Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Demps said:
Fox wanted out...

That was the story.
Melbourne blocked it.

Maybe they asked for Talau in a swap.
Can't confirm.
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Fox wanted more money and we got played. Bellamy always stated they can go at the end of their contract.

I think it's a story just to hang crap on us.
 
I think talau has the potential to be a great first grader he started the year pretty well considering he hadn’t played for a year

Every 1 wrote of jr toupo and look how well he is going

Young players take time to develop into first graders
 
Demps said:
Said it before and stick by it.... but Talau hasn't really ever shown anything. His brothers are like permanently languishing in RMC.
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I don't disagree he has been disappointing - but you and many said the same with AJ, and I'm not saying he's a star yet, but he has come a long way. I am happy to give Talau (and AJ) just a bit more time.

Of course, if an opportunity for a very good outside back comes along - you would take it.
 
Scare said:
Had a close mate who’s a parra fan mention that they’re getting tupou last week and it’s recently popped up on Facebook today. Any truth to the rumour? Thought we had him till 2025 I’d be upset if we lost this kid
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Still on contract until end of 2024. We should have him locked up well before November 1, so that no one can even negotiate contracts with him.
 
Luke Heartbreaker Brooks said:
I'm skeptical that that there was ever an offer of JAC for Talau.
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I agree, I think that was rubbish, or at least half the story.

It could have been we take JAC on these conditions:
- Pay full freight for him
- Give Melbourne Nofa or Talau
- Pay 70% of their salary until their contract expires

And we probably couldn't do that given we had Reynolds, Mbye, Brooks all on the books at that time.

A swap is very rarely just a swap.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Could it be a swap with Jamie Humphreys? On a development deal for this season at Manly.

He made his comeback in Jersey Flegg last week after a broken jaw playing the whole match but is nowhere to be seen in team lists this week. Hmmmm

Has a Tigers link too:

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Humphreys, Weekes or Latu Fainu please Tigers. Manly are stocked with talented halves and can't keep them all!
 
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Scare said:
Had a close mate who’s a parra fan mention that they’re getting tupou last week and it’s recently popped up on Facebook today. Any truth to the rumour? Thought we had him till 2025 I’d be upset if we lost this kid
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What i've heard is that it appears the push is from Tommy, not the club to join Manly effectively immediately, however talks are still ongoing. Also would expect most backs, especially those unsigned, will also move on.

He is off contract so talau can negotiate for 2024 and as we’ve seen, if clubs can secure someone for the following season, they’ll usually all push for it to be earlier.

1-7 has been the clear glaring issue this year with Tupou and Naden the only bright spots, and AJ appearing more suited to the backrow.

Tupou and Naden the only ones that have shown they fit either category.

If I was recruitment I'd be trying to push through a 2024 deal for someone like Kaeo Weekes and trying to get that through early. Tommy is not a top 17 player but it's pointless losing depth to a team already lacking enough depth, unless there are plans already in place.

The likes of Josh Feledy, Solo Saukuru, and Jahream Bula, imo neither are ready for FG, but hope the club continues to focus on developing them properly. Three young backs with plenty of potential.
 
boonboon said:
Manly have multiple back up fullbacks and five eights. Also moving 1 player doesent mean it's a swap deal - could mean we open a spot to get someone from a different club. Think we will see at least 2 players let go before we play next
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boonboon said:
Manly have multiple back up fullbacks and five eights. Also moving 1 player doesent mean it's a swap deal - could mean we open a spot to get someone from a different club. Think we will see at least 2 players let go before we play next
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boonboon said:
Manly have multiple back up fullbacks and five eights. Also moving 1 player doesent mean it's a swap deal - could mean we open a spot to get someone from a different club. Think we will see at least 2 players let go before we play next
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Then we would only have around 27 of 30 spots filled, so either we are about to announce signings or might be getting ready to promote maybe Bula and Smith?
 
Think we’ve just got to let him go.

We suck period.

He might do ok in a good team.

But we need better players.

The more we let go the more we’ll be looking for replacements.

Tigers didn’t want to swap either Noffa or Talau for JAC … lol.

onwards and downwards

C ya Tommy
 
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