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No he just pointed them in Flanno"s directionMary's so inspirational surprised the kid hasn't already left the club!
No he just pointed them in Flanno"s directionMary's so inspirational surprised the kid hasn't already left the club!
Our biggest problem is our centre pairing and the least of our worries is the quality of our second rowers. I'd like to see him trial in the centres and if needed also be available to play in the second row if required.Dragons 2020: Fuimaono looking to reboot
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STARTING AFRESH: Dragons signing Tyrell Fuimaono is looking to breathe new life into a career stalled by injury. Picture: Dragons Media
WHO knew a toe injury could be so disruptive? It's a question Dragons recruit Tyrell Fuimaono has asked himself over the past couple of seasons.
It has been a couple since he burst onto the scene with the Rabbitohs in 2017 - playing 15 games as a centre-back-rower under Michael Maguire.
He came into 2018 looking to build on his debut campaign but dislocated his toe - remarkably playing on - in round two, ruling him out for the bulk of the season.
He returned to the family home when he signed with Penrith for the 2019 season but made just seven top-grade appearances and was part of a mass exodus from the club at season's end.
It's seen him link with the Dragons on a two-year deal and with a point to prove.
"I've had a lot of injuries and a lot of speed humps in my career," he said.
"It was frustrating, I'd get over one [injury] and then another incident would happen. It was really tough and challenging mentally but I'm really happy I've got the opportunity to come down here and play footy.
"I thought the two years [contract] would bring a bit of stability and a give me a good opportunity to find my feet again.
"Hopefully the worst is over now and I can put a big preseason in and hopefully play a consistent season."
It comes after what he admits was a somewhat reluctant departure from the Panthers.
"I would've liked to stay but things just didn't work out," he said.
"I'm a Penrith junior, my whole family lives in Western Sydney, I grew up there so it would've been nice [to stay] but unfortunately it wan't the case.
"I have to seize my opportunities where they come and now I'm down here and I'm going to make the most of it."
Adept in multiple positions, the 23-year-old has spent the bulk of his training time in the back row.
"So far I've mostly been in the back but I'm never going to turn down the chance to play no matter what position it is," he said.
"At the moment I'm mostly playing in the back row, learning as much as I can from Tariq [Sims] and Tys [Frizell] and taking it all on board.
"A lot of people might have seen coming here as a negative but I see it as a positive to have two older more experienced guys to learn from."
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Our biggest problem is our centre pairing and the least of our worries is the quality of our second rowers. I'd like to see him trial in the centres and if needed also be available to play in the second row if required.
I'd say general fitness and defensive skills are his main problems and so, I hope more attention is given to addressing these two problems in the off-season.
Our biggest problem is our centre pairing and the least of our worries is the quality of our second rowers. I'd like to see him trial in the centres and if needed also be available to play in the second row if required.
I'd say general fitness and defensive skills are his main problems and so, I hope more attention is given to addressing these two problems in the off-season.
I’d argue that the absence of first grade standard wingers is a bigger weakness than Aitken/Lafai.
Except when he was out with a broken leg. He is an inspirational player but the guys around him need the same mindset unlike the crap they dished up last yearOn what grounds? Dude played every game last year
Except when he was out with a broken leg. He is an inspirational player but the guys around him need the same mindset unlike the crap they dished up last year
Graham doesn’t break his leg.When did Graham break his leg?
Last year.When did Graham break his leg?
Oooo-Eeee That kid can play. Has to keep that spot. Move Friz to lock and Lawrie back to the bench once Tariq is free to play.
It kills me cause everything you say is spot on and after 400 plus games deserves some respect. Very tough situation this one but maybe Mcflop should start him from the bench and probably ease him into the game at the 25-30 min mark??Graham, not worthy of
a spot in our forward pack. Taking a up space... Washed up.
Has to go.. To old.
Can't bust a grape.
And definitely can't even dent the defensive line. Falls of tackles.....
He's washed up..
Get rid of him Mary,
Or do we put up with another Latimore.. Again this year...
Not our problem...It kills me cause everything you say is spot on and after 400 plus games deserves some respect. Very tough situation this one but maybe Mcflop should start him from the bench and probably ease him into the game at the 25-30 min mark??