Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[TonyTiger]

I reckon the dogs are lurking in the background for stef

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

I reckon the dogs are lurking in the background for stef

For sure:
Just like the Dogs did with Tevita Pengai Jnr - publicly “not interested” but in the background ‘Bee Sting Head’ was showing all the cunning of a Fox to cement the deal!

 

[jadtiger]

For sure:
Just like the Dogs did with Tevita Pengai Jnr - publicly “not interested” but in the background ‘Bee Sting Head’ was showing all the cunning of a Fox to cement the deal!

Just as well that Gould did or we would have been inflicted with TPJ's half hearted efforts,he was a terrible signing

 

[Tom Shines]

If he didn’t want to leave Sydney why meet Melbourne twice , Storm will offer him 3 years $ 550/600 k per season , Tigers 5 years $ 800 k , throw in dogs 3 years $;650 that’s where I reckon it’s at
Finns , Drags , Raiders all dropped off just like his season

He won’t be taking much less money to move interstate …

Some media now saying this was the first meeting with the Storm …contradicting themselves not for the first time…

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

Our couple of duds (Bateman and Gildart) are more than cancelled out by Sir Gareth. Poms are hardly our biggest problem.

One good Pom in 20 years says it all, haha.

 

[SeanT]

Our couple of duds (Bateman and Gildart) are more than cancelled out by Sir Gareth. Poms are hardly our biggest problem.

Gareth would cancel a dozen of our current players TBH

 

[Winston Churchill]

it looks like he will resign with the tigers.
no source to quote.
just based on the state of play and the clubs he's met.
if he's giving the tigers a decision by Wednesday, the tigers are obviously that decision.
above someone mentioned the dogs, but they haven't been in discussions, so it would be incredibly strange for him to be leaving to go to a club he hasn't spoken to yet.

Thats a shame

 

[Winston Churchill]

One good Pom in 20 years says it all, haha.

Mark Flanagan wasnt too bad during the Gareth era. Played about 30 games in those 2 seasons we made the finals in 2010, 2011.

 

[Wiz]

I would prefer Stef to stay. He has lots of potential. I think it is unlikely Benji will be the coach for the entirety of Stef’s 5 year deal (should he accept it). So there is a decent chance we will get a real coach in the next couple of years who can get more out of him. Lord knows somehow we have to get more out of him.

 

[Winston Churchill]

I would prefer Stef to stay. He has lots of potential. I think it is unlikely Benji will be the coach for the entirety of Stef’s 5 year deal (should he accept it). So there is a decent chance we will get a real coach in the next couple of years who can get more out of him. Lord knows somehow we have to get more out of him.

While your opinion is valid, im sick to death of hearing this 'potential' bullshit line with players. Luke Brooks is nearly 40 and all we ever heard was about his potential. Stef isnt 16, hes being paid now in current year to be a starting prop in a pro league team. He has it now or he never will. He doesnt have it and has NEVER shown any signs of 'having it'. The fraud has lived off being the biggest kid in under 10s his whole life up to this point. Piss him off.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

The fraud has lived off being the biggest kid in under 10s his whole life up to this point.

I don't think that's true.. he leads the league for props in tackle breaks which shows physically he's NRL standard. I think the biggest grub in all of this is his manager because he was playing good footy till all this contract business started & his manager told him he'll get offers of 1mill +. Whatever Stef decides I think once his contract situation gets sorted his performances will improve.

 

[Winston Churchill]

I don't think that's true.. he leads the league for props in tackle breaks which shows physically he's NRL standard. I think the biggest grub in all of this is his manager because he was playing good footy till all this contract business started & his manager told him he'll get offers of 1mill +. Whatever Stef decides I think once his contract situation gets sorted his performances will improve.

Watch a game instead of reading stats.

I can prove anything by statistics except the truth.

The guy is also 110kilos and plays like Jane. Id also take Jane over Steph at this point.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Olam and Nas, being old mates from Melbourne would be able to sit together in the injured section in the stand and keep each other company and reflect on there past glorious days at Melbourne,
And what they are going to do upon there retirement.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Anyone actually know what the deal is with Olam.

If he is on $600k then a dumb deal and we have been screwed big time, but if he is on $400k then I can probably live with that for a while in the hope that he comes good at some stage.

Apparently he has been told by Doctors he needs an operation on the problem.

But he doesn't want to have it done, so 2 more years like this.

 

[hank37w]

Olam and Nas, being old mates from Melbourne would be able to sit together in the injured section in the stand and keep each other company and reflect on there past glorious days at Melbourne,
And what they are going to do upon there retirement.

If it's too cold, they could leave at half time. 🤣

 

[Halbrowne61]

If Stef does stay, I hope he sheds all his concerns and goes like a man possessed.

His role model should be Leinu, running off the back fence and putting a real dent in the opposition tacklers, time after time after time !

 

[Tucker]

Weidler not confident Stef will ultimately want to leave Sydney on 100% Footy tonight due to closeness with family. Said he would not be surprised if another Sydney club is in or comes into the frame.

If weedler said it, he is gone. That prick is rarely correct.

 

[Tucker]

Apparently he has been told by Doctors he needs an operation on the problem.

But he doesn't want to have it done, so 2 more years like this.

He is a professional athlete. His body is his tools of the trade. This stance on an operation that will improve his effectiveness should be non negotiable.
Is it a religious thing?

 

[Tom Shines]

If Stef does stay, I hope he sheds all his concerns and goes like a man possessed.

His role model should be Leinu, running off the back fence and putting a real dent in the opposition tacklers, time after time after time !

to be fair ..Leniu isn’t easily replicated … guy is a machine …. And going to get better… of course he is at the Roosters for ever …👎

 

[426Tlgerland]

Apparently it will or should be all sorted out by tomorrow arvo, if he has decided to head to the storm , our season is over so drop him and give another guy prop a go for the next few weeks , the tigers crowds I don’t think will be to kind to him

 

[bptiger 0]

One good Pom in 20 years says it all, haha.

Wrong , the Balmain tigers had at least 5-6 Pom’s and all were great players , u just got to pick the right ones