Siosiua Taukeiaho

[The Indian]

TKO has been decent all year and even better than that on the weekend. 1 year rolling deal playing for a contract keep him motivated and he'll do a good job for us. Not getting carried away though.

 

[lsz]

When he started doing a little stutter step I was in heaven

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

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.

I think we know that won’t happen , but boy oh boy if it does wouldn’t it be magical.

Too old , too slow , too injured , too badly coached , too much friction , too much of everything

BUT, TOO ****ING GOOD

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

Tbh I imagine we lose TKO next year unless we upgrade him. He's shown enough to demonstrate he is still a real NRL player, and reliable experienced props are in demand. If Aloiai is forced to retire - and updates on him seem to have gone pretty quiet - I imagine we upgrade TKO.

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Tbh I imagine we lose TKO next year unless we upgrade him. He's shown enough to demonstrate he is still a real NRL player, and reliable experienced props are in demand. If Aloiai is forced to retire - and updates on him seem to have gone pretty quiet - I imagine we upgrade TKO.

Yep, agree. TKO was signed on minimal coin after the dogs pulled out on medical grounds (but probably had their doubts about his form coming off his Catalans sojourn). His capital has certainly increased this year.

 

[Woodsie]

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Taukeiaho puts hand up for Tonga after NRL revival

Manly prop Siosiua Taukeiaho is pressing for a Tongan recall in the end-of-season Pacific Championships against Samoa and New Zealand.

www.nrl.com

Doesn't sound as though he's treating Manly as a retirement home. And if he is selected back into one of the strongest Test packs ... would suggest he's worth far more than we signed him for.
He's actually been an on-field leader this year. And getting better, not worse!
Sign for one more year with options, at decent coin.

 

[silvereagle]

Absolutely no doubt in my mind that Sio will be extended and probably for 2 years. If Matt Lodge continues with his form, I think he will be in the same boat.

What's the price of two premiership winning props???

 

[Jimmie]

Taukeiaho puts hand up for Tonga after NRL revival

Manly prop Siosiua Taukeiaho is pressing for a Tongan recall in the end-of-season Pacific Championships against Samoa and New Zealand.

www.nrl.com

Doesn't sound as though he's treating Manly as a retirement home. And if he is selected back into one of the strongest Test packs ... would suggest he's worth far more than we signed him for.
He's actually been an on-field leader this year. And getting better, not worse!
Sign for one more year with options, at decent coin.

100 percent....even 2 years....can someone please also convince Jazz to stay for another year

 

[eaglebuzz]

100 percent....even 2 years....can someone please also convince Jazz to stay for another year

Unless he's got big money offered I'd imagine the club was ok with letting him go. In which case there will be other plans.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

View attachment 30742

Wow!

 

[Ranga]

This was a great pick from our recruitment team, but credit to TKO for getting himself up off the scrap heap. At his age, and in his position, you can only take it year by year though.

I understand that he lives in the area and has for some time, so he might be ok with a one year rolling contract (assuming the dollars are ok).

 

[JakeyB789]

One of the more unfortunate things about Paseka's injury was that he hasn't had a real chance (outside of round 1) to play alongside Taukeiaho, think they would complement each other quite well and Siua's experience and workrate could've really helped him go to another level

On Paseka does anyone give him a chance of returning this year? Imagine it would be a pretty difficult return from an Achilles injury for a man of his size but NRL.com has him back in round 26 so maybe there's a chance, geez that would be a nice addition heading into finals

 

[silvereagle]

One of the more unfortunate things about Paseka's injury was that he hasn't had a real chance (outside of round 1) to play alongside Taukeiaho, think they would complement each other quite well and Siua's experience and workrate could've really helped him go to another level

On Paseka does anyone give him a chance of returning this year? Imagine it would be a pretty difficult return from an Achilles injury for a man of his size but NRL.com has him back in round 26 so maybe there's a chance, geez that would be a nice addition heading into finals

He may well be over the Achilles injury by then but I doubt very much if anywhere near match fit. Engine room going great atm. I would not tamper with that. Can only get better (barring injuries).

 

[Rocky]

Whenever he comes back I think he should be on the bench - I was calling for this pre injury as well

Dads Army can start in the front row to take the "shine off the new ball"

and then bring on Bully, Paseka and Simpkin when things open up.