Martin Taupau

[Eddie Lab]

he was fantastic last night. really added some spark in the 2nd half.

 

[DanOz]

How good is Big Marty!

Strange phenomena those jungle-boy Polynesians, they can go either way.

Pettybourne was a dud, Thompson is iffy and Taupau has just clicked.

I'm not complaining though.

Jungle boy?? WTF

 

[Wizardman]

How good is Big Marty!

Strange phenomena those jungle-boy Polynesians, they can go either way.

Pettybourne was a dud, Thompson is iffy and Taupau has just clicked.

I'm not complaining though.

Im going to take a stab in the dark.....you don't have many non-white friends, don't you?

 

[DanOz]

Im going to take a stab in the dark.....you don't have many non-white friends, don't you?

I'd like to introduce him to some friends of mine and have him drop that comment.

 

[innsaneink]

How good is Marty going?
My buy of the year, from reggies/fringe first grade to the test arena...love his attitude and work ethic, I get the impression hes very popular at WTs

 

[ed612313]

Great buy but reality is he was behind an insanely good pack at the dogs and didn't deserve a start with them at the time.…. Either way couldn't be happier seeing him do what he is doing atm

 

[Vic Mackey]

Should be starting ahead of Galloway imo

 

[Tiger05]

Should be starting ahead of Galloway imo

Its cool when he comes off the bench however you have a point. I think all our bench players are good enough to replace either front rower and both of our front rowers are good quality players.

 

[innsaneink]

Should be starting ahead of Galloway imo

Maybe when you look at it from Tapaus point of view.

But would galloway offer what Marty does from the bench at 20 mins?
I doubt it

 

[BrotherJim05]

Marty is so much more effective coming off the bench. Galloway is solid and rarely gets dominated in a tackle, he's a slower more bulldozer like prop.
Marty is just insane with his speed and aggression. I think he is better played off the bench because you know that when he does the game picks up pace, especially if the opposition is a bit tired.
He was so good in that test for NZ, absolute powerhouse.

 

[dribble73]

Marty played brilliantly in the Test as well.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Team balance means bench is best or Taupau.
KG is not an impact prop but perfect for early grind.

 

[Packy]

I Was one of the Dogs fans that made a point of coming here to tell you guys he was a good egg and he'll go well. Glad to see I was right and So happy for Marty.

He's a fantastic bloke as well.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Team balance means bench is best or Taupau.
KG is not an impact prop but perfect for early grind.

X2

 

[jamaman]

Give him more Game time he will only get better!

 

[DanOz]

When Taupau started for us he was just as effective, moreso due to increased game time

 

[BuffaloRules]

Didn't see him in the 2nd half.

Another injury I assume?

 

[innsaneink]

Yeh probably

 

[Mario chalmers]

He was carrying a knee injury into the game. From where I was sitting he appeared to be limping from the moment he got onto the field

 

[BrotherJim05]

He was carrying a knee injury into the game. From where I was sitting he appeared to be limping from the moment he got onto the field

We just can't get a break can we