Kelma Tuilagi

[SeaEagleRock8]

Kelma Tuilagi looks to have plenty of ability lets hope he is hungry for success and puts in huge consistent performances throughout 2023. It could be a huge year for our backrow. I want see our pack turn into a well co ordinated machine rolling down the field like a tank and defending like a brick wall.

We only need another one or two players to have break-out seasons and we'll be looking good. But we do need that.
Kelma may well be one, a lot of people here weren't impressed with him last year but from the bits and pieces I saw he does have potential.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

You don’t think putting a rocket up someone’s arse is violent?

I guess not if they consented.

I am of course assuming you meant it literally…

That could look very messy in any Emergency department.

Quite a challenge for the doctors/surgeons/nurses on call.

 

[maxta]

Tuilagi adds strike on the edge we lacked and now only need 1 of the hookers to show the explosive energy lacking as a dummy half threat.
This will only loosen up our halves, Tommy T and Koula that much more and our attacking engine will be up with the best.
Personally I reckon it starts with a far more committed, aggressive defensive line and the attack will thrive on the back of it...

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

He needs to lift from his performances last year if he’s going to be considered a great buy.

Maybe a change of clubs will do that.

 

[manly al]

Looks like having a bit more then Davey in attack , hopefully to even better that . Even if on par with Davey in defence , would be sufficient but noticed some suggestions that he could be on the more aggressive side as well . Defence or lack of consistent defence was a real negative last season . Need an improved situation there and important that Tuilagi can be part of it .

 

[Eagle 1]

Tuilagi adds strike on the edge we lacked and now only need 1 of the hookers to show the explosive energy lacking as a dummy half threat.
This will only loosen up our halves, Tommy T and Koula that much more and our attacking engine will be up with the best.
Personally I reckon it starts with a far more committed, aggressive defensive line and the attack will thrive on the back of it...

Could be a good situation where they, the Big O and Tuilagi can feed of each others hit-ups and solid defence. Exciting times ahead.

 

[manly al]

Could be a good situation where they, the Big O and Tuilagi can feed of each others hit-ups and solid defence. Exciting times ahead.

Be good to have a more higher intensity attacking 13 to go on with things if this pair together can up the ante a bit . All of the top sides have one , Yeo ,Murray Cowboys J T and so on . Can't have everything of course but certainly some improvements very helpful if they are manageable

 

[robbiea]

Could be a good situation where they, the Big O and Tuilagi can feed of each others hit-ups and solid defence. Exciting times ahead.

Each trying to out do the other ,that would be a nice scenario.
Bring on the intimidation !

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He needs to lift from his performances last year if he’s going to be considered a great buy.

It was his first season in NRL, and all year he was playing in a team that was struggling.
When Samoa got going in the World Cup I thought he fitted in quite fine at that level.

 

[Rocky]

I think 95% of NRL forwards would have looked mediocre in that Tigers pack.

That doesn't guarantee he's going to be a good player as Manly's pack isn't its strength either. But let's see what he can do in a new situation.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

First hit-out for Manly tonight. He's our only first-grader off-season purchase but has gone a little under the radar recently.
I'm probably more excited to see Weekes and Fifita!
But it'd be good to see some strong intent from Kelma against the Chooks. Let's face it, with the talent we have coming through, he'll need to be better than just OK if he wants to nail down tthat left second row spot.

 

[08Dream]

Him and Haumole competing against eachother to be the better player sounds absolutely devastating for opposition teams!

 

[winnyason]

Get his involvements up and he could be a star. Josh needs to get him regular ball

 

[Eagles4Life]

Looking forward to seeing Tuilagi play tonight. He will have to improve on his tackle effectiveness with us, but he is capable of pulling off some good hits. I think we all believe he is going to be very exciting to watch in attack.

Kelma Tuilagi stuns the Knights with a big hit

The Tigers backrower produced a big defensive effort

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Recruit watch: Kelma Tuilagi

The NRL market has been in full swing for 2023 with several stars switching clubs ahead of the new season.

www.nrl.com

 

[Eagle 1]

Him and Haumole competing against eachother to be the better player sounds absolutely devastating for opposition teams!

They almost look twin like on the field, they'll be feeding of each others hit ups and tackles. This will be the main highlight tonight for mine.

 

[master blaster]

Get his involvements up and he could be a star. Josh needs to get him regular ball

He needs to stay on the field first of all and number 2 ,he needs to pull his head in when it comes to media stuff. We want to see his efforts on the field not off the field .He has a lot of catching up to do

 

[mickqld]

He needs to lift from his performances last year if he’s going to be considered a great buy.

Maybe a change of clubs will do that.

Just don't put the Blake Leary wraps on him @Mark from Brisbane.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Just don't put the Blake Leary wraps on him @Mark from Brisbane.

Zero wraps from me EVER!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He needs to stay on the field first of all and number 2 ,he needs to pull his head in when it comes to media stuff. We want to see his efforts on the field not off the field .He has a lot of catching up to do

Pull his head in? Why, what has he been saying?
The only media stuff I've seen is this one and he seemed to say all the right things (I thought, anyway).

Kelma Tuilagi enjoying life at the Sea Eagles

New Manly second-rower Kelma Tuilagi couldn’t help but laugh when asked about marking up against the damaging Haumole Olakau’atu.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[master blaster]

Pull his head in? Why, what has he been saying?
The only media stuff I've seen is this one and he seemed to say all the right things (I thought, anyway).

Kelma Tuilagi enjoying life at the Sea Eagles

New Manly second-rower Kelma Tuilagi couldn’t help but laugh when asked about marking up against the damaging Haumole Olakau’atu.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Not Kelma , I was talking about Josh. Read the post properly FFS, Last time I agree with you on anything