Wests Tigers star James Tedesco needs to sign a new contract and fast. The young fullback’s contract runs out at the end of 2014 and fans are eager to see the star remain in the black and gold.
The Wests Tigers are not known for their
swift movement on renewing contracts and securing players, with players such as
Beau Ryan and Chris Heighington leaving in recent years due to no action and
lengthy negotiations and even captain Robbie Farah making slow progress upon
his renewed contract last year.
The Tigers, having another new board of
directors and representatives, should also be modifying their manner of
business and attending to important decisions and deals such as player
contracts promptly. With a few excellent players off contract by the end of the
year- James Tedesco, try of the year (2013) award winner David Nofoaluma and Marika Koroibete- the club should be taking the risk of splashing out some big
money and making these contract renewals a priority.
Suffering a season ending ACL injury in the
opening round of the 2012 season, Tedesco, affectionately known as Teddy,
fought hard to regain strength and the opportunity to perform once again for
the first grade club. Starting 2013 afresh, the 21 year old dazzled his way
into the starting line up, scoring 11 tries and arguably becoming the clubs
best player of year. Last year Tedesco also represented City in the City v. Country match and Italy in the Rugby League World Cup.
Why should James Tedesco re-sign with the Wests Tigers? Well, ask any Tigers supporter and they’ll give you an avalanche of answers. Teddy will be benefitted greatly long term. At the club, he has a secured starting spot at the fullback position, he has many close friends and a dynamic partnership with young cub Luke Brooks that is so brilliant, it has the potential to launch the Tigers into the finals.
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| James Tedesco (Left) and Luke Brookes (right) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-young-gun-luke-brooks-encourages-his-club-to-act-fast-to-sign-james-tedesco/story-fni3gpz1-1226863229433 |
Although there is no ‘I’ in team, Tedesco inspires enthusiasm and energy. He is fast, he is strong and he is one of the best try saving players in the game. The Wests Tigers have made it clear they
want to build their club around these prosperous young players and a year to
build and end this partnership just isn’t enough. A solid foundation needs to
be created and James Tedesco needs to sign a new contract.
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