Guys, you really shouldnt get too excited about flashy players who excel against substandard defensive patterns that are the hallmark of the toyota cup.
Yes he is a good player but it is another thing making the step up to NRL level.
His manager has obviously found a good deal for him at Penrith and good luck to him.
I would rather see how Mara goes before bemoaning losing a "star" from the toyota cup.
Locke and Tupou havent exactly set the world on fire after excelling in toyota cup (much like Nafe has excelled). Its boys against boys in Toyota cup. Lets see how he goes against men when he plays for Penrith. If he turns into a star, then yes, our recruiting team screwed the pooch. But im prepared to show a little faith in them for now and see how we go with the players they did spend money on retaining.
Yes he is a good player but it is another thing making the step up to NRL level.
His manager has obviously found a good deal for him at Penrith and good luck to him.
I would rather see how Mara goes before bemoaning losing a "star" from the toyota cup.
Locke and Tupou havent exactly set the world on fire after excelling in toyota cup (much like Nafe has excelled). Its boys against boys in Toyota cup. Lets see how he goes against men when he plays for Penrith. If he turns into a star, then yes, our recruiting team screwed the pooch. But im prepared to show a little faith in them for now and see how we go with the players they did spend money on retaining.