Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[mtd#2]

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.

Really?
Id prefer he gets the surgery done now so he's good for next year.

 

[Wiz]

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

Michael Caryianis (spelling?) said on SEN this morning he didn’t think it would be done tomorrow as the team is flying to Auckland tomorrow.

 

[Oldman]

Surely if the medical experts agree that the best solution to his injury is to have surgery, and he refuses to have the procedure then he would be braking his contract.
It might be a way we can medically retire him.
This is only his 1st year with us can’t see him improving physically over the remainder of his contract

 

[The Fresh Oil]

I’m kinda indifferent on Stef. He stays, meh He leaves, meh.

Didn’t expect him to become a meh player but here we are.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I’m kinda indifferent on Stef. He stays, meh He leaves, meh.

Didn’t expect him to become a meh player but here we are.

Same, he & his management has brought this on.

 

[hank37w]

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

Unfortunately Stef hasn't been the same since the exorcism. 🤣

 

[clontarfkid]

WOW, just WOW.

If we are paying anything approaching $700k at any stage of his contract, then we are dumb as dog shit. 😡

We indeed are just that..and our medical staff who gave him clearance shld be out the door
Just peed away a cple of million $$

 

[clontarfkid]

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

Stefano is exactly the same as TPJ..glimpses of british glory..but 70 minutes of laziness and indifference.Total defensive liability
Im unfussed either way whether he stays or goes..our current coaching staff hasn't the skill set to extract the full potential out of him,whereas Bellyache will..only if hes convinced the heart is there
At $800k,its lose lose for WTs

 

[bptiger 0]

Surely if the medical experts agree that the best solution to his injury is to have surgery, and he refuses to have the procedure then he would be braking his contract.
It might be a way we can medically retire him.
This is only his 1st year with us can’t see him improving physically over the remainder of his contract

Maybe he wants to help the team , and will have it at seasons end

 

[TonyTiger]

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

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.

What happens in the Bee Hive says in the Bee Hive.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

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.

Stefano is exactly the same as TPJ..glimpses of british glory..but 70 minutes of laziness and indifference.Total defensive liability
Im unfussed either way whether he stays or goes..our current coaching staff hasn't the skill set to extract the full potential out of him,whereas Bellyache will..only if hes convinced the heart is there
At $800k,its lose lose for WTs

I hope Stefs contract has plenty of performance bench marks that have to be met before he gets the $800k PA. ie get out clauses in favour of WT, for under performances. He has shown he can mentally switch off if things don't go his way.

 

[Masterton]

I can prove anything by statistics except the truth.

Go on, then. People always say they can prove thing with stats and never do. Prove how Wiremu Greig is better.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

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

He wasn't one of ours, he wasn't English, but Brian Carney for the Knights was one of the highly professional wingers from the ESL. He wasn't a giant at 5ft 10inch but they are tough from Ireland. He is an example that you don't have to be a giant to succeed on the wing in the NRL.

 

[Oldman]

Maybe he wants to help the team , and will have it at seasons end

I think our season is over and I would have thought the earlier he has the operation the earlier he can get back into training for next year.

 

[Demps]

360 lads said he's assured Melbourne he wants to he there and Melbourne is confident they've got him.

Mehhh.

 

[tigermate]

can’t see him staying.

I agree with everyone that he’s inconsistent but if he stayed it would help with keeping galvin etc… if he leaves it makes keeping players harder UNLESS Luai is like our savior lol

 

[BAGNF05]

can’t see him staying.

I agree with everyone that he’s inconsistent but if he stayed it would help with keeping galvin etc… if he leaves it makes keeping players harder UNLESS Luai is like our savior lol

Good test for Richo & Benji to show our recruitment as a club is not what it once was. One of those blokes has form signing the likes of Greg Inglis.

 

[426Tlgerland]

360 lads said he's assured Melbourne he wants to he there and Melbourne is confident they've got him.

Mehhh.

Club needs to have this sorted by Friday , his manager is not going to Auckland , he and Richo can meet up and get it done or tell club he is leaving , then drop the clown

 

[Demps]

New (& hopefully, improved) pack in 2025

Pole, Twal, Sammy & Sione, Seyfarth...
Miller, Kit, Sukkar.

Richo said we gotta 2m to spend as well.

 

[Buttface]

360 lads said he's assured Melbourne he wants to he there and Melbourne is confident they've got him.

Mehhh.

Kinda annoying though, we give him the opportunity, (and he can play well now went he wants to), but his inconsistency is one of the main reasons we loose, and he wants out to go play with a winning team.
Just have a go.