Manly in recent years move far too slowly in tying up their juniors. Look at how fast the Tigers secured their young talent. Parramatta are also becoming fast at nabbing their best. SC, Parramatta and Canterbury are always hunting early for talent whether its legal or not.
Its not the salary cap that's doing this. Its poor management practices and an unwillingness to compete financially for our best kids. With Watmough about to go and possibly Matai, as well as King retiring, Manly should have a pocket full of cash.
We still havent heard if they have signed Jake Turbo, Gutherson, Jam-oate, Knight and a few others. WHY NOT? This should have been finalised ages ago. Even Buhrer and Symonds havent yet put pen to paper. What on Earth is the hold up. No wonder Manly lost Hasler, T-Rex, Hopoate, JWH, Whare and now apparently Taylor. MANLY GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER AND STOP LIVING OFF THE PAST. SIGN YOUR KIDS.