Taniela Tuiaki

[Spartan117]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.

 

[happy_tiger]

I stay up at night thinking what could've been between him, Simon Dwyer and Chris Lawrence if they didn't have their big injuries 🙁

to think we could have had
Tuiaki
Lawrence
Dwyer Benji
Farah
Ellis

all in one team

Throw in a fully fit Keefy ,Payten , Fifita , Woods , Tedesco and Tuqiri

 

[bathursttiger1]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.

It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

 

[jadtiger]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

It is quite shameful that he didnt get as much support as he should have

 

[TrueTiger]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

I like telling good bedtime stories...some of the facts are truly amazing Hap....yep they were the days of true footy heros....

 

[JC99]

I stay up at night thinking what could've been between him, Simon Dwyer and Chris Lawrence if they didn't have their big injuries 🙁

to think we could have had
Tuiaki
Lawrence
Dwyer Benji
Farah
Ellis

all in one team

Throw in a fully fit Keefy ,Payten , Fifita , Woods , Tedesco and Tuqiri

Tuquri and Tuiaki at their best in opposite wings would've been lethal

 

[tig_prmz]

I stay up at night thinking what could've been between him, Simon Dwyer and Chris Lawrence if they didn't have their big injuries 🙁

to think we could have had
Tuiaki
Lawrence
Dwyer Benji
Farah
Ellis

all in one team

Throw in a fully fit Keefy ,Payten , Fifita , Woods , Tedesco and Tuqiri

Tuquri and Tuiaki at their best in opposite wings would've been lethal

I remember the back-end of '09. The massive surge we had and then news of Tuqiri joining next year. Tuiaki was already close to best winger in the game. Farah/Benji finally had an injury free season.

What's sad is Tuiaki is the best winger the club has had but he never had a chance to play a finals game with us.

 

[jirskyr]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

 

[happy_tiger]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

It must have been so hard ...couldn't produce your own footballers ...steal Qld players ..and then when you couldn't steal them anymore you became the 2nd best rugby league comp in the world ...despite twice the population ......L doesn't stand for love

 

[jirskyr]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

It must have been so hard ...couldn't produce your own footballers ...steal Qld players ..and then when you couldn't steal them anymore you became the 2nd best rugby league comp in the world ...despite twice the population ......L doesn't stand for love

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…sorry HT

 

[happy_tiger]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

It must have been so hard ...couldn't produce your own footballers ...steal Qld players ..and then when you couldn't steal them anymore you became the 2nd best rugby league comp in the world ...despite twice the population ......L doesn't stand for love

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…sorry HT

Don't worry it took 3 red bulls to wake me enough to respond to your initial question lol

 

[jirskyr]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

It must have been so hard ...couldn't produce your own footballers ...steal Qld players ..and then when you couldn't steal them anymore you became the 2nd best rugby league comp in the world ...despite twice the population ......L doesn't stand for love

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…sorry HT

Don't worry it took 3 red bulls to wake me enough to respond to your initial question lol

I'm told that senility can be like that.

 

[happy_tiger]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

It must have been so hard ...couldn't produce your own footballers ...steal Qld players ..and then when you couldn't steal them anymore you became the 2nd best rugby league comp in the world ...despite twice the population ......L doesn't stand for love

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…sorry HT

Don't worry it took 3 red bulls to wake me enough to respond to your initial question lol

I'm told that senility can be like that.

I've been senile all my life .....or do I just ignore dumb people .....hehe

 

[TrueTiger]

Favourite TNT try ..try at the Gold Coast ..65 metre try bloke just mowed over about 4 defenders ....Prince included from memory ....

