Tame Tupou

[citizen cub]

im not sure if he will get a run in the starting 13 next year, unless TNT does not recover in time. if TNT and ryan are fit, then they will look to retain their spots. ryan gets drilled a little bit on this forum, but in all honesty, the guy plays his guts out week in week out n even though he does not set the world on fire every single game, he certainly is one of the most consistent players (wingers) in the game.

Tuiaki will almost certainly miss the start of the season. He isn't expected to start running until after Christmas which will hamper his pre-season.

how many games will he miss next year?

[parramatta prichy]

You guys are sooo lucky..
You Know what they Say No-one can Tame 'Tame'

[Spartan117]

1) Gallant
2) Tuiaki
3) Ayshford
4) Lawrence
5) Tupou That looks good.

1) Lote
2) Tuiaki
3) Ayshford
4) Lawrence
5) Tupou

Looks Better!!!

[willow]

im not sure if he will get a run in the starting 13 next year, unless TNT does not recover in time. if TNT and ryan are fit, then they will look to retain their spots. ryan gets drilled a little bit on this forum, but in all honesty, the guy plays his guts out week in week out n even though he does not set the world on fire every single game, he certainly is one of the most consistent players (wingers) in the game.

Tuiaki will almost certainly miss the start of the season. He isn't expected to start running until after Christmas which will hamper his pre-season.

how many games will he miss next year?

Unsure at this stage. It was initially suspected that Tuiaki may not be right to play until round 6 or thereabouts. His injury was pretty horrible but he might heal quicker than expected. I don't think we will know anything until next year when he can start running again.

[AJ*]

Perhaps Tui will start his first few games as a utility if he has lost a bit of pace through injury? Could cover a few positions

[innsaneink]

I dont think he'll be a utility....wing and a bit of unofficial back row's all he's played I think, I wouldnt fancy his D in the centres, no good in the halves, hooker or anywhere else.

[AJ*]

Agree Ink he wouldn't be able to fill halves and hooker role, but he would add more value then a Hanbury type. If Sheens' goes down that path again this year, I would rather Tui filling that role for his first few games back. If we get injuries to our halves, we've got other players who can shuffle positions (Fulton, Lawrence, Ashyford).

It will be interesting to see whether Tame starts 2010. I can see the trials being more important then any other year next year. With much more depth, the only players guaranteed a start in their preferred position are: Lawrence, Marshall, Farah, Galloway, Ellis

[Moh]

I thought Hanbury was superb with that role this past season. Very decent utility IMO. We'll have Flanagan as a utility I'd imagine, he can cover quite a few positions.

And you're right about the trials, very exciting stuff!

[maxpower]

Agree Ink he wouldn't be able to fill halves and hooker role, but he would add more value then a Hanbury type. If Sheens' goes down that path again this year, I would rather Tui filling that role for his first few games back. If we get injuries to our halves, we've got other players who can shuffle positions (Fulton, Lawrence, Ashyford).

It will be interesting to see whether Tame starts 2010. I can see the trials being more important then any other year next year. With much more depth, the only players guaranteed a start in their preferred position are: Lawrence, Marshall, Farah, Galloway, Ellis

how it should be, no one should feel safe in a top team and everyone should be ready to step up and make an immediate impact (like melbourne this yr)

[Buckets of blood]

Someone mentioned the club had stated he may play front row, I hadnt heard anything and the posts have been deleted, but apparently its on the money if his speed isnt what it was...prop or 2nd row, knee still swelling

[Geo.]

Interesting on Tupou.....posts wheren't deleted just in another thread.....viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1564&start=36
Seems as though towntiger is on the mark.......

[Tiger_Al]

His player profile read Wing/Prop when I read it the other day...

[T-REXX]

he will be used as 2nd rower....

[Spartan117]

At 117 kgs he can play where every he wants....

[willow]

he will be used as 2nd rower....

Hopefully a wide running one at that.

[crouching_tiger]

There is no room for Tupou in the 3/4's. Fitzy will make sure of that..

[Geo.]

he will be used as 2nd rower....

Hopefully a wide running one at that.

Defence would be an lssue surely...?

[willow]

he will be used as 2nd rower....

Hopefully a wide running one at that.

Defence would be an lssue surely...?

Who knows mate. I reckon the Tigers D will be better again next season, but given the amount of time Tame has spent on the sidelines he may well start in the State Cup.