Marty Taupau admits his journey from unemployment to a Brisbane Broncos contract came after "a really, really crazy 24 to 48 hours".AAP has been told rugged prop Taupau was on the physio's table getting a medical at Parramatta with a view to possibly signing there when the Broncos called his manager asking about his potential availability.The next day the 32-year-old Samoan international was on a plane north, where he toured the Broncos facilities and was blown away by the welcome he received.After consulting his family, he signed a one-year deal with Brisbane after three months in limbo following his exit from Manly."With the Broncos coming to the table we had to weigh up everything. We weighed up every pro and con and we believed the Broncos was a great fit," Taupau said at his first press conference in Brisbane colours."We have been welcomed with open arms and everything is professional, in great measure here. From players to staff - and from top to bottom - it has been an amazing experience."Taupau experienced the high of playing in the World Cup final for Samoa to coming home and facing the harsh reality of being without a deal.Instead of despairing, he worked hard to get himself in shape with help from wife Michelle."I have to do anything it takes to look after my family," Taupau said.
