Another typical Many stuff up

[Kiwi Eagle]

Latu is 12 months older than Joey Walsh at 20.
He made is first grade debut last year at age 19. The same age as Joey Walsh is now.
Latu and Samuela are first graders now and will only get better.

They should have been playing for Manly and would be playing first grade for us now.

Except we have Brooks and Waddell for similar total money.

We are a joke.

Brooks had done more than Latu at that age, and still continues to do more than Latu this season at his current age

You think Waddell is anywhere near 400k a year ?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Seems latu proved most of you wrong with that last performance. Shame for manly that both boys are so loyal to the Fultons who gave them a chance, in the end cannot blame them even though they were our best young talent coming through. Good luck to the three young boys of their pathway ahead.

Thanks Manase. How did they smuggle the phone in?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Brooks hasn "t been at his best for quite few games this season but could not really see how Latu would have been an upgrade overall for him .
Not a lot of difference contract wise either and Latu has just come out of a quite difficult run with injuries .
May have been a case for Latu as a possible replacement for D C E but Fogarty and Walsh at this stage at least , still seems a better way to go .
Sam just a little bit all round more to offer then Burbo but also pretty marginal when Burbo 's general form level is considered in 25 and again the reality of Sam being on 500 K right now .[ still overs ]
Burbo appreciable improvement for the past 18 months or so, obviously not on that sort of money and could not be expected to be ongoing despite again , some definite improved form for a while now

Let’s face it V Manly the Fainu’s were pretty ordinary and V the top sides , VERY ordinary.

They have one fabulous game, v a middle of the road team , and Silvertails goes ballistic about how Manly have ****ed up.

That’s peak Silvertails , right there

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Brooks had done more than Latu at that age, and still continues to do more than Latu this season at his current age

You think Waddell is anywhere near 400k a year ?

I very much doubt Waddell is on much more than minimums.

Let’s face it , he probably wouldn’t get a start in most other clubs.

That said , I think he certainly puts in and try’s his hardest , so it’s not as though he isn’t willing.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I very much doubt Waddell is on much more than minimums.

Let’s face it , he probably wouldn’t get a start in most other clubs.

That said , I think he certainly puts in and try’s his hardest , so it’s not as though he isn’t willing.

Personally, I don't understand the hate for Waddell. He's become the Silvertails whipping boy but I actually think he offers a fair bit. I see a strong competitor that works hard and has decent leg speed. I prefer him in the middle but we could do worse than have him fill in on an edge. There's some versatility there and as you suggest, he's not breaking the bank. He is only 28 so old enough to be experienced but still young enough to handle the speed of the modern game. He ticks all the boxes of a decent bench/depth forward for mine; he's only starting because of injury and that's the definition of a bench/depth forward right there.

 

[MW66]

Personally, I don't understand the hate for Waddell. He's become the Silvertails whipping boy but I actually think he offers a fair bit. I see a strong competitor that works hard and has decent leg speed. I prefer him in the middle but we could do worse than have him fill in on an edge. There's some versatility there and as you suggest, he's not breaking the bank. He is only 28 so old enough to be experienced but still young enough to handle the speed of the modern game. He ticks all the boxes of a decent bench/depth forward for mine; he's only starting because of injury and that's the definition of a bench/depth forward right there.

Played well the last 2 weeks to be fair. He runs hard and tackles hard. May not be the most fashionable player but is a first grader. Just prefer a few more options.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Personally, I don't understand the hate for Waddell. He's become the Silvertails whipping boy but I actually think he offers a fair bit. I see a strong competitor that works hard and has decent leg speed. I prefer him in the middle but we could do worse than have him fill in on an edge. There's some versatility there and as you suggest, he's not breaking the bank. He is only 28 so old enough to be experienced but still young enough to handle the speed of the modern game. He ticks all the boxes of a decent bench/depth forward for mine; he's only starting because of injury and that's the definition of a bench/depth forward right there.

Certainly has become “ the whipping boy “.

But Silvertails has to have one, they always do , always have, always will.

Jye Mulkane
Lewis Brown
Brayden Williame
Nate Myles ( justified )

And plenty more.

