Martin Taupau signs for 3 years

[The.X.Factor9]

Not sure I get that,we have more local juniors in our team than most sides.

Yeah it was a joke, because that's what people usually say when we sign a player...

 

[hybrid_tiger]

It's the length of the deal I have the major issue with.

Galloway &Fulton in our pack in 2016!

Yay!

Fulton was a questionable re-signing. Galloway is definitely not, IMO.

A three year deal is fine by me. We are a MUCH better side with Galloway.

 

[Tiger05]

Fulton was a questionable re-signing. Galloway is definitely not, IMO.

A three year deal is fine by me. We are a MUCH better side with Galloway.

Fulton is a great player but he is exactly what we don't need at the moment in the backrow - a small worker type player. I'd have him in my team all the time but we need size in the backrow especially.

Galloway is a great player. He is the exactly the type of player we need and he makes a huge difference to our side.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Fulton is a great player but he is exactly what we don't need at the moment in the backrow - a small worker type player. I'd have him in my team all the time but we need size in the backrow especially.

Galloway is a great player. He is the exactly the type of player we need and he makes a huge difference to our side.

I've always seen Fulton as a fantastic bench utility. He is a tackling machine that can come on and tighten up defense where it is needed, also fill in as a makeshift 5/8, centre or hooker.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Fulton was a questionable re-signing. Galloway is definitely not, IMO.

A three year deal is fine by me. We are a MUCH better side with Galloway.

Wouldn't an option on the third year been more prudent?

Galloway started his career young and has copped plenty already.

Hope to be proven wrong, but if the young blokes we have at the club now have not developed and we are still playing Galloway as one of our best 3 props come 2016, then I expect us to be at the same position on the ladder as we are now.

 

[Marshall_magic]

I dunno, I would say that from all the youngsters that have come through this year these are the two forwards that have shown they are capable of being regular FG material. I would love to see these two stay in our FG bench rotation next year.

Its almost like this year was one giant try-outs for FG and Sue, Buchanan, Nuofa, Teddy all passed hahaha (as Siro and Koro already passed last year).

They've both done very well, but I highly doubt Potter had them both slated as being regulars at this stage of the year. Injuries have really forced his hand, combined with a lack of depth due to Sheens desire to manufacture front rowers.

 

[JoeyFish]

Big Frank Paul Nuuausala killed it for Roosters last weekend. Would look nice in tiger gear if we could somehow lure him. Would add some much needed grunt to out pack. Also off contract at the end of the year

 

[Mario chalmers]

Big Frank Paul Nuuausala killed it for Roosters last weekend. Would look nice in tiger gear if we could somehow lure him. Would add some much needed grunt to out pack. Also off contract at the end of the year

FPN is playing for his next contract. Ive not seen him run like last week ever. Id hate to sign him up only for him to go back to bludging. I think Parra are leading the race for him

 

[RUFFRUGGEDNRAW]

this is an amazing signing taupau is an absolute gun i remember him chasing down dane gagai (fastest australia u20) wouldve loved him at the warriors

 

[Tigers Tale]

Just been talking to a mate about this guy, we rate him very highly. So what do people think about starting games with Woods and Taupau and then bringing Galloway on after 25 minutes. He can replace either Woods or Taupau, depending who needs the first rest.

My thoughts are these two bucks are strong and fit and can do plenty of the hard/dirty stuff that occurs early in the half. Galloway makes yards OK but is a bit prone to injury and may benefit coming off the bench when the game has quietened down a bit.

I was thinking when he does come on he will be up against the second string opposition props and he may be more effective and damaging in his runs. It might help him to get through a season too.

Just quietly I think our propr rotation next year is looking the best it has for many years.

Any thoughts....

 

[Mario chalmers]

Tigers tale - the fate of the forwards rests with Blair. He's been terrible even in the front row IMO. His defence is shocking. He needs to play edge back rower simply because he falls of tackles too often in the middle.

Tapau and Bmm are my two bench props for next yr with woods and Galloway.

Blair prides himself on pressuring kickers but he's always an inch away from penalties/suspension.