Stefano Utoikamanu extends until 2025..

[pawsandclaws1]

He looks pleased to be at WTs. Hopefully some of the other really good younger players looking for a run will view his rise to SOO with WTs as an indication we are a viable destination.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

I absolutely love him. He had a massive game but wasn’t supported real well

 

[Guest]

The team needs to be built around him and Laurie.

 

[voice_of_reason]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

 

[cochise]

He will be the best prop in the game within 2 years.

 

[Madge]

He will be the best prop in the game within 2 years.

That’s a big statement.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

He is a star, glad he is starting now.
Considering everything he actually changed the game yesterday when he was on the park, which for a young prop doesn’t happen often.

Despite how bad our year has been we do have some very very promising signs with Stefano & Laurie.

 

[cochise]

He will be the best prop in the game within 2 years.

That’s a big statement.

His form since returning from Origin camp shows he is willing to learn and work on his game. He is big, fit and strong, he was in a different class to anyone else on the field last night.

 

[Madge]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

Blore will become that backrower with time - he just needs it. Some were confused with the fuss around stefano earlier in the year. They just need time.

 

[Geo]

I saw him 1st..

 

[cochise]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

Blore will become that backrower with time - he just needs it. Some were confused with the fuss around stefano earlier in the year. They just need time.

Blore is coming along really well, defensively sound, needs to increase his minutes and improve his timing hitting a hole. He has a big future.

 

[Madge]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

Blore will become that backrower with time - he just needs it. Some were confused with the fuss around stefano earlier in the year. They just need time.

Blore is coming along really well, defensively sound, needs to increase his minutes and improve his timing hitting a hole. He has a big future.

I thought he slotted in with ease - considering the lack of minutes he has been playing. He was solid yesterday. As you mentioned, needs to fine tune his timing.

 

[mikey]

He is definitely developing and realising his potential. It would be great if we had a mongrel leader to help him. While I think Tamou is probably doing valuable stuff off the field I'm not sure he has enough aggression to provide a solid example to the young forwards.

 

[tig_prmz]

This is what being around champions for a week can do to you. He's been phenomonal since coming back from Origin. Being exposed to people like Finucane, Murray, Crichton, Haas etc- all true professionals.

Really happy for him and hope the best for him.

 

[Guest]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

Blore will become that backrower with time - he just needs it. Some were confused with the fuss around stefano earlier in the year. They just need time.

Blore will start to thrive with more gametime and as match fitness comes to him - defensively sound, and doesn't get bent backwards when he hits the ball up.

 

[WswWt]

He bends the line every run, weird for a Tigers player

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

Blore will become that backrower with time - he just needs it. Some were confused with the fuss around stefano earlier in the year. They just need time.

Blore will start to thrive with more gametime and as match fitness comes to him - defensively sound, and doesn't get bent backwards when he hits the ball up.

I actually liked Blore’s game yesterday. If Brooks hit him when he ran his lines things might have been very different. His defensive effort is brilliant. Has one of the best effective techniques around. Needs more gametime.

 

[barra]

Upgrade and extend! Definitely worth investing in and not one to lose!!

 

[PJ_]

I saw him 1st..

Hopefully not coming out of the shower 😳

 

[tigertuff]

Stefano is definitely a keeper. I'd love an equally proficient second rower and centre(s).

Blore will become that backrower with time - he just needs it. Some were confused with the fuss around stefano earlier in the year. They just need time.

Blore is coming along really well, defensively sound, needs to increase his minutes and improve his timing hitting a hole. He has a big future.

I thought he slotted in with ease - considering the lack of minutes he has been playing. He was solid yesterday. As you mentioned, needs to fine tune his timing.

Yeah and get to dummy half when required.