Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

pawsandclaws1 said:
When Bula was missing, we lacked the x factor and ball playing he brings from fullback. Turuva played really well but lacks the ball playing and extra zip of Bula. So while it is accurate to call our backs solid, we need to find one or two backs with x factor.
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True, but fullback would be the easiest position to replace. I dont think Bula would be in the top 8 fullbacka running aroind.
 
oldschooltiger said:
True, but fullback would be the easiest position to replace. I dont think Bula would be in the top 8 fullbacka running aroind.
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A better fullback is not signing for the Tigers. Key position and we are not at the top end of clubs for marquee players. Bula is about to hit his peak in the next few years not signing him would be one of the most bone headed decisions we could make.
 
Coastie_Tiger said:
Not until he improves his defence he isn't, he gets rolled anytime anyone gets within 5 of our line and he's the last line of defence.
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He will be renumerated well if he extends and it will be $900 or higher. With the entry of new teams into the competition, quality players will be in demand. He will be in demand.
 
1eyedmel said:
For mine I think we need an experienced half to team up with Luali and move Douehi to 13, and
buy 2 experienced forwards. Whilst we have moved up the ladder this year, we are far from a side making the 8 and playing finals football.
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100% agree.
AD filled in ok but is not a long term half.
Latu isn’t close to be top level.
We need an experience half to unlock both Luai and our pack.
 
Bellend said:
Would anyone consider Pezet option for next season??
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Yep...

Go back in the last 5-10 pages.

I would have;

6. Luai
7. Pezet
13. Doueihi
14. Latu

Latu can cover 6, 7, 13 & 9.

With Doueihi at 13 he covers any backline reshuffle.

Forwards

8. TeMay
10. Sione
11. SaFainu
12. Pearce-Paul
15. Twal
16. Pole
17. Seyfarth/Geyer
18. Hunt
 
Bellend said:
Would anyone consider Pezet option for next season??
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No, the deal Melbourne want for Pezet is he is assured a starting spot for 2026 before coming back to Melbourne in 2027 (Munster to Bears?)

Only way they get that is if a starting half at another side does a ACL during the rep games/pre season.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
I disagree. Bula is right up there in the top echelon of fullbacks.
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Maybe, I wonder what his tackle break stat is? Does he show the agility of other top fullbacks, who are bouncing out of tackles and making half breaks?

Also, has he the strength and power of other fullbacks?

He can glide into a backline movement as good as anyone but top fullbacks have more to their game. Not saying he doesn't but there needs to be some improvement.
 
Bula isn’t yet a tackle-breaking fullback; he gets between players and makes half breaks but is easily brought down. It seems more like a power issue than balance, but he can build that strength. Last off-season and pre-season, he was recovering from a shoulder operation, so he likely couldn’t focus much on weights. If he has a healthy off-season this time, he should come back stronger, turning those half breaks into full ones.
 
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