Steve Mafi signs 2 years deal with Tigers

Purebob · Post by **Purebob** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:56 am

Clicky

The lad shows promise, I'm pleased about this signing. Good for him too I think.

He speaks very respectfully about Tigers, and I've never seen Cockers so effusive in praise as in this interview !

SaltyJackTar · Post by **SaltyJackTar** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:17 am

Very good news indeed. Heard him being interviewed on the Rugby Hour earlier this week. Comes across as a very quietly spoken, well balanced and pleasant young man. Already doing well for Tigers and he'll improve even more when he gets some sun on his back!

taffyboiy · Post by **taffyboiy** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:38 am

I've been really impressed with him. He's exactly the sort of guy we need - best of luck Steve!!!

Tigerali · Post by **Tigerali** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:03 am

Yes, very good news. He's showed some real promise over the last couple of months

TTRITH · Post by **TTRITH** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:31 am

I'm quite surprised by this deal tbh. Don't get me wrong Mafi is a great player, but with Parling, Deacon and Skivington ahead of him, along with Slater, Green and more than likely Kitchener he's going to have some tough competition at lock. Unless that is he stays at flanker, but even then with the likes of Croft, Newby, Woods, Waldroum, Everard, Armes, Pienaar he's going to struggle to get a place there as well.

Helps us with added depth, but I can't see how it'll get him much game time.

Also, he's played for Tonga before, if he continues this form we wont have him for the world cup either.

Darc Tiger · Post by **Darc Tiger** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:28 pm

Excellent news I think.

But we could see Green and Slater move on. Especially if we get Kitchiner. We cant have them all, and all are young and with great potential. Mafi can also play either flank, where he looks a bit more comfortable. He is young enough to be moulded to suit us. No real losing scenario to me.

MurphysLaw · Post by **MurphysLaw** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:41 pm

He's still young, and has great potential. If he continues to improve at anywhere near the rate he has already, he will be very good. If he is not picked up for Tonga, a good pre-season conditioning will only make him better.

It reads as if interest in Myall cooled as Mafi developed.Maybe some tough choices ahead for Cockers and the coaches regarding one or two other players.

tigerburnie · Post by **tigerburnie** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:25 pm

He looks a Tiger through and through,he's got the shirt,so it's up to the others to try and take it off him,competition for places amongst quality players is great news.A very good signing for now and looking ahead.

TomR96 · Post by **TomR96** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:21 pm

I'm really glad Steve Mafi has signed a 2 year contract, he really deserves it, so does this mean Leicester Tigers won't be interested in Worcester Warriors second row Graham Kitchener, who is very highly rated. Despite this, I believe Steve can really outclass any second row, he wins balls in the line outs, he's very quick, got good hands. Good enough to be the next Matt Banahan?

Jay C · Post by **Jay C** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:29 pm

TomR96 wrote: Good enough to be the next Matt Banahan?

I don't think we signed him to play wing ... ?

Darc Tiger · Post by **Darc Tiger** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:44 pm

Jay C wrote:
TomR96 wrote: Good enough to be the next Matt Banahan?
I don't think we signed him to play wing ... ?

He can play centre though!

Jay C · Post by **Jay C** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:17 pm

Darc Tiger wrote:He can play centre though!

England think so - Bath don't. Or are we still talking about Mafi ?

Darc Tiger · Post by **Darc Tiger** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:36 pm

Where do you think Mafi got that step and little swerve he showed against Wasps!

Lis113 · Post by **Lis113** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:42 pm

Really glad he's signed, proving to be a rather good player!

Minty · Post by **Minty** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:53 am

TTRITH wrote:I'm quite surprised by this deal tbh. Don't get me wrong Mafi is a great player, but with Parling, Deacon and Skivington ahead of him, along with Slater, Green and more than likely Kitchener he's going to have some tough competition at lock. Unless that is he stays at flanker, but even then with the likes of Croft, Newby, Woods, Waldroum, Everard, Armes, Pienaar he's going to struggle to get a place there as well.

Helps us with added depth, but I can't see how it'll get him much game time.

Also, he's played for Tonga before, if he continues this form we wont have him for the world cup either.

I think i'd be more worried if i was Woods, Everard, Armes & Pienaar......

Steve can play anywhere amoungst the back 5 and has proved his metal!
Newby, Croft, Waldroum, but then you have Crane & Maffi to choose from depending upon conditions.
He's then also cover for Deacs, Skivington & Geoff Man!

A great signing and a fully fit squad will be a headache any coach would love!

Well done Steve, a very well deserved player of the month

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