I dont understand the vitriol directed at Luai.
He has been super successful at all levels.
1) He has won the majority of games with the Panthers.
2) He has been successful at SOO.
3) He has won three Premierships with Panthers.
4) Played World Cup with Samoa.
5) Selected in World Cup composite side.
People criticise him for his "grubby" behaviour.
Does anyone remember Terry Lamb and his coat hangers, his head butts
and a lot more, yet he is a legend of the club. Go figure.
I can say as someone who is on the fence with Luai signing.
To me he is a 5/8. Not sure he can be the 7. Not sure burton can be either.
That said Burton is a kid we have invested in. He has been behind a terrible pack that copped unlucky injuries all year to key players. I don’t think that Luai could have done any better really last season in those circumstances and I think Burton behind panthers pack would look galaxy’s ahead of what he has so far (which his talent and ability still shows even with lacking shit).
I am happy to see Luai signed with us as it would mean we have a partnership for a few seasons no doubt but I’m not positive it works and will cost us a fortune and long term deal.
My more pushing concern is we clearly suck and lack in the props. Badly. A kid might push forward like Hughes but we need more for sure. AFB was a big must in my eyes though perhaps his 4 year 1.2 mil deal is a bit rich and long for the risk.
Someone like May and Klemmer or that big ulele from sharks would probz combined be about that and no doubt provide more. However we actually need to sign some… Klemmer isn’t off contract. May was last reported to be close to stay with roosters. No links of sharks and appears highly unlikely we land him.
Dunno what’s going on. Gus clearly does so here’s hoping!