Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[AmericanHistoryX]

We didnt kick him out dont make up BS
I agree on our coaching deficiencies but steff has been dogging it...not much a lower act you can go with your mates

Well if he was dogging it then we are in a world of shit if the others players were doing their best.

 

[hank37w]

Get ready for the Tigers bashing on NRL 360 tonight!....put your house on it...they "so called hosts" will be scathing!

I'll be watching and I'll thrive on it.

Looking forward to hearing Gordy's thoughts on it all.

 

[Tom Shines]

Anyone think Stef might do a backflip and stay like Fifita?

 

[coivtny]

Blore, Brooks playing semis... did I miss anyone, always something there to remind me...

I'll give you Brooks but SU has (IMO) less heart than Brooks.
By the way, I much prefer the Sandie Shaw version.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I'll be watching and I'll thrive on it.

Looking forward to hearing Gordy's thoughts on it all.

Gordon - modern day Socrates.

 

[Demps]

Yes he doesnt put in as we need.
I put a lot of this on our coaching lately.

I don't remember Stef ever really having a break out game and announcing himself. Under any coach.

He's always just been a bit player that has somewhat flown under the radar.

Won't be missed.

Benji could do with some help
Improving the roster is always essential

 

[coivtny]

Anyone think Stef might do a backflip and stay like Fifita?

Not a chance in hell. Fingers crossed I'm right.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I'll give you Brooks but SU has (IMO) less heart than Brooks.
By the way, I much prefer the Sandie Shaw version.

Kudos to you brother. If you get a chance post it.

 

[coivtny]

 

[weststigers]

and Papalii

Yes, so it looks like we will have:

Stef 800k
Papalii 700k
Bateman 670k

2.1 million+ for next year available for 4 spots if Bateman leaves according to @KingRobbie. Sione Fainu is not re-signed yet, so there would be 1/4 taken and not sure how much he would be on.

2025 - 27/30
1. Jahream Bula
2. Charlie Staines
3. Sunia Turuva
4. Justin Olam
5. Starford To'a
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
8. Alex Twal
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman (possibly leaving)
13. Justin Matamua

14. Jayden Sullivan
15. Kit Laulilii
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Fonua Pole

18. Brent Naden
19. Tallyn Da Silva
20. Luke Laulilii
21. Adam Doueihi
22. Tony Sukkar
23. Jordan Miller
24. Josh Feledy
25. Latu Fainu
26. Solomone Saukuru
27. Chris Faagutu

 

[Tucker]

I don't remember Stef ever really having a break out game and announcing himself. Under any coach.

He's always just been a bit player that has somewhat flown under the radar.

Won't be missed.

Benji could do with some help
Improving the roster is always essential

Ive always considered him a bench prop. Come on after the softening up period and do a job.
He has always been used wrong.

 

[Tucker]

Yes, so it looks like we will have:

Stef 800k
Papalii 700k
Bateman 670k

2.1 million+ for next year available for 4 spots if Bateman leaves according to @KingRobbie. Sione Fainu is not re-signed yet, so there would be 1/4 taken and not sure how much he would be on.

2025 - 27/30
1. Jahream Bula
2. Charlie Staines
3. Sunia Turuva
4. Justin Olam
5. Starford To'a
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
8. Alex Twal
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman (possibly leaving)
13. Justin Matamua

14. Jayden Sullivan
15. Kit Laulilii
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Fonua Pole

18. Brent Naden
19. Tallyn Da Silva
20. Luke Laulilii
21. Adam Doueihi
22. Tony Sukkar
23. Jordan Miller
24. Josh Feledy
25. Latu Fainu
26. Solomone Saukuru
27. Chris Faagutu

Those last 3 need to be cracking signings or its unlikely to be a good year again despite Luai.

 

[clontarfkid]

To me it says that, we kick people when they are going out the door. In Richo's short term, it's been Fulton and now Stefano. In Benji's term, we can add Lee and Pascoe as well.

Not sure what's wrong with just saying thank you for your time, we wish you well in the future. Stefano didn't play well last couple of months, completely understand that but to be given this type of farewell by the fans and now the CEO- I don't feel he deserves that.

Seems like I'm in a massive minority here with this so I'll just leave it at that.

I can't see this club going anywhere.

You mite be right about the clubs prospects...seperate issue in many respects..
but Stefano has been given every opportunity and financial incentive to remain with the club that gave him a start..
In return,he completely failed us in his commitment both on and off the field,,never put in
No respect here

 

[hammertime]

The comment from Richo is excellent. We need to change that they're off to a "better club" narrative to one that makes those moves look weak.

I hope it gets picked up by 360 and blokes like Cronk stop pushing that line.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Didnt Stef say words to the effect that he doesnt think the joint can turn around?

Who cares ?? As if he is going to say anything that will undermine his reasons for leaving .. FFS he has played like a flog all season and I an embarrassed at his defence from the weekend. Piss him off to Aaron Payne , this week and give a guy a go that wants to play for us and lead the pack . I’m over the big sook

 

[mtd#2]

Really??? AOK losing the plot!!!

What's the parting shot? I can't see the article

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Yeh. You are right.

 

[mtd#2]

He fought with us for 3 years before this, when we re-signed him for 5 years, no one was complaining then. This club sucks the life out of you and not everyone is meant for that. We tried to turn a 5/8 into a halfback for 10 years and kicked him on the way out, and now this guy who doesn't have leadership qualities but has an abundance of talent. Instead of giving him the coaching required, we call him pissweak and kick him out.

Accept your failure that we aren't able to coach the players instead of blaming the players. He's probably going to go down to Melb on a lesser contract and definitely more physically demanding. He will have guys like King, Welch, Grant etc who will play him to his strength.

Haha what a joke.
Yeah the coaches play a part but the guy has been nothing but a pillow for us and has show Jack all initative as a leader. I'm well and able to take a swipe at him, he has let us as a club and the fans down. He has been a myth of a prop

 

[weststigers]

Those last 3 need to be cracking signings or its unlikely to be a good year again despite Luai.

It's true. Depth is not good even with 3 brilliant signings. Realistically, we may get one good signing and a couple of fringe players then spend another year coming last or second last. In 2026 there is more on the market plus we have a lot of deadwood coming off contract.

I try to remain hopeful given clubs are always offloading players, but agree that as it stands, we need a miracle for 2026 regardless of who we sign to replace these guys.

 

[Bellend]

Until he closes the door at West Tigers Stefano needs to sit on the K.O.E bench and learn to be a team player who cares.