It's really interesting you call Tui a myth. I'm not disagreeing with you either - I think it's a strong subject to argue over.
What I will say is this: Tui has played 42 NRL games. He has played every position in the backline, as well as being a bench utility. He has been swapped positions (ie week to week) SIXTEEN times. His longest stint in a position is 7 weeks (fullback last year) then six at halfback to end the year. He trialled at centre this year, then went to the wing for rd one, went back to fullback after RTS went down, then was a winger, then was dropped to the bench midweek and it all culminated in him not being subbed on in a match until golden point. All whilst our coach and CEO repeatedly tell us his future is in the halves.
So um, who's the real myth?
Good points. And I think it strengthens my argument.
If Tui convinced the coach he was a standout in any one position I think it would be his to keep.
He hasn't! Capstick is struggling to keep his job; he is not going to take risks. Whatever we may think of him as a coach he sees more of the players during the week than we do.
Tui has the skills to win a game; he also has the lapses to lose one.
As for selections I disagree moving Fus, the best fullback we have, to make was for Tui.
As I disagree with moving players around during a game.
If Tui is a better wing than Maumalo then the position should be his but I recall him playing wing a couple of rounds ago and making a pigs ear of it.
Maybe Tui will become a team regular but until he makes a position his own it won't happen.
I can't see how either Capstick or Doyle can promise Tui a start in the halves next year. One may not be here and the other doesn't pick the team.
