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Olakau'atu starting to find his voice at Manly

Haumole Olakau'atu says his on-field actions for Manly in 2024 will speak louder than his words. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

He's one of the shyest and most-reserved players in the NRL but Manly back-rower Haumole Olakau'atu is aware that with a greater pay packet comes greater responsibility.

The softly-spoken Tonga international signed an eight-year deal worth a reported $7 million late last year after his stellar 2023 campaign thrust him into the selection debate for the NSW State of Origin side.

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