New Winger - Christian Tuipulotu

[Dion Johnson]

I was at the game last night and watched him under the high ball in the warmup and he spilled his last 2 practice kicks shockingly and barely laid a finger on them. I turned to the bloke next to me and said the Knights are going to kick to Tuipulotu all night and had a feeling of dread.

Turns out The Knights didn't obviously watch the warmup and kicked to Saab and Garrick all night.....and he had a stormer.

Good observation, his best position is left centre, if he could get 3 or 4 games there he could well own the number 3 jumper, has a great offload also.

 

[robbiea]

Really impressed.
Didn't look out of place in 1st grade one iota.
Very handy backup to have waiting in the wings.

 

[Kalvin]

I was at the game last night and watched him under the high ball in the warmup and he spilled his last 2 practice kicks shockingly and barely laid a finger on them. I turned to the bloke next to me and said the Knights are going to kick to Tuipulotu all night and had a feeling of dread.

Turns out The Knights didn't obviously watch the warmup and kicked to Saab and Garrick all night.....and he had a stormer.

I must admit I thought Christian was fantastic, however in saying that he was barely tested in defence.... would like to see how he performs there before hailing him the messiah and dropping others!

 

[manly al]

Good game from Tuipulotu against the knights but not enough reason yet to be placed ahead of Saab just based on overall ability and value to the side . Christen though strong and impressive in quite a few areas still has some issues with wing defensive reads ,. probably centre is his most recommended position . Saab "s opportunities will get better soon , probably more a focus on say , koula , Harper , Parker and Tuipulotu vying for a centre spot .

 

[Jay Eagle]

Our future... Tippy toes and Koala to centres.. Saab and Garrick on the wings, Turbo at fullback..

 

[Remy]

Our future... Tippy toes and Koala to centres.. Saab and Garrick on the wings, Turbo at fullback..

The strike in that back 5 is insane and is what we need to be real premiership threats. Add the fact, probably the fastest backline of all time.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

This kid is a gun, I suspect his reserve grade days are over.

 

[Eagle 1]

This kid is a gun, I suspect his reserve grade days are over.

Just love what he brings, Jorge M2, great carry's full of power and virtually unstoppable close to the line. Right now he's in front of Saab when Des makes the call on who to play when Tommy comes back.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He may lack Jorge's sheer power, although he is pretty powerful himself, but what impresses me most is his attitude. He is very proactive, he goes looking for action, he takes many tough runs, fights for each metre. Saab needs to copy some of his mojo otherwise he might lose his spot!
Tui is quickly becoming one of my favourite players, actually I've got a few at present!

 

[Eagle 1]

The strike in that back 5 is insane and is what we need to be real premiership threats. Add the fact, probably the fastest backline of all time.

I'm kinda liking Tippy toes staying on the wing tbh, he's making this pos his own now. Just love his carrys and shear power he provides the team with.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I'm actually quite shocked that no opposition has tested him under the bomb yet. They all seem determined to kick to Saab, who is generally pretty good defending them

 

[kurrieagle]

Has to be in the team somewhere next week. He's too good to be in reserve grade

 

[Remy]

He's a lock for first grade from now on!

 

[aidan]

Has to be in the team somewhere next week. He's too good to be in reserve grade

Over saab please !!

 

[robbiea]

I think he stays up either if Parker is injured or not.
He brings a lot more overall back class than the one dimensional Saab.
And I do love what Saab brings in attack ,I'm not taking that away from the kid.
But if Parker is out ,Tui deserves to play centre next week with Garrick wing.
If Parker good to go ,I think he needs to stay in the side and that makes Saab the odd man out.
Tui & Koula on the left stiffen up that left side D,which has been our achilles heel with Saab & Harper.
And I don't know how much attack we lose tbh ,as both new young guys have no problems there.
Tui runs hard (reminiscent of Jorge) and Koula just hasn't even started to show how much more potential he has in speed & attack.

 

[globaleagle]

He's a lock for first grade from now on!

But, Jake is our lock!


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🙁 I hate losing games.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Is there anyone here yet to be convinced Christian Tuipulotu is a keeper? Classic Des, let him develop quietly for a year and when he comes into the side he is 100% ready to go. The 4 year contract is looking like a very smart deal right now.

 

[Yaz Eagle]

He is good and gets better each game. Both him and Koula can hit in defence, the only thing he needs to do is not run in too far to leave a gap on the outside but he is a keeper. When Saab is back I’d move him to centre and Koula at fullback. We need speed on the wing which Saab gives.

Tui did the offload to Koula in the first half which led to Koula’s break downfield, and his defence isn’t bad.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Is there anyone here yet to be convinced Christian Tuipulotu is a keeper? Classic Des, let him develop quietly for a year and when he comes into the side he is 100% ready to go. The 4 year contract is looking like a very smart deal right now.

He is such a Jorge clone coming out of own end but with better skills and defence. A fabulous player.

 

[Pepi]

200 metres last night. His runs around tiring forwards were awesome. Good job young man!