Tommy Talau #225

[KingRobbie]

Anyone seen his brother, Lachlan play?
He's a hooker, yea?

Any good ?

He’s 22 (older than Tommy).

Played 3rd grade for Ryde-Eastwood this year with the Rizk boys, Ryan Garner (Luke’s brother) etc. Was playing Hooker or Lock.

Highly doubt he ever makes it.

Thanks man, I was wondering what his standing was within the club and the game.
This explains a lot.

How'd the Rizk boys go?

They go pretty well at that level, both pretty small, stocky build; I didn't see the games in question but I've heard (probably on here) that when Josh played with our Under-21's this year he didn't go too well though.

Who knows though, I think Josh is still pretty young.

 

[Demps]

Anyone seen his brother, Lachlan play?
He's a hooker, yea?

Any good ?

He’s 22 (older than Tommy).

Played 3rd grade for Ryde-Eastwood this year with the Rizk boys, Ryan Garner (Luke’s brother) etc. Was playing Hooker or Lock.

Highly doubt he ever makes it.

Thanks man, I was wondering what his standing was within the club and the game.
This explains a lot.

How'd the Rizk boys go?

They go pretty well at that level, both pretty small, stocky build; I didn't see the games in question but I've heard (probably on here) that when Josh played with our Under-21's this year he didn't go too well though.

Who knows though, I think Josh is still pretty young.

I also read on here we lost one of them to south's.

Was hoping they'd kick on as was a fan of their efforts for Lebanon.

Was one Parra Jnr that stood out for Lebanon too though that never kicked on named Jason Wehbe.

 

[Guest]

Anyone seen his brother, Lachlan play?
He's a hooker, yea?

Any good ?

He’s 22 (older than Tommy).

Played 3rd grade for Ryde-Eastwood this year with the Rizk boys, Ryan Garner (Luke’s brother) etc. Was playing Hooker or Lock.

Highly doubt he ever makes it.

Thanks man, I was wondering what his standing was within the club and the game.
This explains a lot.

How'd the Rizk boys go?

They go pretty well at that level, both pretty small, stocky build; I didn't see the games in question but I've heard (probably on here) that when Josh played with our Under-21's this year he didn't go too well though.

Who knows though, I think Josh is still pretty young.

I also read on here we lost one of them to south's.

Was hoping they'd kick on as was a fan of their efforts for Lebanon.

Was one Parra Jnr that stood out for Lebanon too though that never kicked on named Jason Wehbe.

Yeah I think Josh Rizk has gone to Souths after falling out of favor at WT.

 

[tony soprano]

Tony Sukkar another one I think he's with us and looks good second row I think @Demps

 

[Spartan117]

Any News on TommyT ?

Seems like he is the forgotten member of the Team?

 

[TheDaBoss]

Any News on TommyT ?

Seems like he is the forgotten member of the Team?

Round 20-21 from memory they have him pinned to return

 

[Kelce68]

Round 20-21 from memory they have him pinned to return

I think the injury was worse than they previously thought, though I think you're right, they're hoping he gets back for a month or so of football to finish the year.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Any News on TommyT ?

Seems like he is the forgotten member of the Team?

His knee was worse than expected, don’t think he’ll play this year.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I am once again requesting information on Tommy Talau.

 

[bathursttiger1]

I am once again requesting information on Tommy Talau.

Update: Round 14
AuthorWests TigersTimestampWed 8 Jun 2022, 04:03 PM

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Wests Tigers have almost a full squad to choose from heading into the back half of the season with just a handful of players missing through injury.
Adam Doueihi was targeting a Round 14 return but still has a bit of work to do before he’s good to go.
Doueihi is yet to play in 2022 after undergoing a knee reconstruction late last season. He’s been gradually increasing his load in training and is getting stronger by the week. A return to the NRL is imminent.

Stefano Utoikamanu has been playing with a foot injury for the past few weeks after undergoing surgery earlier in the season. He’s been left out of the squad to face Manly on Sunday and could be sidelined for up to a month.
AJ Kepaoa (foot) has been named to play NSW Cup on Sunday. James Roberts (back), and Oliver Gildart (calf) are also a chance of playing reserve grade this weekend at Campbelltown.
https://www.weststigers.com.au/draw/nsw-cup/2022/round-14-magpies-v-sea-eagles/
Tommy Talau (ACL last season) is expected to be available for selection later in the season.

 

[Curaeus]

His knee was worse than expected, don’t think he’ll play this year.

No point at all playing him in what remains of this season. Best he just gets ready for 2023

 

[Demps]

Occasionally is seen on various players IG stories

All smiles...
Still lacking ability though.

 

[finnzo]

No point at all playing him in what remains of this season. Best he just gets ready for 2023

He isn’t contracted for next year he’s gonna wanna play

 

[Speed2burn]

Lack of speed let’s him down massively .. I think he’d be a weapon if he wasn’t so slow

I think he’d be worthy of a 1 year extension. Shown plenty of glimpses

 

[Curaeus]

He isn’t contracted for next year he’s gonna wanna play

Who knows whether our new head coach (whoever it turns out to be) will want to keep him. That said, I guess he has to assume he might still have a job and play for a new deal.

 

[boonboon]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see him return into the backrow and think we would see the best of him their. Thought he was good in the backs and underrated 19 tries in 35 games by the age of 21 when people talk excitedly about blokes in jersey flegg who are 21 and haven’t played any nrl

 

[Demps]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see him return into the backrow and think we would see the best of him their. Thought he was good in the backs and underrated 19 tries in 35 games by the age of 21 when people talk excitedly about blokes in jersey flegg who are 21 and haven’t played any nrl

Reckon he'd be a better option than Kelma...
Temporarily.

I just don't think he has it to be a first grade player long term.

Could potentially be a gun in super league... or nsw cup though.

 

[Merlot]

he;d be cheap,1yr minimum $s and an extra ,club favour ,if it didnt stop us locking in a junior

 

[earl]

I remember when he was the next big thing. I'd sign him for next season or even a couple of seasons but on a small contract.

 

[finnzo]

We should just sign him to a NSw cup contract he can play after round 10 or so anyway we have brown playing nrl atm and he’s on a cup contract