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The Daly Cherrygraph
Not that footy [ or ex ] players or general commentators need that much gravitas to be suited to that set role but just have an impression that maybe D C E would not be necessarily a natural fit in the general public sense . No question, capable of being quite well spoken also in a general...- manly al
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Only expectation i have with D C E is that he puts in or offers maximum effort on the field for Manly until season "s end Quite good signs against the Cows and importantly , measured up defensively and with the backdrop of the still continuing off field distractions . Could be the case that he...- manly al
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Pre-Game Manly V Broncos [Round 13, 2025]
Definitely going to need a good night with completion rates and field position and may well be able to be in contention if they can at least get those basics right . Going to have to be a lot more agile and eager in defence then that effort against the Eels and a bit of concern there with Lodge...- manly al
- Post #177
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Pre-Game Manly V Broncos [Round 13, 2025]
Manly got close to the Broncs last encounter just over 12 months ago [ think that there was only a late field in it to the Broncs ] after a poor Manly i st half and guess that it could come down to how either side has improved or general form since then . Broncs having major issues lately but...- manly al
- Post #172
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[Resurrected] Turbo injury,healt..wait..injury - updates
Not sure how it really applies or applied but thought that the pay out amount was just deducted from a club's cap and then to sign a player or players on a similar amount for the previous contract time frame , Club had to cough up the funds aside from the standard N R L allocation and as far...- manly al
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Pre-Game Manly V Broncos [Round 13, 2025]
Meant to say in first line - No real advantage there on paper- manly al
- Post #134
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Pre-Game Manly V Broncos [Round 13, 2025]
Broncs will field a fairly capable backline as well so real advantage there on paper . Broncs big gun in Hass and with Manly Ola to influence proceedings if both used to best effect . Maybe some issues with Hass 's ability to back up and Manly will just have to find a way to utilize Ola better...- manly al
- Post #133
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2026 recruitment & retention
Very hard to get the best mix of everything in a back 3 and particularly wingers Just based on his speed , ariel and finishing ability , Saab has to be one wing and has gradually improved his hit up value . Lehi pretty much in the same category and has always shown some quite capable hit up...- manly al
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Club News 2025
Guess that personal agendas often result in good or not so good intentions and possible outcomes and guess also depending on one :s level of influence and public profile . Zorba is an interesting case study to say the least- manly al
- Post #578
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2026 recruitment & retention
Apparently on 600 grand at the present time so out of Manly 's range Don 't mind the combo of Simpkin and Jazz covering 9 and Froggy probably still has some useful footy in him to offer there .and that is not taking into account a couple of 9 prospects in the lower grades right now Anyway ...- manly al
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Club News 2025
Understandable criticism for the Manly pack not aiming up particularly well against the Eels but also surely pertinent that of the best forward personal and playing well, namely Ola , Tent , Jake , Burbo and Aloiai [ i know a bit marginal ] , only Ola available that other night. So a bit rich to...- manly al
- Post #576
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Metcalf
Had an off night but generally accepted to have had a pretty fair season in 24 . Needs room to move and not quite as effective attacking wise this year for a range of reasons but apart from last night , defence has been holding up O K Not a lot of depth in the halves at the moment in any case...- manly al
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Post-Game Discussion Eels V Manly [Round 12, 2025]
Just totally outplayed when all is said and done. Eels had a gameplan to move the Manly defence around relentlessly combined with some very willing running . , Manly defence was unable to adjust or show enough mobility or application to cope and seemed to lose the plot a bit in the 2 nd...- manly al
- Post #117
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Metcalf
Still not sure how Metcalf or Weekes could have been catered for at Manly in the prevailing circumstances when they did move on . Just another example and as has been suggested , seems to happen sometimes that promising players do take a while to finally reach their potential and could be...- manly al
- Post #11
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Game Day: Eels V Manly [Round 12, 2025]
Had a few quite reasonable performances at 6 For Manly after that game but unfortunately far and few between . That combination of injuries , fitness level and unhelpful attitude just so much a hand break of course on his career over the past 4 years or so . Still thought that he had more to...- manly al
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Will Croker be back?
Think it would be a bit limited where Froggy could slot in within reason apart from a 9 role . Aware of some suggestions as a 13 but again could see some restrictions there unless the rotation was in a desperate [ or part ] situation . Think that him being suited in a 6 role has long passed and...- manly al
- Post #109
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Not that it should be any general concern from a Manly perspective but could be some doubt if D C E may even get or close to a mil $ deal in 26 particularly at the Dolphins . And if a i mil deal has not already been tentatively agreed to at the Roosters and with a couple of their real good...- manly al
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Pre-Game Eels V Manly [Round 12, 2025]
Noticed one forecast with rain easing around Sydney into tomorrow night which may assist Manly . Good that the Manly pack is pretty much intact and no reason why they can not go on with it after that solid Cows showing and backline shifts were much better last week also so some improved...- manly al
- Post #116
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Pre-Game Eels V Manly [Round 12, 2025]
Probably best for Arthur to play just a simplified type role , attack and organizing wise and ideally to hold his own defensively . Probably still has not bad footwork close to the line and that could be a slightly different matter when well in the Eels red zone and maybe occasionally taking...- manly al
- Post #99
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Will Croker be back?
Looks like Froggy has been mainly included to give Simpkin a rest for whatever time . Jazz to put most time at 13 all things normal , Brown to be used as a general middle . Really don "t think that Froggy has any edge over Simpkin and even if he probably can soon get some match fitness . Fair...- manly al
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