OFFICIAL: Wests Tigers sign James Tamou

[TrueTiger]

I could have made a new topic, which I believe it does - but I will let my anger out here.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-league/tigers-captain-tamou-is-cheering-penriths-streak-with-a-catch/ar-AAKFcD2?ocid=ientp


Penrith's grand final captain James Tamou has admitted he is "in awe" of his former teammates and thought he was obliged to chase a new challenge at the Tigers because he couldn't keep up with his younger teammates.

On the eve of his first game against his old club, the 32-year-old veteran even said he would love to see the Panthers go through the entire season unbeaten if Michael Maguire's side can't halt their winning streak on Friday night.

The Panthers will head into the clash without seven State of Origin stars and the suspended Moses Leota as they try to extend their winning run to 13 games this season.

And the man who led them in last year's grand final defeat is arguably their biggest supporter, claiming the Panthers were a much better side this year than the 2020 version.

Asked about the possibility of Penrith finishing the year without a loss if the Tigers can't beat them, Tamou said: "If I'm alive and around to see that happen, I'd want it to happen.

"Some of the kids there, you can't help but love them. They come from nothing and they just worked hard to get where they are. You can't help but watch them and be in awe of them.

"The way I can tell they're a better team [in 2021] is last year [Viliame] Kikau absolutely killed it. You give him the ball and he runs over everyone. He's still going well, but he's not shining as brightly. The other guys have caught up and they're all working together.

"The scary thing is not only do you have to stop Kikau, you have to stop everyone else. When I say I'm in awe of them, you can't help but watch them and go, ‘wow, this is something special'."

Tamou was offered a one-year extension to stay at the Panthers, but opted to take up a two-year deal with the Tigers before being named captain of the club prior to even pulling on their jersey.

But Tamou conceded he was even looking over his shoulder last year wondering when he would be dropped to the bench given the rapid rise of a number of youngsters.

"The coaching staff knew what they were doing," Tamou said. "It was hard [to leave], but some of those players there ... their ceiling is higher than mine.

"I've got a bit to offer with experience, but some of those kids coming through have a lot more to offer and with such a young team they gel so well together.

"I could have stayed, but these young ones were blowing me off the park at training. I definitely felt like [I had to step aside]. I was thinking about guys like Moses Leota, and last year I thought I'd be going back to the bench.

"[But] I'm happy with my decision and I'm all in emotionally here."




This guy should have never been the captain of the club, whenever Penrith gets mentioned he is in awe with them..

Give it a break for once and focus on your team..

Not only that the last paragraph has it all! Is he practically saying he can handle our players here instead of the players at Penrith?

I think your reading to much into it ....Tamou captained the side,played in the GF and knew he was on borrowed time with so much youth at IVANS DISPOSAL,that he made the desicion to leave...He can be in awe of the team as he had connections with many of the players and dare I say helped many of the youth to play at that level...What I have seen of James here with us is he is passing on knowledge and experience the same as he did for his former employer,I have seen him be quite passionate about our team and club,the youth in our squad and club speak highly of him and he is doing all that is expected of him 100 percent for us...

I am reading too much into it.

I rate Tamou and I probably came across angry for some of the comments.

I guess I'm one of them supporters where if ONE bad or good thing is said I take it to the grave with me.. sometimes I wish i'm not that invested in them.

I do agree that Tamou does try every game 100%.

I actually re-read the post and I could say that it wasnt that bad.. more probably wanting him to say we're going to give it to them.

Dont worry DJG,I wouldnt be surprised if James plays the old LO down tonight just to prove he can be the same at another club as he was at the Riff...

 

[DJG]

I could have made a new topic, which I believe it does - but I will let my anger out here.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-league/tigers-captain-tamou-is-cheering-penriths-streak-with-a-catch/ar-AAKFcD2?ocid=ientp


Penrith's grand final captain James Tamou has admitted he is "in awe" of his former teammates and thought he was obliged to chase a new challenge at the Tigers because he couldn't keep up with his younger teammates.

On the eve of his first game against his old club, the 32-year-old veteran even said he would love to see the Panthers go through the entire season unbeaten if Michael Maguire's side can't halt their winning streak on Friday night.

The Panthers will head into the clash without seven State of Origin stars and the suspended Moses Leota as they try to extend their winning run to 13 games this season.

And the man who led them in last year's grand final defeat is arguably their biggest supporter, claiming the Panthers were a much better side this year than the 2020 version.

