Smokin Joe
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Not massive news but 3 Workers players are training with the NRL squad,Charlie Faingaa,Jerry Keys and Tom Amone.Hope they progress well and come into contention....
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Blacktown Workers training with the Sea Eagles
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double hoops
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That article creates as many questions as it answers. Why are only those 3 considered workers players? Take out or top 17 Manly will have only 8 others who are Manly who can drop back. Isn't everyone else a workers player now?. Hang on hang on, Ok these boys were signed by Black town where as say Peter Schuster was signed by Manly, but will only play for Black town. Ahhhh Nope that can't be it. I give up. What's a Black town player?
Smokin Joe
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Hahahah they are, we are Sea Eagles and nothing else matters....
Smokin Joe
Bencher
To be honest I understand the confusion,it looks like we are going to have more than 25 players contracted to Manly and I don't know what happens if we have more than 8 left over,do they play for Belrose or Blacktown in Massey cup,confusing at the moment...Maybe Schuster likes the northern beaches as an ex rah rah and doesn't want to travel to Blacktown and prefers to play for Belrose...
double hoops
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I picked Schuster as an example because he clearly isn't in our top 25. That he is training with Manly can only mean he has a second tier contract and will play reserve grade for Blacktown doesn't it?
I'll be surprised if Cameron Cullen has a top 25 contract.
Now Keys played games for Manly last year but yeah you could argue he is a Blacktown Junior they can claim that, but how Faingaa and Amone who played for other clubs last year are now more Blacktown then say Cullen who will be Blacktown starting 6 has me stumped.
May be it's about where you live. If you live out west your a towny. If you live near the beaches your a bloody snob.
A few hurdles until that team becomes one perhaps LOL.
I'll be surprised if Cameron Cullen has a top 25 contract.
Now Keys played games for Manly last year but yeah you could argue he is a Blacktown Junior they can claim that, but how Faingaa and Amone who played for other clubs last year are now more Blacktown then say Cullen who will be Blacktown starting 6 has me stumped.
May be it's about where you live. If you live out west your a towny. If you live near the beaches your a bloody snob.
A few hurdles until that team becomes one perhaps LOL.
double hoops
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Without Willow I give them every chance too;-)
Goanna Pete
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I can't see any confusion. There is a pathway now for Blacktown players through our mighty Sea Eagles. If a player is not selected in the NRL side, they are available for Blacktown Workers. I guess the players who were mentioned are contracted at Blacktown. I guess we have to wait and see who gets the NRL contracts. Either way, Blacktown Workers are my second new team now, just have to spread the gospel in my village. Either way,at least you get to see them play live if you live in Sydney.
Smokin Joe
Bencher
Agree completely,the only confusion is that is was stated that the remaining members of our 25 man squad and up to 8 players would be eligible for Blacktown's Intrust cup side and if we have more than 25 players that are signed by Manly and we have 11 available one week are they all going to play for Blacktown?Or will Blacktown absorb the leftover players who are not NRL 25?Minor details I know, but it is offseason and we need to talk about something.....
Here's a tricky scenario for you Goanna Pete. What happens if the PNG Hunters get up in the qld intrust cup and Blacktown/Manly win the NSW version. Then play off in the interstate GF. Who do you go for? I'd imagine it could be a tad tricky (when I say tricky....i really mean fkn deadly) waving anything but a Hunters flag up there?
Terry Zarsoff
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Yes. Look aah, I aah, I wonder how the number 1 ticket holder feels about all this?
Goanna Pete
Member
Easy answer my wombat friend....Sea Eagles for Life. (even if it costs me mine!!)
Goanna Pete
Member
There is an article on the club website I say Joe read...gives a good insight into what's happening so far..Go the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles...from your number 1 PNG Fan!!!
I've started following them on Facebook. So far, they have been impressive in their dedication to fans via social media! Good clear info, interviews, etc. @goannapete - you're right about watching games, too - when you said that I just realised I am much closer to Blacktown than Brooky...bring on some reserve-grade fixtures in 2017!
Goanna Pete
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Half your luck, enjoy brother..GP!!
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