Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

I don’t buy that. Which first grade team does Latu stroll into as a halves player?

The Bears ? How old was Katoa when he joined the Dolphins ? the competition leaders just got a 19 yr old to replace Sexton

 

[Tom Shines]

Nice kick from Galvs

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

It's sickening, even Blocker commentating on the game is in love with Galvin now, this is starting to look like a life sentence.

 

[BAGNF05]

The Bears ? How old was Katoa when he joined the Dolphins ? the competition leaders just got a 19 yr old to replace Sexton

If he thinks he’s a franchise player already good luck to him.

 

[Tom Shines]

It's sickening, even Blocker commentating on the game is in love with Galvin now, this is starting to look like a life sentence.

For all the hype ….he has still actually done very little

 

[Tom Shines]

If he thinks he’s a franchise player already good luck to him.

Nothing wrong with having a bit of confidence …. Latu actually looks fine when he is on the field … the issue is staying there ..is he made of glass or just been unlucky?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

For all the hype ….he has still actually done very little

So true but he plays the link man pretty well, not an individual standout talent.

 

[BAGNF05]

Nothing wrong with having a bit of confidence …. Latu actually looks fine when he is on the field … the issue is staying there ..is he made of glass or just been unlucky?

Confidence has to be two-ways. Bears could hardly mortgage the ranch on him based on what he’s put on tape. That could change back half of this year, hopefully he owns it.

 

[Tom Shines]

So true but he plays the link man pretty well, not an individual standout talent.

I still think his lack of pace is a concern ..he can see the gap at times but hasn’t got the zip to get through it …probably end up at 13 but can he increase his strength and size enough to be an elite player at that position ?

 

[tigahhh]

I don’t buy that. Which first grade team does Latu stroll into as a halves player?

scouts from a number of clubs were waiting for latu to fall out of the tree if we resigned LG

 

[BAGNF05]

scouts from a number of clubs were waiting for latu to fall out of the tree if we resigned LG

No doubt. But would he be a walk up first grade starter. I’d say no.

 

[tigahhh]

No doubt. But would he be a walk up first grade starter. I’d say no.

have you seen the dragons halves ? haha diabolical . they’d build their whole club around the kid .

 

[BAGNF05]

have you seen the dragons halves ? haha diabolical . they’d build their whole club around the kid .

Dad’s son isn’t going anywhere and they just signed another “future star”. They’d be looking for experience I would think.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I still think his lack of pace is a concern ..he can see the gap at times but hasn’t got the zip to get through it …probably end up at 13 but can he increase his strength and size enough to be an elite player at that position ?

I wasn't fussed he left same as your concerns especially pace to get through the gap, enter Latu, just the way it all went down like most of us on here found it on the nose.

 

[BAGNF05]

I still think his lack of pace is a concern ..he can see the gap at times but hasn’t got the zip to get through it …probably end up at 13 but can he increase his strength and size enough to be an elite player at that position ?

I think he’ll add size but stay in the halves. His ball play is his biggest strength and when he adds some bulk he’ll beat people one on one with power. Trent Barrett type player.

 

[Tom Shines]

I wasn't fussed he left same as your concerns especially pace to get through the gap, enter Latu, just the way it all went down like most of us on here found it on the nose.

Yes for sure…. I think Latu can be the new answer … but he has got to stay on the field the rest of this year so they can get a real look at him …

 

[Vicious]

I still think his lack of pace is a concern ..he can see the gap at times but hasn’t got the zip to get through it …probably end up at 13 but can he increase his strength and size enough to be an elite player at that position ?

I have no doubt Latu Fainu is ready to be an elite NRL 13, probably not for 80mins each week just yet, but if we are looking to get a quality 40-50mins out of him each week as a 13, I’m very confident he can deliver.
The issue for me is if Latu himself wants an opportunity in the halves as if this is the case it could cause him to be dissatisfied which we don’t want.

 

[Bellend]

How do people rate Canterbury winger blake Wilson

 

[Lukic]

then why is he getting replaced by a 19 year old while leading the competition… i don’t mind Toby but he is nothing special

Galvin's an elite talent who will likely be better than Sexton, but even then, it could turn out to be a mistake.

Could ask the same question why the Raiders are letting Fogarty go...

 

[Tom Shines]

I think he’ll add size but stay in the halves. His ball play is his biggest strength and when he adds some bulk he’ll beat people one on one with power. Trent Barrett type player.

I’m not quite as enamoured in his ball play …certainly didn’t show much here this season …did he ever put Bula through a gap ? Also played very sideways … I would suggest his best attributes was his support play … a bit Terry Lamb like but again without his pace …