Taupau

[milanja]

Cancelled out by Morris and Hall and then some I’d say

In 2013 we got sonny by getting rid of symonds,cherrington and takarangi. We could do the same with Aubo,Baptiste and matto for tapau.

[QWERTY]

In 2013 we got sonny by getting rid of symonds,cherrington and takarangi. We could do the same with Aubo,Baptiste and matto for tapau.

i dont want to get rid of Aubo. He is a great clubman and virtually is a part of the furniture at the Roosters. i couldnt bring myself to want that

[QWERTY]

didn't robbo say something similar about Morris before it was announced that Morris signed with us?

yeh, he did

[theGman]

I wouldn't be surprised if Matterson is moved on...

He can reunite with his brother Dean @ Manly and do some sort of deal for Marty perhaps.

[The Brain]

i dont want to get rid of Aubo. He is a great clubman and virtually is a part of the furniture at the Roosters. i couldnt bring myself to want that

Then tell him to pull his finger out because he has done jack shite all year

[Johnny73]

Cancelled out by Morris and Hall and then some I’d say

I doubt either Morris or Hall (if we need to pay his wage if he doesn't play because of that ACL) would command what Fergo is on.

[Maxy Walker]

I doubt either Morris or Hall (if we need to pay his wage if he doesn't play because of that ACL) would command what Fergo is on.

Their combined salary would be more than what Fergo was on for sure (assuming we have to pay for Hall).

At a guess I reckon Fergo would be on $400k this year. Maybe less. He wasn’t in such huge demands last year due to loose behaviour and was only offered one year. So I reckon $400k tops.

Hall and Morris are both Internationals who’d surely be on more than $200k each.

[Maxy Walker]

Tapau rumours rubbished again by Robbo today. Interview on nrl.com. Says absolutely no interest and no idea where the rumours come from.

[Tommy Smith]

So he's firming to sign with us then

[rented tracksuit]

i dont want to get rid of Aubo. He is a great clubman and virtually is a part of the furniture at the Roosters. i couldnt bring myself to want that

I agree but tell that story to the other great ‘Junior’ clubman

[Kelby]

Fingers crossed!
Let matto and napa go.

[Guest]

Manly’s Martin Taupau will consider seeking a release and move to Sydney Roosters

AUGUST 30, 2018

NEW Zealand Test prop Marty Taupau is becoming increasingly likely to quit Manly after this season and sign with the Sydney Roosters.

The Daily Telegraph understands Taupau has met with Roosters chairman Nick Politis about a surprise shift to Bondi after feeling unwanted at Manly after being privately shopped around to rival clubs earlier this season.

He will consider seeking a release in the next few weeks.

Manly are likely to approve Taupau’s release although incoming coach, John Cartwright, may seek a “clear-the-air’ conversation with the Kiwi enforcer.Taupau’s back-ended deal next at Manly, which expires at the end of 2020, means he is in for a bumper payday next season, upwards of $900,000.

Well-placed sources claim Taupau will eventually land in Bondi in what would be a crippling blow following Manly’s season from hell.

A photo emerged on social media on Thursday appearing to show Taupau in a cafe with Parramatta officials.

The Daily Telegraph has learned that Taupau was meeting a friend, who is a member of Parramatta’s welfare department. The staff member is not involved recruitment and Parramatta claim they have no interest in Taupau.

Taupau, who has run for nearly 150 metres a game this year, was left angry when Manly shopped him around earlier this season without his knowledge.

At that stage, Cronulla showed considerable interest and the Roosters were also approached. Those clubs pulled out though when told Manly wanted the full amount of Taupau’s contract.

It is understood the Sharks, at that point, actually made an offer.

By potentially offloading Taupau, a salary-cap restricted Manly would have room to move in the player market next season.

There is continued speculation the Manly playing roster is split into two groups who professionally play together but aren’t close off the field.

According to insiders, Taupau feels “unloved” and now “does his own thing.”

Taupau’s mood didn’t improve after starting from the bench against Wests Tigers last Thursday night at Campbelltown Stadium.

The Roosters may look to reshape their salary cap should the club proceed with signing Taupau, given they have already signed Angus Crichton for next season on top of their 2018 recruitment drive that netted Cooper Cronk and James Tedesco.

Coach Trent Robinson’s side already boast some first-class front-rowers, including Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dylan Napa, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Lindsay Collins, Zane Tetevano and the retiring Frank-Paul Nuuausala.

Just last month, Taupau confronted rumours about his future by saying: “There are a lot of rumours getting thrown around but I hear it externally so I jump on Twitter and my name is getting thrown around left right and centre.

“But I don’t know, I’m contracted here until 2020. Under contract I can’t do anything. Of course I’m here next year. You know what it’s like here.”

Taupau has made 85 tackle busts this season.

Old news..

[Spirit of 66]

Old news..

Yes. Yesterday’s.

[Kentucky_Fried_Rooster]

I mentioned in the other thread he was coming, was hoping to midseason but was always looking like 2019.
A friend of mine family is good friends with him from his time at the Tigers.
He hasn't been happy at Manly for a while and wants to win a premiership, he sees us as his best chance achieving this.

[QWERTY]

Then tell him to pull his finger out because he has done jack shite all year

I don’t know him.