Does make you wonder if the Bulldogs were prepared to literally throw the bank at trying to lure Jake and Turbo on a package deal 4 or so seasons ago .
Maybe to get Turbo[ and about his general value at the time ] but must have been some doubt with Jake's proposed payment which Manly had one way or the another , felt obliged to offer .
Maybe a bit like the Samual and Latu Fauni " s West Tiger"s contract arrangement, Sam close to the mark but Latu not at that value ; [ or yet ].
Similar to a few season 's ago and Jake 's form a bit down at the time and obviously commanding a fair chunk of the cap and some natural questioning of his cap value but then largely providing not bad value for money after that stanza .
Looked fairly apparent that he was getting a bit jaded a few weeks ago , really hope for Manly "s sake that he can somehow find some extra legs not only for tomorrow but also ongoing or may have to be used a bit more selectively with his game time .
But the team does depend on his very reliable mid field defence for long stages so that would have to be well managed and if he can also very importantly be still able to deliver