Official Tuku Hau Tapuha
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He's already 196cm
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Weren't you told to stay out of the Sharks shower rooms mate
That's what my missus says
TownsvilleTigerShark
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Would like to get a couple of quality 15 minute spells out him, will be a weapon if he's anything like he showed earlier.
Blue_Eyes84
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He's going to be a good player for us.
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Mako Shark
If I interpreted Sam and Gary’s comments correctly, sounds like Tuks is sticking around. Around the 7min mark
Blue_Eyes84
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He’s got a big future here. Just like him.
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Mako Shark
Hau Tapuha eyes bigger role after signing new deal
Powerhouse prop Tuku Hau Tapuha will remain at the Sharks until at least the end of 2026 after inking a one-year contract extension on Friday.
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Mako Shark
Wouldn't have minded a two-year extension (taking it to 2027) at a decent price, but this is good still.
Well done to Sharkcast for the scoop early in the week.
Well done to Sharkcast for the scoop early in the week.
Western Sharkie
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Happy with thisHau Tapuha eyes bigger role after signing new deal
Powerhouse prop Tuku Hau Tapuha will remain at the Sharks until at least the end of 2026 after inking a one-year contract extension on Friday.www.sharks.com.au
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Would have preferred it a little longer - 2 yrs minimum
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Mako Shark
Yeah I haven't really heard him speak before, expected him to sound a bit more fearsome, but sounds like he's got his head screwed on.
andrew's_sharks
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I do think we will want to hold on to him, but happy to have him extended. It means we can extend him again at the end of next year and have a better idea of how he will be used and develop. Looking forward to our forward pack next year. He, Orgeon, AFB and Talaki, BHU there is some serious go forward in that lot.
He probably wants to feel out his place in the squad.
He's just turned 23, gives him a bit of security over next couple years while he is still building towards his best and he can assess where his place is in this team or what his options are. We also have a lot of money for props open up he may not want to lock himself out of.
Hazelton 25
Kaufusi 25
BHU 26
Rudolf 26
Talakai 26
Colquhoun 26
AFB 28
He's just turned 23, gives him a bit of security over next couple years while he is still building towards his best and he can assess where his place is in this team or what his options are. We also have a lot of money for props open up he may not want to lock himself out of.
Hazelton 25
Kaufusi 25
BHU 26
Rudolf 26
Talakai 26
Colquhoun 26
AFB 28
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Yeah 100% This is a call from his perspective rather than ours. If he has a breakout year this year, he can ask for more money. If he doesn't get a run he can look to move elsewhere. 2 years, whilst better for us wouldn't have been better for him.
Glad he's signed on for another season.
Maybe Hazo, but not Jesse IMO. I see Tuks as being an impact guy like Royce Hunt. Jesse feels like he has the potential to be a Carrigan/Hopgood style player (maybe wishful thinking).
Mate if he can be half as good as Carrigan then we've got a real winner here.
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For sure. He just looks like the guy who's a big tough unit with a huge motor. Opposite role to Tuks. Hopefully we can see them both develop here.