Becoming a very effective centre over last few games and Man of the Match for me at Widnes. Devastating runs created havoc tonight & defensively very sound.

Massively improved player this year, right from the pre-season friendlies.

I dont know what they are feeding him but Tupou is just getting better and better.
Always though he was a strong defensive player but, he seems to have gained some pace and I suppose, having MCB outside him, probably gives him some extra space and it hasn't half helped.

I think he's always had the power I just think Chester has taught him how to use it.
I remember people saying he'd never make a centre but he's a massive asset to us.

In a game like Widnes he can really turn the afterburner on but he's often the one making hard yards in the tough games too.

Who needs 'the Beast' Manu Vatuvei when we have 'the Mini-Beast' Bill Tupou! Great player. www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/401 ... h-nickname

Who needs 'the Beast' Manu Vatuvei when we have 'the Mini-Beast' Bill Tupou! Great player. www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/401 ... h-nickname

Wonder how many will own up to the 'he can't pass' comments now?

I will admit I was one of those who thought his passing wasn't up to being a centre. I would gladly eat humble pie but I am on a diet at present

I credit the players and coaching staff because collectively a number of players have improved as individuals this year including big Bill

Credit to you. He was immense last night when you look at his stats

It's a pity his season has been stop start with injury because when he has played he has been great including a major role in us coming back from 20-0 down away at Wigan

Bill has being great all season

We were sat there saying get it to bill last night! He was unstoppable

Bill n MCB turning in to a great partnership
Loving it !

I think he's been a bit unlucky with injuries and hasn't been able to string a long run together. When he's on form he can be devastating.

Along with Lyne that's two players the forum experts said wouldn't ever make centres. Just shows how much CC and JK know compared to the fans.

It shows how good our coaches are.
I've always liked Tupou but he's much more consistent and playing like a running centre rather than just a big winger.

I'm having a massive slice of humble pie for lunch.

I love being wrong when it comes to matters such as this.

We'll forget about the brain-fart, over-the head, one-handed basket-ball-style pass he attempted to get to MCB in the second half last night after making yet another clean break then ???


I believe I'll just have half a slice of humble pie then please ??

That one on a FREE play???

I'll join that list but some players are prepared to work on their game to make themselves better players and the ability to release his winger was Bill's only downside.

Ha ha. We must be the only club where the chairman calls out fans on their comments.
Love it.

He seems to have grown in confidence & self belief since he scored the the tap penalty try against Catalan last season. He always backs himself on the tap penalties to beat the first line defence now. Long may it continue.

Pure bants. No malice ever intended. Just some people love diving in with both feet as soon as they can

Pure bants, how you going bro.

I'll admit I've questioned his passing ability in the past...always liked every other part of his game...he's certainly looking an all round quality centre at the moment which is great to see and long may it continue!

Suppose it comes from hard work on the training field and then transferring it to game day...also a lot easier to do when playing with confidence like we are at the moment...pat on the back for the coaching team!

Bill has certainly upped his game and is now a quality centre. In fact,I can't think of what you would call a weak link in the team, when they are on song they are great to watch especially with fast wingers!
I can't wait for the Saints game and if there isn't 6-7k there for that game then the Wakefield public really do need a kick up the proverbial

Can honestly say that I don't think there is anyone in the whole squad that is not up to the job that he's given to do. I can't remember when there was such strength in depth. As for Tupou I was a bit of a doubter, but he's certainly come up to scratch now and has fed some lovely ball to his winger.

I agree. I have to praise Adam Walker who's already proving to be a first class acquisition. I personally believe that despite the well earned praise Fifita and Huby gets this guy long term will prove to be the best of the bunch, brave and hard as nails.