Solomon Alaimalo #283

[tigersfan]

Has anyone seen him play ? Is he expected to perform well or hold his own ? Best of luck to him.

 

[KingRobbie]

He's very similar to Ken Maumalo from what I've seen.

Pretty reliable under the high ball, decent carries out of his own end but seems quite slow and a bit fragile.

Good luck Solomon.

 

[Tito Santana]

His rugby highlights are awesome.

 

[BAGNF05]

He's very similar to Ken Maumalo from what I've seen.

Pretty reliable under the high ball, decent carries out of his own end but seems quite slow and a bit fragile.

Good luck Solomon.

On exposed form, former captain Ken would be our best winger so hopefully he plays up to that comparison.

 

[Tito Santana]

Really hope he fires. Poor guy had some mental struggles I think which required him to take some time off. Looks like a very talented rugby player. Hopefully he can make a go of it.

 

[Snidest 0]

Good luck big fella!

 

[innsaneink]

Was Solo recruited solely by Benji or was he recommended by others?
28 years old... been around a while
Did he move to Aus as part of this contract or had he been established here already?

 

[king_sirro]

Huge opportunity for him tonight. If he can hold his own against such a potent backline and gain confidence from that he may just finish his athletic career as a genuine NRL player. It's in his hands now.

 

[Spartan117]

Just watched the following interview with the club.

Live the humility shown, mentions Hard work a few times.

Alaimalo: Super grateful ahead of NRL debut

We sit down with Solomon Alaimalo ahead of his NRL debut against the Broncos on Saturday.

www.weststigers.com.au

Wishing Solomon a great debut.

Loving this new culture here at our tigers

 

[supercoach]

The big guy has not been delt any favours. Making your first grade debut against a red hot side is not an easy task. This could be one of those first and last or fingers crossed the first of many.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Very humble fellow. In his favour are Galvin, Sam Fainu & Olam on his side. I am confident of at least a hatrick ... just hope it's him & not Mariner!

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Rip in big fella and good luck!

 

[Lauren]

Wishing him the best for his NRL debut! Regardless of the team's odds, I hope he still sees it as a significant achievement and makes the most of the opportunity. Good luck Solomon🍀

 

[Todd Packer]

I hope he's one of those players that look like rubbish playing reserves but really up their game when promoted. So far he hasn't ben good.

 

[tigertragic]

Wishing him all the best, gives me Bula vibes in that he is very modest/shy and will try to do the best he can for his team mates
Can’t ask anymore
Best of luck young man

 

[cktiger]

Certainly solves some problems for us if he shows some promise.
Tall and fast ... rip in mate!

 

[The Fresh Oil]

Really get a sense of his size when on the field now. Big unit.

 

[king_sirro]

Not a bad start for him. Some good signs and some dodgy moments defensively but I thought Olam inside him was poor at times in defence which didn't help

 

[SeanT]

Not a bad start for him. Some good signs and some dodgy moments defensively but I thought Olam inside him was poor at times in defence which didn't help

Yeah centres rushing in happens alot. Once Olam starts he cant get out of the run.

 

[Speed2burn]

I thought nobody could be slower than Tupou, this guy proved me wrong