Lui Signs For Another 2 Years

[Echo-The-Tiger]

http://www.weststigers.com.au/defau...=23070&robert-lui-re-signs-for-two-more-years

The impressive retention drive of Wests Tigers has continued with the re-signing of half-back Robert Lui for the next two years.


Off contract this season, Lui has agreed to a new two-year deal that keeps him at Wests Tigers until the end of 2012.



Following impressive performances for Wests Tigers in the U20s competition in 2009, Lui made his first grade debut against Cronulla Sharks in round 23. In his three first grade games, Lui showed enough ability to stamp himself as a player of the future.


He then played a major role in Wests Tigers qualifying for the Toyota Cup grand final. He was also named the Toyota Cup five-eighth of the year.


A full-time member of the Wests Tigers NRL squad this season, Lui is eligible to play in the Toyota Cup competition in 2010 after turning 20 on February 23.


The talented half/five-eighth is now focusing on establishing a solid halves partnership with Benji Marshall.


Wests Tigers Coach Tim Sheens was delighted the club has secured one of its most exciting young prospects.


“We see Robbie as an integral part of the team. He has a very bright future,’’ Sheens said.


“He still has plenty to learn but he is naturally gifted, is quick, has great ball skills, a good kicking game, and knows how to read the play.”


The re-signing of Lui comes on top of NRL superstar Benji Marshall becoming a ‘Tiger for Life’ last week. Meanwhile, new Wests Tigers signing Lote Tuiqiri will start training next week.

 

[Borat.]

Great news!

 

[Mr_Raditch]

Good news, the kid has potential & he will improve. If we didnt snap him up another team would have.

 

[macnaz]

If he is as good as everyone thinks he is than its a fair call, but had to laff at " in 3 first grade appearences he showed enough ability to stamp himself as a player of the future" What bullsh*t ! he showed FA.

 

[Magpies Forever]

I dont mind his contract extension but I wonder what this is doing for the morale of Moltzen?

First his fullback role is flagged mid to long term as Tuqiri's, now Lui 'the wonder kid' is flagged as WT's upcoming halfback. Sounds like Moltzen is rapidly becoming an optional extra after 2010................

 

[madunit]

and he's better in both positions than both those guys would be in those positions

 

[scottie b]

Nothing worng with having depth. Injuries have cruelled us in the past when our back-up wasn't good enough. Rightfully so, fans vented their frustration. I think now that this is being addressed its only a good thing. Signing a 20 year old half back for a couple of years isn't going to break the bank and gives him some time to establish himself and to turn around some opinions of him. Like most, I'm yet to be convinced of his ability to influence 1st grade regularly but am happy enough to give him a go.

 

[Tiger Hawk]

I dont mind his contract extension but I wonder what this is doing for the morale of Moltzen?

First his fullback role is flagged mid to long term as Tuqiri's, now Lui 'the wonder kid' is flagged as WT's upcoming halfback. Sounds like Moltzen is rapidly becoming an optional extra after 2010................

Conversely, this can only be doing good things for Lui's morale. One can only hope that the more reassurance he's given, the better he will perform.

 

[Magpies Forever]

Conversely, this can only be doing good things for Lui's morale. One can only hope that the more reassurance he's given, the better he will perform.

Yep no doubt- and having depth can only be good.

I only meant to open a thought that this could become like Matthew Head and Shannon Gallant where no matter what they did, or how well they played- someone else was always being talked up for the position they were either playing in or trying for.

 

[TrigaTheTiger]

FFS - I would rather lose this joker.

It might force Shines to play Moltzen at half - in his rightful possy.

We let Collis and Halatau last year - I would have liked to see this useless heap of sh*te join them.