Kelma Tuilagi

[Terry Zarsoff]

Care to shed some light on Paias Guadalcanal. Can’t find anything on him on google

Tulagi is just off the southwest coast of Florida Island:

Sure, slightly different spelling - one is a Melanesian island versus a Polynesian surname (so presumably a different pronunciation), but it was an opportunity for a ‘gotcha’ moment.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I knew you’d jump to his defence.

He threw a good offload in rd.1 and made some good runs in rd.2 and has done nothing of note since. Everyone got carried away and excited based on two or three highlights across two games...

He is probably going to be a solid first grader for us but the superstar in the making was off the mark from the get go.

Lol,you watching me?
I am just pointing out facts,not sure I or anyone used the term superstar.
He put in some ferocious hits,runs good lines off the halves with no fear and went looking for work.
If he has had some quiet games lately then that does not negate the potential he showed,we signed him for 3 years so I guess someone in the club rates him.

 

[Shoe1]

I understand his big cousin, Paias Guadalcanal, is also in discussions with the club.

It’s in his diary I believe

 

[Pepi]

I only just tuned in toward the end of the match, but thought Kelma has looked good coming off the bench, appears to be playing a middle role.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Did he do anything today? I didn't notice him, although I was concentrating only on Manly.

 

[BOZO]

Did he do anything today? I didn't notice him, although I was concentrating only on Manly.

Did he do anything ???

Are you sure he was on the field today feathered friend ?

 

[Damien2812]

He probably doesn't want to be at the Tigers and playing off the bench has probably made him more dejected imo.

 

[eagleron]

Where will he fit into a fully fit Manly team of 2023?
He's a lesser version of Guacca; dynamic in attack but does he work hard enough in defence? Aren't we better served by having one second rower who is a strong defender, like Davey (yes, I'm presuming he'll be with the club next season).
Then there is the question, what happens to The Shoe? He must be in the top 13 but where?
Look, I'm happy we have recruited Kel but he may struggle to get into our top side. Then again, we rarely have a fully fit squad that he'll no doubt get his chance when injuries occur.

Davey on a two year deal with the squeels from next year

 

[hozza]

Davey on a two year deal with the squeels from next year

Really? Damn that’s disappointing

 

[BOZO]

Davey on a two year deal with the squeels from next year

Davey would not be on a top dollar contract but he sure gives great value when he is on the field

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Did he do anything today? I didn't notice him, although I was concentrating only on Manly.

Didn't get much game time but didn't do much at all when he was on.

 

[eagleron]

Davey would not be on a top dollar contract but he sure gives great value when he is on the field

I'm disappointed to see him go myself, he always has a crack but if he wants to play under supercoach Arfur then let's bring Tuitavake up from reserves and blood him for next season

 

[BOZO]

I'm disappointed to see him go myself, he always has a crack but if he wants to play under supercoach Arfur then let's bring Tuitavake up from reserves and blood him for next season

Like every other player his age Andrew just wanted a longer and better deal

I am sure our club has invested well in other talent

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

I'm disappointed to see him go myself, he always has a crack but if he wants to play under supercoach Arfur then let's bring Tuitavake up from reserves and blood him for next season

oh yes we have some talent underneath... I think Tuitavake, Fifta and Swann all seem pretty talented.

 

[Shoe1]

Tuilagi plays in a black glove, reminiscent of Prisoner’s Joan Ferguson.

 

[double hoops]

Davey preferring the eels says it all.

 

[Budgewoi Eagle]

Davey preferring the eels says it all.

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

 

[Sheikheagle]

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

You nailed that one

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

I am the Davey flagwaver - BUT we have no idea if our offer was very competitive - agreed totally. If we did offer the same or similar and he knocked us back... that is an indictment on us not on him. He is a quality person it seems and a tough all effort player.

 

[Cameron]

Tuilagi plays in a black glove, reminiscent of Prisoner’s Joan Ferguson.

Sounds like a real "FREAK"