Lolohea at fullback 2018

[tig_prmz]

tbh despite those cover tackles, i feel like he isn't the quickest or strongest like tedesco, he isn't a great tackle breaker. i thought he was an athletic kid but he seems more like the smarter player. he has the right timing, right pass, right positioning etc in a lot of those highlights i thought.

idk if fullback is his best position tbh.

 

[stevied]

People seem to have forgotten how highly Lolohea was touted. I know highlights don't give you the full picture, and that they've been posted half a million times before but, I really think this gives a good indication of how good he can be.
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUtO768s2HQ[/media]

Good on you Tacky for putting up the highlight reel, because, even though it's been available for a while, it seems to me that many people on here haven't looked at it or seen any of the cracking games he played for the Warriors. At his best, he was very fast, super elusive and not afraid to take on the line. On top of that he made many try saving tackles at the back, often after chasing down other speedsters. We just have to wait for his peak fitness and confidence levels to return.

 

[voice_of_reason]

His kicking looked a lot simpler in that clip.

 

[Nucky_Thompson]

Can he replace tedesco tho

 

[swag_tiger]

Can he replace tedesco tho

I have faith in his ability.

 

[TIGER]

I think it's his natural position and if he can get back into shape and play like some of the highlights I've seen he'll be a headache for the opposition for sure. Can't wait to see lolo version 2.0 next season.

 

[dazza65]

Just an interesting pickup watching that video - and someone mentioned this in the titans thread - he can't throw a spiral at all!!!
Not that that matters at FB tho.

 

[Russell]

Trouble is, a lot of posters are saying can he replace Tedesco.

If you are looking for another Tedesco, the answer is no.

The answer is no because there isn't another Tedesco.

If we are looking for a really good full back, who can position himself well, has a good passing game, a great step, fast over a short distance, a really good defender from FB with his best years ahead - then we already have him.

His name is Lolohea.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Trouble is, a lot of posters are saying can he replace Tedesco.

If you are looking for another Tedesco, the answer is no.

The answer is no because there isn't another Tedesco.

If we are looking for a really good full back, who can position himself well, has a good passing game, a great step, fast over a short distance, a really good defender from FB with his best years ahead - then we already have him.

His name is Lolohea.

Who also comes at around a third of cost of our current fullback, thus allowing us to strengthen the centres and others that he will be working with.

 

[larrycorowa]

More suited at fullback if fit. Will be a handful running through middle at tired forwards. I don't like his Benji miracle passing plays, needs to understand it's ok to be tackled.

 

[TCL]

He will be a great member of the team at what ever position he plays at.

Does a have a similar stepping style to Teddy, but teddy can break away from tacklers with his fend and spin, i haven't seen that in Lolo. but with space he will be dangerous. Especially if we can get a winger running with him on the kick returns.

 

[old_man_tiger]

The gap between his best and worst, smartest and dumbest etc… is the only issue. At his best he is more than a stepping, flick passing Benji clone. He can break tackles and has a fend, has a short kicking game, has vision. It's the flicking the ball wildly out the back before going to ground that bothers me most and he is good for a brain snap like this at least once a game.

If he can find composure we literally couldn't have got a better replacement for Teddy (considering upside vs $$). I'm nearly convinced but being honest it could still could go either way.

 

[VanillaThunder]

Im not sure if he has the pace at distance for FB…he seems quick over a very short distance then the anchors drop

Teddy or Tui?

Tui

I would've agreed with you, but having seen the highlights Tacky posted where he runs down Gagai, Barba and Mead I'm starting to think otherwise. Sure, he's not in the upper echelon of JAC, Johnston or Gela-Mosby, but he's no slouch.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

What if this is Lolohea's full fitness…?

You will win your first race to a Pie Shop!

 

[Seantice]

He has some great qualities. Honestly think we need him if we have reynolds and brooks in the halves. I love when he passes he goes directly to the line and straightens the attack. Hope reynolds learns a thing or two about playing direct.

 

[Nucky_Thompson]

Trouble is, a lot of posters are saying can he replace Tedesco.

If you are looking for another Tedesco, the answer is no.

The answer is no because there isn't another Tedesco.

If we are looking for a really good full back, who can position himself well, has a good passing game, a great step, fast over a short distance, a really good defender from FB with his best years ahead - then we already have him.

His name is Lolohea.

There always a new kid on the block they just need to step up.

 

[sideline_eye]

Any of the issues with his game are not so serious that they can't be coached out of it and I believe Ivan is more than capable of doing so. As for his pace, he looks to me to have blinding pace over any distance and that is something that he brings to us that we desperately need at fullback with Teddy going.

 

[TIGER]

I wish he'd be more decisive when he gets the ball, especially when he runs it.
I like when he just gets it straightens and takes off at a gap, he seems to hesitate too much and drift sideways before he makes a decision to run or pass.

 

[Guest]

I wish he'd be more decisive when he gets the ball, especially when he runs it.
I like when he just gets it straightens and takes off at a gap, he seems to hesitate too much and drift sideways before he makes a decision to run or pass.

As far as his running game is concerned, I believe that's deliberate, he appears to hesitate, the defence hesitates and then he drops the hammer.

 

[jirskyr]

I wish he'd be more decisive when he gets the ball, especially when he runs it.
I like when he just gets it straightens and takes off at a gap, he seems to hesitate too much and drift sideways before he makes a decision to run or pass.

As far as his running game is concerned, I believe that's deliberate, he appears to hesitate, the defence hesitates and then he drops the hammer.

I agree he seems to have a natural stutter to his style, I've noted sometimes he stops, and if the defence doesn't hesitate, he's already changed his mind and he's doing something else. But he showed yesterday that he can put his head down too if they offer him a gap.