Latu you need fire in your belly like Samuela

[upthetigers]

Gets collected high and gets up laughing 😂

How many players from this game are now in the NRL?

 

[innsaneink]

There was some drama post game too i think in the hotel?
Remember watching this one

Good to see he lets his footy do the talking now

New Tigers recruit involved in heated altercation after U19s Origin game

Less than a day after signing with the Wests Tigers, Samuela Fainu is set to be breached by the NSWRL after a heated altercation with Queensland players following the U19s State of Origin game.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[wstigers11]

If I remember correctly Ethan Strange is playing in the centres in this game for Latu in 6

 

[king_sirro]

If I remember correctly Ethan Strange is playing in the centres in this game for Latu in 6

Latu playing up an age too. Sometimes I think Tigers fans dont realise what we have here. This kid could be our best player since Benji, possibly surpassing him. Thats how good he is

 

[wstigers11]

Latu playing up an age too. Sometimes I think Tigers fans dont realise what we have here. This kid could be our best player since Benji, possibly surpassing him. Thats how good he is

Yep I’m a very bullish on Latu. Injuries has hurt his development but I’ve got faith he’ll get there once he strings games together

 

[clontarfkid]

Latu playing up an age too. Sometimes I think Tigers fans dont realise what we have here. This kid could be our best player since Benji, possibly surpassing him. Thats how good he is

Just a glimpse between injuries wld be mildly encouraging ...
Havent seen it just yet
But nor have we given up

 

[Tucker]

Latu playing up an age too. Sometimes I think Tigers fans dont realise what we have here. This kid could be our best player since Benji, possibly surpassing him. Thats how good he is

Yes we have to stop being so impatient as a club and let him fully recover AND develop.
It seems everytime as soon as he is nearly ready we rush him back

 

[SeanT]

Perfect number 14 at the moment. Covers alot of positions.

 

[king_sirro]

Just a glimpse between injuries wld be mildly encouraging ...
Havent seen it just yet
But nor have we given up

You haven't seen that glimpse? Your not looking closely enough

 

[clontarfkid]

You haven't seen that glimpse? Your not looking closely enough

He's on $500 k/yr...!!It's yr 3 of a 4 yr contract....
I'd like glimpses at a minimum,but prefer sustainable and consistent contributions to our results at those $$
Yep just aint seeing it
We mite have to make choices between him and Madden soon

 

[king_sirro]

He's on $500 k/yr...!!It's yr 3 of a 4 yr contract....
I'd like glimpses at a minimum,but prefer sustainable and consistent contributions to our results at those $$
Yep just aint seeing it
We mite have to make choices between him and Madden soon

He isnt on 500k. Thats false information. Besides, price didnt come into it, you said you haven't seen glimpses of his talent.

 

[Wezt]

He isnt on 500k. Thats false information. Besides, price didnt come into it, you said you haven't seen glimpses of his talent.

How much is he on then? SMH is a pretty good source

 

[king_sirro]

How much is he on then? SMH is a pretty good source

His contract started at around 200 to 250k and rose each year. Not sure where it lands in the final year, I wpuld say say close to that 500k. But certainly not 500k 4 year deal that keeps being spoken about. My estimate is about 1.2 to 1.3 over 4 years, rather than the 2mil often referenced on here.

 

[clontarfkid]

His contract started at around 200 to 250k and rose each year. Not sure where it lands in the final year, I wpuld say say close to that 500k. But certainly not 500k 4 year deal that keeps being spoken about. My estimate is about 1.2 to 1.3 over 4 years, rather than the 2mil often referenced on here.

$$ are clearly contetious,with different opinions..think SMH was my source.(which is not the key point if he performs)
...but Madden showed more in one game than Ive seen from Latu
Still got time,but I wanna see the kid who pushed Galvin into the NSW U20s back row..

 

[JC99]

Love all the Fainus, how hard they all play and the energy they bring to the team

 

[bbobb]

$$ are clearly contetious,with different opinions..think SMH was my source.(which is not the key point if he performs)
...but Madden showed more in one game than Ive seen from Latu
Still got time,but I wanna see the kid who pushed Galvin into the NSW U20s back row..

So do we all but I don’t think it’s a question of ability just consistency and resilience. He will get there. Benji had shoulder issues which kept him out for extended periods early in his career.

 

[wstigers11]

$$ are clearly contetious,with different opinions..think SMH was my source.(which is not the key point if he performs)
...but Madden showed more in one game than Ive seen from Latu
Still got time,but I wanna see the kid who pushed Galvin into the NSW U20s back row..

Madden is 26. Perfect age for a half. Latu’s got time

 

[Red88_Tiger]

He fills all positions he’s played without losing much as a young player with very few games under his belt.( no one is worried on the forum about his deficiencies pregame like mason at fullback for example)When he sees himself as a senior player you will see more because he does a lot of things naturally. Hopefully his injuries fade now and we get to see him on the paddock more.
I don’t mind jock but he needs to string some games together against strong opposition before I’ll jump on his bandwagon. Barely gets a pass mark in his games for Brisbane imo

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

His contract started at around 200 to 250k and rose each year. Not sure where it lands in the final year, I wpuld say say close to that 500k. But certainly not 500k 4 year deal that keeps being spoken about. My estimate is about 1.2 to 1.3 over 4 years, rather than the 2mil often referenced on here.

agree contracts reported in media is guesswork and bs