Talented utility back Brad Takairangi is in limbo since the Tigers pulled out of a deal to sign him.
The Eels came close to picking up the Titans centre/back-rower - but have salary cap problems.
At this stage, it looks like Takairangi may return to the Titans for 2015.
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i know this has been said over and over but with Tonga, Smith, Sio, Moi Moi, Harrison, Santi, Kelly, Joesph Paulo or gone or potentially not being re-signed how could parra have salary cap issues. then hayne leaves...
almost like this artice was written 12 months ago.
Takairangi's 2014 stats:
Rd 1: DNP.
Rd 2: DNP.
Rd 3 (centre): 60m from 7 runs (8.57m per run), 15 tackles, 1 offload, 2 penalties conceded & 3 missed tackles.
Rd 4 (centre): 98m from 12 runs (8.16m per run), 9 tackles & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 5 (centre): 107m from 10 runs (10.7m per run), 1 tackle break, 11 tackles, 2 offloads, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 6 (centre): 51m from 10 runs (5.1m per run), 2 tackle breaks, 9 tackles, 3 offlodas, 1 penalty conceded & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 7 (centre): 118m from 14 runs (8.43m per run), 1 tackle break, 18 tackles, 3 offloads, 1 penalty conceded & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 8 (centre): 107m from 11 runs (9.73m per run), 3 tackle breaks, 10 tackles, 4 offloads, 1 error & 3 missed tackles.
Rd 9 (centre): 94m from 9 runs (10.44m per run), 7 tackles, 1 error & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 10 (centre): 70m from 9 runs (7.78m per run), 1 try assist, 1 tackle break, 11 tackles, 4 offloads, 1 line-break assist, 2 errors, 1 penalty conceded & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 11: DNP.
Rd 12: BYE.
Rd 13 (centre): 112m from 17 runs (6.59m per run), 5 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break, 1 error & 3 missed tackles.
Rd 14 (back-row): 79m from 9 runs (8.78m per run), 25 tackles, 1 error & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 15 (centre): 1 try, 106m from 11 runs (9.64m per run), 4 tackle breaks, 4 tackles, 4 offloads, 1 line-break, 1 error & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 16: BYE.
Rd 17 (centre): 89m from 9 runs (9.89m per run), 1 try assist, 1 tackle break, 11 tackles, 3 offloads, 1 error & 3 missed tackles.
Rd 18 (centre): 87m from 7 runs (12.43m per run), 1 try assist, 2 tackle breaks, 8 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break assist, 2 errors & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 19 (five-eighth): 53m from 7 runs (7.57m per run), 2 tackle breaks, 17 tackles, 2 offloads & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 20 (five-eighth): 73m from 8 runs (9.13m per run), 1 try assist, 11 tackles, 2 offloads, 1 line-break assist, 2 errors & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 21 (five-eighth): 76 minutes, 1 try, 42m from 5 runs (8.4m per run), 3 tackle breaks, 11 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break, 3 errors, 1 penalty conceded & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 22 (centre): 116m from 8 runs (14.5m per run), 1 tackle break, 7 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break, 1 penalty conceded & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 23 (centre): 107m from 9 runs (11.89m per run), 1 tackle break, 13 tackles & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 24 (centre): 73m from 11 runs (6.64m per run), 3 tackle breaks, 6 tackles, 3 offloads, 3 errors, 1 penalty conceded & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 25 (back-row): 56 minutes, 91m from 11 runs (8.27m per run), 2 tackle breaks, 17 tackles, 3 offloads, 3 errors, 2 penalties conceded & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 26 (back-row): 54 minutes, 1 try, 98m from 12 runs (8.17m per run), 4 tackle breaks, 17 tackles, 6 offloads, 1 line-break, 1 error & 2 missed tackles.
Statistically speaking, Takairangi is a machine. For a utility, he has no troubles in creating dynamic second-phase play, something that is a great asset for him.
He hits the line hard & runs the right lines, evidenced by his tries whilst playing in the back-row. Couple that with a patient, creative and dynamic ability whilst playing in the centres, and he certainly knows how to make the most of a chance.
Sure, he has his fair share of errors & penalties, but a lot of players do. The upside is that Takairangi is verastile and can cover a number of positions across the park, something that we probably lack at the moment.
