2015 Rumoured and confirmed signings.

[Not Paul Kent]

With Wright and Pearsell it doesn't make much sense

Pearsall has been told he's not in the clubs plans.

 

[skull61]

Pearsall has been told he's not in the clubs plans.

Which club

 

[Remi]

Pearsall has been told he's not in the clubs plans.

Disappointing to hear this as Pearsall has been playing some good footy and he is a good tackler and he is tough. I can't see any ' Superstar ' halves that many have recently bought ( maybe I could be wrong ) and probably wasted some more $$$$ to not be interested in Pearsall, after all Pearsall has been with Manly since Harold Matts and should be given some time to future develop his trade, especially heading into NSW Cup

 

[tookey]

More about Jack Bird?
SHOOSH

ONE of the hottest young talents in the NRL has been telling teammates he could seek a release if forced to play out of position next season.

This bloke is a superstar of the future who is contracted for next season but with his existing club signing a seasoned pro in his preferred jumper, don’t be surprised if he starts to look elsewhere. Rival clubs will be queuing up if he officially goes on the open market.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport...cc8baab2466195

 

[Remi]

Most recent interview i have seen with Bird he said something like this.....and this is very much paraphrased..........People have this perception of me as a secondrower or centre, maybe because i have played there in the lower grades but i don't want to be in the forwards, i am a 5/8 or fullback, somewhere where i get my hands on the ball. I'll play where is best for the team but it is not my preference"

Bird might want to have the ball in his hands the whole time and so would a lot of players, but his position is Lock, second row, centre. He is not overly fast to play anywhere else

 

[Moops]

More about Jack Bird?
SHOOSH

ONE of the hottest young talents in the NRL has been telling teammates he could seek a release if forced to play out of position next season.

This bloke is a superstar of the future who is contracted for next season but with his existing club signing a seasoned pro in his preferred jumper, don’t be surprised if he starts to look elsewhere. Rival clubs will be queuing up if he officially goes on the open market.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport...cc8baab2466195

I immediately thought of Tom T!!!

 

[globaleagle]

I immediately thought of Tom T!!!

lol, me as well!

 

[Brookvale2015]

I immediately thought of Tom T!!!

Signing a seasoned veteran so it's ok

 

[Disco]

Yep, definitely a reference to Bird

 

[double hoops]

That the club are today Acknowledging Vave as a Manly Player making the Tongan team. Going from past experience that may indicate he is staying with us. 2013 World Cup the club did not acknowledge Ben Musolino who played in our NSW Cup team all year as a manly player but he wasn't staying with us compared to Hasson who was acknowledged.

 

[KeithSheldon]

Horrible news if this is true:

We are hearing that the Eels are close to signing Manly centre/fullback Clint Gutherson. He missed this season with a knee injury – but he has made a complete recovery. And now it's worth asking the question if Gutherson's exit will open the way for Will Hopoate to end up back at Manly.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...y-incident-20150926-gjvl2p.html#ixzz3mqiS5hAj

 

[Bearfax]

I thought Gutherson was signed by Manly until the end of 2017

 

[KeithSheldon]

I thought Gutherson was signed by Manly until the end of 2017

So did I.

 

[simon64]

I thought Gutherson was signed by Manly until the end of 2017

This is true. But never let the truth get in the way of a whole heap of b*****it.

 

[Remi]

So did I.

I have been hearing the same story in the last week. Manly have too many fullbacks and that is where Gutho wants to play. I don't know where Manly will get the $$$$ for Will Hopoate, his father will be coaching here next season along with his mate Jason Lussick who will have his son Darcy at the club

 

[KeithSheldon]

I have been hearing the same story in the last week. Manly have too many fullbacks and I that is where Gutho wants to play. I don't know where Manly will get the $$$$ for Will Hopoate, his father will be coaching here next season along with his mate Jason Lussick who will have his son Darcy at the club

I guess if he wants to go he should go but I always thought he would make an excellent centre for us and was our goalkicking option.

 

[Bearfax]

Here we go again. Just when we look like we're getting a decent side together, another potential star is allowed to slip away. This would never have happened in past managements. May as well let Tom T and Jake go as well. Yeh show Demetriou, Knight the door.

Gutherson is a future star, surely the Penns and Fulton can see that. They've nurtured this kid for years and for what. He's better than Hopoate even if young Hoppa does agree to return. Dumb, real dumb. I think I'll watch netball next year.

 

[Brissie Kid]

Guth is a future star. Hopoate is a now star & would be better being back at Manly where he belongs.

 

[Red Pill]

Gutho 100% signed a 2 year deal earlier this year.
He will be only be going to Parra under our terms if this story has any legs.
One would think if true it would involve swap deals for forwards not running on old legs Hoppa. And please no one even joke about the prospect of bringing Choc back
Gutho is another potential superstar, we would be crazy to let this kid go lightly! He could also be a running 5/8 option for us.

 

[The Wheel]

Making room for Jack Bird?