Kelma Tuilagi

[Mark from Brisbane]

Would be shocked if that was the number - a fringe first grader gets 300-400k these days.

Yes probably but I reckon it’s not more than $350k , he was no superstar when signed ( and still is just a toiler ).

 

[Tragic Eagle]

He has improved significantly since coming back from injury. Maybe warned if he didn't lift his performances he might get tapped.

 

[patorick2010]

There's definitely a lot of ability and skill there. He is more than capable of playing at this level.

The problem is his defensive combination with Shuster on the left edge. Especially close to the line. Not sure if it's an attitude, communication or confidence thing, but I get nervous every time the attack heads their way. Knowing where to go and what to do. And what the other guy is going to do. Parker can't tackle for three men.

And the good teams will continue pick us apart there every time we play them unfortunately.

That's definitely something we need to work on over the off season.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Tuilagi has improved dramatically in recent games , hardly yet at “ superstar “ levels but he’s certainly improved.

The thing is , there are so many assumptions made on Silvertails , and to my knowledge not one of us has any true , behind the scenes knowledge.

He may as well have been carrying an injury but not enough to sideline him and he’s now better ( could be one assumption), he’s had a rocket put up his arse ( another assumption ).

Honestly , how the **** do we really know ( which is my point ).

 

[rmd]

Tuilagi has certainly offered much more of late. I doubt we’d replace Haumole, however, with Burbo now fit, he’ll know he’s only on for around 40 minutes in 20 minute bursts, so can give his all (hopefully).

 

[Brookie Bob]

Burbo, Schuster and Tuilagi all competing for the left-side second row position in 2024 - that may help us next year.....

 

[47MVEagle]

Tuilagi has improved dramatically in recent games , hardly yet at “ superstar “ levels but he’s certainly improved.

The thing is , there are so many assumptions made on Silvertails , and to my knowledge not one of us has any true , behind the scenes knowledge.

He may as well have been carrying an injury but not enough to sideline him and he’s now better ( could be one assumption), he’s had a rocket put up his arse ( another assumption ).

Honestly , how the **** do we really know ( which is my point ).

Oh but Mark, I can tell you that you’re dead wrong, that your beliefs are pathetic or slooooooow & tell you that what I say is 100% correct, & then say “but it’s cool, man, this is a forum for discussing different opinions & I respect your opinion so it’s all good”

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Burbo, Schuster and Tuilagi all competing for the left-side second row position in 2024 - that may help us next year.....

Maybe the see the light and play Jurbo in the prop rotation , start with Paseka /Jurbo , then Lodge ( and currently AOA) off the bench.

Would love another decent prop, not a superstar as we can’t afford one , but a really good hard working one the next level down maybe.

 

[manlyfan76]

I'd have Burbo over him if judging on performance

 

[Under the Sticks]

Bog ordinary again and didn’t see him feature much in the 2nd half. Move him on.

 

[Kalvin]

Unfortunately another player we have paid overs for!

 

[Ashton Davis]

Kelma is too soft in defence for my liking

 

[HoldenV8]

In his first few games, you could tell he was a Wests Tigers forward.

Since his injury return I have to admit to being a lot more impressed with Tuilagi. Hopefully he keeps it up.

 

[mave]

Still a defensive liability.

Went a lot better with ball in hand tonight though.

 

[frank stokes]

Still a defensive liability.

Went a lot better with ball in hand tonight though.

TBF, it is taking some of our guys a little while to get up to speed cause they don’t teach defence at the tigpies…

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Maybe the see the light and play Jurbo in the prop rotation , start with Paseka /Jurbo , then Lodge ( and currently AOA) off the bench.

Would love another decent prop, not a superstar as we can’t afford one , but a really good hard working one the next level down maybe.

Coen Hess at the end of 2024 is free.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Coen Hess at the end of 2024 is free.

He has been very strong since he moved into the middle and very mobile. Cant believe still only 25 he has been around forever.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

He has been very strong since he moved into the middle and very mobile. Cant believe still only 25 he has been around forever.

The strange thing is, Aloai is reportedly on 600k, where Hess is reportedly on 550k.
We paid more for less.

 

[JakeyB789]

I keep trying to like Tuilagi and he is mostly solid but mostly solid just isn’t going to cut it at this point.. Burbo showed more in the shorter time he was on the field and injury permitting, deserves first crack in that position IMO

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

I keep trying to like Tuilagi and he is mostly solid but mostly solid just isn’t going to cut it at this point.. Burbo showed more in the shorter time he was on the field and injury permitting, deserves first crack in that position IMO

He's good enough for a mid tier to bottom team and too good for reggies, but isn't a finals type player.