Around the Grounds

[Woody90]

Yeah I thought Olam was pretty average last year to be honest, particularly defensively.

Luai is a good signing for the Tigers in the sense that his name alone might encourage others to follow. He doesn’t have the individual talent to turn them around on his own but you can’t knock his competitiveness which is something the Tigers need. Only need to look at how much better we got when we brought in the likes of Hastings and Gamble that just want to win all the time. Not the most talented but were huge in terms of culture.

Sacking of the board will make a much bigger difference to the Tigers than Luai or Olam will.

 

[aqua_duck]

I think Luai is a good get for them, but if they are stepping into Olam’s contract (c $500k a season for the next 3 years) for a guy who was dropped from a really bad Storm 3/4 line last year, this is just like the Tigers of old. The retirement home of the NRL.

Olam just turned 30 and the way he plays I don’t see him as someone with great longevity, moreover I think teams have somewhat figured him out over the past year or so. I think Shawn Blore will end up a very good pick up for the storm

 

[Burwood]

A spine of Api, Bula, Luai and Sezer have the potential to be quite damaging. The only thing is that they also had the likes of Brooks, Farah and Benji for years and did nothing.

 

[aqua_duck]

A spine of Api, Bula, Luai and Sezer have the potential to be quite damaging. The only thing is that they also had the likes of Brooks, Farah and Benji for years and did nothing.

Sezar is only on a one year deal and considering the money the paid for Fainu and Sullivan I doubt they’ll extend him beyond this year considering he’ll be 33 this year

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

This makes me f**king ill

 

[Apey]

Break a leg, Dom...

 

[Jono078]

Did anyone see his insta story the other day with his new range rover? He's living the dream as a young lad in Bondi. Can't blame him. Sucks for us though.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

hope he enjoys playing in front of all 3,685 Roosters fans

 

[Knight Tales]

Move on. When Marzhew walks over the top of him you will feel better.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Bit of a shit show going on over at the Dragons at the moment lol JFC

 

[mozza91]

Bit of a shit show going on over at the Dragons at the moment lol JFC

It’s nice not being one of the laughing stocks of the NRL like previous years.

 

[Yosh]

Gagai with a great start with a big hit on Mitchell.

 

[Woody90]

Gagai has played for us for like a thousand years and I literally just realised he’s Māori.

 

[Nuke]

Probably because he played for QueeNZland for all those years. I, too, didn't expect to see him named in that team for last night, but there ya go.

 

[PhilGould]

He played for them in 2019 too, and then "retired" from the All Stars game because he didn't want to have to pick between representing the 2 sides of his family. Only roped him back in this year because his brother was going to play as well but a NSW Cup suspension ruled him out after being named.

 

[Woody90]

I’m feeling a big year from Leo Thompson.

 

[Yosh]

I’m feeling a big year from Leo Thompson.

The best thing about Leo is that he doesn't shy away from anything. He is playing with some of the best players on the planet out there and was still one of the better players. Was great against Australia last year as well.

 

[Knight Tales]

Dom copped a pretty ordinary neck and head hit. Off for HIA.

 

[ryan.a87]

Watson leaves because he drank the Robinson koolaid

dropped to 18th man

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Watson leaves because he drank the Robinson koolaid

dropped to 18th man

Left after 1 good injury free season and went back to being injured most of the time.

Also went from living in a nice leafy suburban Newy home with a pool to a glum dark box apartment in Sydney