Marty Taupau

Brent Read just said on MMM that even though Manly are suggesting Taupau wont be leaving Manly, there's still a good chance he will and Knights are favourites to sign him..
 
I also think the fact that DCE is a sh!t team mate might also have to do with players being enticed with other offers of security from other teams. In no way do I see it being a viable option to keep him going forward anyway.
 
R_A said:
I also think the fact that DCE is a sh!t team mate might also have to do with players being enticed with other offers of security from other teams. In no way do I see it being a viable option to keep him going forward anyway.
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He's been a massive failure to date when it comes to the lifetime contract concept. Makes me have reservations when people talk about offering Ponga a life time deal, so much can go on in just a few years. Taumalolo has been a success so far however. Manly are either stuck with DCE for many years to come or it will end in a firy pit of flames with bitterness & scandal all over. The Manly staff seem to come across as more dumb every year, DCE was never the kind of player to give a deal like that to, but they got scared & desperate in an attempt to keep him from leaving.
 
Joshhh said:
He's been a massive failure to date when it comes to the lifetime contract concept. Makes me have reservations when people talk about offering Ponga a life time deal, so much can go on in just a few years. Taumalolo has been a success so far however. Manly are either stuck with DCE for many years to come or it will end in a firy pit of flames with bitterness & scandal all over. The Manly staff seem to come across as more dumb every year, DCE was never the kind of player to give a deal like that to, but they got scared & desperate in an attempt to keep him from leaving.
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Joshhh said:
He's been a massive failure to date when it comes to the lifetime contract concept. Makes me have reservations when people talk about offering Ponga a life time deal, so much can go on in just a few years. Taumalolo has been a success so far however. Manly are either stuck with DCE for many years to come or it will end in a firy pit of flames with bitterness & scandal all over. The Manly staff seem to come across as more dumb every year, DCE was never the kind of player to give a deal like that to, but they got scared & desperate in an attempt to keep him from leaving.
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DCE has been hilarious for Manly, they've f--ked their entire roster to keep him, loved blocka's call a few weeks back his good when playing in front but goes missing when the times get tough.
 
Joshhh said:
He's been a massive failure to date when it comes to the lifetime contract concept. Makes me have reservations when people talk about offering Ponga a life time deal, so much can go on in just a few years. Taumalolo has been a success so far however. Manly are either stuck with DCE for many years to come or it will end in a firy pit of flames with bitterness & scandal all over. The Manly staff seem to come across as more dumb every year, DCE was never the kind of player to give a deal like that to, but they got scared & desperate in an attempt to keep him from leaving.
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Blokes like Ponga and Taumololo have their heads screwed on right which can make a difference. Also Taumololo won't be playing at that level for the whole ten years but of he is able to for 5-6 of them an play ok for the rest then it's still a good deal for the cowboys.

Do agree that manly being screwed is probably karma for deliberately cheating the cap to keep him and Walker. Manly should be forced to honour the contract regardless to teach other teams a lesson the same way the bulldogs are being forced to pay for their terrible salary cap management.

Also to clarify I was referring to not being viable to keep Taupau in the short term for cap relief (but the same could be said for cherry Evans even though they can't do much about cutting him)
 
It would be awesome if we sign Taupau and he becomes a leader for the Saifiti's. Imagine if they were on Taupau's diet and training regime.
 
R_A said:
Blokes like Ponga and Taumololo have their heads screwed on right which can make a difference. Also Taumololo won't be playing at that level for the whole ten years but of he is able to for 5-6 of them an play ok for the rest then it's still a good deal for the cowboys.

Do agree that manly being screwed is probably karma for deliberately cheating the cap to keep him and Walker. Manly should be forced to honour the contract regardless to teach other teams a lesson the same way the bulldogs are being forced to pay for their terrible salary cap management.

Also to clarify I was referring to not being viable to keep Taupau in the short term for cap relief (but the same could be said for cherry Evans even though they can't do much about cutting him)
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One thing that never ceases to amaze me is Lolo's footwork, sure his no ponga but for a big guy his lateral movement and steps are unheard of, noticed recently his even passing a bit more as well. Guys the best forward since Lazarus.
 
If the Roosters get him they will probably move Napa on. Ill be happy with either of those 2 or both would be awesome.
8.Ese
9.Griff
10.Taupau/Napa
11.Fitz
12.Guerra
13.Glasby
14.Levi
15.D.Saf
16.J.Saf
17.Barnett/Sione
Reserves of Buhrer, Stone, King, Yates, Saulo, Grant?
Pretty good pack.
Probably could do with another top line prop on top of that.
 
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