Daniel Tupou

[theGman]

I like him. He will progress. It's great having height on the wing.
Moga won't committ himself in defence and that's a big worry.

I dispute that. Based on the marked improvement in SKD's tackling efforts i expect Robbo to also work on Tau Tau's deficiencies & nurture him along the way as decent coaches who care do. The previous coach just barked at the youngster.

[007]

I dispute that. Based on the marked improvement in SKD's tackling efforts i expect Robbo to also work on Tau Tau's deficiencies & nurture him along the way as decent coaches who care do. The previous coach just barked at the youngster.

Totally agree, I'm a rap for both Moga and Tupou. I have Tupou (along with RTS) as my most improved this year and RTS has already surpassed my expectations.

Taking in to account Moga's age and experience last year and the way the team played (defense wasn't our strongest point) I'm happy to give Moga plenty of chances. He has the size and ability and in time I think will be a cracker for the Roosters.

And I'd still persevere with Tupou, of the ten games this year how many tries have been scored down his side of the field? He along with the rest of the team are certainly doing something right.

[roostersrule2]

Moga and Tupou will be our wingers when Mini retires or if SKD leaves Moga to centre and someone else to the wing.

[Johnny.]

Moga and Tupou will be our wingers when Mini retires or if SKD leaves Moga to centre and someone else to the wing.

Michael Oldfield. Logical.

[roostersrule2]

Michael Oldfield. Logical.

Perhaps but if SBW leaves too, then maybe Folau, or Henare Wells, Rokalati there are many options.

[Guest]

Perhaps but if SBW leaves too, then maybe Folau, or Henare Wells, Rokalati there are many options.

Folau isn't coming.
The way is see it, when mini retires, RTS to fullback, assuming Tupou holds his current form, he will partner Jenko on the left hand edge, and assuming nothing disastrous happens to either Maloney or Pearce, then 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 are set.
Now the tricky part. Whilst SKD has improved, he is playing in a team that has scored more points than in 2010, but he has the lonesome try to his name. That simply isn't good enough considering the coin he is on. If he picks up his act in offence, he earns himself another contract, his defence is getting there. Otherwise, that 350k per year can go to a much better cause. I've let it be known already im a BIG fan of Jack Wighton.
As for the other winger, it's a toss up really between Oldfield, as well as smokies next year such as Rokolati, O'Sullivan or even Wells.

[Roosterfarian]

If folau doesnt come it won't be through lack of trying on our clubs behalf...believe me.

[Guest]

If folau doesnt come it won't be through lack of trying on our clubs behalf...believe me.

are you saying we ARE trying to get him here? come off it.
and besides, he actually isn't too bad at union.

[Roosterfarian]

are you saying we ARE trying to get him here? come off it.
and besides, he actually isn't too bad at union.

Read between the lines kegsy boy.