There are several danger signs there in Tapau's statement that WT should be very worried about. They get to the heart of the mess that WT is in, and its seemingly endless lack of recent success and even hope for success.
This is a fantastic opportunity for me to play in a strong team"
WT are not strong and competitive
This is a fantastic opportunity for me to play in a strong team alongside some of the games biggest names in Jamie Lyon, Brett Stewart, Daly Cherry-Evans, Peta Hiku and Steve Matai,
WT basically have a team of youngsters with a few old heads that have been told they can look elsewhere (Farah & Lawrence)
The Sea Eagles have recruited well for next season and to have the opportunity to play with Australian and Queensland prop Nate Myles, and fellow Kiwi international Lewis Brown, was an added bonus in securing my future with Manly."
WT have not recruited well for some years and continue the search in the bargain basement leftover bins.
It is a fresh beginning at the Sea Eagles under new Head Coach Trent Barrett and Im really looking forward to playing under him.
Obviously a non too subtle dig at Taylor and his methods. The scuttlebut at Tapau's extreme unhappiness over the treatment of Farah must be true.
The Sea Eagles are one of the most successful clubs in the history of rugby league and I want to be a big part in getting them back into the finals next season as they celebrate their 70thAnniversary.
WT have a mediocre record, where results are the last thing people are held to account on. Too many examples to even bother listing.
Why would any player of note want to come and play for WT now in our current and immediate future zero prospects? Tapau has called WT, Taylor and our real future for lack of success, continued 'rebuilding' and little hope for the future.
I find it hard to fault his reasoning although I would have made him stay next year.
Taylor has to go. NOW. Get Toovey and we need NRL assistance to both weather the supposed salary cap crisis, pay out this **$$#### and break this cycle we are in. I dont care if Farah goes or stays but this club is in real danger. It cannot keep going like this.
