith...

 

[HUNT 101]

Api is the goat
Straight into the hall of fame

Best player to ever wear a Tigers jersey
Best hooker in the comp

100%!!!
can't wait to see him reunited with the 6 million dollar man from Penrith next year

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Demps. 2nd best player. But you on the money brother.

 

[BAGNF05]

Why Papalili left. Less workload.. doesn't have to save the world at Penrith...

Wasn’t playing up to his 750K. Richo needs to upgrade our attack. Not ideal but also not end of the world.

 

[Snidest 0]

I like Samuela but surely we have to judge each on their own merit not take the whole family or none of us .Hope Latu is as good as everyone says just never seen any evidence
Watching Hodges -This ,kid will , not maybe , be a star real x factor so I hope we sign him soon .

Yep - but Latu needs his opportunity to string together some games injury-free under his long-term contract before there is any consideration that he is surplus to requirement.

Latu is physically robust - has a high footy IQ and elite ball-playing skills - so I am more than willing to give him the time he needs to get his body right.

And Samuela is proving simply outstanding as an 80 minute back-rower with a MASSIVE future - so that should not be understated.

He has the frame - skills - mentality and fitness to be a far BETTER version of Haumole when he fills out!

The Fainu family connection is also very good for team culture - but merit on-field will be the determining factor.

I haven't seen enough of Hodges to comment - but I'll trust your assessment that he is a stand-out.

Good problem to have!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Wasn’t playing up to his 750K. Richo needs to upgrade our attack. Not ideal but also not end of the world.

Dont stress. Penrith will.for less.

 

[BAGNF05]

Dont stress. Penrith will.for less.

Little doubt he will be back to his best in that system

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

For how much? Moneyball?

 

[BAGNF05]

For how much? Moneyball?

Don’t start that conversation again haha

 

[stephen]

Yep - but Latu needs his opportunity to string together some games injury-free under his long-term contract before there is any consideration that he is surplus to requirement.

Latu is physically robust - has a high footy IQ and elite ball-playing skills - so I am more than willing to give him the time he needs to get his body right.

And Samuela is proving simply outstanding as an 80 minute back-rower with a MASSIVE future - so that should not be understated.

He has the frame - skills - mentality and fitness to be a far BETTER version of Haumole when he fills out!

The Fainu family connection is also very good for team culture - but merit on-field will be the determining factor.

I haven't seen enough of Hodges to comment - but I'll trust your assessment that he is a stand-out.

Good problem to have!

Club & supporters need to be patient with Latu. Injuries are always frustrating, but no sense compounding that by rushing him back early.
I believe he'll prove the doubters wrong. Great vision & instincts. Can straighten & sees the numbers.