Latu Fainu #282

[Speed2burn]

I rate Andrews a better halves player than Latu
I dont think tigers drop AD anytine soon so choice probably needs to be latu or Andrews to partner him in 2028

Latu is consistently plugged to be that utility guy .. don’t think it’s a fair assessment

He’s a half and half only. Until he strings some games in his preferred position, he’ll be hard done by imo

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Latu is consistently plugged to be that utility guy .. don’t think it’s a fair assessment

He’s a half and half only. Until he strings some games in his preferred position, he’ll be hard done by imo

I dont think we can keep both latu and Andrews
If club has to pick one I hope it is Andrews, I fear however to appease othwrs it will be latu

 

[TheEnz]

Latu will end up at 7 and Andrews at 6. People saying Benji has destroyed him must be kidding, he dropped down to KOE and did not miss a beat. I actually think playing other positions around the middle is not a bad thing for his development, especially for a guy like him that seems to enjoy the collision, hones his defense and gives him insights into the players and positions around him when he does take the 7. AD has been a game winner for us, however i don't know if he is the 7 going forward, he does not play as a typical 7 and struggles to deliver much more than a run himself, or a short ball to a 2nd rower...when he goes for the cut out its often off target and our winger has to stop to catch it and loses momentum. I hate to say it but he is a bit of a Galvin with a bigger body but less stamina and a better kicking game and softer hands.

 

[Tigerwould]

I dont think we can keep both latu and Andrews
If club has to pick one I hope it is Andrews, I fear however to appease othwrs it will be latu

I’d go Andrew’s as well. Probably too early to call IMO. Both need more development time in the halves. Andrew’s passing game has been great from what I’ve seen. Hopefully they are both patient enough to stay. A.D might play a different role in the next couple of years and Luai will be gone in 28.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I have watched the last few

I am backing Andrews to have a better career than Latu and in my opinion Andrews is the better player

Knowing how the club operates we are probably forced to keep latu (to apease family).
Andrews kicks on at another club and goes in to play rep football

We need to keep both of them, even if it means we have to pay one of them overs to kick stones in reserve grade for a couple of years. Doueihi is not indestructible and their time will come, let's make sure it's with us and not elsewhere.

Remember, as good as Doueihi is, he is one bad injury away from medical retirement. Let's not get caught with egg on our faces in a couple of years and saying "oh no wish we kept Andrews or Latu now."

 

[The Chad]

When the time comes for Andrews & Fainu to be #6 & #7, it's Doueihi that will make way.

In what capacity is still to be seen. #13 looks likely. Or he could just shift back out into the centres.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

We need to keep both of them, even if it means we have to pay one of them overs to kick stones in reserve grade for a couple of years. Doueihi is not indestructible and their time will come, let's make sure it's with us and not elsewhere.

Remember, as good as Doueihi is, he is one bad injury away from medical retirement. Let's not get caught with egg on our faces in a couple of years and saying "oh no wish we kept Andrews or Latu now."

latu may stay for unders to play with his brother etc
reckon Andrews heads off end of 2028 season if he hasn't had a crack.
Plenty of clubs will pay him to play 6 for 2029
Don't think as a club we can keep both with AD signed long term

 

[TheEnz]

latu may stay for unders to play with his brother etc
reckon Andrews heads off end of 2028 season if he hasn't had a crack.
Plenty of clubs will pay him to play 6 for 2029
Don't think as a club we can keep both with AD signed long term

Upside there is AD is not on 6 or 7 money...if we do see a future with Latu and Andrews, AD could easily get more money elsewhere if he is still playing decent footy. You may even find that he asks for a release because he knows he can get more money elsewhere and the writing is on the wall at the tigers for him to shift out of the halves. If he stays with us to play a utility role or 13/centers we are not paying him overs at all for those positions.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Upside there is AD is not on 6 or 7 money...if we do see a future with Latu and Andrews, AD could easily get more money elsewhere if he is still playing decent footy. You may even find that he asks for a release because he knows he can get more money elsewhere and the writing is on the wall at the tigers for him to shift out of the halves. If he stays with us to play a utility role or 13/centers we are not paying him overs at all for those positions.

that is a good point, AD could decide to chase dollars