OFFICIAL James Tamou [Discussion]

[nrlsurvivor]

Tamou and Russell Barwick talking WT pre-season.

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=778966

That was a good listen. Thanks for posting. I knew we bought Tamou in for his leadership qualities but I didn’t realise he would be that impressive. Interesting that he rates Musgrove as a future leader. Sounds like he will take him under his wing. I was also pleasantly surprised to hear that they are in full contact mode at training and trying to shed some kg’s to adapt better to the 6 again rules.

 

[BAGNF05]

Thanks for sharing, the impression I got was that Tamou understands he has a very young squad around him and he wasn’t really expecting too much. He was never going to say anything negative but let’s hope that energy leads to some tangible results. Good also to hear him wrap Musgrove, I think we need him to go up a level this year.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Thanks for sharing, the impression I got was that Tamou understands he has a very young squad around him and he wasn’t really expecting too much. He was never going to say anything negative but let’s hope that energy leads to some tangible results. Good also to hear him wrap Musgrove, I think we need him to go up a level this year.

Yeah, liked what I heard on Musgrove and the few less kilo's to suit the new rules, but also noticed that the first player he talked about off his own bat was with the following; "Big Tuki, mate he's a big boy and he can handle himself. I was watching him do a bit of wrestling".

Sute, Tuki is young and formerly a mostly union boy, but encouraged by the sound of that along with them testing the waters with full contact.

 

[BAGNF05]

Thanks for sharing, the impression I got was that Tamou understands he has a very young squad around him and he wasn’t really expecting too much. He was never going to say anything negative but let’s hope that energy leads to some tangible results. Good also to hear him wrap Musgrove, I think we need him to go up a level this year.

Yeah, liked what I heard on Musgrove and the few less kilo's to suit the new rules, but also noticed that the first player he talked about off his own bat was with the following; "Big Tuki, mate he's a big boy and he can handle himself. I was watching him do a bit of wrestling".

Sute, Tuki is young and formerly a mostly union boy, but encouraged by the sound of that along with them testing the waters with full contact.

Hopefully Tuki gets a run in the trials, be good to see how far along he is. Sounds like a project.

 

[barra]

I finally watched a replay of the last round against Parra. We certainly needed experience in our pack that day and Tamou should bring it. And a couple of those forwards have been replaced/upgraded as well. We’re definitely looking better.

 

[Bob]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/01/13/james-tamou-on-sen11702/

Love at the 8:50 mark,

Q. So what’s the difference in coaching between madge and Nathan....

Ivan must not be doing much.

 

[innsaneink]

What was his answer?

 

[tiger_one]

What was his answer?

Much the same Ink, "game plan, the systems and a couple of principles........."
He supported both coaches.

 

[BAGNF05]

I finally watched a replay of the last round against Parra. We certainly needed experience in our pack that day and Tamou should bring it. And a couple of those forwards have been replaced/upgraded as well. We’re definitely looking better.

Draw and pass Garner it’s footy 101

 

[BermiTiger]

Just announced. Congrats James!!!

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Just announced. Congrats James!!!

Was always going to happen when he signed.

 

[Russell]

Surprise, Surprise!

 

[Speed2burn]

Joey Leilua robbed

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

From the duplicate thread:

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/02/12/james-tamou-named-as-wests-tigers-captain/

Wests Tigers are delighted to announce James Tamou as the club’s captain for the upcoming 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

The 32-year-old Tamou has played a total of 267 first-grade games since making his debut for North Queensland in 2009 — going on to feature in 170 games for the Cowboys before playing 97 games for the Penrith Panthers (2017-20).

A Premiership-winner who has achieved success at every representative level, Tamou joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2021 season and is signed through until the end of 2022.

He will feature as part of a five-man leadership group including local juniors Luke Brooks, Adam Doueihi, David Nofoaluma and international forward Alex Twal.

Tamou said he felt privileged to be named captain of Wests Tigers.

“With the rich history that this club has, it’s an absolute honour to be named captain of Wests Tigers,” Tamou said.

“It was quite an emotional thing for me. I can see how passionate the boys here are for the Wests Tigers jersey and it’s a real privilege to lead them forward this year.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe and Head Coach Michael Maguire paid credit to Tamou’s professionalism since joining the club.

“I’d like to congratulate James on this achievement and commend him on his actions both on and off the field since arriving to Wests Tigers,” Pascoe said.

“James — and the other four men in our leadership group — are all well-served to lead our team in the year ahead and we’re looking forward to seeing them drive our club forward.”

“James’ influence on our club has been excellent from the moment he’s been here,” Maguire said of Tamou.

“He has extremely strong support behind him from the playing group and the team has really resonated with him as the leader of our side.”

 

[AdelaideTiger]

A Premiership-winner who has achieved success at every representative level, Tamou joined Wests Tigers ahead of the 2021 season and is signed through until the end of 2022.

He will feature as part of a five-man leadership group including local juniors Luke Brooks, Adam Doueihi, David Nofoaluma and international forward Alex Twal.

Good leadership group, really thought Luciano might have been in there aswell.
Tamou will lead from the front, the young kids will follow.

 

[earl]

Well done Tamou. Brooks, Doueihi & Twal being listed in the leadership group is interesting as well as no Mbye.

 

[TigerVinnie]

I really like AD and Nofo in the leadership group...both very vocal who play with a lot of passion.

Hopefully appointing Brooks and Twal will motivate them to go to another level.

 

[TillLindemann]

Interesting Mbye didn't make the leadership group.

 

[jadtiger]

Good choice for captain and even better for the leadership group

 

[twentyforty]

Surprise, Surprise!

Yeh, that was a well kept secret.