Asked about the possibility of Penrith finishing the year without a loss if the Tigers can't beat them, Tamou said: "If I'm alive and around to see that happen, I'd want it to happen.

"Some of the kids there, you can't help but love them. They come from nothing and they just worked hard to get where they are. You can't help but watch them and be in awe of them.

"The way I can tell they're a better team [in 2021] is last year [Viliame] Kikau absolutely killed it. You give him the ball and he runs over everyone. He's still going well, but he's not shining as brightly. The other guys have caught up and they're all working together.

"The scary thing is not only do you have to stop Kikau, you have to stop everyone else. When I say I'm in awe of them, you can't help but watch them and go, ‘wow, this is something special'."

Tamou was offered a one-year extension to stay at the Panthers, but opted to take up a two-year deal with the Tigers before being named captain of the club prior to even pulling on their jersey.

But Tamou conceded he was even looking over his shoulder last year wondering when he would be dropped to the bench given the rapid rise of a number of youngsters.

"The coaching staff knew what they were doing," Tamou said. "It was hard [to leave], but some of those players there ... their ceiling is higher than mine.

"I've got a bit to offer with experience, but some of those kids coming through have a lot more to offer and with such a young team they gel so well together.

"I could have stayed, but these young ones were blowing me off the park at training. I definitely felt like [I had to step aside]. I was thinking about guys like Moses Leota, and last year I thought I'd be going back to the bench.

"[But] I'm happy with my decision and I'm all in emotionally here."




This guy should have never been the captain of the club, whenever Penrith gets mentioned he is in awe with them..

Give it a break for once and focus on your team..

Not only that the last paragraph has it all! Is he practically saying he can handle our players here instead of the players at Penrith?

I think your reading to much into it ....Tamou captained the side,played in the GF and knew he was on borrowed time with so much youth at IVANS DISPOSAL,that he made the desicion to leave...He can be in awe of the team as he had connections with many of the players and dare I say helped many of the youth to play at that level...What I have seen of James here with us is he is passing on knowledge and experience the same as he did for his former employer,I have seen him be quite passionate about our team and club,the youth in our squad and club speak highly of him and he is doing all that is expected of him 100 percent for us...

I am reading too much into it.

I rate Tamou and I probably came across angry for some of the comments.

I guess I'm one of them supporters where if ONE bad or good thing is said I take it to the grave with me.. sometimes I wish i'm not that invested in them.

I do agree that Tamou does try every game 100%.

I actually re-read the post and I could say that it wasnt that bad.. more probably wanting him to say we're going to give it to them.

Dont worry DJG,I wouldnt be surprised if James plays the old LO down tonight just to prove he can be the same at another club as he was at the Riff...

Mate ! I have us winning! I reckon he'll show up them young kids today too..

 

[balmain boy]

I could have made a new topic, which I believe it does - but I will let my anger out here.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-league/tigers-captain-tamou-is-cheering-penriths-streak-with-a-catch/ar-AAKFcD2?ocid=ientp


Penrith's grand final captain James Tamou has admitted he is "in awe" of his former teammates and thought he was obliged to chase a new challenge at the Tigers because he couldn't keep up with his younger teammates.

On the eve of his first game against his old club, the 32-year-old veteran even said he would love to see the Panthers go through the entire season unbeaten if Michael Maguire's side can't halt their winning streak on Friday night.

The Panthers will head into the clash without seven State of Origin stars and the suspended Moses Leota as they try to extend their winning run to 13 games this season.

And the man who led them in last year's grand final defeat is arguably their biggest supporter, claiming the Panthers were a much better side this year than the 2020 version.

Asked about the possibility of Penrith finishing the year without a loss if the Tigers can't beat them, Tamou said: "If I'm alive and around to see that happen, I'd want it to happen.

"Some of the kids there, you can't help but love them. They come from nothing and they just worked hard to get where they are. You can't help but watch them and be in awe of them.

"The way I can tell they're a better team [in 2021] is last year [Viliame] Kikau absolutely killed it. You give him the ball and he runs over everyone. He's still going well, but he's not shining as brightly. The other guys have caught up and they're all working together.

"The scary thing is not only do you have to stop Kikau, you have to stop everyone else. When I say I'm in awe of them, you can't help but watch them and go, ‘wow, this is something special'."

Tamou was offered a one-year extension to stay at the Panthers, but opted to take up a two-year deal with the Tigers before being named captain of the club prior to even pulling on their jersey.

