Solomon Alaimalo #283

[Telltails]

Saved two certain tries but looks slow with ball.

 

[TonyTiger]

Saved to certain tries but looks slow with ball.

Must have been briefed by Butter Fingers pre game (same darts infield - leaving his wing exposed with an overlap

 

[Spartan117]

Had a good debut game.

He and Olam were targeted. No more jaming in please

Adds a lot of hight at 6f7.

more please

 

[Snidest 0]

I've heard the same but you've got to give him a chance, can't be any worse then anything else out there today.

Maybe just watch the reply of yesterday's reggies game on Fox and decide for yourself!

 

[Snidest 0]

Garrick clone maybe,,,

Garrick is 188cm

Lobb is 196cm

Very different frames - athleticism - speed - ability ....

So nothing like a Garrick clone in other words...

 

[426Tlgerland]

First game gitters
Broncos first up
give him a couple more games we can’t keep changing players , we need to work as a unit

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Lobb has to be a walk up start next week.

Declan Casey is better than Lobb…..he too is slow

 

[Winston Churchill]

Did you see him shy away from the footy in case it hit him in the face in reggies? He looked scared of the ball.

nope, only seen him play in the trials, was pretty decent in that limited time he had, i recall everyone sucking him off in the comments after the trials. Remember he was tall and looked better then any other winger weve played this year. Maybe hes shit, maybe he isnt but weve played plenty of crap on the wing before. At least give him a crack, got zero at stake, seasons over now.

 

[Winston Churchill]

Maybe just watch the reply of yesterday's reggies game on Fox and decide for yourself!

I dont live in Australia, so no FOX. I use VIP box to watch the live games.

Anyone on the forum know a website to watch reggie games?

 

[Lauren]

Tigers' Super Rugby convert finds balance on NRL path​

By George Clarke
Updated May 3 2024 - 10:05am, first published 10:00am
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Solomon Alaimalo has faced far bigger battles than adjusting from Super Rugby to the NRL. (Brett Costello/AAP PHOTOS)

The challenge of switching from Super Rugby to the NRL is nothing compared to the battle with anxiety and depression new Wests Tigers winger Solomon Alaimalo has had to overcome.
Alaimalo made his NRL debut for the Tigers against Brisbane last week and has retained his spot for Saturday's meeting with Canterbury.
Prior to 2024, the 28-year-old, who played Super Rugby with the Chiefs and Highlanders, had only featured in one game of league, turning out in an amateur game back in his hometown of Christchurch.

But adapting to the NRL seems small fry when compared to the internal struggles Alaimalo had to overcome earlier on in his professional career.
The winger went public with his diagnosis in 2021, revealing how poor performances would lead to suicidal thoughts.
"That was probably a low point and I realised I had to get the help I needed," Alaimalo told AAP.

"I had so much on my mind, I wanted to share how I was feeling.
"I didn't know how to express my feelings, but I've found something that works.
"In the early stage of my career I'd take a lot of my baggage home and I've come to realise footy is a big part of my life, but not my whole life."
Alaimalo says he has received psychological help and believes it has helped him understand how to find a balance in life.

"That brought up some stuff from my childhood that had a big impact on why I was the way I was," Alaimalo explained.
The winger took those steps before doors began to open for him in the NRL.
The New Zealander was an avid follower of both codes, singling out Tigers coach Benji Marshall and former Warriors fullback Brent Webb as his earliest idols.
"My old man loved State of Origin, he loved Joey Johns and had a NSW jersey and from there ... I started supporting Queensland," Alaimalo said.
"When I hang up the boots I didn't want to be sat there with any regrets for not taking an opportunity like this one.
"I caught up with a few of my old Super Rugby mates and they are asking, 'What's it like to be coached by Benji?'

"I knew it was going to be challenging but you've got to make sure you're patient and soak everything in."
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Ex-Super Rugby winger Solomon Alaimalo has overcome struggles with his mental health to turn his hand to the...

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[LukeyTuiaki]

Wish the best for this bloke, it’s hard to be so honest and personal. Hopefully scoring a bag load of tries can help him and the team.