Alex Twal #206

Agree for once our recruitment got it right with Twal.

Look forward to his ongoing development in 2018 after a full off season under his belt.

Maybe with the lack of props on the market and experience WT should offer Tim Grant a 2 year extension. It will then allow us to have Packer, Matalino, Twal, Grant, Sue and J J Felise and even Alioia.

Maybe WT should look at props in other teams lower grades and bring them over.
 
I love his defence, really effective in stopping the opposition forwards, wrapping and putting them on the ground.

Pulled off a great tackle on Paasi (?) on the goal line, stopped him dead. Really impressed with that from a young prop, hitting and sticking.
 
Looks good thus far, very pleasing.
Odd to read that Parramatta are on the lookout for a tall, rangy middle forward for 2018, when they already had one under their noses.
 
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I love his defence, really effective in stopping the opposition forwards, wrapping and putting them on the ground.

Pulled off a great tackle on Paasi (?) on the goal line, stopped him dead. Really impressed with that from a young prop, hitting and sticking.
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Was that one that Sue double teamed him on?
 
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Looks good thus far, very pleasing.
Odd to read that Parramatta are on the lookout for a tall, rangy middle forward for 2018, when they already had one under their noses.
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Was Twal "compensation" for Moses perhaps? Can't recall the chronology.
 
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Looks good thus far, very pleasing.
Odd to read that Parramatta are on the lookout for a tall, rangy middle forward for 2018, when they already had one under their noses.

Was Twal "compensation" for Moses perhaps? Can't recall the chronology.
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There was a few weeks in between the moves, but you'd have to think they'd be linked in some shape or form - both were already signed before the move.
I think Nathan Ryan mentioned that Parra were on the look out for another depth fwd, someone with height etc. Wonder if they were actively trying to retain Twal, or just didn't think he'd take the next step?
Early days for him obviously, but there's a hell of a lot to like about him from the little action he's seen thus far.
Has given away a few pens and made some weird decisions with the ball in hand (butchering a massive overlap against Parra, bad offload against GC), but that's something that will come in time.
 
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Looks good thus far, very pleasing.
Odd to read that Parramatta are on the lookout for a tall, rangy middle forward for 2018, when they already had one under their noses.
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They were asleep at the wheel, a lot of talent scouts were chasing Alex except Parra!!!!
Maybe they just thought they had he because he was a junior and wouldn't leave.
Glad we got him.
 
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Looks good thus far, very pleasing.
Odd to read that Parramatta are on the lookout for a tall, rangy middle forward for 2018, when they already had one under their noses.

Was Twal "compensation" for Moses perhaps? Can't recall the chronology.

There was a few weeks in between the moves, but you'd have to think they'd be linked in some shape or form - both were already signed before the move.
I think Nathan Ryan mentioned that Parra were on the look out for another depth fwd, someone with height etc. Wonder if they were actively trying to retain Twal, or just didn't think he'd take the next step?
Early days for him obviously, but there's a hell of a lot to like about him from the little action he's seen thus far.
Has given away a few pens and made some weird decisions with the ball in hand (butchering a massive overlap against Parra, bad offload against GC), but that's something that will come in time.
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Yeah lacks a bit of match awareness but he is a very talented kid, and doing extremely well for a kid who probably wasn't going to see FG at Parra this year.
 
Read somewhere Parra had him on a weight gain diet, but since he couldn't put on enough weight they decided he would never get to first grade level as a light-ish prop.
 
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Read somewhere Parra had him on a weight gain diet, but since he couldn't put on enough weight they decided he would never get to first grade level as a light-ish prop.
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Well they certainly let a good player slip right out under their nose, glad he left a club who didn't see his potential. This is why I love Cleary, he notices potential in players and let's them prove themselves.
 
Great young forward. He's the same height and weight as Matulino. Not sure the profiles are correct but a heavy boned lad. 5kgs of solid muscle and he will be playing at 111kgs. I think this kid will be in the first team rotation and has a big future.
 
He seems to have found plenty to play for. Best game I've seen from a #14 for some time. Watching live, that jersey was always in or near the action.
 
Others in the pack seemed to have also lifted - Sue in particular 94m in 30 minutes, Grant also seemed to have a newfound step.

It is amazing when contracts are on the line.
 
PARRAMATTA pinched Mitchell Moses, but the Wests Tigers did well to sneak under the Eels’ guard and steal Alex Twal, who will line up for Lebanon in the World Cup.

Eels Holden Cup coach and Lebanon assistant Luke Burt said 21-year-old Twal was likely to become a ‘’long-time first-grader’’.

“He plays big minutes for a front-rower, he has a great work ethic, he’s a top kid. The thing with ‘Twally’ is you know what you will get out of him every game.’’

Parramatta skipper Tim Mannah said Twal had the ability to become the Tigers forwards leader, despite the high-profile signings of Russell Packer and Ben Matulino.

“He reminds me of Nathan Brown where his personality is huge, and he’s a player players love to play with,’’ Mannah said.

“He brings a lot to a team. The Tigers are lucky to have him. He’ll have a really strong career in the NRL.’’

Twal, who grew up in Merrylands to a Jordanian father and Lebanese mother, said he had not looked back since being given the chance to join the Tigers and play first grade.

It was during one of his first meetings with the Lebanon team Twal got to know Ivan Cleary, who was then in charge of the Cedars before taking over the Tigers.

“”Those last ten weeks with the Tigers in first grade was a dream come true, and to now pull on the red and green (for Lebanon), it’s been a big year,’’ Twal said.

“There are still areas I can work on, and I want play well in this World Cup and use it as a stepping stone to improve my game again in 2018.’’

Lebanon kickstart their Cup campaign on Saturday afternoon with former Tigers Moses and Robbie Farah the halves pairing.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/eels-captain-tim-mannah-praises-lebanon-teammate-and-wests-tigers-recruit-alex-twal/news-story/4b9c47f1a043fb3fafb1b8a88d82a244
 
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