Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[avocadoontoast]

Well done Stef, joins some very good players in Tedesco, Lawrence, Lovett, Dwyer and Grant

 

[tig_prmz]

Well deserved but doesn't make sense. Isn't Laurie still eligible as he only played 3 games for Panthers previously and you are eligible until you play 5 games.

If Laurie is player of the year, wouldn't he by default be rookie of the year?

These are Club awards..there are no criteria regarding Rookie of the Year Games etc..

So they just leave it for interpretation and give out awards to whoever they want?

 

[Geo]

Well deserved but doesn't make sense. Isn't Laurie still eligible as he only played 3 games for Panthers previously and you are eligible until you play 5 games.

If Laurie is player of the year, wouldn't he by default be rookie of the year?

These are Club awards..there are no criteria regarding Rookie of the Year Games etc..

So they just leave it for interpretation and give out awards to whoever they want?

Not sure what you mean..

 

[JC99]

Well done Stef, joins some very good players in Tedesco, Lawrence, Lovett, Dwyer and Grant

Hahahahahaha brilliant

 

[earl]

Pretty easy decision that one.

 

[happy_tiger]

Well done Stef, joins some very good players in Tedesco, Lawrence, Lovett, Dwyer and Grant

Hahahahahaha brilliant

Love it ...get it

 

[balmain boy]

Think of it this way, should we prioritise signing a starting prop to help take the focus and reliance off Stefano so early in his career, or just try give him the cash now?

How about we improve his game by surrounding him with quality players, that's more likely to make him want to stay. And then upgrade and extend him for 2 years

 

[happy_tiger]

Stefano might end up the best front rower in the game with a bit more experience. That said, it's going to be hard hanging onto the big bloke with pressure from clubs like the Roosters and with the new Queensland team to enter the competition in 2023 cashed up and looking for players but we have to at least try and tie him up for as long as we can, while we can. Problem's going to be, and not just for WT, most agents would likely be telling their clients, including Stefano, not to commit to any long term deals until the impact of the new club on salaries can be factored into any negotiations.

Could be hard pressed to top Haas ...but can definitely see him in the Top 3 if he continues to improve at the same rate and stays fit and healthy

 

[Demps]


Made the young gun team of the year.
Good line up.

🔥🔥🔥

 

[TheDaBoss]


Made the young gun team of the year.
Good line up.

🔥🔥🔥

Laurie on wing hmmmm

 

[Demps]


Made the young gun team of the year.
Good line up.

???

Laurie on wing hmmmm

Renouf 2.0

 

[Geo]

Isn't Nico Hynes 26 or somfin...

 

[Demps]

Isn't Nico Hynes 26 or somfin...

Lol, yeah he's 25...
His career is young though ?

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]


 

[Spartan117]

Make it happen.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Wasn't this reported on this forum quite a while ago?

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]


Should have happened 6 months ago

 

[jirskyr]


Should have happened 6 months ago

Mid season? I think the timing is right, he still has 2 years to run on his existing deal.

 

[GNR4LIFE]


Should have happened 6 months ago

Mid season? I think the timing is right, he still has 2 years to run on his existing deal.

More like a month into the season. It doesn’t matter, they are still on the ball at least trying to upgrade and extend him. If they are doing all they can do, it’s all you can ask. Ball is in Stef’s court.

 

[fitrod]

Give him enough that he wants to be a tiger for life