Jorge Taufua don't know a great deal about him, but he looks the part

Put it this way, never run at him

Watched him quite a few times on TV playing for Manly and he was a very strong ball carrier and hard tackler. May be a very good replacement for Tupou….

Biography:
Jorge Taufua is one of the most experienced and respected players at the Sea Eagles.
A powerful runner of the ball who can make good metres, Taufua can also create fear in opposition players with his bone rattling tackling technique. He has scored 87 tries in 163 matches for the Sea Eagles.
Jorge will head into his 10th season with the Sea Eagles in 2022 after making his NRL debut for Manly in 2012.
One of the most feared defenders in the NRL, Jorge's 'monster hit' on Melbourne's Cameron Munster at Brookvale was named the NRL's 'Tackle of the Year' in 2019. The video went viral and was shown on major sports shows across USA.
Away from the game, Jorge has completed a Certificate IV in Community and Recreation.

Can’t beat a player wanting to come over to put himself in the limelight. Seems he’s a left winger so could see him line with Hall and Murphy/Evans to right. A lot of games and try’s under his belt too.

This season or next ??

This possibly after Toulouse game.

May well get a game at centre, just seen his bone rattlers on vid.
Club have acted fast and need to be congratulated.

Think he’s exclusively played wing other than the odd one. Hall has been a shining light so maybe right centre. Will be very interesting to see how we use him. I’ve always been a big fan of playing players in their correct position (unless there’s a better alternative).

Didn't Bill arrive as a winger.

Yep.

Not having a go at you, but there's been a "popular" theme amongst some that the club haven't been active e.g. when everyone else seemed to be getting players and we weren't, esp. props.

These things DON'T tend to be particularly quick, certainly not "overnight" jobs - the club will have been working on this for a period.

If we do get Taufua, that's potentially a very exciting signing.

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Just watch some video highlights. Christ I wouldn't want to be receiving the ball if he's lurking nearby. Looks like a really exciting player to watch and that just defensively. Might get into a bit of trouble with his technique though.

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He is a classy player Taufua, really surprised we’ve been able to attract him as the Roosters were after him last year. He has an incredible try scoring ratio in the NRL and his defence obviously speaks for itself. Comparing this signing to the likes of Lineham and Gaskell is off the Richter scale and shows we mean business to stay in SL. A big well done to the club if we get this over the line.

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Mouth watering prospect if we can close the deal and get him over pronto , will certainly shut the perennial moaners up and add some steal to our attack and defence

If we get him & if he plays like that SL players will take exception with fighting following ! Aussie's play on + our refs & disciplined
Video of games will charge him !
However, I wish we could get a forward with half of his drive !

Nah, they'd still moan

Don't talk daft!

He’s a human highlight reel and whilst predominantly a winger he has played centre too.

He will be a real handful and should get our sets off to a good start with his strong carries and quick play the balls.

Obviously the concern is his injury record but he’s probably worth the risk. He will become a fan favourite but he does have the odd brain fart in him.

Just wish we could have got him in and up to speed for Toulouse but he will be a boost to the squad whenever he arrives.

His injury record is the only reason we are in with a shout.

I am just started watching his first game back in two years against Melbourne. I wouldn’t expect much after such a long absence but he does generally appear to be well liked by the Manly club and obviously famous for his ferocious tackling prior to his last injury.

I've seen Taufua play live many times and at his best he is an animal, both in defence and as a try scorer