Manly Targeting Tupou

[Deleted member 26876]

ROOSTER WANTED

The Roosters have some competition for NSW flyer Daniel Tupou with Manly entering the mix for his signature.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye of the Sea Eagles’ decision makers as they continue to tweak their squad following the retirements of Brett Stewart, Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai.

Tupou’s name has also been mentioned at Parramatta with the winger an Eels junior, although the club is yet to reach out to his management.

While it’s been speculated Tupou could leave the Tricolours, Market Watch understands the club is hopeful of keeping him.

“The pressure’s on,” Tupou said of his future.
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When this rumour came up last year I was definitely against it. Now I'm 50/50, don't know who we'd lose out of our wingers, Taufua I suppose although he has been one of our best this season, surely not?. Only speculation again of course, I'd keep him away, back three have been phenomenal and centres as well

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...e/news-story/88e298c38aaf04ccfbce0d9d946c3444

 

[bringbackbeaver]

Not a fan of this to be honest. He wouldnt come cheap and whilst he can take a high ball, I think Jorge would be my preferred winger. Money can be spent better elsewhere IMO

 

[HappilyManly]

I think this guy is actually Jorge's cousin

What happens to Uate? Or does he move to centre 🙄

 

[pjayz]

Jorge has poor hands and can be lazy turning around and chasing the ball; however, nobody in the game is better at getting the ball over the line with the defence in front of him. His ability to barge over whilst tip toeing the sideline is second to none. He also runs the ball really hard out of our 20.

Tupou would give us a target to kick to which we don't have, and he is a strong runner out of the 20. He is worse defensively than Jorge and has more handling errors in him(dropping passes not kicks). It's a hard decision and if we want a new winger I'd go after Nofoaluma (which I've probably crapped on about too many times, but I think he is the perfect winger in today's game).

 

[Chip and Chase]

Tupou's strength is in the air - ask Wolfman about that. I'd prefer Horhay to be honest, he may not be as good under the high ball but he is better at finishing in traffic and does way more grunt work helping out the forwards - basically he is a stronger ball runner.

I find it hard to get excited about potential wing signings - unless they are a genuine utility back option (able to cover fullback or centre properly). There aren't many wingers in the game that are genuine match winners in their own right.

 

[Holmsey]

No Jorge and Aku are way better, we've got a great backline top 3 in the comp don't need any others.

 

[MadMarcus]

When this rumour came up last year I was definitely against it. Now I'm 50/50, don't know who we'd lose out of our wingers, Taufua I suppose although he has been one of our best this season, surely not?. Only speculation again of course

I'm the opposite. I was all for it last year but not so sure now as our wingers (and centres for that matter) are going much better than I expected, particularly Uate.

 

[Fluffy]

its confusing enough with Taupau and Tafua, now we want to add Tupau.

Cmon, give us a chance here

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

its confusing enough with Taupau and Tafua, now we want to add Tupau.

Cmon, give us a chance here

Not to mention Tupou

 

[Fluffy]

Not to mention Tupou

not another one.

sheesh, can't we just call them all Smith?

Jeez I hope I pronounced that corerctly

 

[desreturnoftheking]

We need a forward and a 2nd rower like Josh Jackson or Kane Evans. only props on the market are Graham and woods. If we are to get one of them I'd want woods as he's younger

 

[Supreme Leader]

Jorge is struggling with fitness later each season and is headed to the second row after changing his body shape to accomadate that style of game. By doing so gives him approx 3 years extra football. On that basis they are looking for a replacement that can finish off tries. You would think that Jorge would be one wing next year and Tupou on other if he comes over. Think the plan is to think long term as Jorge would only last this year or next, until he needs replacing from the wing. As much as Jorge has been huge this year, injuries have been an issue.

 

[Peter C]

If anything, throw the money towards that kid from Canberra, Cotric, he's something special

 

[Harvies elbow]

Toopoo or not tupou ????
That is the question.......
No I prefer what we have.

 

[mosto]

At the beginning of the season, some on here suggested we already had two poo's as wingers 😉

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I've seen Tupou score long distance tries, he strides out pretty well in the open. That is a handy quality.

In addition to that, wing is such an important position nowadays that some experience there is a plus.

 

[Snake]

I really like Daniel Tupou and I would be very pleased to have him at Manly. I definitely do not want him to replace Taufua as I see Jorge as the best metre eating winger along with Josh Mansour. However, I think we could use Daniel on the other wing instead of Uate. I understand that Uate has been strong to start the year but I do not trust him to get the job done long term or in crucial semi-finals.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I am not sure about Jorge, he has some excellent qualities but I wonder if his time as a top winger is nearing the end.

Could be wrong of course, he is only 25, but this will be his 6th season as our left winger and we haven't kept too many wingers that long.

I suspect we might be looking for a bit more speed and strike on the wings for the future.

 

[DUFFMAN]

I can't see him coming here when the Roosters will offer $100,000 per season. No amount of money is worth leaving for what the Roosters offer. Its been proven over and over.

 

[pjayz]

not another one.

sheesh, can't we just call them all Smith?

Jeez I hope I pronounced that corerctly

Ahhh I believe it's Smyth....