Official Tuku Hau Tapuha

[stalefish]

these two work well together. they ran that play 2 or 3 times with success

surely tuks isnt far off a stint off the bench he's been pretty impressive in cup

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

these two work well together. they ran that play 2 or 3 times with success

surely tuks isnt far off a stint off the bench he's been pretty impressive in cup

Yeah. His form has been good. Another victim of the Sharks forwards being healthier than ever.

 

[Gibs]

Unfortunately Tuks hasn't really shown much when he has been called up to warrant selection.

 

[Vichyssoise]

Unfortunately Tuks hasn't really shown much when he has been called up to warrant selection.

Yeah. When we were down on troops, he never really stepped up.

 

[SF]

Presumedly first game of the year, #17

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

Presumedly first game of the year, #17

Yeah. Fitz said in the presser Tuks is expected tbe play. The other possibility I guess would be that Hassett plays a small stint and Burns moves to the middle.

Tuks has been great in cup this year. I was never impressed with him in the NRL previously. Even in the games the fan base loved him it was due to really favourable possession in short stints. He has improved at cup level a lot though, and can get quick ptb’s - so hopefully that translates up.

 

[stalefish]

yea im excited for him he deserves another shot

it could be a contract defining game for him

 

[Bundy Shark]

Sam has been saying on his pod he is close/wanting/expecting to stay.
I hope he does, we’ve all seen limited footage of him by FG games but there’s glimpses in their where if everything comes together he could bd very a good player.

 

[stalefish]

yea still developing but still alot of potential there. especially with the speed of the game these days. his ability to drag defenders thru the line and then offload is a huge asset.. if only he had more support runners other than niwhai..

 

[egg]

yea still developing but still alot of potential there. especially with the speed of the game these days. his ability to drag defenders thru the line and then offload is a huge asset.. if only he had more support runners other than niwhai..

Sadly 2nd phase play and support runners seem unimaginable for the Cronulla Sharks

 

[stalefish]

Sadly 2nd phase play and support runners seem unimaginable for the Cronulla Sharks

yea too much routine and structure towards the next play. the days i fizzed are gone with the ad-lib players like dykes, peachey and campbell

 

[Gibs]

That's why I enjoyed watching halves Puru. His support play is fantastic.

 

[Sparkles]

Yeah. Fitz said in the presser Tuks is expected tbe play. The other possibility I guess would be that Hassett plays a small stint and Burns moves to the middle.

Tuks has been great in cup this year. I was never impressed with him in the NRL previously. Even in the games the fan base loved him it was due to really favourable possession in short stints. He has improved at cup level a lot though, and can get quick ptb’s - so hopefully that translates up.

Good on him. Hope he gets a run and impresses. I think most of us had decently high hopes for him when he first hit the scene

 

[Thresher]

Hopefully the next Sam Tagaetese ... as long as he doesn't try to headbutt anyone.

 

[JimBob]

Looked good tonight.

Ran hard, defended well and snuck in a cheeky offload to boot. Also did well holding onto the ball for his first few touches after he got some suspect passes after he started his stint.

 

[apezza]

Looked good tonight.

Ran hard, defended well and snuck in a cheeky offload to boot. Also did well holding onto the ball for his first few touches after he got some suspect passes after he started his stint.

I wont lie - I was waiting for the first run knock on or play the ball error.

He went well and is a good back up for that 15 minute forward we often use.

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

It's funny the way the hype machine works.

Has been a regular in Cup since not long after his 19th birthday.
2024 Tuks clearly wasn't ready but the fans raved about him.
2025 he played the same as 2024 and the fans said he was crap.
2026 he is dominating Cup and might finally be ready to make the jump. Hasn't turned 25 yet. Fans want Fa'atili - who just started playing cup at 22.

 

[apezza]

It's funny the way the hype machine works.

2024 Tuks clearly wasn't ready but Dan raved about him.
2025 he played the same as 2024 and Dan said he was crap.
2026 he is dominating Cup and might finally be ready to make the jump. Hasn't turned 25 yet. Dan wants Fa'atili.

This reads better!

 

[Sharks NRL Prospects]

This reads better!

It does. Not just him though.

Tuks has really improved and is still young. Just a few months older now than Rudolf, Uele and Hazelton were when they each cracked the NRL full time.

 

[apezza]

It does. Not just him though.

Tuks has really improved and is still young. Just a few months older now than Rudolf, Uele and Hazelton were when they each cracked the NRL full time.

I reckon he'd be like a sponge around AFB, Cam and Co. and hopefully can continue to improve.

He looks very lean and fit so it appears he has a good work ethic and drive.