Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[Tweed_Tiger]

Cant wait to see him in our jersey.

 

[hammertime]

It's amazing he was given so little time when he's been talked up from most quarters as the most promising junior right now. Maybe the eels don't want to show what he is capable of so they look less stupid losing him next year?

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

Saw a comment on social media that maybe the Eels were right to release him had to have a laugh.

 

[BZN]

“He is still a very young and well respected playing member of our squad. It’s a good thing on behalf of the club that we’re not taking that personally.

"We want to give him an opportunity. He’s a kid that has come through our system and it’s a good example for the rest of the kids coming through - if you’re good enough you’ll get a chance. If you train hard, you’re a better chance.”


Empty words, unless supported by action.

Taking what personally?


Precisely!
I assume Stefano’s reasons for wanting to leave ?

P...arra A...re R...eally R...otten A...h.... !!!!!!

 

[tony soprano]

Surely some karma yesterday. Although doesn’t seem it will impact the club

 

[TheDaBoss]

Maybe this will make Arthur pissed enough to terminate his contract at the eels so he can come to us instantly lol

 

[Goldust]

I reckon he will play big minutes against us

 

[teddy23]

I reckon he will play big minutes against us

Most likely will be in 14 day iso so doubt he’s even gonna play

 

[Goldust]

I reckon he will play big minutes against us

Most likely will be in 14 day iso so doubt he’s even gonna play

Hopefully

 

[rustycage]

did he really only play 10 seconds at the end what the hell geez they are grubs the eels

Would’ve been better leaving him off altogether so he can make a decent debut another time. Putting him on with 10 seconds to go is just plain insulting. All the more reason for Stefano to come on over to the Tigers!

Yeah so our supporters can give him endless grief about how crap he is whether or not he actually is crap.

 

[izotope]

whats the deal this year did they move the cut-off any chance of a release in 2020?

 

[Geo]

whats the deal this year did they move the cut-off any chance of a release in 2020?

You can sign players up until August 3 for 2020

 

[WT2K]

Named in number 15. Hopefully gets a minute this week.

 

[Roar_Power]

FINALLY he is making his debut.


And you can see what will happen. He’ll play a couple games, not show much and the forum will call him a plodder.
Rip up his contract ?

Then packer will.play 1 good game and we will extend his contract another 4 years


I realise it’s easily done, but you’re forgetting about McQueen.


He has another year to run on his contract and based upon game time and price it won't be extended, MADGE has a plan and knows what he wants long term.
Besides Stefano will come into the side next year and with the front rowers we will have i don't see him getting much game time.

This is his last year thank god!

 

[Sully]

Poor kid got only a few minutes again tonight against Manly. Looks less than impressed on the bench. I hope that he remembers how Parramatta treated him when we play them next year.

 

[Guest]

Poor kid got only a few minutes again tonight against Manly. Looks less than impressed on the bench

All experience for the kid. Madge will whip into shape during the off-season.

 

[Snake]

At the Tigers playing big minutes and much bigger money! Arthur trying to justify not letting him go .,

 

[westies]

I like to think that Stefano is ‘on loan’ to the eels this year and any first grade he experiences this season will only benefit us next year and beyond.

 

[Needaname]

Engine needs a bit of work.
Sucking in the big ones after a couple of minutes.
Still despite his obvious lack of match fitness he was struggling with, I was impressed that he kept his head focused and was in a really good position for all the tackles he made. I’m glad he got more game time.

 

[Magpieger]

Missed the game completely, how did he go? Is he a physical type, does he show any aggression?