Stefano Utoikamanu #241

[The Chad]

If Utoikamanu was to leave, it would be a bitter loss.

But his replacement is already in the squad. The Tigers wouldn't buy a better replacement from outside than Fonua Pole. It would be a case of Fa'agutu or Lualili'i moving into #13 & Pole shifting into the front row.

 

[BAGNF05]

Bad judge right here.

I love him now. Now he’s running hard.

He’s not leaving us. Surely we have the cash to hold off the other clubs.

Front rowers like all players have to be used right. When you’re always playing footy on the back foot and your wingers/centres are taking the piss, your forwards will look average.

 

[Furious1]

Stef is only going to get better. Penrith know the value ( as do all clubs) of a guy that can hold the middle together.
He will be the equivalent of JFH, Glen Lazarus, AFB and JWH. We have been crying out and patient for this guy to come along. He is arriving. It would be disastrous to lose him now. I guarantee Luai and Galvin want him here more than anyone.

Maybe the more important signing is Richo. Get stability at the top so players know there isn’t going to be all the infighting. Houses are built on foundations, [This word has been automatically removed]en hurry up and get it done, it’s giving me the shits!!

 

[BAGNF05]

Stef is only going to get better. Penrith know the value ( as do all clubs) of a guy that can hold the middle together.
He will be the equivalent of JFH, Glen Lazarus, AFB and JWH. We have been crying out and patient for this guy to come along. He is arriving. It would be disastrous to lose him now. I guarantee Luai and Galvin want him here more than anyone.

Maybe the more important signing is Richo. Get stability at the top so players know there isn’t going to be all the infighting. Houses are built on foundations, [This word has been automatically removed]en hurry up and get it done, it’s giving me the shits!!

HBG seem to have the sense of urgency that Pascoe had, sweet FA!

 

[Furious1]

HBG seem to have the sense of urgency that Pascoe had, sweet FA!

I fear you are right, but I hope we are both wrong

 

[innsaneink]

It was only in the off season, some were calling him a pillow.

A bit like ppl calling Zac lomax nasty names but not any more... for the moment

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

A bit like ppl calling Zac lomax nasty names but not any more... for the moment

Im guilty for Steph but not Lomax...

 

[Tito Santana]

Im guilty for Steph but not Lomax...

I’m guilty for both.

As a matter of fact, Tito judges all.

Vote Tito!

 

[gregjm87]

It was only in the off season, some were calling him a pillow.

he's never been a pillow but he is also far from an elite front rower. He would be a big loss due to our lack of middles and few external replacement options but some of the figures being thrown around on here are absurd.

 

[Tucker]

We should just get the 2 Saifiti brothers if Stef leaves.

Not sure if one is better than the other and no one can tell them apart, so just get both to be on the safe side.

Yep, and only pay one of them…

 

[BalmainJnr]

Article from Zerotackle re: secret weapon to keep Stef at WT (Pole)
Probably the most interesting thing in the article is the comment from Pole that he and Stef are cousins. I didn’t know that.

The secret weapon to keep Stefano Utoikamanu at the Wests Tigers

He has been linked to at least three NRL teams.

rb.gy

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Tigers hold talks with star forward over future

A clause in his contract means he can leave the club at the end of 2024 if he wishes.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Eastern Suburbs Roosters have a war chest.....

$4.5m 'bidding frenzy' to pour fuel on bitter rivalry

'The Roosters are going to get him'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[hank37w]

Tigers hold talks with star forward over future

A clause in his contract means he can leave the club at the end of 2024 if he wishes.

www.zerotackle.com

The 3rd last paragraph in the above article states:

it's clear the Origin hopeful wants success and an environment which won't leak to the media - something the Tigers appear to have well and truly cleaned up since the last board led by Justin Pascoe was removed.

Justin Pascoe led board?

I thought he was the CEO and he was directed by the board to carry out their directions.

Are these clowns confused with who was the Chairman and who was the CEO.

May only be a minor point but it just goes to show how little these journalists actually know about what the real situation is and how much they actually just make up on the run.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

And not just football.

 

[crazycat]

I'm backing him to give Madge no choice but to pick him for the Blues. He's in for a breakout season I reckon

Hope it doesn't happen unless it's 5 minutes of gametime like in the past.

I don't want Stef Origin belted. Stuff it, let other clubs bleed for their state.

 

[BAGNF05]

The 3rd last paragraph in the above article states:

it's clear the Origin hopeful wants success and an environment which won't leak to the media - something the Tigers appear to have well and truly cleaned up since the last board led by Justin Pascoe was removed.

Justin Pascoe led board?

I thought he was the CEO and he was directed by the board to carry out their directions.

Are these clowns confused with who was the Chairman and who was the CEO.

May only be a minor point but it just goes to show how little these journalists actually know about what the real situation is and how much they actually just make up on the run.

Come on man that’s a falsehood. You think Richo is just a puppet. The CEO basically runs the club and refers to the Board if he need a stack of cash. Old mate before Richo may have needed someone else to blame but Richo is now calling the shots.

 

[hank37w]

Richo is different, nothing like Pascoe.

 

[BAGNF05]

Richo is different, nothing like Pascoe.

Thank heavens.

 

[Buttface]

Hope it doesn't happen unless it's 5 minutes of gametime like in the past.

I don't want Stef Origin belted. Stuff it, let other clubs bleed for their state.

Rep teams make players better.