OFFICIAL Sunia "Tito" Turuva

[hank37w]

It's has been reported he signed to play center

Ppl have already suggested he play wing

I would say playing center was part of him agreeing

He can do what Nofo always did, play wing but come infield to where the centre would normally be.

 

[Snidest 0]

It's has been reported he signed to play center

Ppl have already suggested he play wing

I would say playing center was part of him agreeing

The opportunity to play centre maybe - NOT a guaranteed centre spot

 

[hank37w]

Him playing lock would surprise me

Wouldn't surprise me if Tim Sheens was still here.

 

[weststigerman]

This is a interesting point worth discussing. Smaller players who play with great physicality usually have a great few years then fall away quickly. Anthony Watmough is a great example even though it's a very different position, and it's the fear I have with Bateman and Papali'i.

Brandon Smith is struggling with it now IMO. They still have good moments, enough for people to hang on to the thought they still have it, but they never truly recapture their best once it's lost.

Papali’i is still young and only has a year to go with us. I share your concern with Bateman though given he has 2 more years after this one.

 

[weststigerman]

It's has been reported he signed to play center

Ppl have already suggested he play wing

I would say playing center was part of him agreeing

Naden joined us to play centre, but he has played plenty of wing.

 

[clokan]

It is worth exactly one additional news organisation reporting it - and given that they cannibalise from each other without getting direct confirmation that is very little.

But the fact that SMH, Telegraph, Nine, ABC and now Seven have reported it - leaves just Ten, The Daily Mail and SBS for my Bingo card!

It was announced on the Matty Johns Show as well

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

He can do what Nofo always did, play wing but come infield to where the centre would normally be.

Yeah but hopefully not in defense

 

[Halbrowne61]

If we get Turuva I hope he ends up being far better than Laurie ....Naden and Staines

He looks pretty sharp to me, I think he’s a good signing and should give us some extra pace and finishing capabilities.
At $450k x 3 maybe a bit overpriced but not too bad imo.

 

[hank37w]

No more over priced than what Dolphins are paying Junior.

I think we come out in front if the figures are correct.

 

[clontarfkid]

That's true but for To'o is reliable and rarely has bad games. Sort of like Daniel Tupou for Roosters except the last 2 years. To'o is one of the best wingers in the last 2 decades

First winger picked for blues..

 

[Halbrowne61]

No more over priced than what Dolphins are paying Junior.

I think we come out in front if the figures are correct.

Agree H. Just meant in terms of the $350x 3 Panthers offered him.

 

[clontarfkid]

He looks pretty sharp to me, I think he’s a good signing and should give us some extra pace and finishing capabilities.
At $450k x 3 maybe a bit overpriced but not too bad imo.

He's less $$$ than that overpaid imposter Nofa was contracted for.....seriously good pick up in a tight market

 

[rugbygoated]

First winger picked for blues..

best player for Blues last year. In fact he's ran for more than 200 metres every game he's played for NSW I'm pretty sure

 

[GNR4LIFE]

No more over priced than what Dolphins are paying Junior.

I think we come out in front if the figures are correct.

It’s no contest. A guy who has won premierships and is a proven finisher. Toupu is still living on potential with feet for hands. Dolphins can’t take him fast enough.

 

[Spartan117]

Great to see the NRL360 insiders prove again that they have no clue.

Only last night they were saying it was between Penrith, Dragons and Knights...

#No Leaks at the Tigers anymore....

Well done, only 21yo. Best years to come.

 

[Tucker]

I am very happily surprised to read this.
Good signing.

 

[hammertime]

Maybe or early next week.

Maybe after cooling off.

 

[Oldman]

The opportunity to play centre maybe - NOT a guaranteed centre spot

I don’t understand the reason any winger would want to be moved to centre, way less involvement in the game.
IMO if I was putting a team together I would fill every other position and a couple for interchange and what even $ is left I would look for Centre’s (would be the cheapest players in the salary cap spending)

 

[Littlebittipsy]

Luke Laulili'i, To'o 2.0 believe dat

Good call, and I reckon he’s quicker than To’o. I saw a run he took in NSW cup and thought he looks the goods.

 

[boonboon]

This is a interesting point worth discussing. Smaller players who play with great physicality usually have a great few years then fall away quickly. Anthony Watmough is a great example even though it's a very different position, and it's the fear I have with Bateman and Papali'i.

Brandon Smith is struggling with it now IMO. They still have good moments, enough for people to hang on to the thought they still have it, but they never truly recapture their best once it's lost.

Watmough played origin for 9 years