Latu Fainu #282

[Oldman]

I really think Latu has looked good at lock when he fills that role after the sting has gone out of the game.

But I don’t think moving Twal from the middle will strengthen our team overall, I think he has been our best this year and playing at lock.

Agree
Twal needs to stay as a middle.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Agree
Twal needs to stay as a middle.

Just in the middle rotation if no injuries or HIAs ...

20 mins - Pole off, Sione on
30 mins - May off, Latu on (Latu at lock, Twal at prop)
50 mins - Twal off, May on
60-65 mins - Sione off, Twal on
60 mins - Latu off, Hunt on
70 mins - Hunt off, Seyfarth on
70-80 mins - Api off, Latu on
70-80 mins - May off, Pole on

Latu 40 mins
Api 70 mins
May 50 mins
Twal 70 mins
Pole 30 mins
Hunt 10 mins
Seyfarth 10 mins

We're lucky to have 3 workhorses in Api, May & Twal so it's hard to give a .lot of impact mins to Hunt & Seyfarth.

 

[TheEnz]

Just in the middle rotation if no injuries or HIAs ...

20 mins - Pole off, Sione on
30 mins - May off, Latu on (Latu at lock, Twal at prop)
50 mins - Twal off, May on
60-65 mins - Sione off, Twal on
60 mins - Latu off, Hunt on
70 mins - Hunt off, Seyfarth on
70-80 mins - Api off, Latu on
70-80 mins - May off, Pole on

Latu 40 mins
Api 70 mins
May 50 mins
Twal 70 mins
Pole 30 mins
Hunt 10 mins
Seyfarth 10 mins

We're lucky to have 3 workhorses in Api, May & Twal so it's hard to give a .lot of impact mins to Hunt & Seyfarth.

Don't underestimate the fact that our 2 backrowers in KPP and Samuela can easily pump out 80mins of high impact, high quality play. This allows us to rotate the middles more often.

 

[Oldman]

Just in the middle rotation if no injuries or HIAs ...

20 mins - Pole off, Sione on
30 mins - May off, Latu on (Latu at lock, Twal at prop)
50 mins - Twal off, May on
60-65 mins - Sione off, Twal on
60 mins - Latu off, Hunt on
70 mins - Hunt off, Seyfarth on
70-80 mins - Api off, Latu on
70-80 mins - May off, Pole on

Latu 40 mins
Api 70 mins
May 50 mins
Twal 70 mins
Pole 30 mins
Hunt 10 mins
Seyfarth 10 mins

We're lucky to have 3 workhorses in Api, May & Twal so it's hard to give a .lot of impact mins to Hunt & Seyfarth.

See I don’t rate Seyfarth as an impact replacement, i think he is only there to cover for Twal and T .May if they get injured and can’t return.
My impact players are
Pole
Sione
Hunt

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

See I don’t rate Seyfarth as an impact replacement, i think he is only there to cover for Twal and T .May if they get injured and can’t return.
My impact players are
Pole
Sione
Hunt

I meant impact for Seyfarth is getting on and just working his ass off!

 

[hank37w]

He does play a role that many do not appreciate.

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

According to Sam’s instagram it’s Latu’s bday

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Just in the middle rotation if no injuries or HIAs ...

20 mins - Pole off, Sione on
30 mins - May off, Latu on (Latu at lock, Twal at prop)
50 mins - Twal off, May on
60-65 mins - Sione off, Twal on
60 mins - Latu off, Hunt on
70 mins - Hunt off, Seyfarth on
70-80 mins - Api off, Latu on
70-80 mins - May off, Pole on

Latu 40 mins
Api 70 mins
May 50 mins
Twal 70 mins
Pole 30 mins
Hunt 10 mins
Seyfarth 10 mins

We're lucky to have 3 workhorses in Api, May & Twal so it's hard to give a .lot of impact mins to Hunt & Seyfarth.

HaHa. Hunt on for 10 min. 5 min. with the ball, 5min. in defence. Waste of a bench spot for 10 min.
We need an upgrade. And if May on 50 min. he needs needs to hit the line with speed, more impact.
I see Roberts next year as a prop.

 

[rozelle_rudy]

Latu was signed as a half back with a big reputation from his juniors career.
As a result of injuries and the form of other players like Doueihi, he has rarely started a game in the 7 jersey. He has mostly come off the bench and played limited minutes

Against the Bulldogs today Latu came off the bench in the 14 jersey to give Api a brether. Was competent but not outstanding. Madden played half-back. Also competent but not outstanding.

The Wests Magpies play KOE cup tomorrow. Why wouldn’t Benji throw him in at half-back for the game?

 

[jstigers]

Latu is really wasted in the middle, I think once AD is back out Latu in cup rest of the year, he needs time playing the right position

 

[EllisFan]

Latu was signed as a half back with a big reputation from his juniors career.
As a result of injuries and the form of other players like Doueihi, he has rarely started a game in the 7 jersey. He has mostly come off the bench and played limited minutes

Against the Bulldogs today Latu came off the bench in the 14 jersey to give Api a brether. Was competent but not outstanding. Madden played half-back. Also competent but not outstanding.

The Wests Magpies play KOE cup tomorrow. Why wouldn’t Benji throw him in at half-back for the game?

Too many injuries, would just be risking another.