[Resurrected] Taupau being shopped?

[GuthosHalfBrother]

I guess he's too expensive to feed.

 

[Bearfax]

If Tom continues his injury susceptibility we really will need someone a bit better than Scarf to fill the void he leaves. Hopefully Scarf can improve a lot with Snake's help in filling that position.

On the Koala subject, I can't see Des blooding him in FG until '23, at the EARLIEST.

I think he'll get some games next year given he's already in the 30 for this year. He'll probably spend most of his time in the Reggies (if they play) and maybe Flegg in the early part of the year, but I doubt they'll keep one of their 30 from debuting for two years in a row. He's not even in the Development squad. Look for him debuting in the second half of 2022, I'd say. Also expect Burbo to get a shot at one of the reserve bench positions during the year also

 

[40 years an eagle]

I think he'll get some games next year given he's already in the 30 for this year. He'll probably spend most of his time in the Reggies (if they play) and maybe Flegg in the early part of the year, but I doubt they'll keep one of their 30 from debuting for two years in a row. He's not even in the Development squad. Look for him debuting in the second half of 2022, I'd say. Also expect Burbo to get a shot at one of the reserve bench positions during the year also

We will see. I expect Burbo to get game time during the year, but nothing serious. As for Koala, he is only 18 and Des usually isn't one to blood them under 20, at the earliest.

 

[Mataiforever]

Marty in the rumour mill again

Would only be happy him going if we have a younger but still experienced gun front rower coming.

Tapine as I’ve said before would be one of my first choices, or Utoikamanu who is well underpaid at $275k at a ****e tigers outfit

 

[Rafferty]

Marty in the rumour mill again

Would only be happy him going if we have a younger but still experienced gun front rower coming.

Tapine as I’ve said before would be one of my first choices, or Utoikamanu who is well underpaid at $275k at a ****e tigers outfit

Stephano would be an awesome signing, his under contract till the end of 23 though I think

 

[maxta]

Hope Marty stays, but if he leaves the Stephano and Tapine talk is better than these Garner rumours

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Think Marty will be here in 2022, reasons are as follows.

1) no other club would pay him $850k
2) we aren’t interested in paying half is freight to unload him.

I have no doubt the club doesn’t want to be forking out that much money , but I’d guess they are stuck with him.

However , I like Marty , he’s a cleanskin , a good ambassador and does his bit each week.

 

[Waz13]

Think Marty will be here in 2022, reasons are as follows.

1) no other club would pay him $850k
2) we aren’t interested in paying half is freight to unload him.

I have no doubt the club doesn’t want to be forking out that much money , but I’d guess they are stuck with him.

However , I like Marty , he’s a cleanskin , a good ambassador and does his bit each week.

He really needs to do his bit tomorrow night v JWH. If he does, we’ll win.

 

[ALinda]

Marty confirms that he will be here next year

Marty Taupau Has Some Exciting News To Share With Manly Fans, But He Also Touches On Why He Has Been Performing So Well. It Comes Down To One Thing! 06/09/21

Marty Taupau Interview

player.whooshkaa.com

Missed that interview last week. I know he is on some big coin for next yr but really happy he will be part of the team in 2022. Probably the most professional player in our team besides DCE. That change in diet is just one example of looking for a small advantage that all professional players look for.

He is still our forward leader and a great ambassador for our club.

Well said and totally agree.

I find it bewildering that Jimmy Smith could ask all the right questions, yet the run-of-the-mill interview yesterday by the NRL journos could not. Particularly about him being at Manly in 2022, amongst other things.

Very glad he's not going anywhere (and why would he want to on that sort of coin).

 

[maxta]

How's the timing of this story.....hope the players use it to add fire to the performance.....these player signing rumours should really be saved for after season ends

 

[40 years an eagle]

If the rumours of him being on 850k next year is correct AND that we also gave him permission to look around, it is hardly surprising he will be here next year. No club is going to take him for that without an agreement that it will be a lot less for ensuing years.

Wherever he plays in 2023 it will be for a big bunch less than that. I'm guessing 500 - 600k...and I highly doubt it will be with us.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

All Blacks' next big thing eyes shock NRL switch

And whispers of dressing room mutiny strike club

wwos.nine.com.au

Mole Warning

Apparently (emphasis on 'apparently') Cows want Taupau early

Mitch Dunn please

 

[robbiea]

Senior players at one losing club last weekend are openly questioning their coach's use of the interchange, which was baffling at best.

They are also referring to one of their team-mates - behind his back of course - as a 'cat'.

Which game & player ?
Take your bets ?

 

[Remy]

Taupau for Lolo swap hehe

 

[Ryan]

Senior players at one losing club last weekend are openly questioning their coach's use of the interchange, which was baffling at best.

They are also referring to one of their team-mates - behind his back of course - as a 'cat'.

Which game & player ?
Take your bets ?

Well, Cowboys. They even alluded to all this during the call. Apparently Payten and JT don't get along at ALL, and he's a bit disillusioned. This happens from time to time. If JT gets a move and is re-invigorated, lookout.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Cowboys. Our players have a ton of respect for Des.

 

[Disco]

Lolo would be amazing but cant see a way we'd work it cap wise

 

[mickqld]

They way Taumalolo is playing I wouldn't be swapping Marty for him. Plus we'd have to fork out extras which we don't have considering how much we're paying the long neck.

 

[Kalvin]

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They way Taumalolo is playing I wouldn't be swapping Marty for him. Plus we'd have to fork out extras which we don't have considering how much we're paying the long neck.

Would take JT over Marty any day of the week! Redundant though as your correct we could never afford him!

 

[Ben]

This could be very interesting if this is to play out.
I would be using Kapow money to bring in a disgruntled Hass on an upgrade