[Resurrected] Taupau being shopped?

[Bomb Voyage]

yes and Paseka is a bit the same. But gee Bullemor's shying away from that contact last night was not good at all

When did he shy away? Time stamp? Genuinely curious because I thought he was a tough nut but maybe not

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

When did he shy away? Time stamp? Genuinely curious because I thought he was a tough nut but maybe not

I will go back and check and come back to you... was not long after JHW came on. I taped the game so will let you know. His face just screamed get me out of here and yes he backed away a bit.. he was lucky because there were two other defenders in the tackle from memory

 

[Eagle 1]

Lol the guy has played like 7 first grade games. It takes time to adjust. Ok like who?? He is obviously ahead of them. hence why he was picked to start. Panthers first up followed by a roosters pack. I'd like to see how other debutants would fair in that situation. Especially in a team that couldn't organise a root in a brothel at the moment

Thought he was picked on his reputation with the Broncs in 21. He's had 2 trials and 2 NRL games, and apart from his try in support against Penrith hasn't really shown us anything of note...

 

[ALinda]

He just doesn't have 'it' anymore since he got concussed. I think he's genuinely scared to do the hard work as he fears post life footy concussion effects.

I've always liked him, but he's devoid of mongrel now.

It's disappointing but he's in self preservation mode.

I think you're spot on GE.

It's all very well priding himself on his strength but Marty's had one too many concussions in recent years and they've basically stuffed him. I too have come to the conclusion he's fearful for his future and he's playing accordingly.

 

[KNUCKLES]

Thought he was picked on his reputation with the Broncs in 21. He's had 2 trials and 2 NRL games, and apart from his try in support against Penrith hasn't really shown us anything of note...

Every other forward in our pack has had 1-5 seasons if not more for some. Didn't see anything of note from them either. I'd be more inclined to be dirty at them. 1 one run first half from both keppie and taupau.. is pretty telling. How do you expect anyone on the edges to make an impact??

 

[Woodsie]

1 one run first half from both keppie and taupau.. is pretty telling. How do you expect anyone on the edges to make an impact??

Genuine question knuckles .. do you think the one run each from our starting props was because they were standing around refusing to run .. or because our structures and patterns didn't put them in a position to run?

 

[KNUCKLES]

It's

Genuine question knuckles .. do you think the one run each from our starting props was because they were standing around refusing to run .. or because our structures and patterns didn't put them in a position to run?

Its probably more how the game panned out.. we were doing alot of defending, stuck in our half alot of the time with barely any ball. I dont think there is any structure or gameplan that works around your props not taking hitups. I think fatigue crept in. Nevertheless, you want your props putting their hands up and making the tough runs. Leading the way. Its a mentality thing.We are in desperate need of a forward leader.. leading with actions.

 

[ManEagle]

I don't think Taupau has been the same since his KO, it rattled him, he admitted that. I think mentally it has got him.
In saying that I'm going against the grain, I don't think he's 100% from his back injury in the trials, doesn't answer why he is being selected and should be rested for a game or two but I'm backing him to come good.

 

[Eagle 1]

OK...I take your point about the props not laying a platform, but Bully tends to shy away from the tough hit-ups or that cover tackle that's got to be made. Kinda reminds me of Suli tbh..

 

[KNUCKLES]

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OK...I take your point about the props not laying a platform, but Bully tends to shy away from the tough hit-ups or that cover tackle that's got to be made. Kinda reminds me of Suli tbh..

Ill have to watch the game again..
I do remember him making some solid hits though.

 

[cc eagle]

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Ill have to watch the game again..
I do remember him making some solid hits though.

Good luck, I don't think I could stand the pain a second time

 

[Remy]

What should we go for forward pack and bench when full strength in hopefully two weeks?

8. Aloiai
9. Lawton
10. Paseka
11. Smole
12. Schu
13. Jake

14. Walker
15. Bully
16. Keppie
17. Davey

Marty needs a dropping to fix himself or at least a bench stint. The bloke is not a starter anymore.

??? Thoughts

 

[Bomb Voyage]

With Mitch Dunn likely doing his ACL for the Cowboys, this might speed up their play for Marty.

 

[Eagle 1]

What should we go for forward pack and bench when full strength in hopefully two weeks?

8. Aloiai
9. Lawton
10. Paseka
11. Smole
12. Schu
13. Jake

14. Walker
15. Bully
16. Keppie
17. Davey

Marty needs a dropping to fix himself or at least a bench stint. The bloke is not a starter anymore.

??? Thoughts

Dropping Marty, maybe not such a good idea. He knows this is his last year with us, his next contract will be considerably lower anyway. No real incentive to get back to firsts when you can just coast along with Blacktown Workers.

 

[JakeyB789]

In a team with no shortage of plodders Marty would be the first I’d drop. Imagine making one single run in a whole half of footy (as a front rower!) and then walking out of the sheds after halftime with some of the worst body language you’ll ever see. He’s obviously checked out now but continuing to play him while he’s putting up that rubbish is just going to hurt us further

 

[ManlyTragic]

Dropping Marty, maybe not such a good idea. He knows this is his last year with us, his next contract will be considerably lower anyway. No real incentive to get back to firsts when you can just coast along with Blacktown Workers.

I would have thought the opposite if he wants the cash he should perform really well this year so that some team wants to sign him up for a long term contract like walker.

 

[Snake]

There’s a big problem when wingers and centres are still taking the hit ups on tackle 3-4 of a yardage set, and that happened the other night. They should take 1-2 and by that stage, the forwards should be ready to go.

Sure, they’re fatigued, but paradoxically, it’s because they haven’t ripped in and laid a platform so the opposition starts to turn the screws. They’ve gotta turn up, first and foremost.

 

[Eagle 1]

I would have thought the opposite if he wants the cash he should perform really well this year so that some team wants to sign him up for a long term contract like walker.

Ordinarily this would be true, Walkers 28 though, Marty's 31 or 32, I wouldn't be risking signing Marty on a long term contract (3yrs), it'll be a one year, then see how he goes contract. The "cash" as you say wont be anywhere near 800k, it'll be virtually halved.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Ordinarily this would be true, Walkers 28 though, Marty's 31 or 32, I wouldn't be risking signing Marty on a long term contract (3yrs), it'll be a one year, then see how he goes contract. The "cash" as you say wont be anywhere near 800k, it'll be virtually halved.

My point is that he will command more money if he has a good year than if he has a bad year!

 

[Woodsie]

Ordinarily this would be true, Walkers 28 though, Marty's 31 or 32, I wouldn't be risking signing Marty on a long term contract (3yrs), it'll be a one year, then see how he goes contract. The "cash" as you say wont be anywhere near 800k, it'll be virtually halved.

My point is that he will command more money if he has a good year than if he has a bad year!

You're both correct .. best he can aim for is probably 2 years on reasonable coin.