I was all for Starling, especially considering his playing relationship with Fogarty, and the fact his contract situation and value translates to actual attainability for Manly.
But after watching Simpkin's performance on Saturday, I think we should back Jake all the way. Zaidas and Ashton to...
I think the issue, for me at least, was before that contract, and instead when it became known that a first year rookie who found himself in a premiership winning team, said he will stop training if he doesn't immediately see more money. Imagine you are part of a tight-knit group, who worked...
Well done lads, great win. The most controlled and disciplined game in over 8 months.
Simpkin, Taukeiaho, Tevaga, Bullemor, Navale great middle third performance.
Garrick continues to impress with his growth and maturity
Ola'akautu and Tom our match winners.
Stoked all day today
Actually very interested to see this new look pack play today - looks to be a more mobile rotation. Bully, Jazz, Navale have leg speed over Aloiai, Jake, Sipley respectively.
Hoping that Talau improves on yardage carries over Saab. And who knows, maybe Simpkin-Gordie combo may provide more...
Love your optimism, and we should be optimistic given this kind of feels like the last stand.
Unfortunately, I see nothing but an almighty shellacking coming our way. Probably the most feeble middle third in the comp, now missing Jake with our other defensive stalwart Croker. No Paseka, and...
Yes a good kicking game is critical. But this is one of DCE's best qualities, and it hasn't helped us a great deal. Maybe this is the reason we haven't picked up a wooden spoon (although I doubt this - if anything, Jake's ruck defence would be the single determining factor in helping Manly avoid...
The bulk of this logic is based on the assumption that we will be mediocre without DCE, as you put it. If we are currently not a mediocre team, then what are we? How much worse could we be with this forward pack?
Would not it be wiser to use much needed cap space on actually fixing the very...
Might be a good opportunity to see Simpkin for 80min and Tevaga as lock/prop where he belongs. If Bullemor and Aloiai both play, and play well, then the pack might still resemble a first grade side
08 Aloiai
09 Simpkin
10 Taukeiaho
11 Ola'akautu
12 Trbojevic
13 Tevaga / Brown
14 Brown /...
It will almost be impressive if Seibold can somehow be involved in another wooden spoon at another historically successful club in such a short space of time.
Who would have thought that a wooden spoon is also technically "breaking the cluster"?
Gus Gould is the club whisperer. Bringing in Ciraldo, getting the football department to run to its potential, streamlining and building up a junior pathways program, seem to be even more effective than having a super rich owner (although this obviously helps).
Frank Ponissi is probably the...
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