OFFICIAL Luke Garner [Discussion]

[69-05-41]

Aloiai is the Lawnmower man, so Garner must be the Whipper Snipper man because edges and good lines are his specialty.

 

[the_third]

Aloiai is the Lawnmower man, so Garner must be the Whipper Snipper man because edges and good lines are his specialty.

thats quality

 

[BAGNF05]

What’s the bet he goes and turns into a monster…. I can see it now… players treating the club like a vacation… really frustrates me.

I really can't see it.

He's a winger really but he's too slow now.
Too small for the pack.

Gets folded by every team.

No loss.

I’d pay to see him try to catch spiral bombs. Would probably giggle as they bounce.

 

[Needaname]

What’s the bet he goes and turns into a monster…. I can see it now… players treating the club like a vacation… really frustrates me.

Why exactly would he go on to be a monster?

He is mid 20s and had tons of chances.

Brooks has fed him all season and isolated him one on one with defenders, and he simply can't break the tackle of even small backs. O.4 line breaks a game...says it all.

He would be depth at Manly and called on for 6-8 games a year. I.e. his perfect role.

Just feel he has it in him… and it’s our luck that he would be another player that progressed after leaving…. Honestly, to me he is a nothing player, just think it will bite us… bad mindset I know…

Des / Manly did do a lot of work with Suli to get him to be first grade fit.
Garner reportedly struggles to put on bulk weight.
I reckon they might have nutritional program in mind but I’d be picking Shuster and Olukawatu as first choice

 

[BAGNF05]

I would only keep atm our front row, halves and 2 of the back 3. The rest are free to go including Pascoe. While these exist we wont be seeing finals in a hurry. Just my humble opinion.

Don’t give up on Pascoe just yet. Rumour has it he’s having dinner with the managers of John Hopoate, Todd Carney and Tim Simona. He’s finally turned a leaf and learned what culture is.

 

[Guest]

Season Snapshot: Luke Garner
Author - Michael Blok
Timestamp - Tue 14 Sep 2021, 10:22 AM

Every club needs a "Luke Garner". As consistent as they come, he’s a reliable cog in his side’s forward pack as he battles for the 80 minutes each week.

Regardless of circumstances around him or the numbers on the scoreboard, Garner will give it his all without backing down.

Whether running perfect lines on the field during a game to working tirelessly to recover from an injury or doing extras after training, Garner puts in the effort to better himself as a player.

The reliable backrower played 18 matches for Wests Tigers in 2021 before an ankle injury ended his campaign prematurely — however he has been given the green lights to return to pre-season at full health in November.

He bagged five tries this season, including an impressive double against the Warriors in Round 11.

With a tackle efficiency of nearly 95 percent, Garner averaged over 28 tackles a game (avg. 1.6 missed) — and in six of his matches, he didn’t miss a single tackle.

Off the field, Garner is one of the nicest guys going around — always happy to mingle with the Members and fans, puts his hand up for media commitments and helps out with Wests Tigers Community events.

STAT ATTACK
Appearances — 18

Tries — 5

Total running metres — 1300 (avg. 72)

Line breaks — 6

Line break assists — 2

Tackles made — 511 (avg. 28.4)

Tackle efficiency — 94.6%

NRL Fantasy points — 721 (avg. 40.1)

BEST TRY
We’re all familiar with Garner’s trademark line-running and he was at it again in Round 5 against the Cowboys.

Not only did he break through the line, but he also had to use his brute strength to muscle over the fullback to score.

WHAT WAS SAID
The funniest thing is Latrell Mitchell and I are actual friends. He just seems to take it out on me a little bit each time we play. We played at the Roosters together. I guess that’s footy.

Luke Garner said after Latrell Mitchell was suspended for foul play against him
Sydney Morning Herald

STANDOUT PERFORMANCE
It was arguably the team’s worst outing of the season, however Luke Garner’s efforts against Melbourne during the 66-16 loss in Round 15 didn’t go unnoticed.

He ran for his season high of 141 metres (all from hit ups, 50m post contact), recorded 32 tackles, made a line break and scored a try.

This is an example how he’ll give it his all regardless of circumstances around him or the numbers on the scoreboard.

Garner was also a standout against the Warriors in Round 11 when he scored two tries, ran for 107 metres and made 31 tackles (0 missed).

SOCIAL SCENE
It wasn’t the end to the season as he had imaged, but Garner has worked tirelessly to recover from an ankle injury suffered in Round 19 against Manly.


2022 FORECAST
Contracted for another season at Wests Tigers, Garner will be looking to go up a gear when he returns for the 2022 season.

The reliable backrower is one of the most consistent players at the club, and although he adds plenty of spark, he’ll be aiming to boost his firepower next year.

Returning from injury, he’ll likely have first dibs at a starting position, however there are a number of youngsters breathing down his neck with some healthy competition.

 

[BAGNF05]

The worst footballer at the one percenters I have ever seen. Lays on the deck that often he should be building ships.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

He went through a purple patch coming off the bench for 5 or 6 weeks where he was real impressive and made an impact. Apart from that, bleh. We need to be aiming higher than players like him.

 

[Magpie1969]

Thank you - Next.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Not a footballer we need.
Trade him if he can get a gig elsewhere.

 

[The-moP]

Not a footballer we need.
Trade him if he can get a gig elsewhere.

Yep trade him before he demands a massive pay up grade .. !! Go after Simms .. ;-)

 

[Tiger Woods]

He started off ok but dropped off the pace
He’s a 50/50 player like most of our squad 🤣

 

[boonboon]

Thought his defence improved this year. In our current squad id be starting him and blore on either edge and dumping Luchiano the gap leilua