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Author:  vastman [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:16 am ]
Post subject:  A Tupou team of the month OPTA
I know these monthly Opta stats based dream teams devide people - hate to say it but you'd expect a Cas player in there somewhere.

However England is in there which is no surprise. Anthony Tupou is in there, and blowing my own trumpet I reckon I'm the only one not surprised. I got shot down a little for bigging him up in the first game but to me he's just screamed class and efficiency from the first minute.

If you believe in stats, then I was right. I do believe in them as regards the individual not so much the team. Slight gloating aside it is nice to know that we appear to have signed a prefessional Aussie and not a Pension chaser.
Author:  newgroundb4cas [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
I'm not suprised about A topou he will have the same problem as Lautiti lacking a good centre next to him. A.Topou has looked v solid everytime he has come on he will send a good offload but then the ball dies in Arundels arms. Gonna b the same problem
Author:  PopTart [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
Absolutely. He is doing a lot of work with little error.
I don't think he is hitting his attacking line breaking potential yet but he is certainly putting his work in.
Considering he's come off the bench a few times too.
Author:  The Dreadnought [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
Once the team has gelled and they learn when to give A Tupou the ball he'll be the best line runner in league, also a threat with his offload but like mentioned needs time to settle and understand players around him.
Author:  steadygetyerboots-on [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
vastman wrote:I know these monthly Opta stats based dream teams devide people - hate to say it but you'd expect a Cas player in there somewhere.

However England is in there which is no surprise. Anthony Tupou is in there, and blowing my own trumpet I reckon I'm the only one not surprised. I got shot down a little for bigging him up in the first game but to me he's just screamed class and efficiency from the first minute.

If you believe in stats, then I was right. I do believe in them as regards the individual not so much the team. Slight gloating aside it is nice to know that we appear to have signed a prefessional Aussie and not a Pension chaser.


I'd say its a bit early to be gloating, as you put it. Though I've no doubt Tupou is genuine quality and will get better as the season goes on, it is worth noting that his stats are for four games compared to most others 3.
Statistics can be, and often are misleading; you only have to look at the dream team scoring for half backs!
Author:  vastman [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
steadygetyerboots-on wrote:I'd say its a bit early to be gloating, as you put it. Though I've no doubt Tupou is genuine quality and will get better as the season goes on, it is worth noting that his stats are for four games compared to most others 3.
Statistics can be, and often are misleading; you only have to look at the dream team scoring for half backs!


On occassion Steady you really do miss the point - I'm gloating over the fact that a few Trinity fans disagreed with me when I stated from game one that he brought a professionalism with him. This was a minor point that didn't really concern you.

Don't worry I'm not daring to suggest he's good enough to play for Cas :roll:

His over all impact on SL is yet to be seen because as you say it's far to early, but thanks for letting me know.
Author:  steadygetyerboots-on [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
I was merely pointing out that your point would make itself if you waited a while! Don't be so touchy!
Author:  vastman [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
steadygetyerboots-on wrote:I was merely pointing out that your point would make itself if you waited a while! Don't be so touchy!


Think it was you being a bit touchy if we are being honest.
Author:  les-goose [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
Once that summer comes and the grounds dry out and the team have played a few games then I think he will be a great asset for the team
Author:  steadygetyerboots-on [ Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A Tupou team of the month OPTA
vastman wrote:Think it was you being a bit touchy if we are being honest.


Hmm! Can't say I'm surprised you think that!
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