Latu Fainu #282
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Bigscreentv
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Latu is so young that he could play 14, cover injuries or suspensions until Luai starts to get a bit old. He could also play 13.
Galvin could be a 13 due to size but I personally wouldn’t want him making that many tackles and impact his running game.
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Bigscreentv
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I completely agree with this - he wants to play 6.
My view - play Latu at 13 and 14 until Luai is past it. Who knows who else we’ll have coming through now that Sheens is at Westfields and there’s a clear pathway from there now.
There’s also eaglevale high which is becoming a sports high school.
We’re gonna end up like Penrith; having an overload of talent and we’ll need to become the best at identifying the ones to keep.
Tucker
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I like how people are prepared to make Latu wait until his mid 20’s before he gets a starting gig in the halves, yet these same people dont blink an eye that Galvin was just gifted his at 18, without earning it.
mtd#2
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sorry my position would be to play galvin at #13 longer term not Latu. I think Latu is way too small for a #13. but we'd have to get Galvin in long term before moving him to #13
mtd#2
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I think people have the opinion that because he's locked in long term we just let him sit in NSW Cup, where as Galvin's contract is what 1 or 2 years less? So probably the fear of losing Galvin. And I think any other year when the Tigers weren't so horrible, Galvin would have spent more time in NSW Cup.
Red88_Tiger
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Imo it’s too early to worry about Galvin or latu to 13.
Currently Galvin is playing ok and shouldn’t be dropped on form and latu is a bench player that gets to potentially play anywhere depending on the game at hand and is playing well also
The better teams only drop on form or injury
If we’re pandering to players about position played it’s only going to bite us later down the track. Example - schuster
Currently Galvin is playing ok and shouldn’t be dropped on form and latu is a bench player that gets to potentially play anywhere depending on the game at hand and is playing well also
The better teams only drop on form or injury
If we’re pandering to players about position played it’s only going to bite us later down the track. Example - schuster
Let's get a decent off season into all our young players.
Develop combinations, bulk up and focus on fitness.
Develop combinations, bulk up and focus on fitness.
Jedi_Tiger
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Galvin has the build to play 13 but obviously sees himself as a 6 and enjoys playing 6. If we move him to where he doesn't want to play to accommodate latu fainu then he will have other clubs such as Roosters with a 6 vacant to say come over and play 6 here.
Latu is too good to leave out of starting side.
our best case scenario is Galvin is happy with playing ball playing 13 role and everyone gets a run.
From the limited time I have seen Latu (a couple games in cup and NRL), I believe there are a few differences between himself and Lachie.
1- Latu seems to have more time. He plays the game at his speed and rarely looks rushed. He lets the game to come to him and perhaps is more patient whereas Lachie is full of energy and chases the game.
2 - I think Latu plays more direct and squares his shoulders and straightens the attack where as Lachie is still fairly lateral in his play which sometimes squeezes the centre and wing.
3 - Lachie looks to be more vocal and dominant. Latu is quieter. With Luai arriving, I am interested to see which pairing will be complimentary.
4 - Defensively they are both adequate. Latu seems to be a strong defender for his size especially front on. Lachie can get a little dominated but this is more due to his frame and size which will change.
5 - Haven’t seen Latu in open space enough but my guess he is probably a little quicker than Lachie over 30 meters. Perhaps Latu more threatening with his runnng game (assumption here).
I think they’re both exciting prospects but I cannot see the club retaining both.We as supporters want one of them to play lock but my guess is if they’re not playing in the halves here, it will be somewhere else. My hope is that Latu can have an injury free run next year and we can make an informed choice although with the amount of release requests, my guess is that Lachie is more likely to move.
1- Latu seems to have more time. He plays the game at his speed and rarely looks rushed. He lets the game to come to him and perhaps is more patient whereas Lachie is full of energy and chases the game.
2 - I think Latu plays more direct and squares his shoulders and straightens the attack where as Lachie is still fairly lateral in his play which sometimes squeezes the centre and wing.
3 - Lachie looks to be more vocal and dominant. Latu is quieter. With Luai arriving, I am interested to see which pairing will be complimentary.
4 - Defensively they are both adequate. Latu seems to be a strong defender for his size especially front on. Lachie can get a little dominated but this is more due to his frame and size which will change.
5 - Haven’t seen Latu in open space enough but my guess he is probably a little quicker than Lachie over 30 meters. Perhaps Latu more threatening with his runnng game (assumption here).
I think they’re both exciting prospects but I cannot see the club retaining both.We as supporters want one of them to play lock but my guess is if they’re not playing in the halves here, it will be somewhere else. My hope is that Latu can have an injury free run next year and we can make an informed choice although with the amount of release requests, my guess is that Lachie is more likely to move.
Putting on 4-5 kg would help but he isn't too small. He's 6 foot which is the same size as Victor Radley and Cam Murray who are both arguably in the top 3 or 4 locks in the game
Great points, Bob. Well summarised. I agree we've got 2 good ones on our hands with Lachie & Latu. I probably prefer Galvin to 13 eventually. I think he could become a long time 13 at rep level. Hope he can be persuaded of that.
Latu at 14 begs the question, where does TDS play? Kids proven he is ready for first grade
Api isn’t getting any younger. We need to carry TDS on the bench until Api calls it IMO
Difficultly with TDS is I think he only covers hooker?
He plays 80mins a game consistently. Kikau could not do that effectively until his later years at Penrith.
Another observation,
They seem so be super close mates.
Hope to see Latu, Lachie and Luia all together fir many years to come
Buttface
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My concern with moving Latu to 13 is the workload and potential for injury. He seems like he’s about to pop a hammy every second run. But I want him in the run on side in a position where he can apply his skills. Hopefully he has a big offseason and gets fit and full health hammys.
king_sirro
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Is this a gee up?
How is it any different to what’s been suggested.
A 28 year old with experience of the game at a high level can’t move to lock and make it work but yet two 19 year olds with their bodies and games still growing are expected to?
