TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:55 pm  

Just thought I'd create a thread to appreciate the big guy with his 'fantastic four' type arms.

I was looking at his stats on saintsrlfc.com and he has scored a staggering 26 tries in 49(11 sub) appearances which is an astounding ratio when he's played at prop in half of those games at least and usually plays about 50 mins max of the 80.

The guy is immense and what he brings to the table sometimes goes unnoticed. I hope he can keep his form going into the play-offs.

I'm so pleased we have another year at least from TP. Our pack looks awesome with TP, Graham, Perry, Roby, LMS etc. I love that Eddie and Stevo also Eulogise about him whenever he plays and does something amazing in the red vee.

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:10 pm  

Here, here! hope the big guy extends his stay, one of my favourite players

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:10 pm  

Are you going to change your name to Big Tony P

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:26 pm  

Tony Puletua is probably in the top 3 props in the Super League with Graham and Morley. He has been outstanding this year and last and fully deserves all the accolades he is getting. Probably our best overseas signing since David Fairleigh and Darren Britt!

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:33 pm  

foz11 wrote:

Tony Puletua is probably in the top 3 props in the Super League with Graham and Morley. He has been outstanding this year and last and fully deserves all the accolades he is getting. Probably our best overseas signing since David Fairleigh and Darren Britt!

In the forwards yes, but overall i'd have to raise you Lyon!

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:40 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

In the forwards yes, but overall i'd have to raise you Lyon!

I did mean in the forwards. The backs obviously Lyon stands out as the very best overseas signing we have made in the Super League era along with Fairleigh IMO.

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:48 pm  

TP is just awesome. His handling skills for a prop are acceptional and his ability to suck in defenders and still be able to offload the ball. I hope he extends his contract.

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:53 pm  

For me along with Roby he has been our best forward this season.

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 3:49 pm  

fantastic player is TP, it winds me up when people say he's lazy and doesn't carry his weight.. you're also not considering how many tries he makes with his offloads

Re: TP : Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:26 pm  

paulscunthorpe wrote:

fantastic player is TP, it winds me up when people say he's lazy and doesn't carry his weight.. you're also not considering how many tries he makes with his offloads

I have a similar debate with DD pretty regularly. I think he's awesome personally and without him and Graham we'd be absolutely screwed. They've carried us for two seasons those two.