Reds 2023

[Wilson]

I rate Kaitu’u, form this year has dropped off but last year his Super Rugby form was great. Sio would undoubtedly be a good signing as well

Yeah, Kaitu'u did have a drop in form after starting the year well. That said it largely followed the force's dip as the coaching change over was announced, so I'd absolutely back him to turn it around, particularly in a new environment.

 

[LeCheese]

Yeah but its in line with what positions get paid all over the world, Locks, 10's & full backs are generally the top 3 no prop is getting that. Hope he gets paid though maybe $900k with a sabbatical over 4 years is more realistic

Tupou isn’t your typical prop though - he has a game-breaking ability that not many players, let alone props, possess. A comparison that comes to mind is Kerevi, and he’s on that sort of money.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Yeah, Kaitu'u did have a drop in form after starting the year well. That said it largely followed the force's dip as the coaching change over was announced, so I'd absolutely back him to turn it around, particularly in a new environment.

I’m not even sure if he started well. Got yanked from the field before half time against the Tahs in the early rounds. From memory gave up a silly yellow, saw out his 10mins but didn’t return as coach decided Ready was doing a better job

 

[PhilClinton]

I think a Kaitu’u and Nasser hooking team would work well.

Nasser plays more like a traditional hooker and was very consistent this year prior to injury.

Kaitu’u plays a bit more up tempo with a turnover based defensive mindset, which would work well at the Reds. Of course that style comes with a higher error rate and penalty count, but if for example you’re chasing points at the back of a game, those are the calculated risks you take.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Tadhg Furlong is earning over $1million a year these days, re-signed with IRFU end of last year and was reportedly offered around €1million a season from French clubs.
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My old man always says the most important player in a rugby team is the tighthead followed by the backup tighthead

 

[ssmeaton]

$1m? that would make him the highest paid prop in the world! Would he even get that in Japan?

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Tadhg Furlong is on between $800k & $850k at a side with no cap & pays more than anyone in the world, I agree he has to be paid but that seems over market value for a broke Rugby Australia

I think if TT properly explored his options he would become the highest paid player in the world, not just the highest paid prop. I am pretty confident he would get over 1m euro in the Top14

 

[Members Section]

I think if TT properly explored his options he would become the highest paid player in the world, not just the highest paid prop. I am pretty confident he would get over 1m euro in the Top14

I certainly don't he could be the highest paid player in the world by a long shot

 

[SouthernX]

I certainly don't he could be the highest paid player in the world by a long shot

Of course he could be - best scrummager on planet. He also has once in a lifetime generational athletism for a prop.

 

[Members Section]

Of course he could be - best scrummager on planet. He also has once in a lifetime generational athletism for a prop.

I think Dupont & Ntamak have slightly higher currency than Nela

 

[Adam84]

Tadhg Furlong is on between $800k & $850k at a side with no cap & pays more than anyone in the world, I agree he has to be paid but that seems over market value for a broke Rugby Australia

Tadh Furlong is on more then a $1million

 

[fatprop]

I think if TT properly explored his options he would become the highest paid player in the world, not just the highest paid prop. I am pretty confident he would get over 1m euro in the Top14

And they would grind him into dust as he scrums against massive beasts each week

 

[Tomikin]

My old man always says the most important player in a rugby team is the tighthead followed by the backup tighthead

maybe 30 - 40 years ago it was true.. not so much any more

 

[Tomikin]

Arnolds on 1.5 million a year.. they said his the highest paid player in the world https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...er-with-4-5-million-deal-20220221-p59ycf.html

 

[LeCheese]

Tadh Furlong is on more then a $1million

Yep - ~€700k, so about A$1.05m

 

[Ignoto]

But Arnold and Furlong aren't personable and Taniela is a huge personality.

Hopefully RA and Stan can tap into the marketing budget for an additional top up because our game in Australia needs more personable characters like Taniela.

 

[Tazzmania]

and Taniela is a huge personality.

Absolutely, after the match against the Force in Perth, he was engaging with the fans, chatting, taking selfies and if my memory serves me correct one of the last to leave the playing field. Left a great impression and added to the whole match day experience.

 

[LeCheese]

But Arnold and Furlong aren't personable and Taniela is a huge personality.

Hopefully Rugby Australia and Stan can tap into the marketing budget for an additional top up because our game in Australia needs more personable characters like Taniela.

The value of a personality like Tupou driving fan engagement off the field is greater than ever given the type of content fans, particularly younger generations, engage with on social media. Rugby AU and Super teams are starting to do more in this space, but there's still plenty of growth to come.

A great example is what Formula 1 (the organisation, and individual teams) do with their drivers on socials that help to build exposure and buy-in based on drivers' personalities.

 

[gel]

maybe 30 - 40 years ago it was true.. not so much any more

Incorrect.

Surprised you'd not realise this given how 100% reliant on set piece and infringing mechanics the Brumbies are.

Oh wait... Nevermind.

 

[Dctarget]

I think Tupou is off after 23. He posts a lot about how long he’s been at the reds, it will be his ninth season which seems crazy long already. His losing two of his closest mates in Lukhan & Alex.

 

[Derpus]

I think Tupou is off after 23. He posts a lot about how long he’s been at the reds, it will be his ninth season which seems crazy long already. His losing two of his closest mates in Lukhan & Alex.

If i were him id sign a lucrative 3 year deal and then walz back in for 27.

Probably still get picked in the intervening years anyway. Particularly if he goes to Japan.