Tino Tavana #305

[orange&black]

The kick chase was a feature of his game and put the Warriors under pressure all night. The difference between a great attacking kick and an average one!!
Both our wingers and Bula need to nail this every kick. It’s simply an effort/attitude thing that is non-negotiable.

 

[cktiger]

He was ok tonight. Made number of handling errors, don't actually win any duels in attack but contested enough for us to get a result or two. His defence is average and he struggles immensely in making metres

As a whole our entire backline were terrible with yardage. So many 20-25m sets where the backs combined for 4 hitups for 12m. We simply can't have such a small and slow backline.

But he did well defensively in the air and finished off a decent move. Solid overall. Did he add anything Skelton wouldn't have? I'm not sure. I would definitely have Skelton back next week for someone.

Also interesting that the club has promoted him without any communications yet again.

Have him over Luke L any day.

 

[balmain boy]

Have him over Luke L any day.

I dont see much point playing Luke given he's leaving.
His yardage and speed is certainly better than Tito's though. But Tavana has an ability to make something happen.

 

[Wa_Mag_Tig]

I dont see much point playing Luke given he's leaving.
His yardage and speed is certainly better than Tito's though. But Tavana has an ability to make something happen.

Did you watch Luke tonight. Massive effort i thought. Watched some video with Luia telling Massa that it's not about the big moments its about doing you job. Tbe big moments will come. Do your job. Luke is doing his job and we will regret the loss

 

[davey_farrell]

Did you watch Luke tonight. Massive effort i thought. Watched some video with Luia telling Massa that it's not about the big moments its about doing you job. Tbe big moments will come. Do your job. Luke is doing his job and we will regret the loss

yea i thought he gave it a great crack tonite, took some tough hit ups and didnt shirk any responsibility and held his head high against experienced opposite wingers

 

[Tom Shines]

Is Tavana off contract at the end of this year ?

Hope he gets a quick extension then …

Geez.. so many other outside backs we have had go through this joint over the past 15 years would have dropped that high pass from AD

 

[Odessa]

Is Tavana off contract at the end of this year ?

Hope he gets a quick extension then …

Geez.. so many other outside backs we have had go through this joint over the past 15 years would have dropped that high pass from AD

Well he's good under the kicks I have seem him take in the highlights

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Did you watch Luke tonight. Massive effort i thought. Watched some video with Luia telling Massa that it's not about the big moments its about doing you job. Tbe big moments will come. Do your job. Luke is doing his job and we will regret the loss

I have only watched the highlights of games but I think the worst thing he got that interception early on because when the ball comes his way he is 1-2meters in front of his centre in no man’s land with an intercept the only thing that will save him. His opposite is outside him if they get the ball to him.
This is only a snapshot view as I haven’t seen whole games but a trend i noticed in the highlights

 

[hank37w]

^^^^This^^^^

Horrible pass, but he made it look easy.

It wasn't the only horrible pass by Doueihi, good running game, passing game not so much.

Didn't want to be critical of Doueihi but since you mentioned the pass. 🤣

 

[Vicious]

Did you watch Luke tonight. Massive effort i thought. Watched some video with Luia telling Massa that it's not about the big moments its about doing you job. Tbe big moments will come. Do your job. Luke is doing his job and we will regret the loss

This is Tino Tavana’s thread and his effort and ability particularly in the air is great to see and a big part of why we beat the Warriors last night.
But just quickly on Luke Laulilli, yes he still needs to improve some things in defence, but his ball carries have been outstanding, as strong as any outside back in the NRL so far this season.

 

[TCL]

Both our rookies made several mistakes, but they also did a lot of good things, comes with territory.

Wonderful debut! Hope he and his team mates can keep it going and be part of the clubs future helping to build a team with long term success.