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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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‘TANK’ STALLED
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Is this the end for tearaway Tiger Tuiaki?
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By Tony Adams
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He's the reigning Dally M Winger of the Year, a Wests Tigers cult hero, and the scorer of 21 tries in 22 games in 2009.
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But Taniela Tuiaki's NRL career may be over, with the Tigers baulking at re-signing him and rival clubs reluctant to take a punt on a bloke who hasn't played since round 24 last year.
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That was the night the barnstorming Tiger's magical season came to a shuddering halt with a broken leg against Parramatta.
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The 28-year-old is making slow progress in his recovery and is highly unlikely to play again this year.
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"Normally we wouldn't hesitate in re-signing Taniela," Tigers recruitment manager Warren McDonnell says.
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"He has been a great player for us and all the boys love him.
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"But the sad reality is he is not making much progress and the injury is proving very hard for him to overcome.
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"He had a fantastic season last year before getting hurt and it would have been sensational to have him and Lote (Tuqiri) on the wings this season.
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"But that hasn’t happened and Beau Ryan is now doing a great job for us so we will just have to wait and see if he improves before we make any decision."
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The Tigers have sought opinion from several medical experts to get Tuiaki back on the paddock – all to no avail.
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"We have left no stone unturned," coach Tim Sheens says. "And we live in hope that Taniela recovers – sometimes these things can heal all of a sudden.
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"But right now the signs aren't good and we are very disappointed for the big fella."
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Go mobile
>
Have your say in the 2010 RLW Fans' Poll
>
‘TANK’ STALLED
>
Is this the end for tearaway Tiger Tuiaki?
>
By Tony Adams
>
He's the reigning Dally M Winger of the Year, a Wests Tigers cult hero, and the scorer of 21 tries in 22 games in 2009.
>
But Taniela Tuiaki's NRL career may be over, with the Tigers baulking at re-signing him and rival clubs reluctant to take a punt on a bloke who hasn't played since round 24 last year.
>
That was the night the barnstorming Tiger's magical season came to a shuddering halt with a broken leg against Parramatta.
>
The 28-year-old is making slow progress in his recovery and is highly unlikely to play again this year.
>
"Normally we wouldn't hesitate in re-signing Taniela," Tigers recruitment manager Warren McDonnell says.
>
"He has been a great player for us and all the boys love him.
>
"But the sad reality is he is not making much progress and the injury is proving very hard for him to overcome.
>
"He had a fantastic season last year before getting hurt and it would have been sensational to have him and Lote (Tuqiri) on the wings this season.
>
"But that hasn’t happened and Beau Ryan is now doing a great job for us so we will just have to wait and see if he improves before we make any decision."
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The Tigers have sought opinion from several medical experts to get Tuiaki back on the paddock – all to no avail.
>
"We have left no stone unturned," coach Tim Sheens says. "And we live in hope that Taniela recovers – sometimes these things can heal all of a sudden.
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"But right now the signs aren't good and we are very disappointed for the big fella."
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