FORUMS > Leeds Rhinos > IN 2019 | Tuimoala Lolohea from West Tigers |
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| Played all World Cup games for Tonga at Stand Off and yes can kick goals
Seems to have a fair bit of pace
He's had a bit of a stop/start NRL career though (although still at an embryo stage) some of which has been down to getting messed around playing different positions but he's also been demoted to the reserve comp on occasions due to weight issues and form and he's admitted himself that he's had issues with his weight and when demoted has binged and drank.
Wests signed him to play full back to replace Tedesco but he's not exactly hit it off there and much prefers stand off role.
I think SL could suit him/his style and had this been the only half available I'd have been reasonably pleased, but given Blake Austin was available and strong rumours that we'd been talking to him before Warringtons interest, then it feels a bit like 'settling for second best' but then again I suspect Austin will be on at least twice the salary of our guy, so hardly surprising that we've chosen this option instead.
Let's wait and see how he goes for us
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| Very happy with this signing, at only 23 he should have his best rugby in front of him.
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| Think Warrington have got the better half on the face of it in Austin but hopefully this guy will turn out to be a good one.
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| At his best Austin's by far the better stand off. I think he'll be a real star in SL, and hats off to Wire for signing him. He has some real defensive issues, but they aren't going to be as obvious in SL. Whilst I would have liked Leeds to sign him, assuming he's on mega bucks I'm just glad he's in SL. He's also eligible for England, although hasn't put his hand up yet - but who knows by the next World Cup he might be a great foil for Widdopp.
Lolohea looks Ok from what I've seen, and has played pretty well for Tonga at 6, including being a reasonable goalkicker. He's had problems with fitness, and hasn't set the NRL on fire at 6, probably more suited to full back in the NRL. Its a start to rebuilding at least.
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| Quote: The Chin's Back "
I love it when Tigers fans have a dig when things aren't going well at the Rhinos,Bless em'"
I don't wait until things aren't going too well.
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| Quote: BrisbaneRhino " He's also eligible for England, although hasn't put his hand up yet - but who knows by the next World Cup he might be a great foil for Widdopp.
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This is an exciting prospect for England, who could finally win a major trophy against Australia, with another quality half.
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