Latu Fainu #282

Been saying it since preseason but I really like latu at 13 in this team, reckon if bird gets moved to centre or edge this week then latu plays birds role, he's a strong defender and straightens the attack, would really like to see this again in less wet conditions
 
I really liked seeing Latu with galvin and Luai linking up. The more time together,the
better. You could see we had points in us in the attacking zone when the 3 were out
there. Hope it gets more time to gel. Come on and move Twal.
I initially didn't want da silva and latu on the bench together (likely only da silva for api)
but want Latu there. Wouldn't mind seeing it again.
 
das tigers said:
I really liked seeing Latu with galvin and Luai linking up. The more time together,the
better. You could see we had points in us in the attacking zone when the 3 were out
there. Hope it gets more time to gel. Come on and move Twal.
I initially didn't want da silva and latu on the bench together (likely only da silva for api)
but want Latu there. Wouldn't mind seeing it again.
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Yeah Latu needs to be in the side has good pace off the mark as evident in his try last night you need as much x-factor as you can get into the side.
Preferably in lock rotation or probably risky but try at centre.
 
Tigers_Wests said:
Latu will get the chance to start at 7 against Broncos you would think...with Luai probably taking the 1 match suspension.
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Great script set for the Broncos match. Teenage halves Galvin & Latu up against Hunt (35) & Reynolds (34). Oldest pair in NRL up against the youngest. This is the time they can both put their name up in lights as the future of the game!
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Great script set for the Broncos match. Teenage halves Galvin & Latu up against Hunt (35) & Reynolds (34). Oldest pair in NRL up against the youngest. This is the time they can both put their name up in lights as the future of the game!
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Let's go!!
Just hope we have enough fit and quality players to put around them. Lack of depth and a 6 day turnaround to Brisbane worries me.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Yeah Latu needs to be in the side has good pace off the mark as evident in his try last night you need as much x-factor as you can get into the side.
Preferably in lock rotation or probably risky but try at centre.
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Yeah lock. I know he's not certainly not as tall but after say 25-30 mins come on at lock like
a Yeo link man and runner.He's just too good not be in first grade. I felt more confident
scoring in the red zone with him there too.
 
cktiger said:
Fill me in on the greatness he displayed the rest of the time he was on the field.
Never said I don’t like him or want him in the team somewhere.
Thanks for the win though.👍
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He was thrust in last minute from 18th man and was asked to play out of position.

He defended well in the middle, with 100% efficiency, despite never having played there, much less at NRL level.

He straightened the attack better than anybody on the field, leading to not only his own try, but heavily contributing to the space on the outside for Galvin to kick for Faataape.

His passing was crisp and rapid. His PTB speed was exceptional at 2.9 s.

He had excellent line speed.

To summarise; he contributed way more than 5 minutes of good play. I'd argue his whole 33 minutes was great.
 
Kelce68 said:
He was thrust in last minute from 18th man and was asked to play out of position.

He defended well in the middle, with 100% efficiency, despite never having played there, much less at NRL level.

He straightened the attack better than anybody on the field, leading to not only his own try, but heavily contributing to the space on the outside for Galvin to kick for Faataape.

His passing was crisp and rapid. His PTB speed was exceptional at 2.9 s.

He had excellent line speed.

To summarise; he contributed way more than 5 minutes of good play. I'd argue his whole 33 minutes was great.
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I have been talking this kid up for years now.
Benji just needs to find him a spot in firsts.

In his limited 1st grade minutes he has offered more than most have in 50+ games playing for us.
 
It’s not just that he straightens the attack. He does it at pace and presents a genuine running threat, thereby attracting defenders. Or if not, he can run himself like he did last night when he scored.

This skill could be used at 13 or in the halves.
 
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