Front rower Sio Siua Taukeiaho

[Veteran Dragon]

We desperately need a big name prop forward. If he gets a release should we try and sign him or is he past it at the age of 32?

Former Roosters hard man and Tongan skipper Sio Siua Taukeiaho has been with Catalans since the start of last season but is homesick and wants out.
Catalans has told the 32-year-old they won't release him from his two-year deal until they come up with a big name signing to replace him - and his former teammate Keary could be the answer to Taukeiaho's prayers. The rampaging prop, who won two titles at the Roosters, has barely played at Catalans due to a serious foot injury.
He came close to signing with the Bulldogs late last year but the deal fell through. He is finally over the injury after surgery last December and is hopeful of starting playing again this weekend.
Several NRL clubs are desperate for an experienced front-rower and a bidding war is certain to begin should he get the green light to return to the NRL from Catalans.

 

[Inisai Toga]

Well not sure how he’s been playing or his fitness /injuries are, but I generally don’t buy into the your past it by 30 narrative. With the full time professional schedule along with diet, fitness and rehab support, I can’t see why players can’t contribute well into their 30’s . I liked him at the Roosters….could we swap…?

 

[since77]

Isn't this the guy who left the Roosters went overseas and admitted on a podcast his body couldn't handle the NRL anymore? Then someone here was going to sign him (Bulldogs?) but backed out because he failed the medicals?
That's a Griffin kind of signing.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Isn't this the guy who left the Roosters went overseas and admitted on a podcast his body couldn't handle the NRL anymore? Then someone here was going to sign him (Bulldogs?) but backed out because he failed the medicals?
That's a Griffin kind of signing.

Exactly right.
NEXT.

 

[St Tangles]

His body is shot, that's why he went overseas.
He has hardly played this season.
A great big no.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Great player but as per comments above, he stated his body is not capable for NRL standards anymore and plus the Dogs tried to sign him and ended up walking away so definitely the type of players Saints sign up but shouldn't.

 

[TheRev]

Roosters fans seem genuinely shitty to lose him.. they love the guy.. but is really a middle or a 2nd rower?

We have 1 spot for a f*** o** prop to lead our pack, I dunno if this is the man.. but Shane is obsessed with 2nd rowers.. but now that we have Su'a & Leilua signed, I imagine that has died off now... he has other positions to focus on.

 

[Walpole]

Along with Cook he should fit well with our quest to win the 2019 comp.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Along with Cook he should fit well with our quest to win the 2019 comp.

Cook will be a good addition, don’t worry. this guy is past it, we can find better

 

[sammymills]

We desperately need a big name prop forward. If he gets a release should we try and sign him or is he past it at the age of 32?

Former Roosters hard man and Tongan skipper Sio Siua Taukeiaho has been with Catalans since the start of last season but is homesick and wants out.
Catalans has told the 32-year-old they won't release him from his two-year deal until they come up with a big name signing to replace him - and his former teammate Keary could be the answer to Taukeiaho's prayers. The rampaging prop, who won two titles at the Roosters, has barely played at Catalans due to a serious foot injury.
He came close to signing with the Bulldogs late last year but the deal fell through. He is finally over the injury after surgery last December and is hopeful of starting playing again this weekend.
Several NRL clubs are desperate for an experienced front-rower and a bidding war is certain to begin should he get the green light to return to the NRL from Catalans.

Will be another George Burgess

 

[TheRev]

Dogs had a meeting with him this week, definitely hoping they will sign him.. I dont even know why they need him with Kikau and Preston however.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Dogs had a meeting with him this week, definitely hoping they will sign him.. I dont even know why they need him with Kikau and Preston however.

Isn’t he a bit slower and a front rower these days?

 

[TheRev]

Isn’t he a bit slower and a front rower these days?

that might be how they are intending to play him.. well injuries aside.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Souths letting Stili go with a couple of years still left on his contract is a really interesting scenario. They are a club that keep the good ones. I thought Stili was great when he started in the NRL but has had a few injuries lately. Must have concerns about his long term.

When I heard he would be released by the Chooks I was surprised and hoped Saints would snap him up. It will be interesting to see how he goes. Could be another good pick up by the Dogs.

 

[Dragon David]

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs - they keep signing. By the time they finish signing, most of the players in the NRL would have had a gig with them hahahahaha! Chopping and changing playing the musical chairs game. I guess in the long run it will work as they are certainly showing signs of being improvers this year, god damn it!

 

[John moz]

They have Gus Gould we have the phantom with no success.
Tigers bulldogs are building for the next few years .