Probably better opportunity for him with injuries and he’s moving on to Perth. Shares same manager as Fainus, Schuster make of that what you will. I’d say they want to give Tavana his minutes if there’s injury.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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BlackWhiteGold
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Berry has only ever played centre whilst Tupou provides versatility on both sides as a centre or winger too so that may be a factor.
Tom Shines
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Well .,, I don’t think Berry is coming but the guy that suggested it also said that Topou is a project which I do agree with .,,
We need some confidence players at the club .,, not more shaky guys with bad hands
TigerBurnsy
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If we get tupou then I’ll be happy I always liked him
I agree. He ain't perfect and there's a lot there to work on, but I also remember a time back in the wretched early rounds of 2024 where he was one of the few bright lights we had during that dark period. One game in particular against Parra stands out in my memory. He was busting tackle after tackle coming out of the back field.
BlackWhiteGold
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Kit Laulilii about to step out on the field for Ryde Eastwood in Ron Massey Cup this afternoon. First game since the trials.
Tito Santana
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100%.
Kid has raw talent.
With the right coaching he will fire.
Comparatively to Luke, Tupou is much taller (6’2) so an aerial threat no doubt.
Don’t understate maturity either. Hes 23 now but has a few years more of experience on his belt.
Hopefully he can go well for us.
wstigers11
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Good to see him back on a field.
Xerri to Storm next year
weststigerman
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Replacing Laulilii with Tupou could work out.
Would prefer a more confident player but Laulilii was becoming a target for opposition teams both in First Grade and NSW Cup.
If Benji can rebuild Tupou’s confidence, there is a quality player there. I didn’t want to lose him when he was here before.
At least he’s tall and fast, which is rare for a WT winger.
Would prefer a more confident player but Laulilii was becoming a target for opposition teams both in First Grade and NSW Cup.
If Benji can rebuild Tupou’s confidence, there is a quality player there. I didn’t want to lose him when he was here before.
At least he’s tall and fast, which is rare for a WT winger.
Coastie_Tiger
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Laulili and Tupou both have suspect hands imo,Tupou has obvious height advantages and is just a bigger body in general. Tupou can also add centre depth where Luke is purely a winger maybe a FB at a pinch.
I guess the thinking could be Tupou covers more in demand area's atm.
We wanted to resign him before he went to the phins, i guess it just makes more sense. My biggest issue with him apart from his hands he always seemed to look disinterested and lacked urgency. Lets face it we need depth i guess he offers that,
I guess the thinking could be Tupou covers more in demand area's atm.
We wanted to resign him before he went to the phins, i guess it just makes more sense. My biggest issue with him apart from his hands he always seemed to look disinterested and lacked urgency. Lets face it we need depth i guess he offers that,
