Steve Matai Appreciation Thread

[Berkeley_Eagle]

This fella Steve Matai is quickly up there as one of my all time favorite players, things happen when he is near the ball, last night perfect example, Long runs, breaking tackles great hits what more can this champion do

 

[HappilyManly]

This fella Steve Matai is quickly up there as one of my all time favorite players, things happen when he is near the ball, last night perfect example, Long runs, breaking tackles great hits what more can this champion do

Sign me up for a Life Membership - Matai is as Manly as Premierships are

 

[torana355]

There is no doubt we have the two best centers in the comp. Matai is making line breaks frequently these days 🙂

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

This fella Steve Matai is quickly up there as one of my all time favorite players, things happen when he is near the ball, last night perfect example, Long runs, breaking tackles great hits what more can this champion do

He also boasts one of the game's best grimaces.

 

[Crusher_Cleal]

Having a center combo like this is priceless.

 

[eagleE]

I might be biased, but there is no better centre running around at the moment. This man has single handedly kept Manly or won Manly several games. Thinking last nights game as well as the Bulldogs game last season at Brookie. I recall a few seasons ago, I think it was against Canberra in 08 when Cuthbertson got sent off. He scored 2 tries on his ownwith beautiful steps off both feet.
Killer is a champion centre and an all time Manly great but Matai has been better than him this season. He needs to be kept at all cost.

 

[Vyssini]

The man is simply MAGIC- has been since that Sunday arvo at Brookie against the Mexicans in 2005. Favourite current player from a host of champions.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

We honestly do have the two best centres in the competition. In attack and defence they're just so dominant.

And like our young halves they're a brilliant mix. Matai is hard running and brutal whilst Lyon has high class skill.

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

From twitter BREAKING: Steve Matai to re-sign with the mighty @manlyseaeagles within the next 36 hours!

 

[Cameron]

From twitter BREAKING: Steve Matai to re-sign with the mighty @manlyseaeagles within the next 36 hours!

moley is also say brett will stay

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Love watching the bloke play, has come along way for the merciless baggings he would get early in his career !

 

[bones]

Close to my fave of all time too. Right up there with Cliffy, Tooves, Beaver and The Stewarts in my book.

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Trying to make an all time Manly team of kiwis

1. Matthew Ridge
2. Kevin Iro
3. Steve Matai
4. Craig Innes
5. Darrell Williams
6. Kieran Foran
7. Gene Ngamu
8. Adrian Shelford
9. Liam Foran
10. Mark Broadhurst
11. Tony Iro
12. Joe Gulavao
13. Jack Afamasaga

14. Jared Wareara-Hargreaves
15. Kylie Leuluai
16. David Vaealiki
17. Joe Ropati

Coach. Graham Lowe

 

[Shoe1]

16. Kevin Iro
17. Billy Weepu

CEO. Graham Lowe

Board Member / Employee. Darrell Williams

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Question: has Liam said he's a kiwi? Both brothers were junior Australian reps. Kieran has obviously made his choice, but has Liam?

 

[Jonesyv2]

Chuck Jared waerea-hargreaves in there, even though he is a rooster now.

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

Chuck Jared waerea-hargreaves in there, even though he is a rooster now.

isnt Lama Tasi too

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

I think Tasi may have tossed his name in with QLD

 

[bazeagle]

Matai is amazing. Always puts in, hits very hard in defence, and is fearless in attack and D.
Great great player.

 

[Napper]

Love watching the bloke play, has come along way for the merciless baggings he would get early in his career !

Remember when everyone wanted Ashley Alberts over him? Was laughable. Anyone who didnt see Matai's potential is blind.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Ashely Alberts !! A blast from the past

Was a Matai fan from the moment Ben Cross dropped his knees into Terry Hill's back and Matai belted the crap out of him

 

[Napper]

Ashely Alberts !! A blast from the past

Was a Matai fan from the moment Ben Cross dropped his knees into Terry Hill's back and Matai belted the crap out of him

Yep. I was also a matai fan. I vaguely remember you being one of the only ones to agree that he was the better player. What was his debut game? 2005?

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Yes. Rd 3 v Storm 05.