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Parramatta star Timanu Tahu the strongest player at the club

Posted by 1Eyed Eel on February 3, 2010 at 1:08am

HO has the most explosive power at Parramatta? Fans might say Fuifui Moimoi. Perhaps either of the Nathans - Cayless or Hindmarsh. Or maybe a dark horse such as Eric Grothe.

Wrong, wrong and wrong.

When it comes to powerlifting, the strongest man at Parramatta is the guy who hasn't worn blue and gold for more than two years.

In the most surefire indication yet that he's ready to explode back into league this season, prodigal Eel Timana Tahu has astonished his teammates by smashing the club's all-time powerlifting record.

Fitter and stronger than ever, the dual international recently powerlifted 140kg - a considerable 10kg more than the previous high watermark set by former five-eighth Michael Buettner almost a decade ago....

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Mac5733 February 3, 2010 at 8:56am

Tahu played for the eels for 3 years! 05 - 07

i just hope he stays on the field the whole season because can embarrass alot of players!
Djl February 3, 2010 at 12:53pm

powerlifted 140 what do u mean was it a bench press or what?
Michael Ericson February 3, 2010 at 1:10pm

it is a basically a squat and a shoulder press combined.
Michael Ericson February 3, 2010 at 1:10pm

No basically it is a basically a squat and a shoulder press combined.
Michael Ericson February 3, 2010 at 1:11pm

it is a basically a squat and a shoulder press combined.
Michael Ericson February 3, 2010 at 1:11pm

it is a basically a squat and a shoulder press combined.
- Eel in the East > Michael Ericson February 3, 2010 at 2:11pm
  
  Michael Buettner was the previous record holder for powerlifting at 130kg?
  
  WTF???
  
  I thought that Buettner was a bit of a wuss, so either I have badly mis-judged him, or we have a pack of pussies...
  - Sakuraba > Eel in the East February 3, 2010 at 3:14pm
    
    No wonder we haven't won a premiership for over 20 years. Michael Buettner the strongest eel.That'll do me..
- Sharkiesboomboomboom > Michael Ericson February 3, 2010 at 3:34pm
  
  So its basically a squat and shoulder press combined. Have I understood correctly?
  - Dan > Sharkiesboomboomboom February 3, 2010 at 4:00pm
    
    No... I'm pretty sure he meant a squat & a shoulder press combined.

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