 

[Cochrane]

Personally, I don't understand the hate for Waddell. He's become the Silvertails whipping boy but I actually think he offers a fair bit. I see a strong competitor that works hard and has decent leg speed. I prefer him in the middle but we could do worse than have him fill in on an edge. There's some versatility there and as you suggest, he's not breaking the bank. He is only 28 so old enough to be experienced but still young enough to handle the speed of the modern game. He ticks all the boxes of a decent bench/depth forward for mine; he's only starting because of injury and that's the definition of a bench/depth forward right there.

And then there is the Waddell only got a contract cause his sister marries Jake.

Cause that is what a coach looks for when putting together a squad that will perform well and keep the coach in a job

Or cause if manly didn't offer Wadell a contract, Jake would have left manly

Or cause if manly didn't offer Wadell a contract, Jake would have divorced his sister, and possibly impacted his performance this year.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

And then there is the Waddell only got a contract cause his sister marries Jake.

Cause that is what a coach looks for when putting together a squad that will perform well and keep the coach in a job

Or cause if manly didn't offer Wadell a contract, Jake would have left manly

Or cause if manly didn't offer Wadell a contract, Jake would have divorced his sister, and possibly impacted his performance this year.

I’m sure all that got a run when the decision was made 😁😁😁😁

 

[Jay Eagle]

I’m sure all that got a run when the decision was made 😁😁😁😁

Seriously some people are delusional..

Do they not realise you have to have a full squad of 30 top tier roster and you have a salary cap in place????

So players like Waddell are necessary to fill the roster and stay under the cap.. it's a no brainer.

He would be on a small $$ contract and a willing roster filler, the fact that the coach plays him is a decision made not just by the head coach but the coaching staff.. the fact that the club extends a player is a decision made by the coaching staff And club management to balance the squad player position wise and club cap wise.

Do people not realise we can't..no team can for that matter have 30 marquee players.. the cap simple won't allow this.

And whilst we are on Corey Waddell he may not be elite but he has a red hot crack.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Seriously some people are delusional..

Do they not realise you have to have a full squad of 30 top tier roster and you have a salary cap in place????

So players like Waddell are necessary to fill the roster and stay under the cap.. it's a no brainer.

He would be on a small $$ contract and a willing roster filler, the fact that the coach plays him is a decision made not just by the head coach but the coaching staff.. the fact that the club extends a player is a decision made by the coaching staff And club management to balance the squad player position wise and club cap wise.

Do people not realise we can't..no team can for that matter have 30 marquee players.. the cap simple won't allow this.

And whilst we are on Corey Waddell he may not be elite but he has a red hot crack.

Can you stop being so sensible , it’s unbecoming of most on Silvertails

 

[Cochrane]

I’m sure all that got a run when the decision was made 😁😁😁😁

I've seen the Waddell only got a contract cause his sister married Jake a number of times here.

That's the level we have to put up with when trying to keep these forums a harmonious place for us all. Just really dumb ****.

Thank God I blocked you know who this year

 

[Jay Eagle]

Can you stop being so sensible , it’s unbecoming of most on Silvertails

Here's a big tip for all "us supporters"..
A team is only as good as the club
When the club is all pulling in the one direction, management is doing its job, making tough calls and smart moves off the field this relays to the team.
The coaching staff are all focused on the team and getting the best out of the players and in turn the players are all onboard, ready and willing to play as a team with purpose and a firm goal of winning.
It has to be a holistic approach that filters through the club!
The storm are successful for this very reason, the Panthers unlocked this over the past 7 seasons.

But I ask you and all supporters this.. for a successful club do the fans (supporters) have an affect?

And im telling you 110% YES.. we are part of the club, its that simple, yes we don't have to agree with every move the club makes or selection the coaching staff makes or even plays a player makes but we as supporters need to do that and support the club. If the fans have that winning mentality and desire for success we have to realise we are part of that chain that leads the players to get onboard. And put in 110% not 90%.

This forum, FB and other social media sites are riddled with negative thinking fans ( and lots of trolls) who actually are not fans but doing a great job at destabilising the fan base which inturn ripples through the club.

Yes winning stops the negativity and everyone wants to be on a winner but fans have to realise we are part of that winning culture, and winning involves us fans.

Players , coaches, management are humans they read posts, they read the press and regardless of what they say the negative stuff affects them all.

