Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[Newtown]

When does a player (especially one who puts himself up as a future leader and who is on proposed big $), actually take responsibility for his performances on the field?
It’s not on the club or the coach all the time - i think it’s on the players as individuals especially when it is effort, attitude and intent that is lacking.
Also, the idea that it’s ok to give up because the guys around you aren’t putting in or aren’t up to it, is a characteristic of a loser not a winner or a leader!

When nobody knows who the leader is there is a huge problem.

 

[clontarfkid]

Spot on mate, I would like both players.

Think we cld get both for what weve offered Stef tbh
Issue is roster spots

 

[hsvjones]

Does anyone know why NAS didn't play this weekend.

He would add a lot to us.

 

[BAGNF05]

Weidler reporting Stef met with Melbourne over the weekend & is expected to make a decision by Wednesday. He's goooneeee

Good either way, need to replace him asap.

 

[happy_tiger]

Does anyone know why NAS didn't play this weekend.

He would add a lot to us.

Hammy

 

[Telltails]

NAS appears to be playing less and less. I have no idea if he is on the radar but his value should be based on his current contribution and Melbourne seem to be doing just fine without him.

 

[BAGNF05]

NAS appears to be playing less and less. I have no idea if he is on the radar but his value should be based on his current contribution and Melbourne seem to be doing just fine without him.

I’d rather gamble on a couple of young guys with the right physical attributes than sign what appears to be a broken NAS.

 

[watersider]

I'd like to have Stefano on our team, probably as an impact player off the bench.

If it's a five year contract at 800k, I'd rather let him go.

He's nowhere near that sort of player and the contract is too long. We can't keep paying players and committing to them when they haven't proven their potential.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

I’d rather gamble on a couple of young guys with the right physical attributes than sign what appears to be a broken NAS.

Yep we’ve already seen where signing Olam has got us

 

[BAGNF05]

Yep we’ve already seen where signing Olam has got us

Can’t argue, still performs ok when he gets a run. Fingers crossed he can overcome the injury.

 

[skywalker]

I’d rather gamble on a couple of young guys with the right physical attributes than sign what appears to be a broken NAS.

Yes, yes. Let Storm keep him. He takes big dollars on their salary cap. Don't ease their pain.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

If we sign NAS to replace Stephanie we have rocks in our heads….he is another Olam - past it and injured….Bellamy knows it

 

[BAGNF05]

Yes, yes. Let Storm keep him. He takes big dollars on their salary cap. Don't ease their pain.

They probably can’t afford Stef if he stays on to be fair. And his form and body seem to have dipped with the news Belly ache wants Stef. I hope we don’t go there.

 

[innsaneink]

You say that but who are you getting to replace him?

Someone good and talented until they walk thru the gates of concord

 

[Muffstar]

So Steph met with the Storm when they played us a couple of weeks ago and again yesterday, I'd say its all over, he will head off to the Storm.

 

[Tom Shines]

So Steph met with the Storm when they played us a couple of weeks ago and again yesterday, I'd say its all over, he will head off to the Storm.

needed a second interview …. Even the Storm have some doubts about him

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Bet your bottom dollar Bellache got Blore to talk to Stephanie and sold the storm to him….”look how much I’ve improved down here…you will do the same”

 

[hsvjones]

So Steph met with the Storm when they played us a couple of weeks ago and again yesterday, I'd say its all over, he will head off to the Storm.

Yep his gone... Hope we have something planned as we cannot rely on all these youngsters.

 

[clontarfkid]

You don't do a 2nd interview if u dont want the job...question is $$$
He will take a haircut on our offer
Our problem is he sees Blore,Talau and Brooks thriving in their new clubs...but many dont

 

[Vicious]

needed a second interview …. Even the Storm have some doubts about him

If he does sign with Melbourne there is no doubt whatsoever he will be their starting prop for every game he is available to play.
I would say it’s a fair chance they would have asked him why his form has dipped over the last month.