mattnz wrote:
I have been wondering that as well. You get the impression from the way he was talking about work load that he expects the younger team mates to pick up the slack. It is really surprising, as up until a couple of years ago, he was the one Cowboy you could guarantee would put in 100% effort every week.
I don't know; injuries aside (which no doubt have played their part), it seems like the fire isn't there at the moment.
TP asked what player they would have if they didn't manage his workload, but it almost seems that in managing his workload they've ended up with that very same player they were trying to avoid.
Chuck him into Melbourne or Penrith and it's hard not to imagine the old Taumalolo turning up even if it's shorter stints.
Remains a no-go until something changes...