It's great that we have so many options @maxta Lawton was also initially a half. He was an outstanding five-eight as a junior before the Titans picked him up and converted him into a hooker. The Warriors signed him as a five-eight/hooker, played him in the back row, and used him in the centres...

And into the occasional hotel corridor....

So is Lawton, if given a go in that spot.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.zerotackle.com/manly-playmaker-set-to-miss-clash-against-knights-148253/amp/

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I think its his body height at the point of contact with the defensive line in the middle. His momentum doesnt seem to take him through the line, and he has a propensity to standup in the tackle looking for an offload over the top of the tacklers. l'd like to see how he goes on an edge. His...

I'm unsure if the formal transfer "paperwork" for Fifita, Tuitavake and Woods has been completed yet @mickqld

Is there a spot for Craig Field? If so Woods Mason Myles Field

No mate. Losing Olakau'atu would make us the laughingstock of the NRL. Losing a seven-string and a nine-string prop to upgrade GCKT into the thirty immediately and keep Ola long-term is a pretty smart move in terms of cap management.

On the bench for NSW Cup with James Roumanos Tigers this week Tigers: 1. Adam Doueihi 2. Charlie Staines 3. Brent Naden 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole...

Just playing devil's advocate here, but could it be part of a strategy to get Sione Fainu back to Manly in [email protected];)

I think he is capable of playing 80 minutes, but I like Lawton at lock, with GCKT, Bully and two other middles on the bench. (Aloiai and Keppie)

Osprey @Woodsie Two claws pointed forwards, white ruff on the back of the neck, size and coloring etc are the main giveaways. The Brahminy Kite (it's actually a hawk), formerly known as the Red Backed Sea Eagle is where the Manly Warringah Sea Eagle is inspired from.

At this stage we only have nineteen contracted players for 2024. Yes that includes GCKT but doesnt take into account developing player upgrades or the almost certain extensions of other players currently in the thirty. Fifita and Tuitavake to the Dragons, and Woods to us (2023 only) also...

We will have for 2024....

Losing Weekes would be an absolute travesty @SeaEagleRock8 He has the potential to be a longterm star player for us. Losing him to the Eels would be a tragedy of Nico Hynes proportions. I'm hoping that whatever cap space we have goes into securing Kaeo, Koula Ola etc etc. I am ok with losing...

Particularly this bit of the story....."One option could be a fullback who comes off the bench and shifts Gutherson around the backline at different stages of the contest."

Didn't see this, but its definitely a worry.

Lets juat hope that they are not going after Weekes.......

Bring back the hate. It wont take too long for that to happen. As @Mark from Brisbane said, one successful season should be enough.