What Happened To Manu Vatuvei?

[@alphakye]

The final 20 seconds of this video was removed due to a copyright infringement issue enforced by the NRL. This portion talks about how Vatuvei is rebuilding his life. This was the text that was cut from the video. "Vatuvei also finds purpose in his role in his voluntary mentor role which he was offered to by the New Zealands Warriors where he educates younger athletes on the pressures and mental battles that come with being a professional athlete. It’s obvious that time in prison has helped him developed that sense of self and allowed him to turn his life around."

[@MBRoa22]

Solid pronunciation of Otāra and Otahuhu, love it and appreciate the effort 💜

[@joelharding3312]

Caring

[@marknz2]

Boohoo, think about the damage the drugs he imported would do to families and other people's lives. He had it all and I don't feel sorry for him at all.

[@JoshuaRoberts-kq9cs]

Anybody can make a life changing mistake,i know this from experience.And i also known that with constant hard work you can turn your mistakes into positives.

[@SANDALPHON-s9q]

I agree bro boohoo lost us more grand finals than he won to busy organising drugs can’t play footy didn’t make it boxing got caught trafficking 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-ot3dl1js2v]

​@@SANDALPHON-s9qAt least he made a living playing Nrl while youre just sitting their watching

[@Heresacoupleofacres]

welll hes done his time and now improving his community so who cares what you or anybdy else thinks

[@SANDALPHON-s9q]

@@Heresacoupleofacres yeah cause he would tell us if he is doing again 🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@lukaemanuel1082]

Alpha back with another banger. Fox sports should be hiring this guy as a journo. He’d show them how it’s done

[@tigerwarsaw99]

They will corrupt him.

[@alphakye]

thank you brudda! no lie funds are low, if fox sports paid me i'd take it bahahahahaha

[@JackH2254]

@@alphakyehave u tried getting any sponsors or brand deals?

[@kodytree]

Let's be honest, Alpha is no James Hooper....jk, Hooper is useless and Alpha is cool ❤

[@JackH2254]

@@kodytree hooper is a flog, alpha is based

[@shanefield4150]

Great video, I didn’t know this story, and so proud for his journey. Kia kaha Manu 💪

[@user-qc1rd6of2f]

Your still a great warrior superstar brother manu everyone makes mistakes no one has a perfect life we all fall short of the glory of god so for all does judgement people about him focus on your own life and big ups manu for doing something good for the south Auckland community there's an old saying it's not about how much u get hit in life and fall it's about how u come back from it turn it in positive ways that defines a person godbless u brother manu stay positive 👍💯🙏

[@graeme02]

As a player in the modern game Manu was simply awesome during his time in the NRL. Ex players going off the rails is nothing new. The NRL is a multi million dollar business making huge profits each year. I recon they have a responsibility to give back to ex players because they have actively contributed to the creation of those profits. Surely it would not be rocket science to produce a working program that guides these athletes post retirement. Many need a career plan for life after rugby league. TBH, it should begin the moment a player is graded. It is well overdue IMHO.

[@mr.e..]

Looking after the player's future after sports is one area that the US does much better in. College sports all have their own leagues and are hugely popular (and profitable). The athletes are given a free university education, and at the same time, they learn how to play and perform on the big stage. I know not everyone thinks a degree is important, but at least it gives the players some options after sport. A lot of NRL players are picked straight out of high school and have zero experience in anything else, so when their career ends at 35 or so, they have very few options open to them.

[@mixalis6168]

Especially since many are poorly educated ! And have money rolling in during their careers @

[@theotherguydidit7683]

Look at poor volkman now out of the game in between contacts and left with a medical bill from the game no one wants anything to do with they need to do something

[@TheRadFactor]

Made a mistake?. In the process he destroyed many people’s lives. Got light sentence because of the persona driven “justice “. SMD

[@MikeTewhare]

Done his time now he can put that behind him .great player .god bless u toko

[@tempo1768]

thanks for putting effort into the pronunciation of maori words, even kiwis dont put the effort in

[@daveross1638]

why should we put effort into a dying language

[@lacedgoods9155]

​@@daveross1638 Far from dying my man, now if we were talking 60's and 70's yeah id agree but its stronger than ever today with nore maori and even pakeha wanting to korero maori which is cool Now im not gonna cuss you out and call you all the names under the sun for what your beliefs are thats just silly.. You believe in what you believe in, and i believe in what i believe in its what makes us all unique! It would be a pretty dull world if we all thought the same i reckon lol but i guess its about having these convos and meeting somewhat in the middle and having an understanding for both sides.. We can agree on most things or we can agree to disagree its all about having these conversations i guess Anyways enough rambling from me😂 Chur brother

[@jerrylynch5611]

Great response.... respect

[@rhysrautjoki7207]

@@daveross1638 In your case ignorance is not bliss. Tuturu whakamaua kia tina... Tina! Haumi e! Hui e! Taiki e!

