Unearthed a gem here.
So refreshing seeing a winger with some ability in the air.
Hes stood up when we needed him.
Good player.
So refreshing seeing a winger with some ability in the air.
Hes stood up when we needed him.
Good player.
Tino Tavana #305
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Adam Doobie
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Has some fantastic qualities. I think he still looks overawed by first grade. Looks a tad nervous to run the ball. Needs another off season to bulk up more.
stevied
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I agree, he's talented but other than the bomb catch and try he didn't do a whole lot. This can probably be partly blamed on the clunky service.
pawsandclaws1
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He adds another attacking dimension to the team. A player who is consistently an aerial threat as well as a good finisher is extremely valuable. Good to see another local junior doing well.
stevied
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I agree and it's probably what keeps him in the team. He's an athletic freak but there are probably other areas of his game he can develop.
Tino’s stengths are Luke’s weaknesses and vice versa. A combined player would be unstoppable
Well said.
Luke makes 5 errors a game but his hit ups and carries are actually very very valuable.
stevied
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Ha, for sure!
TheEnz
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Skelton fully fit is just as good with the ball and probably a better finisher. He also misses some tackles however also puts a good hit on every now and then, opposing players are wary of him. I would probably say Luke is better than him under the high ball.
TigerTone
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LOCK HIM UP!!
Adam Doobie
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Luke's yardage game is top tier. 23 runs for 235m tonight. Thought he was one of our best before the sin bin, which was an unlucky situation IMO - you see that same situation multiple times every week without a bad injury. Our forwards were gassed, Moses's long kicking game was on point and he was getting us out of trouble every single set. Shame about the bin which almost cost us the game.
Could swap Luke for Skelton and we would get less errors & same output.
Buttface
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Only 1 run for 7m in the first half, no missed tackles. Bo tackle though either.
The worst half I seen was zelesniac’s bro he debuted for us and had absolutely no stats except the time column he had 40mins on the field at halftime.
It’s been an ugly ride at times.
Rather Skelton.. or anyone.
Too many mistakes costing us.
Buttface
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Yep. Helta Skelta!!!
He has his fair share of errors too but I reckon he’s getting more than 7 m.
Tino has another year or so before he’s NRL ready but has some talent.
Tiger_Fanatic3
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Air Tino 🫡 ✈️
BlackWhiteGold
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Faaletino Tavana - a graduate of every level of Wests Tigers pathways from U16s to NRL!
2020 - Andrew Johns Cup U16 MWT
2021 - Harold Matts U17 WM
2022 - Laurie Daley Cup U18 MWT
2023 - SG Ball U19 WM
2024 - Jersey Flegg U21 WT + debut in NSW Cup
2025 - Jersey Flegg U21 WT + NSW Cup + NRL pre-season trial + NRL pre-Xmas T&T
2026 - NRL T&T, NRL pre-season trials, NSW Cup + debut in NRL
Played centre, fullback & predominantly wing across these grades, plus did some goal kicking at times.
2020 - Andrew Johns Cup U16 MWT
2021 - Harold Matts U17 WM
2022 - Laurie Daley Cup U18 MWT
2023 - SG Ball U19 WM
2024 - Jersey Flegg U21 WT + debut in NSW Cup
2025 - Jersey Flegg U21 WT + NSW Cup + NRL pre-season trial + NRL pre-Xmas T&T
2026 - NRL T&T, NRL pre-season trials, NSW Cup + debut in NRL
Played centre, fullback & predominantly wing across these grades, plus did some goal kicking at times.
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