...or somewhere in between?
Jahream Bula #269
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Odessa
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Does he have the cardio in him ?
Tom Shines
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Maka is only signed to the end of 2027
Tigerwould
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weststigerman
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I think it’s more likely Makasini will play as an edge backrower than at fullback.
We’ll likely only have him for a couple more years so hopefully that’s in the centres.
We’ll likely only have him for a couple more years so hopefully that’s in the centres.
Tom Shines
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Yeah … I want him playing a position he already knows …
Running the logo in the shorts
upthetigers
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I think there is a perfect sponsorship opportunity. We're commonly called the Tigerpies. Why doesn't Harry's Cafe de Wheels hop on board, with the iconic tiger pies on their menu (beef pie/mashed potato/mushy peas/gravy) yum
InBenjiWeTrust
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It looks like several experts on this forum did not learn the Tedesco and Papenhuyzen lessons:
- his running is awful, let's play him at the centre, he is a has-been, a red book, swap him for Moylan or ...
- hi is too skinny, he is not ready...
- his running is awful, let's play him at the centre, he is a has-been, a red book, swap him for Moylan or ...
- hi is too skinny, he is not ready...
If Maka sets the world on fire we would be bonkers not to sort out a Maccas cash cow with him. Could be huge. The kid is very cool & will win people over.
Maybe I'm remembering it different, when Turuva played fullback we lost so much attacking threat, especially down our right edge
Turuva might been a bit more damaging running the footy but the team overall looked way more clunky with him at fullback. When Bula came back our attack noticeably improved
weststigerman
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Did anyone say that about Tedesco? I remember some talk about how injury prone he was but that's it.
crazycat
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Honestly I agreed with your suggestion earlier.
KEEP HIM AT CENTER.
We need 2x quality centers and we should pay whatever they cost. 700k like the best deal, no problem.
Nah you’re on point. He is fit, a good runner and great talker. He can play structured but he isn’t an unstructured instinctive player.
The other thing that happened when he moved to fullback was lost all confidence in catching bombs which is a big concern.
I’ve always been a big fan of his and he right now is our best backup fullback, however I actually think his best longer term position would be center based on watching him at the panthers & his style
The biggest downside to moving Turuva is his work effort in our half of the park. He just doesn’t get meters but he has a knack of getting us penalties/set restarts most games.
Re Maka don’t move him this year. Let him flourish and grow into his NRL body, get a ton of confidence and then move him either next season or the one after. The less defensive work he can do this and next year longer term will be better for his body.
Tom Shines
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I guess we can now put a line through the widely discussed theory that it was only the Bird money holding up Bula signing the extension
My latest theory…
It’s between Tigers and Perth Bears ..they are the only teams that will pay $900k plus
Uncle Isaac gunna take all the time he has to keep getting them to bid each other up. Don’t expect a signing for another two months …
My latest theory…
It’s between Tigers and Perth Bears ..they are the only teams that will pay $900k plus
Uncle Isaac gunna take all the time he has to keep getting them to bid each other up. Don’t expect a signing for another two months …
BlackWhiteGold
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PNG Chiefs in 28 could be in Moses' mind, tax free $$$.
GNR4LIFE
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Have they officially released him yet? I haven’t seen anything. Not arguing that he’s not being released. He definitely is. But what’s the hold up? BBC have reported he’s signed with Leeds.
Jack Bird: Leeds Rhinos bring in experienced centre on two-year deal
Leeds Rhinos sign experienced Australian centre Jack Bird on a two-year deal.
www.bbc.com
BlackWhiteGold
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We're still waiting for Jock Madden to be added to the website player profiles, still waiting on NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg final squads, still waiting on the new make-up of our Board ... we'll probably hear about Bird mid-season!Have they officially released him yet? I haven’t seen anything. Not arguing that he’s not being released. He definitely is. But what’s the hold up? BBC have reported he’s signed with Leeds.
Jack Bird: Leeds Rhinos bring in experienced centre on two-year deal
Leeds Rhinos sign experienced Australian centre Jack Bird on a two-year deal.
Tom Shines
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I actually thought he was already over there… but perhaps I was mistaken about that given the team he is joining is in Vegas now …
This story indicates he has signed there in the past tense and it’s 10 days old…
Jack Bird's first Leeds Rhinos words as length of contract confirmed
Leeds Rhinos have confirmed Jack Bird's move to the club - and how long he will be under contract at the Super League heavyweights for.
www.loverugbyleague.com
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