OFFICIAL Latu Fainu #282

[Lestronge]

Well that’s not true. They got passed him but that not my point as he isn’t in the team primarily for defence. He is a strong runner and ball carrier and has good vision to setup outside men. By the 17th minute mark he hadn’t really got into the game in this aspect and that’s what I was commenting on.
It’s amazing how many of you are so one eyed. You don’t watch the game as footy fans…only Wests Tigers fans. It’s impressive and sad at the same time.

So did he have several missed tackles or not ? Because that’s what you said .

 

[Oscar Martinez]

So did he have several missed tackles or not ? Because that’s what you said .

I don't think you understand that the person whose opinion you are questioning is the world's leading expert on all matters rugby league, and anyone who disagrees with any of those opinions is automatically a clown, a fool, or should stick to soccer.
I hope this helps to clarify the situation.

 

[wstigers11]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2112047407223755095

 

[happy_tiger]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2112047407223755095

Which old injury did he stir up though ....pretty hard to mistake shoulder for a pec

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Which old injury did he stir up though ....pretty hard to mistake shoulder for a pec

Maybe just a twinge. Precautionary exit. Saving himself for next Friday's game?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

SMH: Pec surgery would have impacted Fainu’s pre-season with Wests Tigers, but Woolf said Latu had likely aggravated a previous injury.

“All indications are Latu’s injury is not too bad at all, and it was more a case of him re-aggravating an old injury,” Woolf said. “At this stage he’ll be available for selection this week.
“He’s a very talented player, and I thought the first 10 minutes he showed his class and the value he will have. Tui came on and did a great job, but I thought in the short period Latu was out there, he showed his class.

“He did likewise in that last game [of the NRL season] for the Wests Tigers against Penrith. I’d just like to see him get a fair crack at it without any more interruptions.”


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[davey_farrell]

Yeah it's confusing , Woolf in his post match presser seemed to think he was

Cheers Happy, yup im confused too

 

[Lestronge]

I don't think you understand that the person whose opinion you are questioning is the world's leading expert on all matters rugby league, and anyone who disagrees with any of those opinions is automatically a clown, a fool, or should stick to soccer.
I hope this helps to clarify the situation.

Sorry you’re right.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Even if he is fine, it still doesn’t give me any confidence in his fitness. He’s always just one hit away from a serious injury. That ain’t good.

 

[batboy]

He was also a baby when he debuted. He was only 18. Latu is a few years older now and been playing League his whole life.

That’s my point…
A league player is different debuting at 18 than a touch footballer though…
Also my point.

 

[batboy]

SMH: Pec surgery would have impacted Fainu’s pre-season with Wests Tigers, but Woolf said Latu had likely aggravated a previous injury.

“All indications are Latu’s injury is not too bad at all, and it was more a case of him re-aggravating an old injury,” Woolf said. “At this stage he’ll be available for selection this week.
“He’s a very talented player, and I thought the first 10 minutes he showed his class and the value he will have. Tui came on and did a great job, but I thought in the short period Latu was out there, he showed his class.

“He did likewise in that last game [of the NRL season] for the Wests Tigers against Penrith. I’d just like to see him get a fair crack at it without any more interruptions.”


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This is the same coach and staff that sent Eli Katoa out to play with half his head caved in 12 months ago though yeah?