Big Marty extends

[Not Paul Kent]

Marty Taupau has been extended until the end of 2022 according to the daily tele

 

[HappilyManly]

Dreadlocks or his contract

Good to hear that the boys are staying for the 2020 Premiership tilt

 

[winnyason]

One would assume jake and tom are staying if this is the case

 

[HappilyManly]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...e/news-story/e882e3d7c2416e24792e180d591e80e8

NRL signings news: Manly Sea Eagles lock in keys to future
Fatima Kdouh, The Daily Telegraph
October 4, 2019 9:38am


Manly Sea Eagles playmaker Dylan Walker has re-signed with the northern beaches club for two more years.

The Daily Telegraph understands Walker, who was off contract at the end of this season, has taken a downgraded deal to remain at Narrabeen.

Dylan Walker will remain on the northen beaches. Picture: Getty Images
There is, however, a clause in his contract that will allow for a review of his salary after season 2020 and a potential upgrade in payment for the final year of the deal in season 2021.

In further good news, The Daily Telegraph can reveal Samoan international Martin Taupau has also agreed to terms for a two-year extension at the club.

Martin Taupau has also agreed terms to a new contract. Picture: Getty Images
The enforcer was off-contract at the end of next year but Manly have moved to secure his services ahead of the November 1 deadline for rival clubs to talk to players.

The next big priorities for coach Des Hasler are re-signing star brothers Jake and Tom Trbojevic.

 

[XV-1]

I guess Des is signing everyone else first to see how back ended the contracts for Jake and Tom really have to be.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

One would assume jake and tom are staying if this is the case

Just announce it!!!

 

[Chip and Chase]

I think they can see the premiership window opened for us this season and they all want to be around when we start climbing through it. I think the bulk of the team are now locked up until 2021 - assuming that the Turbos are going nowhere

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I think they can see the premiership window opened for us this season and they all want to be around when we start climbing through it. I think the bulk of the team are now locked up until 2021 - assuming that the Turbos are going nowhere

I’d very much doubt we’d be extending the others without the all important brothers.

 

[Harmless27]

This is REALLY encouraging.

Whilst i'm not a fan of Walker - the fact that taupau and walker and others have jumped on the wagon for the next 2 years tells me they can smell success and a premiership.

As fans, we should get bloody excited. We need to keep a 2 year view on things, and get behind the boys. Get on this bandwagon early team.... secure your seats (hell, maybe even join up as a member??)

 

[Nice Beaver]

Just announce it!!!

Nah.

Give joke clubs like the Dogs hope that they can sign them.

Then announce it 1st November and break their pathetic hearts.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

Nah.

Give joke clubs like the Dogs hope that they can sign them.

Then announce it 1st November and break their pathetic hearts.

I like you.

 

[Cameron]

This is a really nice surprise and says a lot for the culture created at the club.

I’ve always seen Marty like James Maloney as in the ultimate professional league player on and off the field and as such expected him to follow the money (which is quite acceptable with careers so short) and be one contract player at manly.

really glad he is staying can see him playing a BK like role with the young forwards coming through.

 

[Simonmyers11]

Big name players taking pay cuts to extend and stick together, very similar to when Dez was last here. Amazing news

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Big name players taking pay cuts to extend and stick together, very similar to when Dez was last here. Amazing news

Marty digs what he sees and we see what he digs.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Big name players taking pay cuts to extend and stick together, very similar to when Dez was last here. Amazing news

I suspect Dylan wasn't in a strong negotiating position so had to take what he could. I do note that there is a provision for an upgrade there after year 1, so presuming that it is a performance based review then it seems like a good deal from the clubs point of view

I doubt Marty is taking unders though

 

[DUFFMAN]

Great news.
Other clubs will be waiting for next month to officially make offers to the Turbo's

I think the Turbo announcement will be made in the lead up to Xmas, they will use it to sell memberships for those who buy them for Xmas presents.

 

[ellakasmar]

I’m so happy about these signings. As you guys know I was not a fan of Dylan after his incident. But I honestly think he has learnt his lesson - he doesn’t seem so cocky anymore and has become waaaayy more humble. So glad to see Marty stay too, he was INCREDIBLE this season

How good is the feeling around this club right now!! I’d really appreciate a premiership in 2020

 

[KNUCKLES]

How long is AFB contracted for? He is another we need to keep.

 

[Ben]

Ok so this is how I read this.

I believe this is a much bigger signing then what meets the eye. I’ve always seen Marty as one of the best forwards in the game and in the back of my mind thought he would move on to the highest bidder come contact negotiations.

I’ve never questioned his professionalism as he is one of the best in the games of what he dose and how he goes about it. Marty has really proved me wrong and is showing us that success will come with this group as sacrifices are being made if we stick together.

This signing alone really signifies what’s going on behind closed doors at Narrabeen as the true belief intensifies throughout the squad.

Des is a miracle worker and it’s crazy how proud I was of Manly even after the South’s loss. I just knew from that point we have an amazing 10 years coming up and wouldn’t want anything more to see this group stick together to succeed. I guess they see it that way as well.

 

[Simonmyers11]

I suspect Dylan wasn't in a strong negotiating position so had to take what he could. I do note that there is a provision for an upgrade there after year 1, so presuming that it is a performance based review then it seems like a good deal from the clubs point of view

I doubt Marty is taking unders though

Also talking about Thomo, Faniu, Parker. And the turbos have politely told other clubs they are not interested.

Far cry from last year when all the talk was about Marty wanting out, AFB wanting out etc. Great too see the culture their now and everybody wanting to stick together, very encouraging.