Always difficult to compare different eras . Recall the intentional policy in 2004 or so in recruiting a couple of quality signings in successive seasons for a while and strengthening certain positions Did well with Ben Kennedy , Bret Kite , Matty Orford , Steve Bell , Killer was an unexpected bonus , Josh Perry Already had emerging stars in Matai , Snake , Gifty , Choc , Beaver already established and a mainstay , Kingy was good . Really good balanced squad for a long time then and with some other good value and recruited up and coming ability . Big questions on Manly 's 6 and 13 positions right now , Turbo of course a champion when he can actually be injury free , some of the best up and comers in Koula and Oloka - atu , Garrick and Saab right up there , Jake ever reliable , D C E [ pass ] Some capable forwards when they are match fit , Schuster who could still be anything , Weekes and Latu Fainu as good prospects as anywhere , Fletcher - Myers looks good , some other good juniors . Like to think that things can be replicated like 2004 and early 90 's , increase in salary cap is going to have some implications but for all sides as well . Hopefully an upward trajectory and some good signs , but need a far less injury prone squad and the new coaching regime getting the best out of the current squad and some better structures .
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