The predictions for Tui the tiger

[legs 11]

A] will be awesome and the next Benji for the tigers

B] a consistant regular first grader

C] In an out of first grade

D] a failure who won't cut it.

I'm picking "A"...he 'll go great in the new team....much better than Conrad at the Titans ..... and Connie is getting plenty of praise.

 

[JJ]

B/C

 

[jaseg]

He'll sit in the 6 this season, probably be somewhere between decent and below average, move to fullback next year and end up a solid first grader. There's a chance he'll end up very good if he gets his s*** together - but it won't be anything like Benji. Different position, for a start.

The real danger for him is an underwhelming first 12 months followed by Nofoaluma claiming that fullback jersey and Tui is right back where he started.

 

[vvvrulz]

A] will be awesome and the next Benji for the tigers

B] a consistant regular first grader

C] In an out of first grade

D] a failure who won't cut it.

A) There is no way in hell he'll ever touch the heights of Benji
B) Probably this. Uncle Ivan will pull his head in and he'll end up giving solid consistent service
C) This if he doesn't learn anything from the Warriors, but the new culture should change that.
D) Unlikely. Compared to say, Kevin Locke, he's been blessed with a second chance

Tui's problems with the Warriors was always mental, he was neither getting the support and coaching to develop into a regular player nor did he have the smarts to improve himself. His mindset was so shot by the end of it, he completely lost all basic football awareness and could only play like a tard.

I hope he goes well, there's talent there.

Ives is really building something over there.

 

[Penrose_11]

What I see Cleary giving him is a lot of structure and boundaries for him to play by. Brooks to run the team around the field but Tui to straighten up the attack or look to catch and pass setting up outside backs. Brooks will own the kicking game and Tui will only be a secondary/ dumby option.

I imagine Tui will be given the "no more sideways" talk and the "you don't get to kick" game plan. Structure structure structure.

One of his best attributes is his ball in hand running game. This is where Ivan will give him a little bit of licence. Straight and 2 hands on the ball jinking through the gaps, setting up his wingers.

I really hope he does well. Good luck to him.

B] with the odd touch of A] for good measure.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Id say B
But will struggle as the Tigers pack will get monstered for the rest of this year
Could be a C with a touch of D if Packer, and Mutts go back to the old days of trying to run the joint and get influence over the youngsters like they did at the Warriors

 

[Iafeta]

C. Be dropped midway through next year. Ivan doesn't tolerate bludgers. Just ask Krisnan Inu.

 

[Izz]

C - can run a bit but not much else. No vision, inclined to go missing. It'll take some coaching to fix those holes...

The move at least will probably fix his ego for a while at least

 

[MKEB...]

C- Will start at standoff... injuries will occur and end up fullback/wing. Play the Warriors and have a winning blinder of a game. Sign for another season, take his foot off of the clutch then end up at another club or ESL.

 

[Rich102]

C

 

[Penrose Warrior]

B if they play him at fullback from 2017 onwards, C if it's in the halves.

Brooks and Tui could be a whole new level of derp for the Tigers. Both long, long-term projects (Brooks is insanely overrated - big four my arse).

I could see Tui having a good career at the back, if Ivan can oversee Lance Hohaia becoming a Test fullback and leading us deep into the finals then he can with someone of Tui's ability. Very interesting to see where they go on him. Only trouble for him is Nofo will want FB and the resulting salary, and is a better player. So 6 might be the likier spot and Tui stinks there.

But as I always have, I trust in Lord Ivan.

 

[Big Marn]

C-D needs to show a bit of ticker. hadnt shown any at the Warriors.

 

[ozbash]

B if Ives perservers with him and let's him find his spot ( halves).

 

[JJ]

B if Ives perservers with him and let's him find his spot ( halves).

but Ivan has Brooks and has signed Reynolds - surely there's no way Tui ends up taking one of those spots (I hear quotes attributed to him saying he wants to return to his childhood position of 5/8, he seems unaware that the NRL isn't like junior foooy)

 

[Scott]

He will start like a house on fire, then fall back into old habits. He lacks commitment, desire & consistency. I'd say he will end up in ESL within 3 years. Kevin Locke all over again. All the talent in the world but so so lazy.

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Forgot about Reynolds, of course. So he's a fullback - presuming Nofo doesn't campaign for it, which when you figure that FBs command much bigger salaries, he will be.

 

[Radical Rat]

He's looking a bit overweight at the moment. Has his weight been an ongoing issue or is this a new thing?

 

[Rich102]

Tui has always carried a lot of weight around his south end.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

A Joey Johns like physique. Shame he doesnt have the talent

 

[Beavers Headgear]

He will go very well, playing under a decent coach finally who will develop his play and actually give him a defined role will work wonders for him