[@skipintroux4444]

I’m tangata whenua and I hate stuck up loser Māoris trying to tell me how to pronounce my own language, they are almost always wrong for my tribe.

[@CharlesHaitana]

Much respect to this Man coming to tokoroa to train us 4 bbm wish nothing but best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@victoryanis2012]

Manu you still the best! Everyone makes mistakes and learn from it and change. Live is journey we all love you. I used to saw you play in the TV, you the best player. I love and support you all the way from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Much respect!!! ❤️

[@asherweatherley]

LOVE THIS. no hate no one sided influenced journalism. Just pure facts and respect. I hope many other’s interested in southern hemisphere sports get involved with this page 💯🔥

[@duncaninglis5407]

It must of been around 2015 I saw Manu in Sydney airport with his team mates all big fellas but Manu was smiling and laughing with the kids who just loved him I saw his soul that day & it was good God Bless Manu.

[@untitled06]

I would suggest this is more of a rise and fall and rise again. he still the goat and all of us kiwis who grew up watching him, understand what he went thru as we all go thru similar things in life, depression/anxiety is common in young men these days unfortunately. The main point here is, he has pulled himself out of living in the dark and is now doing positive things for himself and others. Much respect. Nice video.

[@peter-josephlamusitele6296]

Atleast he's doing alright now unlike Hayne

[@ManaBlack208]

Doing alright?,he's in prison

[@peter-josephlamusitele6296]

@@ManaBlack208 he's already out

[@havsum]

@@ManaBlack208where have you been he’s been out for almost a year or well over a year😂

[@ManaBlack208]

@havsum Oh ok didn't know don't care either

[@Acidassassin420]

Savage haha

[@scorrpioz]

missed your videos bro, happy your back as theres not many people that make quality nrl videos like you

[@default5790]

Such a great player but boy did he have some butter fingers at times. That’s why It’s no surprise he fumbled the bag post NRL 👀 but kudos to him for turning his life around. Always a legend of the sport. 😅

[@porthard5951]

Well played, you handled a delicate subject very nicely

[@LukePrichard]

Good on him for doing well and giving back after serving his time

[@paulopo3301]

Rise and fall of Ben Barba

[@kevinyowait2463]

Manu Vatuvai, was one of the best in NRL that ever existed. Commenting from Papua New Guinea South Pacific. 🇵🇬 😊👍💪

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

Ofa atu Manu, we all make mistakes but those that overcomes the challenges and starts a new life n a new outlook...Great Respect. All the best BEAST, always my favourite WARRIOR ❤

[@markdawsonbruce4457]

He is a Kiwi, not an Aussie, do your research 1st before posting bro.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Epic channel. Such good narration

[@user-qm7xe6bk2y]

There's always a rise and fall of a good reputation being done and undone. Only when realization sets in the mindset for the better then can better outcomes from lessons learnt from past mistakes be adjusted to into the future.

[@paiiininthebuttt2477]

He won Dancing with the stars NZ just before he was arrested. I follow him on instagram, and I remember the disbelief and my jaw hitting the floor when he posted that confession video. Couldn’t believe it. I wish him all the best with his endeavours post prison.

[@Nalaub]

He also won dancing with the stars after his retirement

[@Lesssvav]

Man’s making a change, respect.

[@josephsagala3643]

You do the crime. You do the time and move on. Nobody's perfect. Talk to God and support from family, and friends will get you through the day. Otara hard doko!! ❤

[@kiabig89]

We are human we make mistakes and we go thru the motions we live and we learn only up from here toko keep up the awesome work

[@currency187]

The wing with the record for most dropped balls

[@hannotn]

Yeah, took a hell of a long time to turn him into an even passable player. He was big and reasonably fast, but for at least the first two years (and probably a fair bit more) he couldn't catch and had no positional sense.

[@LiamG56]

Hey nice video idea

[@skipintroux4444]

Old “butterfingers” Vatuvei living up to his potential 😂

[@kodytree]

My brother who is a cop out south AKL said he has a gambling addiction which was the major factor. It also doesnt help he put his name and addy on the parcel filled with goodies

[@Ronriko1]

Much respect for bouncing back....there is more to life and best wishes

[@winna121]

Great shit mate, love the content

[@kevin5073]

Glad he has his life back on track. Always a legend.

[@Bmc661]

YT really in my head I was just thinking about him after I read about Joseph Manu leaving roosters and thought about him cause of his last name, literally the first video when I opened YT

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

Wishing you the best brother!!!

[@Will-nb8qk]

He’ll remain a great and wish the brudda all the best moving forward.

[@Watchman405]

A legend and he has a transformation story to tell the world 🌎

[@JamesDio-yu5yd]

This is cool, nice ending, "GO THE BEAST!!!"

[@craigmooney3744]

i’ll save my praise for all the hard working blokes who didn’t feel sorry for themselves and commit crimes.

