[Resurrected] Taupau being shopped?

[Rocky]

We have:
Aloai
Paseka
Keppie (I know he's injured)
Bullemore
Boyle
De Luis

All to fall back on.

It's good business to let him go now imo... he ain't going to be here next season anyhow and hasn't been setting the world on fire & would be fair to him for his last few years of service!

Who knows maybe 200k may help sla certain someone backflip on their 2023 contract (ok maybe wishful thinking)

Agreed. Front row is where we have depth so if we can get something out of this we should be happy to move on if he has asked for a release.

 

[Ryan]

Marty has had a good serviceable career at Manly. I will thank him for his services.

Has he been amazing at Manly? Not a chance.

He's averaged:
142
161
156
148
123
150
Metres per game (per full season with us).

Apart from AFB, for just a few short years, show me another forward as strong and consistent per game?

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

If he "does" go, can we try something different as a forum and not bag the **** out of him like he's useless like we do?

Hi, Ryan, and welcome to the Silvertails forum. You're obviously new here. Hope you enjoy your stay🙂

 

[Ryan]

Hi, Ryan, and welcome to the Silvertails forum. You're obviously new here. Hope you enjoy your stay🙂

Good point, mate haha

 

[joeboy]

How many Blacktown Workers team players do we WANt in our top team next year? Do people know how Blacktown's been performing?

I want to keep recruiting for next year, I’m talking about this year.

Russel lis a great player and would be a great addition.

And yes I do know how blacktowns been Performing, but I probably do lack The acumen to have a different take than you

 

[winnyason]

I was pleasantly surprised

Very good aggro what I say at titans with him years ago.

 

[Rocky]

He's averaged:
142
161
156
148
123
150
Metres per game (per full season with us).

Apart from AFB, for just a few short years, show me another forward as strong and consistent per game?

Like I said he's been a good player for us.

I usually look at these guys in terms of what salary he has earnt and his output.

If we have paid him around 600-700k a year then for me its been an ok return on investment. Certainly not amazing in my book. But all good.

I thank Marty for his services and wish him the best going forward. Seems like a good guy.

 

[globaleagle]

I understood your point mate🙂

Ah cool, now can you explain it to me?

lol

 

[madmax]

This time its final at worst we have 5 games left of him lol …

Ill really miss the 4-8 points he concedes per week

Yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Ryan]

I want to keep recruiting for next year, I’m talking about this year.

Russel lis a great player and would be a great addition.

And yes I do know how blacktowns been Performing, but I probably do lack The acumen to have a different take than you

Instead of mocking someone for their comment, via comment or passive aggressive emoticon or whatever they are, put your point across respectfully, then your acumen wouldn't be attacked / questioned.

No idea who Russell is?

 

[Disco]

Instead of mocking someone for their comment, via comment or passive aggressive emoticon or whatever they are, put your point across, then your acumen wouldn't be questioned.

No idea who Russell is?

Parra Winger, he is not needed imo

 

[madmax]

If he "does" go, can we try something different as a forum and not bag the **** out of him like he's useless like we do? Because he's been amazing for us

Mate we could sign Junior Paolo & a group of posters in here would bag him as they do all our players…..I just laugh at their ignorance!

 

[StuBoot]

Interesting that it's Parra today.
A guy on the radio yesterday said Souffs on a two year deal.

 

[eagleron]

Very good aggro what I say at titans with him years ago.

Let's hope we see more of it

 

[Sheikheagle]

Interesting that it's Parra today.
A guy on the radio yesterday said Souffs on a two year deal.

Last week it was St Merge 🤷‍♂️

 

[Ryan]

Parra Winger, he is not needed imo

Next season we hopefully have:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jason Saab
03. Morgan Harper
04. Tolu Koula
05. Reuben Garrick
06. Kaeo Weekes
07. Daly Cherry-Evans
08. Josh Aloiai
09. Manase Fainu
10. Jake Trbojevic
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Josh Schuster

14. Karl Lawton
15. Taniela Paseka
16. Sean Keppie
17.

I know people have bagged this player and that player - but all fully fit (and in some instances trimmed right down), that's a pretty solid team. I also know I've left out Lachlan Croker which was a tough decision.

I think we need quality depth in the forwards. We'll have gone from the basement to the boardroom Hooker wise (3 availalable + GCKT).

Depth: 18. Toff Sipley, 19. Brad Parker, 20. Lachlan Croker, 21. Ethan Bullemor, 22. Ray Vaega, 23. Christian Tuipulotu, 24. Alec Tuitavake, 25. Kurt De Luis, 26. Jamie Humphreys & I'm happy to add 27. Zac Fulton (at a pinch).

In my view, we need a marquee backrower (after moving Jake to prop), and three QUALITY depth forwards (not Blacktown quality). Maybe go Angus Chrichton (or see if Panthers would release Liam Martin for a decent contract upgrade), and move Tuilagi back to the 17 position.

 

[bob dylan]

Next season we hopefully have:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jason Saab
03. Morgan Harper
04. Tolu Koula
05. Reuben Garrick
06. Kaeo Weekes
07. Daly Cherry-Evans
08. Josh Aloiai
09. Manase Fainu
10. Jake Trbojevic
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Josh Schuster

14. Karl Lawton
15. Taniela Paseka
16. Sean Keppie
17.

I know people have bagged this player and that player - but all fully fit (and in some instances trimmed right down), that's a pretty solid team. I also know I've left out Lachlan Croker which was a tough decision.

I think we need quality depth in the forwards. We'll have gone from the basement to the boardroom Hooker wise (3 availalable + GCKT).

Depth: 18. Toff Sipley, 19. Brad Parker, 20. Lachlan Croker, 21. Ethan Bullemor, 22. Ray Vaega, 23. Christian Tuipulotu, 24. Alec Tuitavake, 25. Kurt De Luis, 26. Jamie Humphreys & I'm happy to add 27. Zac Fulton (at a pinch).

In my view, we need a marquee backrower (after moving Jake to prop), and three QUALITY depth forwards (not Blacktown quality). Maybe go Angus Chrichton (or see if Panthers would release Liam Martin for a decent contract upgrade), and move Tuilagi back to the 17 position.

Wow we are trouble.

That lineup is Knights or Dragon equivalent.

Hopefully Munster is on his way.

 

[Ryan]

Wow we are trouble.

That lineup is Knights or Dragon equivalent.

Hopefully Munster is on his way.

Mate, tbh, my way of thinking, our club isn't a destination of choice right now. It's a bit of a revolving door, and that door leads out. We are a bit of a sinking ship. We need a Broncos type rebuild. Benny Ikin - S.O.S.

 

[KNUCKLES]

A swap is not in Manly’s best interests.Taupau has only 3 months left on his contract,so it would be better to take the cap space which could be $200K.Who are Parra releasing that is of quality or going to make a difference to Manly this year?Unless they’ve identified someone in the lower grades or junior reps,why bother.

Sean Russell looks alright. But we have enough wingers

 

[bob dylan]

Mate, tbh, my way of thinking, our club isn't a destination of choice right now. It's a bit of a revolving door, and that door leads out. We are a bit of a sinking ship. We need a Broncos type rebuild. Benny Ikin - S.O.S.

You are spot on.