Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 12:39 pm  

Called up to the Cook Island squad for next weeks game with Samoa so won’t be available for the Salford game.

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Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:00 pm  

He's been playing well for us and will be missed but it's probably an area we can cover he deserves a last shot at another international cap.

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:16 pm  

Pleased for Tini.
Battye, who looked to be back in the groove last week, Aydin and Butler should provide us with ample cover. Just need our combined nations lads to get through this aft OK.

Sadly he is irreplaceable when it comes to post match celebrations.

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:17 pm  

It gives somebody else a chance?

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:56 pm  

Congrats to him personally think hes been playing well hope he gets a new deal

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:52 pm  

Luppylad wrote:

Congrats to him personally think hes been playing well hope he gets a new deal

He looks like he could breeze another year but I guess it’s what ever Works out best for him and the club. He’s been one of the best imports I’ve seen during the time I’ve been watching. He’s a great professional and so consistent with his performances. You can tell he’s held in high regard around the team. You can’t buy that unfortunately

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:32 pm  

Luppylad wrote:

Congrats to him personally think hes been playing well hope he gets a new deal

The strong rumour is that he is retiring at the end of this season ??

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:52 pm  

After listening to him on the podcast he's keen to get into coaching, perhaps this would influence his decision at the end of of year.

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:20 am  

Always glad to see one of ours get some recognition and the Polynesian lads are very proud of their heritage so it’s a big deal for Tini. Think it may be his last year and to be honest I wouldn’t be looking to extend him. Great servant but there comes a time when we just move on.

Re: Tinirau Arona : Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:37 am  

wakefieldwall wrote:

Always glad to see one of ours get some recognition and the Polynesian lads are very proud of their heritage so it’s a big deal for Tini. Think it may be his last year and to be honest I wouldn’t be looking to extend him. Great servant but there comes a time when we just move on.

I think it’s such a shame that long term imports like Arona are forced out. If he were British he could go into coaching but remain registered to the club on a pay when you play deal or similar. However as far as I understand it he takes up a quota spot regardless and that’s hard to justify.

Such a shame because I recon he’s still got the odd game left in him and would be great backup.

I assume now he will look for a championship gig with a coaching element added in. Not ideal as I suspect he’d rather stay with us an coach junior level whilst playing a bit to keep his wages up.

Maybe it’s sorted who knows.