Tass extends til end of season 2027

[Rabbits21]

I think Tass will do fine as a back up winger. We also have Mellars and Myers in the mix too. With these 3 players we don't know the extent that they will develope in the offseason under WB. As it is 5 more months until round 1, it is likely that at least one of them, if not all 3, become better players. Or WB could also do a deal with JAC and then everything changes.

That’s the handy thing with Tass can play centre or wing he’s very solid certainly imo a step up on Milne, Kennar, Myers, J. Gagai etc

 

[CCR]

I'm not a fan of ello recruitment to be honest. If Wayne instructed it then fine, he's the coach.

But this whole thing of the coach having no impact on recruitment and retention the club put out this year is suss.

 

[Shauno]

I'm not a fan of ello recruitment to be honest. If Wayne instructed it then fine, he's the coach.

But this whole thing of the coach having no impact on recruitment and retention the club put out this year is suss.

I’ve got big bridge to sell you if you think Bennett now (and last time) and JD had no say in recruitment and retention under their watch

 

[Pplspoet]

That’s the handy thing with Tass can play centre or wing he’s very solid certainly imo a step up on Milne, Kennar, Myers, J. Gagai etc

Milne just had a better season than Tass ever has.

As I said, as a backup, Tass is a good player. But he’ll be a starter more often than not next year with no AJ to start (and we have zero indication of what form he’ll come back in), Munro 7 games into his career, Graham coming back from 12 months out and a very serious injury (Jack Bird struggled on return with the same injury) and a 32 year old Jack Wighton.

Myers and Gagai are NSW Cup players who shouldn’t be asked to play more than 2-3 games a year. They’re on dev deals, not top 30 contracts (we hope Gagai is at least), which says something about how the club rate their quality and readiness to contribute.

Mellars is a wild card, given he has the athletic makeup, but he’s yet to prove his body can handle the rigours of NRL.

It’s not looking great in the outside backs, outside Graham, Wighton and Munro.

Tass is a backup because he’s comparatively slow, not big, and has little passing skill.

He’s a solid defender with an offload. Great depth, average starter.

Fine for games against bottom 8 sides. Will hold his own against teams 5-8. And will get shown up for pedigree if he’s out there against top 4 sides.

A good depth signing, but not the answer to our shortcomings out wide.

 

[andyrabbit]

I'm not against Tass being re-signed. The three years is weird though.

Personally I think Milne would be a better option if I had to pick between the two.

 

[captainsutto]

I’ve got no major issues with either in that 19-30 bracket but Taane has too many more errors and brain explosions in him compared to Tass

 

[Nelmick]

Happy with Tass. I think he is a step up from this years back up players and can be a regular first grader if needed. I think he is not far off a first grade player so hopefully still has a bit of improvement in him

 

[Rabbits21]

Three More Years of Tass – South Sydney Rabbitohs

In his first interview since his contract extension, Isaiah Tass expresses his excitement about signing on for three more seasons. He reflects on his recovery from this season's long-term ankle injury and discusses his eagerness to return to playing in the Red & Green.

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