Rumour TPJ

[Reecek89]

Was TPJ at belmore yesterday? He’s not in any photos

 

[Robbothedestroyer]

TPJ has missed around 6 weeks if include preseason games with a calf injury and has been reported he has a chronic back injury.
If we have made a call to throw him in the middle and will require him to dramatically increase his work rate don’t like his chances of getting thru a season.
He did fekk all last year and couldn’t stay on the park.
Shame as he is a genuine talent.

 

[Bazildog]

How many games has he actually played with us now?

He and Thompson are tampons.

I think Thommo has him covered for effort. Junior might have the talent but something in his body is the size of a pea and I doubt it’s fixable…

 

[The DoggFather]

I think Thommo has him covered for effort. Junior might have the talent but something in his body is the size of a pea and I doubt it’s fixable…

I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.

Problem is he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.

 

[belmore_utd]

The deal with Hoffman for BBO's top30 spot was done just before Thommo got injured.

But TPJ Hughes and Patolo were already injured. I think the only back injured was Casey plus our outside back stocks already looked healthier.

 

[Bazildog]

I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.

Plus he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.

I watched plenty of him over there and he was a star in a different style of game. I still don’t think any coach here has used him to his potential.

An off the back fence style of forward is the opposite of his support style running good angles game he played in the SL.

 

[senshidog]

Watching Burto split the line against the Tigers, I can't wait to see the damage TPJ or Thompson can do once fit again.

 

[Taylforth]

I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.

Problem is he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.

I gotta say I get that, however they throw coaches out, & are allowed to replace them, when they have extended periods of non or low performance irrespective of potential or past results. The game is all about results……now & at most, over the last season or so. Both TPJ & Thommo are major talents but unfortunately, they are both just too injury prone at the more challenging level of NRL. It’s tough, but they just don’t deliver value for their big money. Like TBaz, will soon be time to say bye bye.

 

[belmore_utd]

Gould just discussed TPJs injury on 100%, footy.

He's a had a career long reoccurring calf injury which happened on 2 occasions during pre-season.
Have specialists working with him so it doesn't occur again and won't be rushed back. Pressed on a rumoured round 8 return Gus said he doesn't know how long it will take.

5 front row forwards out of our top 30 which doesn't look like changing anytime soon apparently. So maybe no Pele next week either.
Playing undermanned is burning out King and Sutton Gus acknowledged as much.

My hope is Hoffman was put in the Top 30 to become a potential trade option because it's only a matter of time before we get monstered again by a bigger stronger pack like Manly

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Gould just discussed TPJs injury on 100%, footy.

He's a had a career long reoccurring calf injury which happened on 2 occasions during pre-season.
Have specialists working with him so it doesn't occur again and won't be rushed back. Pressed on a rumoured round 8 return Gus said he doesn't know how long it will take.

5 front row forwards out of our top 30 which doesn't look like changing anytime soon apparently. So maybe no Pele next week either.
Playing undermanned is burning out King and Sutton Gus acknowledged as much.

My hope is Hoffman was put in the Top 30 to become a potential trade option because it's only a matter of time before we get monstered again by a bigger stronger pack like Manly

I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..

Or a vagina issue

 

[Kempsey Dog]

I watched plenty of him over there and he was a star in a different style of game. I still don’t think any coach here has used him to his potential.

An off the back fence style of forward is the opposite of his support style running good angles game he played in the SL.

He played off the back of Walmsley, have him playing off NAS would unlock him

 

[belmore_utd]

I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..

Would not suprise me. Gould using the career long phrase might be a clue to that. TPJ confessed to suffering back problems his whole career in one of the kennel episodes I'm sure.

Would not suprise if he has suffered calf injuries as a result of his back problems aswell.

 

[Moedogg]

I watched plenty of him over there and he was a star in a different style of game. I still don’t think any coach here has used him to his potential.

An off the back fence style of forward is the opposite of his support style running good angles game he played in the SL.

We saw a bit in that match against the sharks in 2021 when Thompson got the ball on the front foot and managed to use his footwork and speed to bounce off defenders and set up Averillo. I honestly believe our current playing style this year would really suit him.

 

[Taylforth]

I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..

Yes agree. This happens to bowlers in cricket a lot. They have persistent hamstring or calf injuries, stemming from back injuries. I spoke to the physio who treated Pat Cummins and he said that once his back injuries largely resolved then various other issues in hammies and calf’s also disappeared.

 

[Nate DAWG]

I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.

Problem is he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.

Retired NRL and fringe first graders dominate in the ESL bro. Thommo puts in but doesn’t have the skill or size for NRL. TPJ, has the talent but is injured far too often. Will be difficult to move on an injury prone player, so it’s probably best to not rush him back and see if we can get him back to his best. We are a so short in the middle, is that young Fijian lad we got a chance? Haven’t seen much of him

 

[Bulldog1966]

Retired NRL and fringe first graders dominate in the ESL bro. Thommo puts in but doesn’t have the skill or size for NRL. TPJ, has the talent but is injured far too often. Will be difficult to move on an injury prone player, so it’s probably best to not rush him back and see if we can get him back to his best. We are a so short in the middle, is that young Fijian lad we got a chance? Haven’t seen much of him

Don't think he is top 30 at this stage?

 

[Nate DAWG]

Don't think he is top 30 at this stage?

Of course..fkn. We are so light up front. NSW cup boys are playing well but not a lot of size there either. We will struggle against all teams with the bigger packs

 

[The DoggFather]

Retired NRL and fringe first graders dominate in the ESL bro. Thommo puts in but doesn’t have the skill or size for NRL. TPJ, has the talent but is injured far too often. Will be difficult to move on an injury prone player, so it’s probably best to not rush him back and see if we can get him back to his best. We are a so short in the middle, is that young Fijian lad we got a chance? Haven’t seen much of him

Isn't Thommo bigger than Graham?

Graham on a bad day is still better that Thommo on a good day.

 

[Nate DAWG]

Isn't Thommo bigger than Graham?

Graham on a bad day is still better that Thommo on a good day.

Is he? Thommo and Graham don’t belong in the same sentence uce! Graham tough, skillfil and a leader. Thommo none of these things. I think Thommo got his big contract because of the success of Graham and the kernel also gives him more latitude than any other overpaid flop because we wanted another British bulldog, but got a fkn chihuahua