Latu Fainu #282

[Mighty_Tiger]

In an interview his mother praised her other sons and referred to Latu as "he's always been injured".

It’s true. I was over the moon we nabbed him & have confidence he will be a massive success at NRL level but his hammy/groin mixed with concussions are a problem.

His body needs time to be ready for nrl impact

It means we can’t bank on a full nrl season from him and must have a quality alternative in the ranks.

I’m a fan of bringing someone experienced in for 1-2yrs to allow Latu’s body to be right provided that the experienced player is happy to be deprioritized unless form determines otherwise when Latu is fit.

 

[Tom Shines]

I’m a fan of bringing someone experienced in for 1-2yrs to allow Latu’s body to be right provided that the experienced player is happy to be deprioritized unless form determines otherwise when Latu is fit.

I guess we just had a player like this last last year with Sezar …he seemed a pretty selfless guy on cheap money …. Although I would suggest when called on his performance was mixed at best ..

Maybe we could get Hastings back on the cheap next year ? Before people start turning their nose up, let me know your suggestion of an experienced guy that will be ok with being dropped when Latu is available for selection?

 

[Lestronge]

I recall watching Bula in cup at Leichhardt before is debut a couple years back, he was sensational. Inglis like full field try

That’s right …. The forum were , rightly in the end , screaming for him to replace the kid at Penrith now . It was difficult to watch games of him back then , as the nswrl didn’t showcase like they do now .

 

[Lestronge]

He's a centre, but he's been filling in at fullback and 5/8 for us in cup the past few weeks.

He's fast and from what I've seen has some similarities to Gagai. Looks alright with the ballplaying but is definitely a runner of the ball.

Strikes me as the type to really step up to the level and make the most of the opportunity.
Was in talks to head over to England but landed at us, probably his chance to make it or break into the NRL so he'll be trying hard.

He debuted at the knights a couple of years back , and was supposed to be the cream of thier crop coming through . I think he’s been held back massively by injuries .
Hopefully it’s a case similar to the kid from the roosters where , the talent was always there , he just needed to get on the field .
But I remember watching that game when he debuted .

 

[Demps]

He debuted at the knights a couple of years back , and was supposed to be the cream of thier crop coming through . I think he’s been held back massively by injuries .
Hopefully it’s a case similar to the kid from the roosters where , the talent was always there , he just needed to get on the field .
But I remember watching that game when he debuted .

I think once he's given a chance, he'll make the most of it and will impress a lot.

He's something special tbh

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I guess we just had a player like this last last year with Sezar …he seemed a pretty selfless guy on cheap money …. Although I would suggest when called on his performance was mixed at best ..

Maybe we could get Hastings back on the cheap next year ? Before people start turning their nose up, let me know your suggestion of an experienced guy that will be ok with being dropped when Latu is available for selection?

Get the idea of an experienced head needed Tom but Hastings has the knack of getting under someone's skin at most clubs he lands at.

Stuffed if I know who the solution is short term Reynolds ideal but at 500/1.

 

[mtd#2]

If we were to bring someone else in there would need to be ALOT of consultation not only with Latu, but with his brothers and with Luai.

Everyone would need to buy into the strategy, or we risk him cracking the shits.

 

[Tom Shines]

Get the idea of an experienced head needed Tom but Hastings has the knack of getting under someone's skin at most clubs he lands at.

Stuffed if I know who the solution is short term Reynolds ideal but at 500/1.

Reynolds is a match winner as he showed against us, and he is still an every week starter in the NRL ..I doubt he wants to play second fiddle to some still unproven 20 yr old like Latu…

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Reynolds is a match winner as he showed against us, and he is still an every week starter in the NRL ..I doubt he wants to play second fiddle to some still unproven 20 yr old like Latu…

if reynolds decides to head to concord then latu takes a back seat and learns... simple

 

[Tom Shines]

if reynolds decides to head to concord then latu takes a back seat and learns... simple

Well..thats a different argument to what I have been responding to in this thread this morning

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Reynolds is a match winner as he showed against us, and he is still an every week starter in the NRL ..I doubt he wants to play second fiddle to some still unproven 20 yr old like Latu…

The way it is at the moment he wouldn't have to worry Latu spends most the season on the sideline it could take 2 years for his body to harden up.

 

[tigahhh]

latu will leave if we sign someone ahead of him i know that 100%

we just need a back up that can do a job if he’s injured, Tyrone may perhaps 🤔

 

[Tom Shines]

The way it is at the moment he wouldn't have to worry Latu spends most the season on the sideline it could take 2 years for his body to harden up.

it’s a big concern that he has repeated hamstring issues at such a young age …this could be a chronic condition that ends up shortening his career …fingers crossed that he has just been a bit unlucky so far ..

latu will leave if we sign someone ahead of him i know that 100%

we just need a back up that can do a job if he’s injured, Tyrone may perhaps 🤔

Not sure about Tyrone May …
What’s the deal with Luke “over the” Falls ? Anyone know how he has been going this year ? Also. Bud is still on the books for next season

 

[mtd#2]

latu will leave if we sign someone ahead of him i know that 100%

we just need a back up that can do a job if he’s injured, Tyrone may perhaps 🤔

It would be a really dumb move by us if we did do this..

Agree on the back up option..
Is that just bud Sullivan? Might be better after a year with uncle wayne

 

[tigahhh]

it’s a big concern that he has repeated hamstring issues at such a young age …this could be a chronic condition that ends up shortening his career …fingers crossed that he has just been a bit unlucky so far ..


Not sure about Tyrone May …
What’s the deal with Luke “over the” Falls ? Anyone know how he has been going this year ? Also. Bud is still on the books for next season

club not fussed with falls not sure why, if bud stays he’ll do a job but i suspect a release is coming soon for him

 

[Tom Shines]

Agree on the back up option
Is that just bud Sullivan? Might be better after a year with uncle wayne

I’m actually open to this …he looked improved against us 2 weeks ago … although I hope Latu plays most of the season …

 

[jrtiger]

club not fussed with falls not sure why, if bud stays he’ll do a job but i suspect a release is coming soon for him

because Falls is a reserve grader.

he has played three games of first grade.

 

[tiger_one]

 

[HUNT 101]

I think Benji is going to lase up the boots again ,the old captain coach 😂. Just til we are ready for Latu . It's one of the big announcements Richo was talking about, Also Benji wants to play against Galvin in round 22 . 🤪 🐯

 

[mtd#2]

I think Benji is going to lase up the boots again ,the old captain coach 😂. Just til we are ready for Latu . It's one of the big announcements Richo was talking about, Also Benji wants to play against Galvin in round 22 . 🤪 🐯

😂😂
No issue if he gets suspended for elbowing Galvin to the face either, he was only ever back for one game.
That would attract players to the club..
Who wouldn't want to play for a coach that does that for his team!!
Fk I love some of these fantasies hahaha