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  1. Bearfax

    [Resurrected] Tom Wright

    Never had a serious chance Al. Played four first grade games with Manly and I think at least two of those games were not full 80 minute affairs. There is no way you could determine a player's potential after that short a time, yet Manly let him go. It was intended that he play centre according...
  2. Bearfax

    We were blessed at centre

    Not quite as good as the lot I picked in my opinion but they could be devastating, especially Cleal.
  3. Bearfax

    [Resurrected] Tom Wright

    We know how to choose the good ones and then let them go before they show what they can do. Gutherson, Wright, Weekes etc. Boy we could have used those three in the last decade. But no, the recruitment group knew best, didn't they, despite the protests of the fans. Captain and best player of the...
  4. Bearfax

    We were blessed at centre

    Yes forgot Matai. He's in that group. What I recall was McDonald was tall, solid and could motor. Bit like a fast Lowe in the centres, Branigan was silky smooth, Gartner and Shearer were just damn quick, O'Connor wasn't tough but clever, Hill was like Matai, hard running tough, great fend...
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    We were blessed at centre

    Innes was a top line centre but he was fortunate at Manly to have Terry Hill, who helped create space for Innes on many occasions (sometimes illegally by briefly holding an opposition player long enough to allow Innes to run through a gap). Amused me how often he got away with it. Hill in my...
  6. Bearfax

    3,2,1 points

    My only concern would be throwing Walsh into a team that has lost its way. Not opposed to it. Would be nice though starting your career in a winning team.
  7. Bearfax

    3,2,1 points

    3. Koula 2. Bullemor 1. Simpkins
  8. Bearfax

    3,2,1 Round 22

    3. Taukaaho 2. Lake 1. Koula
  9. Bearfax

    Johnny Mayes

    And then for those old enough there was Frank Stanton, who was actually Manly's star back in the mid 60s playing half and centre. He was actually a very clever player and should have played for Australia.
  10. Bearfax

    MVP: Rd 20 v Storm

    3 Turbo 2 Taukeiaho 1. Brooks
  11. Bearfax

    Game Day: Storm V Manly [Round 20, 2025]

    Here we go. 4 weeks that will make or break the Sea Eagles. I almost don't want to watch. They need to win at least 2
  12. Bearfax

    2026 recruitment & retention

    Getting back to recruitment, I think Manly's greatest need is good ball players. That is players who can create opportunities for others. There has been a dearth of such talent at Manly for the past decade. During Manly's halcyon days between 2007-15, they had the advantage of several ball...
  13. Bearfax

    The Kieran Forum

    Totally agree Cochrane
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    The Kieran Forum

    Sticks you have every right to express an opinion and I wasn't attacking you for that. The issue was I felt your comment was somewhat unfair on DCE, and again that's OK if you feel that way. I was merely indicating that there are those out here who don't share that assessment. Its not about...
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    The Kieran Forum

    And how do you you think I feel about those anti DCE. I strongly feel he is being unfairly portrayed and just as there are those among you who are anti DCE, there are others who feel he is being made the whipping boy. Pop over to the DCE site and I'll explain why.
  16. Bearfax

    The Kieran Forum

    Come on Cochrane. Don't be obtuse. You know exactly what I was implying and what Sticks was implying. The point is he raised the issue about DCE in this site, not me as you are accusing. I was responding to that and the implied greed, contrary to Foran's behaviour. I was anticipating a dig at...
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    The Kieran Forum

    You see. Too often people dont source their material. Look closely at the preceding comment (Under the Sticks) and then understand why I responded. Selective viewing there Cochrane. My comment was in response to that comment. I would have thought rather than seeing only what you wanted to see...
  18. Bearfax

    The Kieran Forum

    I was intending to avoid any mention of DCE on this site, in deference to Foran, who deserves accolades for his efforts in the game, despite his reported problems that he has had to confront. He was a very good competitor. However, I was watching and expecting some slight against DCE tucked away...
  19. Bearfax

    The Kieran Forum

    i have the utmost respect for Foran. But I also have the utmost respect for DCE. Which one stuck it out at Manly?
  20. Bearfax

    Space!

    Great galaxies! Who's been pin pricking the velvet sheet up there in the sky again. Or are they just lots of camp fires of the ancestors gone to the spirit world

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