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Would be an upgrade, but i think Robati could be the catalyst for this. Pending Robati charges, they might need to apply to the NRL for his salary to be isolated whilst stood down or until matter is resolved.
Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2023
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GCBRONCO
International Captain
- Mar 4, 2008
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Wouldn't surprise me, take it with a grain of a salt but have heard a few whispers he has been distracted at training..
- Sep 6, 2013
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I hope we are not releasing Palasia unless we have someone else lined up as depth. I'm really concerned going into this season about our forward depth, way too many kids. The depth chart has a bit of a 2020/21 feel all over again and those years did not end well. Given we always seem to have injuries, this is concerning.
mitch222
State of Origin Captain
- Apr 4, 2014
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Taupau replacing Palasia is good enough for me.
upthebroncs
NRL Player
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Taupau 
Been saying to recruit him for a few years now. Lovely.
Been saying to recruit him for a few years now. Lovely.
upthebroncs
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Shall we just start him with Haas and keep Flegler on the bench?
theshed
Just a Game
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Yeah like a few others here I’ve been throwing out Marty as a signing suggestion for an experienced forward for a while.
but, again, like others have said, he is a shadow of his former self. At the right price on a one year deal he’s be a good replacement for Ryan James.
He’s also a good bloke by all accounts which we need more of.
but, again, like others have said, he is a shadow of his former self. At the right price on a one year deal he’s be a good replacement for Ryan James.
He’s also a good bloke by all accounts which we need more of.
upthebroncs
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Des torpedoed Taupau's career with dropping him to the bench and limiting his minutes. I don't really blame Taupau. He's still got a great work rate and provides impact with his runs. Also yep, he seems like a good leader who works hard and will lead by example.
theshed
Just a Game
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Jensen should start. Flegler off the bench. One of Kev’s many birdbrain selection choices last year.
theshed
Just a Game
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That doesn’t explain why his defensive efforts have been revolting. Regardless I’m glad to have him, if for no other reason than I was a fan of his in his prime.
upthebroncs
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I'm not sure what efforts you are referring to.. but it could be because he's been unhappy in his role at Manly
Santa
State of Origin Rep
- Jun 30, 2020
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If he can handle it sure! Should have Haas, Flegler and Taupau all on the bench. Opposition won't know what hit them when they come on.
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Hopefully more reliable than the last rumour that he was "set to" sign with the Eels:
Parramatta set to sign Samoan World Cup star effective immediately
The Eels are set to release a former Origin forward before the International puts pen to paper.
www.zerotackle.com
GCBRONCO
International Captain
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Yeah I wouldn't write him into the squad list just yet.Hopefully more reliable than the last rumour that he was "set to" sign with the Eels:
Parramatta set to sign Samoan World Cup star effective immediately
The Eels are set to release a former Origin forward before the International puts pen to paper.
theshed
Just a Game
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All his efforts. He was struggling in 2021 and outright shocking last year.
He’s 33 in 2 weeks - I don’t think his massive drop of form is anything unusual. He’s just a big bodied prop who’s played NRL for like 13 seasons. He’s cooked.
He will be good for the club though as long as he is only depth and injury cover like Ryan James.
He isn’t an upgrade on Palasia (for those saying he’s gone early). At least not on the field.
