Zane tetevano signed for 2024

[gibbo2]

This could be a decent signing . His last stints were at the Roosters when they were winning comps and also at Penrith the year they started their march to domination in 2020. He will cost us nothing and with a shortage of props available I think it could be an astute low risk signing

 

[Robdog111]

I am not a doctor so I will go with

This!

* The stroke/heart condition has been cleared, medically;
* It (attempts to) bolsters a position we're weak in;
* Probably on minimum wage, so not a huge risk on Salary Cap/Squad balance...

...all good so far (if that's what Gus & Ciraldo decide they want)...

...BUT...a Domestic Violence conviction (not just a rumour, accusation, or charge) is unforgivable, IMO.

* F#ck your "white ribbon" virture-signalling Bull$#!t;
* F#ck your dumb@r$e government-paid advertisements telling real mean (that would NEVER do this kind of thing) that they are somehow responsible/complicit in the behaviour of these types of cretin; and
* F#ck your "second chances"...

If people are/were serious about this kind of thing, a DV conviction should be marked as "Never Again (Ever)" - full stop.
Don't care who you are, how good you play, or how much the team/club needs what you're offering.
It's just a hard NO.

He already has had a 2nd chance with both the Roosters and Penrith.
Something tells me though if it was Tino- you would be 100% ok with the signing.

 

[stevesonthebay]

Sounds more like Ciraldo signing his old penrith pals because he has no control of the dressing room without them backing him.

Or because he knows Tetevano and thinks he has something to offer within that Panthers style of footy.

 

[Berries]

Or because he knows Tetevano and thinks he has something to offer within that Panthers style of footy.

If that’s the reason, I’d let go of CC on Monday.

 

[Apercots]

I think GG loves A good One

 

[Lynchpin]

He already has had a 2nd chance with both the Roosters and Penrith.

Well why didn't you say so? If DV is okay at the Rorters & the 'riff, then it must be okay at the Dogs. Why have standards, especially on something so trivial as DV - now, where's my White Ribbon virtue-signaling paraphernalia? [seriously mods, where is the *eyeroll* emoji?]

Something tells me though...

Yeah, I wouldn't be relying too much on that voice in your head.

...if it was Tino- you would be 100% ok with the signing.

100% wrong. What part of:
"Don't care who you are, how good you play, or how much the team/club needs what you're offering.
It's just a hard NO."
- did you not get?

Name your superstar. I don't care. 'It's just a hard NO."

 

[Rocket64]

I don’t mind this signing for experience .. still confused why Gus didn’t pursue someone like Keppie .. high work rate, still only young by Prop age

 

[Cappuccino]

Its not happening

 

[diddly]

Its not happening

Confirmed or opinion?

 

[InGusWeTrust]

I wouldn’t want him even if he was a model citizen. His history makes it an easy decision NO. There’s a few kids I’d play before someone like him.

 

[B-Train]

Let's hope not:

"Tetevano pleaded guilty to eight charges in Newcastle Local Court last week, including two counts of common assault and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

On each occasion Tetevano was affected by alcohol and attacked his then girlfriend by variously pushing her to the ground, kicking her, and on one occasion picking her up by her shirt and holding her against a wall, and throwing her around the bedroom at the Merewether unit they once shared."

Fuck that's horrible.. I can't get behind signing anyone that's had this history of abuse towards women. Disgusting behaviour.. Hopefully it doesn't happen.

 

[Dogs4eva13]

I don’t mind this signing for experience .. still confused why Gus didn’t pursue someone like Keppie .. high work rate, still only young by Prop age

Because Kellie signed a rediculous contract with Manly, >600k till end of 2027, so it would have been pretty high risk to sign him.

 

[stevesonthebay]

If that’s the reason, I’d let go of CC on Monday.

Why is that.

 

[stevesonthebay]

Let's hope not:

"Tetevano pleaded guilty to eight charges in Newcastle Local Court last week, including two counts of common assault and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

On each occasion Tetevano was affected by alcohol and attacked his then girlfriend by variously pushing her to the ground, kicking her, and on one occasion picking her up by her shirt and holding her against a wall, and throwing her around the bedroom at the Merewether unit they once shared."

That was nearly 10 years ago. How long should we hold players accountable, Otherwise we would have to ban a number of players who have been convicted of assault and/or DV over the last 10 years including some who are still playing.

Hopefully that agression has been turned toward footy because that is exactly what we need lol.

 

[Trinfly]

Let's hope not:

"Tetevano pleaded guilty to eight charges in Newcastle Local Court last week, including two counts of common assault and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

On each occasion Tetevano was affected by alcohol and attacked his then girlfriend by variously pushing her to the ground, kicking her, and on one occasion picking her up by her shirt and holding her against a wall, and throwing her around the bedroom at the Merewether unit they once shared."

Gus has bought a liability here, gutless act

 

[wendog33]

Gus has bought a liability here, gutless act

Has it been confirmed?

Seems a very poor signing ....for several different reasons.

 

[stevesonthebay]

I see Tetevano pretty close to what Sio Siua Taukeiaho in style of player. They were both played for the Roosters and played similar roles usually off the bench. So maybe Tetevano is our substitute for Taukeiaho.

 

[S.B.W_Jnr]

I think a player swap - Sutton for Mooney and or Hola from the raiders would be a smart move and a fair swap.

 

[Cappuccino]

That was nearly 10 years ago. How long should we hold players accountable, Otherwise we would have to ban a number of players who have been convicted of assault and/or DV over the last 10 years including some who are still playing.

Hopefully that agression has been turned toward footy because that is exactly what we need lol.

Oh OK it's only ten years ago.
Throw your sister up to marry him then

 

[Berries]

Oh OK it's only ten years ago.
Throw your sister up to marry him then

Exactly , his second chance is digging holes for the council. NRL should be earned
Not a right