OFFICIAL Solomone Saukuru #313

[LeichhardtTiger]

He goes missing a lot. The last Turbo Try, he was nowhere in the line. Yes, he did a nice legs tackle on Teddy but seemed all at sea for most of the game. In attack, he had limited opps. The obstruction try was nice to see in terms of his courage to take them on, running a terrific line. But he didn't get many chances. Donohue seemed happy to bypass him in the 2nd half. Still a work in progress.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Evident again tonight, if Saukuru does not learn how to tackle a) using his shoulder, and b) copybook tackles around the legs, he will not fulfil his ability. Benji & coaches, FFS get Solo some specific coaching in this area.

Yep, agreed. Surely our coaches can see it...now they need to get planning and start sorting it in the pre-season.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Do we have the coaching staff that can teach this guy (and many others) how to defend at this level?
I see zero evidence so far that we do.

Not to this point. It has to from this point forward with a new Pathways Coaching Director & Asst Coach (Defence).

Saukuru’s weakness is glaringly obvious. If he isn’t given specific coaching in this area, I would be a combination of gobsmacked, disappointed & angry.

 

[jadtiger]

Not to this point. It has to from this point forward with a new Pathways Coaching Director & Asst Coach (Defence).

Saukuru’s weakness is glaringly obvious. If he isn’t given specific coaching in this area, I would be a combination of gobsmacked, disappointed & angry.

I am sure any other club in the NRL would be working overtime on his defence during the off season however with Benji running things that may not be the case (sigh).