Tahu comes home to Parramatta

AT 2:42pm yesterday, prodigal Eel Timana Tahu returned to Parramatta and declared himself a better player than the one who walked out on a cross-code crusade at the end of 2007. Two years in rugby delivered mixed results for Tahu, who finished up out of favour at the Wallabies and playing club football before a handful of diehards on Saturday afternoons. But in his first interview back in blue and gold, the 28-year-old refused to be critical of the ARU. Although upset at his limited chances at the top-level, Tahu credited the 15-man code for returning him in career-best shape. "As far as rugby goes, probably my skill level has picked up,'' Tahu said before officially signing his new three-year deal. "I've learned to pass the ball both ways, to kick, and have played a lot more different positions. That's expanded my game. I feel I've come back a better player.'' FULL STORY

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  • JARRYD Hayne is in career-best form but Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson believes the addition of Timana Tahu could make the Eels fullback a more potent proposition for opposition defences next season.

    Asked what sort of impact he could have, Anderson said: "Huge, he's a tryscorer. You know he really is a player who can create things for other people and he can finish off other things people create.

    "He's a physical player so he will bring plenty to the attacking side. I know he can hold his own defensively."

    Tahu's return to the Eels is certain to create more opportunities for Hayne. The NSW winger has been arguably the form player in the NRL this year and a major reason behind the club's late-season surge for the finals, which will continue against Newcastle at Parramatta Stadium tomorrow.

    Next season, with Tahu threatening opposition defences, Hayne could have even more room to move.

    "If they take their eyes off Jarryd he can punish people himself," Anderson said.

    "If they concentrate on Jarryd, players like Timana can take advantage of the space that's created. I think it certainly can enhance Jarryd's game as well.

    http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25898448-5012431...
  • I wonder if the "rest" Tahu has had over the past 2 years has helped with his troublesome hamstrings? I would love to see Tahu have an injury free season.
  • "As far as rugby goes, probably my skill level has picked up,'' Tahu said before officially signing his new three-year deal. "I've learned to pass the ball both ways, to kick, and have played a lot more different positions. That's expanded my game. I feel I've come back a better player.''

    bwahahaha.....bwahahahahahhaha

    Hook, line and sinker he was laughing all the way to the bank.

    • Ye now even the knights don't want him.
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