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  1. maxta

    Hoppa "MUST" be in the 17

    Watching over a few 2024 games and Hoppa in his debut season was nothing short of outstanding. Has every quality to be the Best Hopoate to put on a Manly jersey and I realise he is still young and has time to grow.....but I really feel he has to find a position in the 17, it's a hard juggle from...
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    Round 1 team prediction

    About 100% right
  3. maxta

    The Bully files

    Bull used to be terrible with Bad at arm tackling and allows ultra quick play balls and is slow around that ruck for a bloke I rate as quick for a forward, which comes down to attitude....I feel improved significantly in 2024 and is now becoming a very useful forward who makes some fast carries...
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    The old warhorse

    Does anyone else remember a Massive Jake line break after Browny hit Jake with a short ball in 2024.....ran at least 20m+ and then offloaded for a great try !!
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    The old warhorse

    take ya half empty bottle somewhere else Leonard...I'm fillin up mate @:smirk:
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    Can Taukeiaho & Tevaga add that "Brown" impact ?

    Would love that castle eagle....but unfortunately can't stretch it to BK - that bloke turned Manly around on his shoulders to help set up that golden era along with Stewart bros, Lyon and Choc Watmough....BK arguably the most influencial of them all....not the Best (that's Snake) ....but the...
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    The old warhorse

    Jake is nowhere near the attacking value as Cam Murray and others as he lacks the speed to be a threat, but his involvement even in backline sweeps and decoy/option runs is often overlooked and he still does have a nice tip on pass and inside ball and the hard part to value is his impact to his...
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    The old warhorse

    Personally feel Jake is on VERY big money compared with to other "quality " lock forwards , but will say 1 thing. There are certain players that as a team mate, you look for on the field who you know will have your back 100%, not because they are great players, simply all heart....Jake fits this...
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    Can Taukeiaho & Tevaga add that "Brown" impact ?

    I reckon that's a fair summary Ryan - in fact 1 game against Melbourne he got repeatedly ragdolled and off 2 kickoffs gave 1 penalty away (with the ball) after being driven back and then spilt the ball off the next kickoff....but here's the kicker with Brown, he then stuck his hand up for the...
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    Can Taukeiaho & Tevaga add that "Brown" impact ?

    The off season signings of the 2 experienced forwards Taukeiaho and Jazz Tevaga had had mixed reviews. Can these players add what Brown gave Manly in 2024 with that impact off the bench, in fact will they even make the top 17 ? I believe they have been signed to play significant roles...
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    [Resurrected] Gordon Chan Kum Tong

    1 thing for sure, if Manly are to challenge come finals time, need more than Croker at 9 to add thrust in the middle or again will be eliminated with a whimper The 1 man Turbo thing is not a winning formula and need to add more attacking threats , which all start through the middle
  12. maxta

    The game has moved on from me and a lot of people from my generation

    I love the game before, then and now and agree with everything regarding the abilities.....it's almost cheatcard with some of the physical abilities of the modern player. The only part of todays game i feel lacks the yesteryear appeal is "playing what's in front of you" as there are so many...
  13. maxta

    2025 recruitment & retention

    That's 100% the kid with a big future......thing is as we all learn over time, the ability is a gift and a Massive bonus, but unless there's great discipline and hard work off the field....there are no guarantee's, but the wraps on him are pretty good relating to attitude so hopes are high !!
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    2025 recruitment & retention

    The players rated at the club are Pua'avase a 20-21 yo prop who is athletic and has potential, but the best imo is an 18yo front rower Faiase ? ...real powerhouse and has skills plus big motor, if he stays on track has a big future, also the dummy half role from 2026 looks encouraging with a...
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    2025 recruitment & retention

    Yes but they play golf together and have better cafe's @:smirk:
  16. maxta

    Siosiua Taukeiaho

    Yep ....and about 2 grades above him as a player I'll support Aloiai and hope he makes impact, but has been damn ordinary imo
  17. maxta

    Siosiua Taukeiaho

    Disregard his English gig last season The bloke is an 8 out of 10 front rower all day Past his prime But will help the Paseka types to lift and cause his own problems for the opposition in between Best buy for a while - though I really believe Jazz Tevaga will add starch and aggression off the...
  18. maxta

    If we are to go all the way in 2025 who is in our 17?

    I understand the doubt All I will say... Let's see
  19. maxta

    We were blessed at centre

    Damn S8 Some decent centres there Another understated was Craig Innes
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    If we are to go all the way in 2025 who is in our 17?

    Yes
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