2026 recruitment & retention

[mave]

Don't think he's actually been binned this year. I think the move to the second row has ended his brain snaps.

Thats the point.
Ended his brain snaps, no sin bins, etc


No intimidation. Much reduced aggression.

Brings him right back to the pack.
Think JWH without the fear factor. Good, but not great.

Every successful team needs a Ronnie Gibbs in there somewhere.

 

[47MVEagle]

Plus we'd no doubt have to pay full freight for Radley, as the Roosters will only get rid of him if they can sack him, to save having to pay any more for him.

 

[Ohgeez]

Plus we'd no doubt have to pay full freight for Radley, as the Roosters will only get rid of him if they can sack him, to save having to pay any more for him.

He’s on $650k. That’s a great price to pick him up at & he might even have to take a small hair cut because of these off field issues. If the money is there it’s a no brainer

 

[Disco]

I'll get a lot of disagrees here, but if we got 500k from Aloiai and had a 650k budget I'd prefer a David Fifita over a Radley

 

[Phobia]

He’s on $650k. That’s a great price to pick him up at & he might even have to take a small hair cut because of these off field issues. If the money is there it’s a no brainer

I don't think Radley would be offered more than $500k by anybody, purely because of the concussion history.

Anyway this is all dependent on the Aloiai cash. My gut is telling me that money has already been offered to Hetherington, but who knows.

 

[Budgie]

Oh come on that doesn’t fit the narrative on here , that cannot be true,

1) both are so pissed off with the coach they want out.
2) Tom’s already got a handshake agreement with a club in the UK.
3) they’ve both signed a deal with a book publisher about an expose on the disaster that is the MWSE.

That’s the headlines you should be posting.

PS: the above obviously made up but I’ll only believe it when the club announces the extension as most media stuff is also “ made up “.

I'm trying to say this in the kindest possible way because I really like your posts but you might want to just take a breath Mark.

Someone seems to have gotten under your skin lately but surely not everyone? You've made so many posts recently attacking Silvertails for what I see as just different opinions. We're all just Manly supporters hoping for a winning team again.

Anyway, hope you're ok. Maybe take a walk on the beach and look for some Sea Eagles. Magnificent creatures!

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Bring over Victor, get one back over the chooks, perfect back row option, good aggression too

Just what we need, a snorting ex-Rooster.

 

[MightyEagles]

Do they have a no limit on what they can offer a marquee player, or is this capped as well ?

No limit I believe

 

[The '47ers]

I'll get a lot of disagrees here, but if we got 500k from Aloiai and had a 650k budget I'd prefer a David Fifita over a Radley

It's a six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Fifita is a pea heart and Radley is a pea brain!

 

[47MVEagle]

He’s on $650k. That’s a great price to pick him up at & he might even have to take a small hair cut because of these off field issues. If the money is there it’s a no brainer

Hmm, I dunno, I'm with the others who have concerns about his concussion issues.

 

[spider]

I personally think Radley is one of the more overrated players in the comp.

Allso those head knocks a real concern.

That said still a good player.......I dunno

I think the Cheese was trying to give him something to help with those head knocks, Not sure how that's going now. LOL

 

[Disco]

It's a six of one, half a dozen of the other.
Fifita is a pea heart and Radley is a pea brain!

Yeah, I mean he seems destined to never live up to his potential but IMO he gets criticised a bit unfairly due to his pay packet and obvious talent.

Take out this year as it was a mess with injury and whatever was going on.

In 2024 most were saying it was a bad year, but in 20 games he still averaged 135m and 22 tackles. He busted 107 tackles, scored 4 tries, had 4 try assists, 8 line breaks and 36 offloads.

He was quite good.....just not as good as he could be.

And yes yes people will say 'what about defense' but he stats are actually decent enough.

Like I'm not desperate for it but if it was on the cards, him and Olakau'atu on the edges with Koula and Garrick hanging for offloads and Turbo out the back sounds pretty threatening

 

[double hoops]

Yeah, I mean he seems destined to never live up to his potential but IMO he gets criticised a bit unfairly due to his pay packet and obvious talent.

Take out this year as it was a mess with injury and whatever was going on.

In 2024 most were saying it was a bad year, but in 20 games he still averaged 135m and 22 tackles. He busted 107 tackles, scored 4 tries, had 4 try assists, 8 line breaks and 36 offloads.

He was quite good.....just not as good as he could be.

And yes yes people will say 'what about defense' but he stats are actually decent enough.

Like I'm not desperate for it but if it was on the cards, him and Olakau'atu on the edges with Koula and Garrick hanging for offloads and Turbo out the back sounds pretty threatening

Uncle Nick would make it work. Kind of already did once. But Scott Penn? I am not sure he has ever made anything work well at Manly?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I'm trying to say this in the kindest possible way because I really like your posts but you might want to just take a breath Mark.

Someone seems to have gotten under your skin lately but surely not everyone? You've made so many posts recently attacking Silvertails for what I see as just different opinions. We're all just Manly supporters hoping for a winning team again.

Anyway, hope you're ok. Maybe take a walk on the beach and look for some Sea Eagles. Magnificent creatures!

Noted , Sayonara for a while !

 

[double hoops]

I'll get a lot of disagrees here, but if we got 500k from Aloiai and had a 650k budget I'd prefer a David Fifita over a Radley

When it comes to our forwards. I think Id just be happy if we went after some blokes with some mental toughness between the ears, above everything else. Jake and his merry men, we have had to endure weak ruck penalties, and fragile petals scarred to wear the colours of the rainbow,in case the devil burned them. Even if it meant not playing finals and it was down to one crunch game.

I'd kind of be happy just to have someone, anyone, slow, fat, gay, or red head as long as they were mentally strong between the ears. Ian Roberts. Back in the 90s now that bloke wasn't just I'll bash you tough. He had to be mentally the toughest bloke on the field didn't he, just to over come, and get himself to where he did

 

[Eagles4Life]

Noted , Sayonara for a while !

Hurry back (in your own time) @Mark from Brisbane as your posts often provide the balance necessary to keep this site on an even keel. Just remember that for all the trolls, MWSE detractors, fairweather supporters and doomsdayers on here, there are other members who appreciate your critical thinking, positivity, loyalty and principled support for the club WE know and love.

 

[Budgie]

Noted , Sayonara for a while !

I just meant a little walk Mark. You’re too good a person to be gone for too long. You’re like a comfy old couch around here