Martin Taupau - 2012 Discussion Thread

[Slippery]

General discussion on match form, selection, injuries, contracts, and anything else here.

 

[Moust]

Was watching some old footage from 02-04 and Martins running style and aggression reminds me of a young Willie mason. Will be a fan fave if he's a mainstay in 1st grade.

 

[doggieaaron]

i think hell be devastating in 2nd row ,just has to develop an offload,really think dessie will love coaching him

 

[Book]

Really looking forward to seeing what he can do in 2012.

 

[Bob dog]

If he didn't get injured we could of made the eight, there will be hell to pay this year, I hope Hasler uses him.

 

[BulldogzLegend]

He is Asotasi MK2 except much faster

 

[Darbas]

Think we'll see alot of him this season. Going by reports in the past he has the right attitude and after watching the training video Eastwood looks like he is still out of shape so don't know how he'll go from the start of the season.

 

[S4Sonny]

If we cannot find a decent winger outside of Morris, I suggest we use Taupau.

We all know he has some speed.

 

[Darbas]

If we cannot find a decent winger outside of Morris, I suggest we use Taupau.

We all know he has some speed.

Has a very good vertical leap aswell. May actually be able to catch a bomb...

 

[Abdul..]

He is Asotasi MK2 except much faster

Asotasi was quick over 40. I think at one stage he was 2nd fastest in the club behind SBW.

But yes Martin is quicker, and being an ex centre, has retained his speed.

 

[richie]

i think hell be devastating in 2nd row ,just has to develop an offload,really think dessie will love coaching him

he has a very good offload already

 

[Big Nick]

From what I've seen from Taupau he deserves to be in the starting 17.

 

[boggie23]

If he gets through the trials uninjured and has a few strong games he should be there round one. The thing is he will probably be earmarked as a prop because of the abundance of 2nd rowers at the club. But definitely the hardest runner at the club. I reckon at top flight would be as hard to bring down as fui, and the bloke is lightning over 10, meaning he doesnt need a big wind up to get going.

 

[Guard Dog]

If he gets through the trials uninjured and has a few strong games he should be there round one. The thing is he will probably be earmarked as a prop because of the abundance of 2nd rowers at the club. But definitely the hardest runner at the club. I reckon at top flight would be as hard to bring down as fui, and the bloke is lightning over 10, meaning he doesnt need a big wind up to get going.

this info is giving me wood

 

[BudgyBulldog]

What am I looking forward to in 2012

MARTIN TAUPAU!!!!!!!


Seriously have half a chub thinking about this guy carrying the ball wearing the mighty Blue and White!

 

[richie]

if he doen't get a run this year I will be shocked and would suspect alot of clubs would be after him

 

[holbi]

I know he was once a centre. I'd like to see him back out there, he is certainly big enough, fast enough, his defence is good and he has a step. Would more than compensate for the loss of Idris. With so many good 2nd rowers in the club, this would guarantee his selection in the top 17. Just imagine this guy running full speed getting the ball 15 metres out, it would be TRY TIME. I want to see that.

 

[Mitch Connor]

I love the big fella.

 

[Old Bulldog]

Marty will be part of the top 17 as long as he's fit.

 

[Dognacious]

I know he was once a centre. I'd like to see him back out there, he is certainly big enough, fast enough, his defence is good and he has a step. Would more than compensate for the loss of Idris. With so many good 2nd rowers in the club, this would guarantee his selection in the top 17. Just imagine this guy running full speed getting the ball 15 metres out, it would be TRY TIME. I want to see that.

nah. We have plenty of good centres. Not really needing that. Lafai has the spot locked assuming he comes back ok from surgery.