Siosiua Taukeiaho

[Rocky]

Great value out of the two starters the last few weeks given the $$$ they are on.

I was trying to work out what they are paid combined. 150k and 80k? TKO in particular is playing like a 600k very good starting front rower

 

[frank stokes]

Agree.. Lodge has been good partnering up with him last 3 weeks

Made a couple of important pressure relieving runs last night… as good as he has played for us but I still feel like that is his ceiling these days (and we need more come finals)…

 

[silvereagle]

Made a couple of important pressure relieving runs last night… as good as he has played for us but I still feel like that is his ceiling these days (and we need more come finals)…

Both Lodge and Sio have been terrific for us last few games. I don't think either have hit their ceiling. With more fitness and no injuries over next 7 weeks they will only get better. Love to see both of them run out for us in the GF. We just got to get there!!!

 

[mickqld]

TKO took it right up to the purple scum middles last night and outplayed them by miles. Was a commanding performance from the big man. Great to see.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

TKO took it right up to the purple scum middles last night and outplayed them by miles. Was a commanding performance from the big man. Great to see.

Hope we keep him for 2026, def worth the $$$

 

[Ben]

He was huge for us last night. One of the best games he has had for Manly. He really put the team on his back and lead from the front. Would love to keep him on the books next year. You can’t have too many props

 

[Jimmie]

TKO has been good all year …and his defence has some sting in it…definitely a keeper .Easy to forget that he was considered one when of the best forwards in the game not that long ago.Can also play second row .

 

[LeonardCohen]

I was a TKO sceptic, believing that his contributions would be serviceable at best. I posted that his effort against Souths was on another level to that of previous games and now he’s backed it up with his best performance of the season.

He’s a bit slower than his Roosters years but like JWH showed in his twilight years, a forward leader that shows others the way is invaluable.

 

[Peter C]

TKO is now our Joe Gulavao, sceptical at first, but now vital.

 

[silvereagle]

He’s a bit slower than his Roosters years but like JWH showed in his twilight years, a forward leader that shows others the way is invaluable.

Yes it's a massive influence in any big game. Lodge played well also and not far behind TKO so having both guys lead the way for us will be invaluable over next few weeks. One of the main reasons I am optimistic about our chances going forward. We saw the impact of an experienced prop recently in SOO with big Papa. Huge!!

 

[Pete W]

Outstanding performance. I think his high standard of energy and enthusiasm is also critical for Lodge to keep up with him in that first stint in particular.

 

[manly al]

Definitely has been one of the most consistent performers this season with his all round input and his experience factor can not be downplayed as well .
Would expect every effort to keep him on for 26 .
Throw in Ola and Paseka if he can somehow be available and match ready in a possible final 's tilt at seasons end and does add a different dimension in the positive sense to ramp up the competitive level .

 

[manlyfan76]

Made a couple of important pressure relieving runs last night… as good as he has played for us but I still feel like that is his ceiling these days (and we need more come finals)…

A couple of his (Mat) runs on tired legs were wonderful to see.
Didn't go missing and he's not a top line prop but really is putting in.

Glad he's turned his life around.

 

[Jay Eagle]

10 Paseka
9 Simpkins
8 Lodge
11 Hamouli
12 Burbo
13 Jake
15 SKO
16 Bully
14 Jazz
17 Brown
18 Sipley

All in form and

We have the pack to win the comp

 

[eaglebuzz]

I got laughed at a week or so ago for saying that Taukeiaho and Lodge can match it with any starting pack in the NRL but here we are.

 

[Jay Eagle]

I got laughed at a week or so ago for saying that Taukeiaho and Lodge can match it with any starting pack in the NRL but here we are.

Looks like dads Army when all fit and firing can match it with any pack..
I really do think they themselves need to believe it and work for each other.
DCE needs to lead and we are a good chance to beat anyone.

Let's see what sort of legacy he wants to leave.. I will say this much if he is worried about his legacy and wants to lead he will do it.

He's super selfish and that will drive him.

 

[Rosko]

TKO is now our Joe Gulavao, sceptical at first, but now vital.

Exactly what I thought last night. Tough and relentless. We have not had a prop like that since Joe.

 

[spider]

TKO buy of the year hands down. Lodge has been very good as well. Go MANLY

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Can we produce that level of performance consistently? That has been an issue for us. Boy I hope they can make a big run into the semis.

 

[madmax]

I’m optimistic that if both TKO & Lodge play like they did against the Storm the Bulldogs will be in for some bruising on Sunday! Contain them & our backs will clean up. Turbo & Koula against Crichton & Xerri, DCE & Brooks against Burton & Galvin….. can’t wait!