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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 2710987, member: 1899"] First of all, it amazes me how Manly are able to make all these signings. I suppose the rationale is that they had a tiny bit of cash left over and Ballin's departure freed up the necessary funds but gee, my fantasy coach senses has them a little short. It isn't like Ballin was still on the deal he signed in 2012, it was a new deal and unless Manly were absolute dummies, would have been considerably lower than the previous deal. Speculation aside, it's a great deal for Manly. Taupau is a quality player and could thrive in the right system. If Blair's improvement is any indication, then Manly may have just signed one of the best forwards in 2016. Now, the question has to be asked, does that put an end to the Will Hopoate to Manly transfer? It seems like the Gutherson for Hopoate trade was a sure thing, but surely Manly cannot afford Hopoate now. Not because Hopoate is a great player (although his status as an Origin player helps) but because of his ridiculous value as a player. How much was the Parra deal? 800K? Even if Parra are paying for apart of that deal, surely Manly don't have 400K lying around anymore, surely. Looking at the negative side, surely this move must put Taylor on his last legs? To come out and put his captain on notice was bold, but you can't make that type of declaration without securing all the other pieces. In a mediocre squad, Taupau was one of the few shining lights and one of the few forwards who could actually intimidate the opposition. Who do they have now? Woods can't do it all on his own, Halatau isn't scaring anyone, neither is Lovett or Siro so they are in a bad way. Pending on the fitness of Tedesco, I wouldn't be surprised to see them take the spoon. Maybe Pascoe should get in touch with Cleary? See if he can intercept him before the Warriors welcome him back? [/QUOTE]

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