Official Dogs snare Kikau in major signing coup

[GreenTurd]

Panthers looked lost without May.

 

[Cappuccino]

I understand why we have signed Kikau... we have lacked impact in the forwards for years but I just think Kikau is a gamble in itself but also when we have committed to TPJ as well

As long as his reputation doesn't fall to shit...he's worth it just for the decoy factor. Lots of Burton's tries and assists last year were cause they would gang up on kikau when he wasn't even going to get the ball.

In saying that tho the club has runs on the board that no one sees out a 4year contract so I can see it ending in pain somewhere

 

[Baby Blues]

Papali'i does have a great motor to go with his quality. Probably the Tigers best pickup in years. I would've been happy with him over Kikau too.

That may be true Papali’i could have been a cheaper option but you all are forgetting the timing of the signings. At the time it was our priority to secure a spine player first which we achieved by nabbing Mahoney. Without signing him getting more forwards probably would have been pointless. The Tigers already have their spine players locked into long term contracts so going hard for Papali’i was a no brainer. I just don’t think we ever had a chance to throw our hat in the the ring

 

[Ant2611]

I agree, he needs to fix his D
I would be very concerned if he becomes non-effective in attack too, a la She-Rex

I wouldn't be concerned I'd be shitty.

 

[Bulldog1966]

it won Penrith a comp, defenitely wont be as good this season imo.

Storms will win the comp this year, I know this is hardly relevant here but i wanted it on record

 

[Bulldog1966]

Well..if you can't throw stones at current players let's have a dig at a guy who is 9 months away from even training with us and a year and change from debuting

 

[flamebouyant]

Exactly this. With Kikau, the positives far outweigh the negatives. We haven’t had a damaging second rower that could trample defenders or break the line since Pritchard. I guess people would rather Waddell and Stimson lining up in the second row

Exactly. But if theres a chance to put the boot in, and sound like an expert, then why not?

 

[B-Train]

Well..if you can't throw stones at current players let's have a dig at a guy who is 9 months away from even training with us and a year and change from debuting

Saying that he had a bad game and hopefully he bounces back once the season starts isn't having a dig. Are we supposed to only talk about his good games and ignore his flaws like his poor defence and how that could be a problem in our team?

 

[B-Train]

Exactly. But if theres a chance to put the boot in, and sound like an expert, then why not?

You hammer countless players on here. Get off your high horse. All I did is point out he had 9 missed tackles, he looked underdone and hopefully he improves once the real games start. That's hardly hammering him or sticking the boot in.

 

[CQDog]

You hammer countless players on here. Get off your high horse. All I did is point out he had 9 missed tackles, he looked underdone and hopefully he improves once the real games start. That's hardly hammering him or sticking the boot in.

Ur not wrong, i swear he just doesn’t involve himself in the game a bit like fifita but as himself he needs to do that but when he does touch the ball its often a 10m run with 5 post contact and that ability to offload. Kikau and tpj gotta touch the ball as much as possible. Mahoney will fix this issue though definitely.

 

[B-Train]

Ur not wrong, i swear he just doesn’t involve himself in the game a bit like fifita but as himself he needs to do that but when he does touch the ball its often a 10m run with 5 post contact and that ability to offload. Kikau and tpj gotta touch the ball as much as possible. Mahoney will fix this issue though definitely.

I just can't stand how if you question one thing about a player, you're considered a turncoat fan.. You can't discuss a players pros and cons or have a constructive discussion on a footy forum without people getting emotional and defensive and taking things out of context because they don't agree with the sentiment.

 

[CQDog]

I just can't stand how if you question one thing about a player, you're considered a turncoat fan by the holier than thou crowd. You can't discuss a players pros and cons or have a constructive discussion on a footy forum without people getting emotional and defensive and taking things out of context because they don't agree with the sentiment.

Ik i agree 100% it would be annoying and i see it every second message.

 

[cookieman909]

Mahoney to Burton, short ball to Kikau, or out the back to Dufty to shift to Naden, JAC in the corner. That’s a fucking lethal left side. Having Kikau will give a presence on that left edge. Slide off him and get him one on one. Jam in on him and play out the back giving the backline more room.

A positive is also shifting TPJ into the middle where he belongs.

 

[Bulldog1966]

Saying that he had a bad game and hopefully he bounces back once the season starts isn't having a dig. Are we supposed to only talk about his good games and ignore his flaws like his poor defence and how that could be a problem in our team?

My bad I didn't thoroughly read your post tbh,
I just think it ain't worth the worry especially this far out, plus wasn't his last proper match a ball tearing performance In the GF??
Hot and cold guy same as Fifita but every bit as good as him(I hope)and a bit cheaper.
I might be a bit worried about year 4 of his contract if I'm honest.

We have other more pressing current issues which may escalate again tomorrow at around 7/8pm.

 

[B-Train]

My bad I didn't thoroughly read your post tbh,
I just think it ain't worth the worry especially this far out, plus wasn't his last proper match a ball tearing performance In the GF??
Hot and cold guy same as Fifita but every bit as good as him(I hope)and a bit cheaper.
I might be a bit worried about year 4 of his contract if I'm honest.

We have other more pressing current issues which may escalate again tomorrow at around 7/8pm.

I had doubts about the signing at the time due to the money, the four years and his lack of consistency. But he's a game breaker on his day and the threat of his runs and his decoys are valuable in itself to create space for others which is part of Gus' thinking. It's just whether the pros outweigh the cons of his poor defence and how ineffective he is when he has a bad game. He has as high a ceiling as most 2nd rowers. But his floor is quite low for a player of his ability. Hopefully he shows more consistency this year.

 

[flamebouyant]

You hammer countless players on here. Get off your high horse. All I did is point out he had 9 missed tackles, he looked underdone and hopefully he improves once the real games start. That's hardly hammering him or sticking the boot in.

Don't take it personally, its not just you. but you were the one to bump the thread and point it out.
Who do I hammer on here? Countless? Right.

 

[B-Train]

Don't take it personally, its not just you. but you were the one to bump the thread and point it out.
Who do I hammer on here? Countless? Right.

All good.. Okunbur is one I know of for sure.. Haha.

 

[flamebouyant]

All good.. Okunbur is one I know of for sure.. Haha.

I did state he had a shit game last week, but im one of the few that have consistently backed him and supported him.

 

[B-Train]

Kikau has been dominant tonight breaking tackles and offloading at will and attracting three and four defenders. Manly can't handle him.

I had my concerns about his consistency and price tag but if he plays like this regularly, he'll be worth it because when he does, he's one of the most destructive forwards and unstoppable in the comp.

 

[Scoooby]

Kikau has been dominant tonight breaking tackles and offloading at will and attracting three and four defenders. Manly can't handle him.

I had my concerns about his consistency and price tag but if he plays like this regularly, he'll be worth it because when he does, he's one of the most destructive forwards and unstoppable in the comp.

No shit , we got a good one .!!! Pitty he still plays for this asshole team.