AmericanHistoryX
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Yes. His brother is looking good. Very good.
Latu Fainu #282
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jrtiger
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Wests Tigers are set to replace one teen tyro with another, calling highly rated 18-year-old Latu Fainu up for his NRL debut in place of the suspended Lachlan Galvin.
Galvin starred in Monday’s gutsy upset win over Parramatta only to have his breakout NRL performance soured by a hip drop charge on Kelma Tuilagi.
Galvin will accept a two-game suspension, ruling him out of Saturday’s trip to Redcliffe to face the Dolphins and the following week’s clash with St George Illawarra.
Fainu has been told he will make his first-grade debut against the Dolphins, though it is not yet clear if that will be stepping into the No.6 jersey alongside veteran halfback Aidan Sezer or coming off the bench.
Fellow young playmaker Jayden Sullivan has played a utility role for the Tigers for the past two weeks and could be elevated back into the starting side, with Fainu to take his place in the No.14 jumper.
Fainu’s signing alongside brother Samuela on lucrative four-year deals was heralded as a much-needed recruitment coup during the Tigers’ wooden spoon campaign last year, the pair lured from Manly after the Dolphins withdrew from negotiations.
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Galvin starred in Monday’s gutsy upset win over Parramatta only to have his breakout NRL performance soured by a hip drop charge on Kelma Tuilagi.
Galvin will accept a two-game suspension, ruling him out of Saturday’s trip to Redcliffe to face the Dolphins and the following week’s clash with St George Illawarra.
Fainu has been told he will make his first-grade debut against the Dolphins, though it is not yet clear if that will be stepping into the No.6 jersey alongside veteran halfback Aidan Sezer or coming off the bench.
Fellow young playmaker Jayden Sullivan has played a utility role for the Tigers for the past two weeks and could be elevated back into the starting side, with Fainu to take his place in the No.14 jumper.
Fainu’s signing alongside brother Samuela on lucrative four-year deals was heralded as a much-needed recruitment coup during the Tigers’ wooden spoon campaign last year, the pair lured from Manly after the Dolphins withdrew from negotiations.
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GNR4LIFE
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Might as well make it a straight swap. No point sitting him on the pine for 60-65 mins.
pawsandclaws1
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Imagine WTs having the depth to replace a young player of Galvin's talent with an equally young player of Fainu's ability. Outstanding.Wests Tigers are set to replace one teen tyro with another, calling highly rated 18-year-old Latu Fainu up for his NRL debut in place of the suspended Lachlan Galvin.
Galvin starred in Monday’s gutsy upset win over Parramatta only to have his breakout NRL performance soured by a hip drop charge on Kelma Tuilagi.
Galvin will accept a two-game suspension, ruling him out of Saturday’s trip to Redcliffe to face the Dolphins and the following week’s clash with St George Illawarra.
Fainu has been told he will make his first-grade debut against the Dolphins, though it is not yet clear if that will be stepping into the No.6 jersey alongside veteran halfback Aidan Sezer or coming off the bench.
Fellow young playmaker Jayden Sullivan has played a utility role for the Tigers for the past two weeks and could be elevated back into the starting side, with Fainu to take his place in the No.14 jumper.
Fainu’s signing alongside brother Samuela on lucrative four-year deals was heralded as a much-needed recruitment coup during the Tigers’ wooden spoon campaign last year, the pair lured from Manly after the Dolphins withdrew from negotiations.
Around the clubs: Terrell May agrees to new two-year deal to remain a Rooster
The Dragons and Bulldogs were keen on his services, but rising prop Terrell May won’t be leaving Bondi Junction.
rugbygoated
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Benji is perfect love him so muchWests Tigers are set to replace one teen tyro with another, calling highly rated 18-year-old Latu Fainu up for his NRL debut in place of the suspended Lachlan Galvin.
Galvin starred in Monday’s gutsy upset win over Parramatta only to have his breakout NRL performance soured by a hip drop charge on Kelma Tuilagi.
Galvin will accept a two-game suspension, ruling him out of Saturday’s trip to Redcliffe to face the Dolphins and the following week’s clash with St George Illawarra.
Fainu has been told he will make his first-grade debut against the Dolphins, though it is not yet clear if that will be stepping into the No.6 jersey alongside veteran halfback Aidan Sezer or coming off the bench.
Fellow young playmaker Jayden Sullivan has played a utility role for the Tigers for the past two weeks and could be elevated back into the starting side, with Fainu to take his place in the No.14 jumper.
Fainu’s signing alongside brother Samuela on lucrative four-year deals was heralded as a much-needed recruitment coup during the Tigers’ wooden spoon campaign last year, the pair lured from Manly after the Dolphins withdrew from negotiations.
Around the clubs: Terrell May agrees to new two-year deal to remain a Rooster
The Dragons and Bulldogs were keen on his services, but rising prop Terrell May won’t be leaving Bondi Junction.
weststigers
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Sullivan has been hooked both times he started for being ineffective and a turnstile in defence. Latu should get minutes against the Dolphins.
The-moP
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How did Latu play in the Knock On Effect Cup on the weekend .. ?? I hear he only played 40 mins .. ?? I know we won 32 - 26 over Parra in this game .. another great comeback from the Magpies by the reports.
weststigerman
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We didn't have much possession when he was on, but he didn't have his best game. One bomb from his 30 that only went to Parra's 30 and another kick charged down. Defensively terrific though.
Surprised they're going to debut him given his lack of minutes.
Well he's played more reserve grade than Galvin had. I'm just going to enjoy this madness while it lasts. Maybe we'll keep hitting double sixes.
weststigerman
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Yeah I suppose we debuted Bula straight from injury and worked alright. Happy to back the coaches.
TieDye
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Will be playing with his brother too.
Cant wait to see him,
Very solid defender and and a menace in attack
Im not sure this week is the time.
Very solid defender and and a menace in attack
Im not sure this week is the time.
Adam Doobie
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Fainu will impress you guys. He does so many things right technically. A coach's dream.
I would start Latu and bring Bud off the bench if needed to play around tired forwards.
He played two 1/2 games on his return from injury, we throw Galvin into the fire 🔥, so why not throw him in , we need to know what he can do , so let’s do it . Bud was terrible in that 1st game , so give the kid a go
Down the track, possibly.
Not this round.
Bud deserves another shot at being a starter. If not here then prob at the dogs, titans
Agree. I I hope bud plays really well across the next two weeks, he will be an asset.
upthetigers
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When Latu sees his brother rip in he will be eager to do the same. Imagine all 3 brothers make first grade it will be like the Burgess and Turbo brothers. I shouldn't think too far ahead.
carltonleach
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Crazy to think it's a possiblity for us to have fainu fainu and fainu all coming the bench for us in the future. I don't think I've seen a bench of three brothers before
Walkers maybe ? Chris, Ben and Shane did they all play together at Brisbane Burgess brothers may have all been on the bench together before maybe ? Tom, George and Luke with Sam starting. My guess anyway LOL
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