OFFICIAL Junior Tupou #254

tigerman80 said:
I reckon he’s locked in a wing spot on that form.

1. Bula
2. Tupou
3. May
4. Averillo
5. Makasini/ turuva
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I really like Suruku, he should have been given a chance before tupou with his form in KOE. Tupou played great yesterday, but it was solos sexing game 3 tries but it’s his effort plays yesterday that impressed me. At times yesterday he could have lost his head but he just took the extra 2-3 metres. Very mature for a 21 year old. Way more upside in him than tupou, hope we don’t lose him!
 
lathami said:
I really like Suruku, he should have been given a chance before tupou with his form in KOE. Tupou played great yesterday, but it was solos sexing game 3 tries but it’s his effort plays yesterday that impressed me. At times yesterday he could have lost his head but he just took the extra 2-3 metres. Very mature for a 21 year old. Way more upside in him than tupou, hope we don’t lose him!
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‘Second game’ damn auto correct
 
I don't get the love for Tupou. He's pretty seasoned now, yet he fell asleep twice yesterday. He eill always be that player that lets you dken bu switching off at the wrong time. Runs hard, and good as depth, but I'd take Skelton over him.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
I was not kind when we took Tupou back, even posted a video taking the piss.
But I stand corrected, he's been solid and will be hard to leave out of the side next season

That pass back inside for Api's try was right on the button, looks like the flippers are gone at last.
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His hands and ball security have been really good compared to what we thought would be dished up.

Now if only he had speed. 🤣
 
hank37w said:
His hands and ball security have been really good compared to what we thought would be dished up.

Now if only he had speed. 🤣
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True Hank, not express that's for sure but quicker than Skelton, is Makasini any quicker probably not and that would give him time to refine his game in reserves.

Strong enough to bust the line and if that pass to Api wasn't a fluke that's a bonus to set up the inside.

With his inclusion and if we can hang onto Saukuru depth in the outside backs looks a lot better also Dunster could add as well when we get a look at him.
 
king_sirro said:
I don't get the love for Tupou. He's pretty seasoned now, yet he fell asleep twice yesterday. He eill always be that player that lets you dken bu switching off at the wrong time. Runs hard, and good as depth, but I'd take Skelton over him.
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I'll take them both over Makasini, Makasini besides the trial game has had a poor season, skelton and Tupu and even mr minimum wage Herbert all played better this year, Makasini has lots of work to do in cup before earning a recall
 
magpies forever said:
I know we have used sprint coaching in the past (I think Bula was the last one). Just querying logic- why isnt sprint coaching used on all our backs and maybe even back rowers?
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Maybe we need to get some backs with speed before worrying about getting a sprint coach.
I would be surprised if we aren’t the slowest backline in the competition by a long way 🐘
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
True Hank, not express that's for sure but quicker than Skelton, is Makasini any quicker probably not and that would give him time to refine his game in reserves.

Strong enough to bust the line and if that pass to Api wasn't a fluke that's a bonus to set up the inside.

With his inclusion and if we can hang onto Saukuru depth in the outside backs looks a lot better also Dunster could add as well when we get a look at him.
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Haven't heard much about what is going on with the Dumpster, hopefully he comes good and provides some value and isn't trashed on this forum. 🤣
 
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