Only highlight from the night as usual lol

Taniela has the same initials as a famous WT forumer True Tiger aka as TT...He also was a devestating runner of the ball as well as a dynamic defender,when good ole TT hit the opposition in the Group nine comp back in the 80s,the nearby buildings had cracks in them,thats why they had to re formulate concrete so it could with stand the powerful impact by TT....
Having said that TT had to endure many painful brutal body hits,he was kicked,bitten,eye gouged,hair pulled,kneed,pinched and smacked in the head more times than he had lunch...
But TT arose from the unfathomable pain and stared the opposition in the eye and said""is that the best you can do.dont be around when I get up""..
A true hero and stalwart of the original game of Rugby League handed down to him by famous and stealthy players such as,Stumpy (Artur)Summons,Greg (hard but fair )Haywick,Chicka Cowie(Souths Legend) who used to stay at TTs place when in Wagga for the Gold Cup races..
All memorable and talented people who made our game the "GREATEST GAME OF ALL""....
Enough of the reminising,but I wish we could have some of the old game back it was truely an honour to have played this game at the level I did,it wasnt NRL,State of Origin,but it was what drew families and friends together on a cold winters day to watch the talented and not so talented make up a team to represent your local club....the good old days that were shared by the people who were the salt of the earth workers and poviders for their families ..win ,lose or draw...

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........sorry TT ...best night's sleep I've had in ages

Hate to tell you Happy but TT's stories are as sleep-inducing as your own about halcyon pre-ARL QLD rugby league.

Except the one about kicking footballs into the trees for fullback practice - I was awake for that one.

Awwwe gee jirskyr,I thought you may have enjoyed a couple of stories pre super league and NRL...
They are historical stories that NRL was formed from...
now Im hurt and will be wary to tell another one for fear of retribution.....and I was gunna write a book....:football:

 

[BZN]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

What's the story with The Tank not being supported by our Club BT?

 

[bathursttiger1]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

What's the story with The Tank not being supported by our Club BT?

From what I heard he was basically thrown on the scrap heap, and not supported by the club.
He’s now working as a correctional officer in NT, but was unemployed for years.
If I’m wrong someone please correct me.

 

[happy_tiger]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

What's the story with The Tank not being supported by our Club BT?


From what I heard he was basically thrown on the scrap heap, and not supported by the club.
He’s now working as a correctional officer in NT, but was unemployed for years.
If I’m wrong someone please correct me.

I'm pretty sure a few years ago the club spoke to Tuiaki during the trial game or maybe before the 9's and did an interview with him .......

 

[bathursttiger1]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

What's the story with The Tank not being supported by our Club BT?


From what I heard he was basically thrown on the scrap heap, and not supported by the club.
He’s now working as a correctional officer in NT, but was unemployed for years.
If I’m wrong someone please correct me.

I'm pretty sure a few years ago the club spoke to Tuiaki during the trial game or maybe before the 9's and did an interview with him .......

The question is did the club look after him financially?

 

[happy_tiger]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

What's the story with The Tank not being supported by our Club BT?


From what I heard he was basically thrown on the scrap heap, and not supported by the club.
He’s now working as a correctional officer in NT, but was unemployed for years.
If I’m wrong someone please correct me.

I'm pretty sure a few years ago the club spoke to Tuiaki during the trial game or maybe before the 9's and did an interview with him .......

The question is did the club look after him financially?

My point is if Tuiaki was treated wrongly by the club he would tell them to get knicked .....and I thought the interview did cover that .....Sure they got him a job at Allied Express (that was the name of the sponsor ) as well

 

[bathursttiger1]

I hope Tank reads this.

One of my all time Fav Tigers for sure. Hard running.

I took my son on a fan day at corcord and when posing for photos he put the boy on his knees.

The memory of such a simple act and the photo of that moment is a treasure for the both us both.

Wish u the best Tank and thank you so much.


It’s a pity that he wasn’t supported by the club a bit more

What's the story with The Tank not being supported by our Club BT?


From what I heard he was basically thrown on the scrap heap, and not supported by the club.
He’s now working as a correctional officer in NT, but was unemployed for years.
If I’m wrong someone please correct me.

I'm pretty sure a few years ago the club spoke to Tuiaki during the trial game or maybe before the 9's and did an interview with him .......

The question is did the club look after him financially?

My point is if Tuiaki was treated wrongly by the club he would tell them to get knicked .....and I thought the interview did cover that .....Sure they got him a job at Allied Express (that was the name of the sponsor ) as well

Okay thanks Hap.