Sounds to me like some of the posters on here aren't happy that we have signed a dynamic running former international.
With an attitude that he's not coming over for a holiday.
His CV speaks for itself and if he had signed for on of the 'big' clubs, he probably would be in the top 5 imports for next season.
But of course this is Wakey and in their haste to offer him a lucrative deal, they have overlooked that Anthony Tupou is not a regular goal kicker also, so shame on Wakey for this 'middle of the road' signing.




















Think some people need to get real.

Can't see where anyone has said that?

I get the impression all posters are happy with this one - just the proviso that he isn't the 2008 model so let's not overdo it - as I say a potentially brilliant signing.

You try your best!

So despite stating on every post what a great signing I think he is, that's not good enough for you. I have to join you in your deluded fantasy that the Tupou we are getting is the International of 7 years ago. This despite the obvious fact that he's now 31 (7 years older) and not selected since then. Added to this he's not played since a possible career ending injury this season which could still cause him problems as yet unknown.

Just because we have spent a bob or two is no reason to gloss over the truth - great player still? I'd venture a yes. International/Origin top 5 player in the world errr no.

It's pretty simple stuff really, sorry reality irks you

I was going to say fair do's on your edited post.
But you seem to be changing your tune with every post you write.
If we were getting the Tupou of 7 years ago, we wouldn't be anywhere near getting him.
As for top 5 international/ Origin player in the world, I never mentioned that, I mentioned that if he had signed for one of the 'big' clubs, he would be classed as one of the top 5 imports for next season.

I consider him a step up in class from our signings at the start of last season. He may be 31 but due to injury he has not been exposed to a full season of NRL. The broken jaw was bad but it is repairable and does not impact on his rugby ability.
If the rumour about BJB is correct then this is a further step up because it is easier to sign an antipadean than for what was a English international to join a club like Wakefield.
I would normally worry about funding this type of signing but one thing I am sure of is that Carter would not allow that to happen because that is his area of expertise.