Tuimoala Lolohea Signs with WT

[bigsiro]

Errm … yes! He's a gun

 

[brett_empire]

Would prefer Charnze Nicoll Klokstad

 

[tigerap]

I can deal with him taking over Moses spot for the rest of the year, but I'm not filled with confidence he will excel at fullback in the long term. The money also being discussed the above article is ridiculous as well…

I don't think he will play fullback in 2018 if Wests Tigers get Latrell Mitchell from the Roosters. Lolohea could then go to the wing.

There is no way Roosters will release Mitchell.

What if he's not on their bus?…maybe they will.....

 

[clontarfkid]

Hes only 5.8"….so only long term position is in the halves..and weve just signed two...?
Rather spend $$ on outside backs and props tbh

 

[Hbom]

Hes only 5.8"….so only long term position is in the halves..and weve just signed two...?
Rather spend $$ on outside backs and props tbh

The Morris boys aren't tall. They go OK in the backline.

 

[Seantice]

Hes a fullback. Hes quick, can step and is very string.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

66% nrl conversation percentage 18/27

I don't know whether this means he's not crash hot at kicking goals or not a great talker…

 

[shifty]

66% nrl conversation percentage 18/27

I don't know whether this means he's not crash hot at kicking goals or not a great talker…

?

 

[Newtown]

I can deal with him taking over Moses spot for the rest of the year, but I'm not filled with confidence he will excel at fullback in the long term. The money also being discussed the above article is ridiculous as well…

I don't think he will play fullback in 2018 if Wests Tigers get Latrell Mitchell from the Roosters. Lolohea could then go to the wing.

There is no way Roosters will release Mitchell.

Roosters remind me of children who have plenty of toys but don't want to share them. According to NRL CAP rules they can't do that.

 

[wtbus]

Wests Tigers and Canberra are eager to sign the versatile 22-year-old with North Queensland, Newcastle and South Sydney also interested in the one test Kiwis international.
Via NZ Herald. Article also states he does not want to leave the Warriors but is unhappy playing on the wing in ISP. http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11846914

 

[jirskyr]

Just my 2c, I think Tui is a very skilled player, unlike Tedesco he could cover halves if required, but he's also sort of mecurial, hot and cold performances… he needs to iron those out.

I feel Warriors have misused him, they keep moving him about the field, dropping him, bringing him back. It can't just be discipline / performance from Tui, you have to give them a single job and let them work at it.

Players are like cement, you can mix everything up at the start, but once you commit to a position, you have to let them try and dry, otherwise you ruin your mix. So to speak.

 

[balmain boy]

Hes only 5.8"….so only long term position is in the halves..and weve just signed two...?
Rather spend $$ on outside backs and props tbh

Huh? You usually hide your smaller players at fullback where they're nto defending in the line…? His size is fine for fb so long as he's good under the high ball.

 

[clontarfkid]

Hes only 5.8"….so only long term position is in the halves..and weve just signed two...?
Rather spend $$ on outside backs and props tbh

The Morris boys aren't tall. They go OK in the backline.

Morris boys are 183cms..this bloke is 173cms…a lot to give away.Appreciate Slater did it,but hes a freak and a slitely different era to the tall wingers today.
I wld have rather hadthim than Reynolds tbh,but understand the need for experience & passion...but it certainly came at a price

 

[Tacky]

Look at these highlights and tell me you don't want him in the team. He's our best option at the moment. We don't need to sign him on a long term deal.

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi1eD2wLMzM[/media]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZoDPAb85M0[/media]

 

[balmain boy]

He's 178

 

[Geo]

Tuimoala Lolohea has been selected ay 6 for Tonga in next weekends Test…has a Olsen feel..

Will be watching closely..

 

[AL The Tiger]

I see he can play centre as well? (from his highlights)

 

[05TIGZ]

Id be a content man with Lolohea coming on board the bus. It would complete our spine and then its just a matter of adding some forwards and outside backs.

1\. Lolohea
6\. Reynolds
7.brooks
9.mcwillrick&liddle

Id be so happy with the above.

 

[yeti]

Wow! That highlight package showed amazing talent across a number of positions. Very sharp at 7 and great speed. Looks to be faster over 50m than Tedesco and probably as fast off the mark. Would be a great signing.
Anyone with that talent I'm sure would be great under Cleary.

 

[wtbus]

Anyone who hasn't seen much of him can watch him play for Tonga next weekend, Named at 5/8