We feel the losses but so do the players, the coaches and management.. that's the CLUB

So let's support and get onboard as best we can. Just my opinion

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Here's a big tip for all "us supporters"..
A team is only as good as the club
When the club is all pulling in the one direction, management is doing its job, making tough calls and smart moves off the field this relays to the team.
The coaching staff are all focused on the team and getting the best out of the players and in turn the players are all onboard, ready and willing to play as a team with purpose and a firm goal of winning.
It has to be a holistic approach that filters through the club!
The storm are successful for this very reason, the Panthers unlocked this over the past 7 seasons.

But I ask you and all supporters this.. for a successful club do the fans (supporters) have an affect?

And im telling you 110% YES.. we are part of the club, its that simple, yes we don't have to agree with every move the club makes or selection the coaching staff makes or even plays a player makes but we as supporters need to do that and support the club. If the fans have that winning mentality and desire for success we have to realise we are part of that chain that leads the players to get onboard. And put in 110% not 90%.

This forum, FB and other social media sites are riddled with negative thinking fans ( and lots of trolls) who actually are not fans but doing a great job at destabilising the fan base which inturn ripples through the club.

Yes winning stops the negativity and everyone wants to be on a winner but fans have to realise we are part of that winning culture, and winning involves us fans.

Players , coaches, management are humans they read posts, they read the press and regardless of what they say the negative stuff affects them all.

We feel the losses but so do the players, the coaches and management.. that's the CLUB

So let's support and get onboard as best we can. Just my opinion

Everything isn’t perfect , we know that.

But many ( including me) at times are pretty negative.

But if you can see effort being put in then that’s great to see and should be appreciated , regardless of the fact that that player mightn’t be a superstar.

Waddell is a great example , try’s his best , a decent top 30 filler , and probably wouldn’t be playing bar injuries but gets crucified at times on here.

 

[Rocky]

Waddell is meant to be probably our 20th-24th odd best player (out of 30) and is likely paid accordingly (and that's the key point - prob 200-300k)

But hey I guess that's not taken into consideration when people bag the sh1t out of him and the recruitment team.

 

[frank stokes]

Personally, I don't understand the hate for Waddell. He's become the Silvertails whipping boy but I actually think he offers a fair bit. I see a strong competitor that works hard and has decent leg speed. I prefer him in the middle but we could do worse than have him fill in on an edge. There's some versatility there and as you suggest, he's not breaking the bank. He is only 28 so old enough to be experienced but still young enough to handle the speed of the modern game. He ticks all the boxes of a decent bench/depth forward for mine; he's only starting because of injury and that's the definition of a bench/depth forward right there.

I see Waddell as a GoJetSki type player… good at times with obvious skill but does not make enough metres generally, cannot find his front fast enough and just too many errors in his game (which generally have a habit of occurring at bad times)…

 

[frank stokes]

Everything isn’t perfect , we know that.

But many ( including me) at times are pretty negative.

But if you can see effort being put in then that’s great to see and should be appreciated , regardless of the fact that that player mightn’t be a superstar.

Waddell is a great example , try’s his best , a decent top 30 filler , and probably wouldn’t be playing bar injuries but gets crucified at times on here.

Wins ALWAYS paper over any cracks whilst losses tend to magnify them…

our side has been at x32 for many seasons unfortunately - even ‘21 never really felt like we were a “top side”…

 

[manly al]

Recall Sam Fainu had a couple of good games towards the latter part of 2023 on an edge and think in one game against the Dolphins filled in for a while quite capably as a centre .
in normal circumstances , definitely could have been in the keeper category and mid range money and very likely would have been prepared to stay on but not normal circumstances with Latu being tempted to leave on unquestionably overs for him at the time and then that similar higher offer for him .
Then may have impeded Burbo "s progression a bit if he did stay on so a few imponderables in the mix there .
Waddell is really trying to put in lately and with a bit of discipline so can not ask more then that in the circumstances and especially in that he has been going O K in general

 

[eaglebuzz]

Let’s face it V Manly the Fainu’s were pretty ordinary and V the top sides , VERY ordinary.

They have one fabulous game, v a middle of the road team , and Silvertails goes ballistic about how Manly have ****ed up.

That’s peak Silvertails , right there

An origin affected middle of the road team.

 

[eaglebuzz]

I like Waddell as a depth player, he always puts in an honest effort. I just really wish he wasn't our third choice backrower. He's a middle for mine.