Bring on Latu Fainu

[Tigerwould]

The 2025 weight target coming back the pre-season was 88kgs for Latu. Which isn’t big enough for lock. Should anything happen to Jarome or Galvin, he is the back up half. At Penrith they have also had a half that slotted straight in when Cleary or Jarome was out.

 

[tigerballs]

You're going all in on him being a half. You're not a gambling man, but that may be a gamble worth taking.

Daley started in the centres, as did Fittler, Lockyer at 1, Wally at 13. They're the best 5/8s of all time. Munster at 1. Start somewhere and eventually get the 6 jumper. I'd start him in the centres.

 

[Spartan117]

Defends well, hits them hard.

Latu F will be our super no 14 especially as he fills out.

 

[Tigerwould]

Defends well, hits them hard.

Latu F will be our super no 14 especially as he fills out.

R1 he will be the 14 for sure. At times of the year he will need to get 80 mins in the halves in reserve grade to get his match fitness up. Same with TDS

 

[Spartan117]

I think TDS may be in front of Latu, Api will need a spell.

 

[Merlot]

I think TDS may be in front of Latu, Api will need a spell.

the chatter is gathering that Latu will supplant TDS.Will never leave my head ,the article that Mother Finau laughed at his contract we gave him,and said "thats very very good for him ,a 1liner about the club doing its diligence ?Roared with laughter saying Latu was always injured Laughed and finished with the boys will be happy

 

[Tucker]

the chatter is gathering that Latu will supplant TDS.Will never leave my head ,the article that Mother Finau laughed at his contract we gave him,and said "thats very very good for him ,a 1liner about the club doing its diligence ?Roared with laughter saying Latu was always injured Laughed and finished with the boys will be happy

She sounds like a sweet old thing…

 

[finnzo]

The fact both latu and TDS excelled in the army camp just makes it more confusing

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

round 1 with api out makes it easier
9.Da Silva
14. Latu Fainu

moving forward Latu covers more positions than Da Silva so I'd go with latu at 14

 

[hammertime]

It's not one answer. They'll rotate through the season. Need both to get 80 in cup for fitness / development.

 

[Tucker]

I think TDS may be in front of Latu, Api will need a spell.

This is the way to go.

 

[Tim Sheens]

With due respect to Api and every other experienced or not option, I want Latu, Tallyn, Luke and their like, to force the push of others from their positions or out of the weekly squad. Unless it presents a positional deficiency, the best 17 should always be selected and shuffled accordingly.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

With due respect to Api and every other experienced or not option, I want Latu, Tallyn, Luke and their like, to force the push of others from their positions or out of the weekly squad. Unless it presents a positional deficiency, the best 17 should always be selected and shuffled accordingly.

Agree no room for playing favorite's use the best 17 showing the hunger.

 

[upthetigers]

Agree no room for playing favorite's use the best 17 showing the hunger.

It shows you get rewarded for playing well.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

This is the way to go.

A real dilemma choice between Latu and TDS neck and neck maybe opposition game plans could separate them.

 

[Oldman]

TDS is a specialist dummy half
Latu is a specialist half (6/7)
I would expect with no injuries involved the dummy half will get replaced for a rest and the half’s would normally play out the whole game.
IMO that makes TDS our 14 when API returns from suspension.

 

[hank37w]

It really is going to be a bit of a dilemma trying to fit them all in.

 

[ancient_magpie]

It really is going to be a bit of a dilemma trying to fit them all in.

A nice dilemma for a change.

 

[The Chad]

The weakest spots on the starting team are 2nd Row & Centre.

We have 2 quality players playing for 1 bench spot.

If only 1 of them could play 2nd Row or Centre & get them on the field.........

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don’t see a place for him in the starting side unless Galvin or Luai go down. I suppose he or TDS will fill a utility role. If I had to guess, I’d say TDS would get that gig. Only because as a hooker, there can be a plan in place to give Api a spell for 20-25 mins a week. Whereas playing a half on the bench, it isn’t often there is a strategic plan in place for them, they are just there to cover the halves. Unless they come on and play dummy half, in which case, we have TDS. Fainu is better off in KOE cup then wasting away on the bench every week as injury cover. Which would adversely rob TDS of first grace time.