innsaneink
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Didnt realize just how solid and quite stocky he is....got the strength to match and a bit of swagger and attitude also to go with his talent
Hope we can hang onto him
Hope we can hang onto him
Latu Fainu #282
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GNR4LIFE
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Yeah, where he differs from Katoa. I can see why people want to chuck him in the forwards, cos he has size, but he’s too good not to be in the halves. Already, I can’t wait to see him next week. Hopefully for the full 80.
Nice to see Latu warming up to being Luai’s half. He definitely linked well with Luai. Mason is playing a bit shell shocked at the moment. Runs well but no ball movement from him. He might be the kinda guy you bring into dummy half for 20-25 mins a game just to get a bit of speed around the middle.
king_sirro
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I've said from day one this guy is better than Galvin in every way. If he stays fit, after 50 NRL games he will be one of the best players in the game.
king_sirro
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Get him a kicking coach and an educated halves coach and this guy will take us to the top. As soon as he improves his kicking game we will be a genuine force with KPP coming. I would also move Sam to the right so he can partner his brother and put KPP with Laui and Taylan on the left. I said last week Sione will end up better than Pole and I'll stand by that. Don't get me wrong, I rate Pole, but Sione can be anything. The 3 brothers can change this club.
Benji has to get our balance right and our selections right and we will fire with Latu straightening our attack.
It'd a huge advantage to have a half that straightens the attack like Latu does but is so strong and such a running threat to. That will condense the opposition defence so much and open our edges. It's no coincidence that every time Latu has taken the field our attack immediately looks better.
Give him the 6 Benji and watch him grow.
He should start next week and hopefully Mason is sent back to NSW Cup until he is ready for first grade.
Hudson Young, in particular, will attest to Latu's defence
Mason is not ready for NRL. Not sure if he will ever be. Not his fault but he needs time in lower grades.
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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I think he'll start next week with Mason back to the bench in place of Tallyn
GNR4LIFE
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I’m not sure. Benji mentioned in the press conference last night that they are still building him to play 80 mins. It’s the only reason he’s on the bench. So if everyone thinks the sky is falling on Tuesday if he’s named on the bench again, they shouldn’t.
Tom Shines
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Maybe they should start him anyway and try and get out of the gates a bit better for once … give him a break in the middle of the game if they think he still isn’t up to the 80 mins
The Chad
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Built thick like A Johns..
Defends similar to A Johns...
Defends similar to A Johns...
Great!! Good on ya, The Chad.
Comparisons to A John's haven't ended too well round these parts.
The Chad
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To be fair- I didn't say he plays like A Johns.
Just so long as he doesn't party like A Johns...
Yes was thinking the same,
Same body shape as the Dolphins halfback.
They are sure bigger now than in the old days.
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pawsandclaws1
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I did get the sense Gould had buyers' remorse when speaking of Latu.
Enmore_Tiger
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Snapped him.
Enmore_Tiger
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100% agree. My build is our attack will improve with Latu as a running threat who straightens the play… AND… a lock (link man style) who can cleanly distribute but is a threat to bend the line.
For years defences have been able to slide earlier on us due to less threat from a lock or a second rower who can run a line.
