Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[happy_tiger]

Lots of chatter he is going ....but where is the question ??

 

[Tucker]

For all the talk about Big Money, Big Name props and how important they are
Addin Fonua Blake - Warriors - 12th
Payne Hass - Broncos - 13th
Junior Paulo and RCG - Eels - 16th
Tino and Mo - Titans - 14th
Safiiti Twins - Knights - 11th
Tapine and Paps - Raiders - 9th and lucky to be that high really

While the Dogs, Storm, Sharks, Cowboys spend a lot less money in the front row and are all top 8

Interesting stat...applies to this year only though yeah?
The good sides usually always have gun props.
Fish and Leota are a big factor behind the Panthers success, Haas and Flegler drove the Broncs last year, Roosters and Melbourne always have great props

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Really??? AOK losing the plot!!!

 

[innsaneink]

Anyone know what our parting swipe was?

 

[Tom Shines]

Anyone know what our parting swipe was?

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Click bait im sure

 

[Tucker]

I was waiting on your take on this situation

The club let him down. He let the club down.
I think he is sometimes a pillow but we need him. Especially because two senior backrowers have also gone.
The whole thing sucks to be honest.

 

[Le Tiger]

Anyone know what our parting swipe was?

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“Stefano has made a decision, one that he feels is the best for him and his family,” Richardson said. “We want people that are in for the fight.”

 

[tig_prmz]

“Stefano has made a decision, one that he feels is the best for him and his family,” Richardson said. “We want people that are in for the fight.”

I find that comment quite stupid if true

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Infantile???

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I find that comment quite stupid if true

I think it is revealing, not stupid. When we have the opportunity to get an insight into what is happening in the club, we should take note. As soon as I read it, I thought Richardson has been through a number of rebuilds and knows what type of players are required for success.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Anyone know what our parting swipe was?

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Richio said

"Stefano has made a decision, one that he feels is the best for him and his family,” Richardson said. “We want people that are in for the fight.”

 

[king_sirro]

Richio said

"Stefano has made a decision, one that he feels is the best for him and his family,” Richardson said. “We want people that are in for the fight.”

I love it

 

[hank37w]

2 Steps forward, 10 steps back. Oh hang on.

Are you describing a Wests Tigers hit up?

 

[Kelce68]

Have a look at AFB's bust early on Saturday and Steph's attempted tackle, or lack of, from marker. There's a million dollar prop versus a bench plodder.

No argument here.

 

[tig_prmz]

I think it is revealing, not stupid. When we have the opportunity to get an insight into what is happening in the club, we should take note. As soon as I read it, I thought Richardson has been through a number of rebuilds and knows what type of players are required for success.

To me it says that, we kick people when they are going out the door. In Richo's short term, it's been Fulton and now Stefano. In Benji's term, we can add Lee and Pascoe as well.

Not sure what's wrong with just saying thank you for your time, we wish you well in the future. Stefano didn't play well last couple of months, completely understand that but to be given this type of farewell by the fans and now the CEO- I don't feel he deserves that.

Seems like I'm in a massive minority here with this so I'll just leave it at that.

I can't see this club going anywhere.

 

[boonboon]

Interesting stat...applies to this year only though yeah?
The good sides usually always have gun props.
Fish and Leota are a big factor behind the Panthers success, Haas and Flegler drove the Broncs last year, Roosters and Melbourne always have great props

Roosters have great everything

Storm have had Christian Welch and Josh King as starting props most of the time not exactly great props in the big money sense

 

[innsaneink]

I find that comment quite stupid if true

Only stupid thing about it is theyre aware he wasnt "Up for the fight" but Benji still selected him

 

[innsaneink]

To me it says that, we kick people when they are going out the door. In Richo's short term, it's been Fulton and now Stefano. In Benji's term, we can add Lee and Pascoe as well.

Not sure what's wrong with just saying thank you for your time, we wish you well in the future. Stefano didn't play well last couple of months, completely understand that but to be given this type of farewell by the fans and now the CEO- I don't feel he deserves that.

Seems like I'm in a massive minority here with this so I'll just leave it at that.

I can't see this club going anywhere.

Weve always done this...stuff stefi

 

[king_sirro]

To me it says that, we kick people when they are going out the door. In Richo's short term, it's been Fulton and now Stefano. In Benji's term, we can add Lee and Pascoe as well.

Not sure what's wrong with just saying thank you for your time, we wish you well in the future. Stefano didn't play well last couple of months, completely understand that but to be given this type of farewell by the fans and now the CEO- I don't feel he deserves that.

Seems like I'm in a massive minority here with this so I'll just leave it at that.

I can't see this club going anywhere.

I take it more like the Ivan line "get on the bus" but much more aggressive in nature. I think it's exactly what we need. A ruthless approach to everything, if your not with us your the enemy. An "us against the world" mentality. That sort of thing can be sold to players.

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

I love it

Totally agree, he is a pea heart pillow. Hey he might turn out to be an amazing prop in the future but we live in the present and he has been poo for us now. Anyone willing to spend 800,000 on him good luck.