[@ryankelly7849]

Nice relaxing choice of music bo

[@messenger6859]

He sold out for what money??? I'm From Otara & Drug dealing is the main thing we all have rolled at one time or another but he definitely shocked me & honestly it can happen to the best of the best specifically famous people as well Good Fortune To Him & Godbless

[@rhysdrader9972]

Keep going brother ❤

[@free456...]

Vatuvei was a sporting hero then he imported and sold meth think of all the misery that has caused in the community!!! Even in his playing career he was a top try scorer but made many many errors especially at the start of his career that caused Warriors to lose a lot of games. The guy seems to get a lot more chances than the average person...maybe delivering food parcels to families effected by a meth addiction might help undo some of the damage of selling Meth...

[@leonroode5753]

Great video. Everyone mistakes and everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

[@grimgrimey]

Loved watching the beast.such a talent.

[@hueyg]

When I die I want ALPHA to do my 'What Happened To HueyG' video... Nah fr.

[@alphakye]

what happened to geoff and elijah on SoundCloud, where are they now???

[@hueyg]

@@alphakye Breakin hearts 😎

[@nahzewilliams5912]

saw him playing for Otara Prems in the centres againt Kura on Sat...

[@enzo-_-5048]

nice video!

[@fantomghost6213]

We all make mistakes. Hope ur doing well now mate!!

[@user-yf1xt7uv8e]

Can we get a story on taniela tuiaki that played winger for west tigers please

[@Stui-tm3sg]

Mean at least he came right every one can have problems in life no need to diss the man

[@ALONZOHARRIS2020]

152 tries in 226 games. An NRL legend.

[@kenmesic7143]

Great player...👍

[@cbabrudda]

Great vid mate

[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

Good luck mate. If i can turn my life around- anyone can. You have to want it bad enough

[@BH.2002]

Today he plays at centre for his local club Otara Scorpions, coached by David Faalogo. Which will be streamed live on auckland league youtube channel 2:30pm nzt.

[@mattyisack1]

Could you do a deep dive into the Ryan Tandy scandal?

[@guy_this]

That try of manu running straight over Dugan at full flight 🫣

[@lhceftp6120]

Rise and fall of Jarrod Hayne 💯

[@fgudtg-tm2dr]

Why do you think the NRL went to Vegas? It's because they're clutching at straws against the downfall of the code. It's all for the betting dollar as the heads said, due to the time zone its one of the only sports you can bet on live in Vegas at 3am. The downfall is due to parents not wanting they're kids to have multiple concussions by the time they reach six years of age, and fair enough if your push you child into NRL they may aswell do boxing as the aim is the same, to hurt the opposition as much as possible. People need to realise big sport is a money making machine and nothing else. All the clubs, fees, memberships, ticket costs and merchandise is what fuels the machine that's why you see the AFL trying to get into China and NRL in Vegas becaus it's a business. Silly business I know so just have one more tournament, decide the winner and leave it there as we have far more important things

[@fcukgogle9213]

Man I had no idea, I think everyone had a soft spot for the beast because he was so entertaining and he just seemed like a decent bloke, I'm glad he's on the mend...

[@kw5732]

Beau Ryans worst nightmare

[@Jtheodorex]

Unlucky Uce

[@PHOENIXSON]

Great content mate 🎉

[@henrywatt9764]

do the Dani alves one Ex barca superstar

[@sioikaihau1103]

THE BEAST BIG MANU

[@jonathonmerson93]

Manu Vatuvei is a legend .....

[@broncoscontent303]

Alpha the goat

[@darwinbruce59]

Was Clark Gayford involved with this.

[@user-vt3is8yv3b]

Many games spent cheering dis player. ON YAH

[@PongLenis1]

Another one🔥

[@gregiles908]

Very surprising 😅

[@THEOTHEREVELATOR]

Yeah, quite disappointing. Watching him over the years to end up seeing this was terrible. Thats what happens when being around wrong kinds of people.

[@hannotn]

Apparently he IS the wrong kind of person. He's a convicted, drug importing criminal.

[@Lipe19138]

Nice Video TokoUso

[@ximod4534]

SCORPS UP🦂

[@user-qf9uj2qd3b]

Good on brother don't look bacak

[@SioneNISA-ty7di]

Thats my dad cuzzie my named Toa Vatuvei

[@StormFan35]

what happened 2 curtis scott

[@user-ew2wf8ct1r]

He has been out a while now

[@zevdyerful]

what happened to the cocaine cowboys

[@Abc1231x1]

💯

[@Soulshacazulu]

Todd carney?

[@ibringtherain7669]

We don’t care what you fellas think🤫 South Auckland still Loves the Beast/Big fella💯🫡

[@hannotn]

That's why it's a shithole where decent people don't want to live.

[@kingkongkong2204]

Done a crime done a time bring back manu

[@skylagaaia6615]

THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS UNALIVE...TO THE NARRATOR LEARN PROPER LITERACY..

[@igdeaczz_9390]

Dwz holds the record nw😂