If Champion and/or Crooks hadn't signed, as I said above, I would strongly consider Takairangi.
That actually surprised me, BK.
I mean, I watched most Titans games & saw Takairangi, just didn't think he had so many offloads throughout the season.
It's a very good quality of his obviously. Must stem from his time in the back-row where he's used to battling guys on the fringes to create space.
Out of interest for those who want to know, these are Takairangi's 2013 stats:
Rd 1 (centre): 84m from 8 runs (10.5m per run), 7 tackles, 2 errors, 1 penalty conceded & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 2 (centre): 67m from 8 runs (8.38m per run), 1 try assist, 2 tackle breaks, 8 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break, 2 errors & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 3 (centre): 62m from 11 runs (5.64m per run), 5 tackles & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 4: DNP.
Rd 5 (centre): 22 minutes, 17m from 3 runs (5.67m per run), 1 tackle break, 2 tackles, 1 error & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 6: DNP.
Rd 7: DNP.
Rd 8 (centre): 80m from 8 runs (10m per run), 1 try assist, 10 tackles, 1 line-break & 4 missed tackles.
Rd 9 (centre): 83m from 9 runs (9.22m per run), 3 tackle breaks, 3 tackles, 2 offloads, 1 line-break & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 10 (centre): 54m from 9 runs (6m per run), 2 tackle breaks, 10 tackles, 4 offloads, 1 line-break assist & 0 missed tackles.
Rd 11 (centre): 103m from 12 runs (8.58m per run), 1 try, 1 try assist, 3 tackle breaks, 7 tackles, 3 offloads, 1 line-break, 1 line-break assist, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded & 3 missed tackles.
Rd 12 (centre): 40 minutes, 62m from 5 runs (12.4m per run), 6 tackles & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 13: BYE.
Rd 14: 60m from 8 runs (7.5m per run), 8 tackles, 2 offloads, 1 penalty conceded & 2 missed tackles.
Rd 15 50 minutes, 38m from 4 runs (9.5m per run), 1 tackle break, 5 tackles & 3 missed tackles.
Rd 16: DNP.
Rd 17: DNP.
Rd 18: BYE.
Rd 19: DNP.
Rd 20 (centre): 71 minutes, 27m from 4 runs (6.75m per run), 19 tackles, 1 offload & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 21 (centre): 56m from 5 runs (11.2m per run), 1 try, 2 tackle breaks, 10 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break, 1 error & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 22 (centre): 60m from 7 runs (8.57m per run), 14 tackles, 1 offload, 1 error & 4 missed tackles.
Rd 23 (centre): 68m from 10 runs (6.8m per run), 1 tackle break, 7 tackles, 1 error & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 24 (centre): 38m from 5 runs (7.6m per run), 1 try, 1 tackle break, 14 tackles, 1 offload, 1 penalty conceded & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 25 (centre): 89m from 9 runs (9.89m per run), 1 try, 1 try assist, 1 tackle break, 12 tackles, 2 line-break assists, 1 error & 1 missed tackle.
Rd 26 (centre): 77m from 10 runs (7.7m per run), 1 try, 2 tackle breaks, 24 tackles, 4 offloads, 1 error & 2 missed tackles.
Overall, another quality season from Takairangi in 2013, with much of the characteristics from 2014 also evident in this year.
If we were to sign him, it'd be a great buy.
Ma'u, Edwards, Mannah, Moeroa, and Radradra
A centre pairing of Champion and Takairangi would be okay with Hoppa at fullback, Semi one wing and a up and coming junior the other wing. I could live with that as long as we get Watmough and one more good forward to help guide the young pack we have and of coarse get rid of Sefa.
You know if we get Watmough I wouldn't be discounting a move to centre for Moeroa. I know I've said previously that he would be wasted there but I also believe we'd be wasting Edwards and Ma'u if they weren't on the field for 80 minutes too. The move to centre for Moeroa would mean that Sandow's defensive issues wouldn't be as noticeable as he'll have Edwards AND Moeroa helping him. It also means that we could bring in Fabian Goodall and not have to worry too much about him defending. This also means we can play Pauli off the bench as a loose forward and he would only have to play 20 or so minutes.
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