Can Taukeiaho and Tevaga add that "Brown" impact ?

[maxta]

The off season signings of the 2 experienced forwards Taukeiaho and Jazz Tevaga had had mixed reviews.
Can these players add what Brown gave Manly in 2024 with that impact off the bench, in fact will they even make the top 17 ?
I believe they have been signed to play significant roles, especially if injury free, but there are a few reasons and I will start with more moneyball signings, also to influence the squad and most importantly to add zest and competitiveness to what is often a solid but passive pack.
Having so much experience, they both offer seasons of NRL experience, which can hopefully help the youngsters who are littered through our Manly side to learn the tough side of discipline and application at this level.
As far as ability is judged and to be perfectly honest about a prediction on how they perform, I feel Tevaga may suprise in relation to the energy he brings and Taukeiaho has every ability we want in relation to bending the line, a late offload and decent agility for a big man....but I am concerned with his more recent injuries, age and lack of game time...
Interested to hear thoughts of what these 2 signings will bring to Manly both on and off the field ?

 

[eaglebuzz]

I think they will both improve the squad, and expect them both to be regular members of the 17.

Taukeiaho is the one who I think could really add something, not just on the field but also in the influence he can have on the rest of the squad.

 

[Rocky]

For the coin we have spent both are good signings - they will be hungry and while some on here think Tevaga is as slow as a wet week, I always thought he looks very dangerous with ball in hand.

 

[Uber Eagle 72]

Hopefully they will have a positive impact upon some of the younger forwards coming through.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Injury free , big addition to the squad

If relatively injury free, good addition

If constantly injured , a waste of $$$$

They’re not young so the chances of 1…slim. 2 is the best we can hope for.

 

[Eagle eye]

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I still think Manly should've gone hard after Jack Williams.

 

[Disco]

I'm measured on both....time will tell but both on 1 year contracts on smaller money and should be judged accordingly.

One thing though on Jazz is he does put himself about.

The below is from Rugby League Eye Test (if you dont follow them do youself a favour. Great statistical analysis)

The Eye Test's advanced stat leaders for NRL season 2024 - The Rugby League Eye Test

The home and away segment of the competition is over, which means we can take a look at who were the advanced statistical leaders for the 2024 National Rugby League season. I’m using regular season numbers only because I’d like to normalise putting finals stats into a completely different...

www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com

Shows Jazz has the 3rd highest involvement rate in the league.....so say what you want but he puts in.

 

[Ryan]

Nathan Brown made impact in his first few games for us, but as the grind kicked in, he became less effective and regularly started to get smashed - which I put down to age / player type / weight etc. I think we'll see a solid start, with both fading and/or getting injured like Brown.