Becoming a very effective centre over last few games and Man of the Match for me at Widnes. Devastating runs created havoc tonight & defensively very sound.

Massively improved player this year, right from the pre-season friendlies.

I dont know what they are feeding him but Tupou is just getting better and better.
Always though he was a strong defensive player but, he seems to have gained some pace and I suppose, having MCB outside him, probably gives him some extra space and it hasn't half helped.

I think he's always had the power I just think Chester has taught him how to use it.
I remember people saying he'd never make a centre but he's a massive asset to us.

In a game like Widnes he can really turn the afterburner on but he's often the one making hard yards in the tough games too.

Who needs 'the Beast' Manu Vatuvei when we have 'the Mini-Beast' Bill Tupou! Great player. www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/401 ... h-nickname

Who needs 'the Beast' Manu Vatuvei when we have 'the Mini-Beast' Bill Tupou! Great player. www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/401 ... h-nickname

Wonder how many will own up to the 'he can't pass' comments now?

I will admit I was one of those who thought his passing wasn't up to being a centre. I would gladly eat humble pie but I am on a diet at present

I credit the players and coaching staff because collectively a number of players have improved as individuals this year including big Bill

Credit to you. He was immense last night when you look at his stats

It's a pity his season has been stop start with injury because when he has played he has been great including a major role in us coming back from 20-0 down away at Wigan

Bill has being great all season

We were sat there saying get it to bill last night! He was unstoppable

Bill n MCB turning in to a great partnership
Loving it !

I think he's been a bit unlucky with injuries and hasn't been able to string a long run together. When he's on form he can be devastating.

Along with Lyne that's two players the forum experts said wouldn't ever make centres. Just shows how much CC and JK know compared to the fans.

It shows how good our coaches are.
I've always liked Tupou but he's much more consistent and playing like a running centre rather than just a big winger.

I'm having a massive slice of humble pie for lunch.

I love being wrong when it comes to matters such as this.

We'll forget about the brain-fart, over-the head, one-handed basket-ball-style pass he attempted to get to MCB in the second half last night after making yet another clean break then ???
I believe I'll just have half a slice of humble pie then please ??