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Originally posted by Double View Post
You're entitled to your opinion (if that's what that is) but I draw the line at comparisons with GFuerra. On 2nd thought, you're right... Matai's no nonense approach to playing 80mins and his neversay die attitude wouldn't benefit the likes of Manu, Elliott, Butcher and Evans any right? Not to mention the bloke actually thinks while he's on the field. No on 3rd thought you are right... he wouldn't fit in would he not in OUR team.
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Originally posted by 2026 View PostInteresting!
Fark he hits hard. That tackle on Sanchez in the 2013 GF was trade mark Matai. Pearce with the hospital ball.
What's he worth?
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Originally posted by Headless Chook View Post
I would say pretty damn good....they have delivered us a premiership and 2 minor premierships in the last 3 seasons. You want to deliver us a crocked centre who's best years were two season ago
How has our recruitment/retention served us this season?
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Originally posted by Headless Chook View Post
How many games has Matai played this season?
Originally posted by Headless Chook View PostHe's 32 yrs old this year and you guys want to give him a 2yr deal with an option for a 3rd?
Originally posted by Headless Chook View PostHis no nonsense attitude you talk about....is this the same guy that lays on the ground and clutches at his shoulder after every tackle?
Originally posted by Headless Chook View PostThis is some kind of a joke ins't it....a but like Dylan Walker making the origin team.
"The only time you start at the top is when you are digging a hole."
- Jack Gibson
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Originally posted by Double View Post
More than the Roosters have won.
Yep... maybe you should read the OP again.
Yep. If you carried his injury you'd be squealling with pain 24/7. He can't help it if he's tougher than you and still gives 100%.
Now I remember you... you're the one that finds everything just "laughable". Bit like letting Maloney go wasn't it?
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Maybe not 400/500k but if Manly want to offload him, and, they're prepared to foot half the bill then yes.
At 200/250k a season he'd be great value! He'd add experience and mongrel to our backline plus a touch of strike power. He's also got great hands.
Hayne
Mitchell
Matai
Skid
Fergo
Matto/Hastings/?
Pearce
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Originally posted by Headless Chook View Post
What has our number of wins got to do with Matai's ability to stay on the footy field? As for the comment about your opening paragraph...the one where you want to sign Matai for 2 years with an option....yep. I read that. The rest of your post is more reason not to sign him. You have stated he's carrying a debilitating injury that causes great pain after every tackle yet you want him signed for the next 2 years. Yep, makes sense to me
Try this... let your brain do the thinking and resist letting your fingers do the talking for just a minute and consider the experience, knowledge and skill set Matai could impart on our young Roosters. See him as a lifesize attitude adjuster. You could call it d i s c i p l i n e. His shoulder? What about it? Has he retired or do you know more about Matai than he does? You seem to be suggesting he's no longer capable of giving 100%. Which leads me to value and contract length? He'd likely accept 1/2 of Guerra's current contract and still go close to giving you more in a single season than Guerra has in the past 3 notwithstanding his impact and influence on this playing group."The only time you start at the top is when you are digging a hole."
- Jack Gibson
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Originally posted by 2026 View PostMaybe not 400/500k but if Manly want to offload him, and, they're prepared to foot half the bill then yes.
At 200/250k a season he'd be great value! He'd add experience and mongrel to our backline plus a touch of strike power. He's also got great hands.
Hayne
Mitchell
Matai
Skid
Fergo
Matto/Hastings/?
Pearce
1. Hayne"The only time you start at the top is when you are digging a hole."
- Jack Gibson
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