But Tamou conceded he was even looking over his shoulder last year wondering when he would be dropped to the bench given the rapid rise of a number of youngsters.

"The coaching staff knew what they were doing," Tamou said. "It was hard [to leave], but some of those players there ... their ceiling is higher than mine.

"I've got a bit to offer with experience, but some of those kids coming through have a lot more to offer and with such a young team they gel so well together.

"I could have stayed, but these young ones were blowing me off the park at training. I definitely felt like [I had to step aside]. I was thinking about guys like Moses Leota, and last year I thought I'd be going back to the bench.

"[But] I'm happy with my decision and I'm all in emotionally here."




This guy should have never been the captain of the club, whenever Penrith gets mentioned he is in awe with them..

Give it a break for once and focus on your team..

Not only that the last paragraph has it all! Is he practically saying he can handle our players here instead of the players at Penrith?

Diving off the deep end here. Penrith have lost one game in a year (the GF) and we haven't won two in a row in a long time. I'm sure players from all clubs are in awe of their ability and consistent performances.

No shame in him saying he couldn't keep up there but can with us, their players are leading the league. There'd be a lot of players that couldn't keep up with the ability and intensity of the Panthers. The salary cap will get them soon enough though.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

man of the match performance on the cards tonight from Our Captain

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

 

[hobbo1]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

 

[TYGA]

Father Time is undefeated Tamou is what Penrith were prepared to pay one year as a rotational prop forward surrounded by younger props doing the grunt work.

 

[finnzo]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

I disagree he is always leading line speed and kick chase it’s just a mountain of a job to captain The tigers to any kind of success

 

[tony soprano]

Garbage and not putting in.

 

[Speed2burn]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

Runs like a statue

Got bashed off the first hit up which set the tone

Needs to be hooked & shake hands with reserve grade coach

 

[avocadoontoast]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

Runs like a statue

Got bashed off the first hit up which set the tone

Needs to be hooked & shake hands with reserve grade coach

Yep he got monstered in the first hit up

 

[Muffstar]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

Runs like a statue

Got bashed off the first hit up which set the tone

Needs to be hooked & shake hands with reserve grade coach

Today Twal was no better as well.

 

[Speed2burn]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

Runs like a statue

Got bashed off the first hit up which set the tone

Needs to be hooked & shake hands with reserve grade coach

Today Twal was no better as well.

I think the west’s tigers plodderism has finally got to him. He is usually our biggest meter eating forward

 

[Speed2burn]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

Runs like a statue

Got bashed off the first hit up which set the tone

Needs to be hooked & shake hands with reserve grade coach

Yep he got monstered in the first hit up

Our whole first set we got monstered tbh.

We stand so flat footed that some of our players seem shocked that they’re receiving the ball

 

[Harvey]

All our forwards were sitting ducks.

It is what happens when players run one out with no support any no other players in motion.

They are telegraphing who is getting the ball and the opposition can send 4 defenders at them.

No offloads. Predictable. Madgeball!!

 

[hobbo1]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

I disagree he is always leading line speed and kick chase it’s just a mountain of a job to captain The tigers to any kind of success

Agree to disagree ..
He’s too old too slow and useless on and off the field ..
Results have proven this .

 

[Demps]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

I disagree he is always leading line speed and kick chase it’s just a mountain of a job to captain The tigers to any kind of success

Agree to disagree ..
He’s too old too slow and useless on and off the field ..
Results have proven this .

Tamou is soooo bad.
He's worse than Woods.

 

[boonboon]

Anyone ever consider that a bloke who was so successful at Panther and Cowboys but struggles here that perhaps it isnt the player thats the problem

 

[earl]

The bloke shows up for 15mins each game and then vanishes for the rest of the game. He & Madge not get on??

Poor purchase.
The has passed him bye
Ultimate plodder

Runs like a statue

Got bashed off the first hit up which set the tone

Needs to be hooked & shake hands with reserve grade coach

Today Twal was no better as well.

We got monstered with those two leading us. I don't think you can have both on the park at the same time. Two good plodder/worker types.

 

[Speed2burn]

All our forwards were sitting ducks.

It is what happens when players run one out with no support any no other players in motion.

They are telegraphing who is getting the ball and the opposition can send 4 defenders at them.

No offloads. Predictable. Madgeball!!

We gained ascendency in the middle when we had Stef, Mikaele and Offa on the field all at the same time.


No more of this Leadership crap, just plug the middles with powerful, tackle busting forwards.