Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

If I was making a summation of Saukauru, it would be that he probably lacks that natural aggression that makes a footballer with the ability that Solomone has into a top liner. Courtesy of Bar Tv I have been watching big Solo since Flegg last year and most of his appearances in cup this year. Has had some very good performances this year and has probably deserved a chance in the top grade. I was watching state cup a few games back and Wests were well on top and a couple times he had early ball and I’m thinking he will just steam roll his opposite only to be tackled simply by a low tackle from a smaller guy.He scored a couple of good tries in that game so he wasn’t bad , but I think he needs to develop that killer instinct that makes a footballer of his size and power somebody no one likes playing against. Having said that I’m disappointed that he is being shown the door as I think there is plenty to work with.

Good points @tiges69 . Saukuru is strong & powerful in space and has some footwork at the line. In yardage carries, he does tend to not fully charge & has an annoying little skip before contact which makes it a bit easier for defenders imo.

@Demps I think the defensive thing is overblown a bit. He does tend to use his arms too much in lateral contact but is very strong generally in contact.

Would be a waste of 6 years of development to let him go. Surely a minimum $145k contract as a 29th/30th player is fair.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

This lad playing for Newcastle,
Francis Manulelua...

Zero tackle says he's got a club option for 2027 but surely worth a chat?

Seems like a player we could really use and would suit our style.

We have a similar player Mitch Taotua in our ranks. Has scored 2 powerful tries in Flegg today to get us back into the game at HT.

Taotua has all the tools. IMO has catapulted to our best talent outside of those on Top 30 and Dev deals. We MUST progress this kid if we are fair dinkum.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

We have a similar player Mitch Taotua in our ranks. Has scored 2 powerful tries in Flegg today to get us back into the game at HT.

Taotua has all the tools. IMO has catapulted to our best talent outside of those on Top 30 and Dev deals. We MUST progress this kid if we are fair dinkum.

Is he a big body/ has size and speed?

 

[wstigers11]

Is he a big body/ has size and speed?

Yeh been playing like Samuela today

 

[tiger05premier]

We have a similar player Mitch Taotua in our ranks. Has scored 2 powerful tries in Flegg today to get us back into the game at HT.

Taotua has all the tools. IMO has catapulted to our best talent outside of those on Top 30 and Dev deals. We MUST progress this kid if we are fair dinkum.

Thanks for that need mate it's good to hear

 

[Merlot]

Saukuru - did the club or himself choose not to extend his time here

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Yeh been playing like Samuela today

Thank god, the club finally figured out we need to develop players with size instead of undersized forward number 109347956

 

[Roar_Power]

Tumeth, Will Craig and matamua might be the worst top 30 deals of all time

William Kei says hi...

 

[GNR4LIFE]

William Kei says hi...

John Grant says hey.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Saukuru - did the club or himself choose not to extend his time here

I think the club chose

 

[TigerBurnsy]

William Kei says hi...

He was so bad I forgot he existed

 

[jirskyr]

we need to keep seyfarth

You know what I'd be OK for Seyfarth to leave, like Eisenhuth at Penrith, he wouldn't be first picked but at least he'd get some rewards for his effort and the team discipline might iron out his mistake rate.