Cullen ready to take his chance at Manly

[Mitch]

Twelve months ago as he grieved the sudden passing of his brother, Cameron Cullen considered throwing in the towel. Now the 23-year-old stands on the precipice of an Intrust Super Cup grand final with Burleigh and a two-year NRL deal with the Sea Eagles.

http://m.nrl.com/cullen-ready-to-take-his-chance-at-manly/tabid/10874/newsid/101503/default.aspx

 

[Holmsey]

This guy is a good player, he reminds of tooves, not as good but plays like him. Smallest bloke on the field and he is one of the toughest I have seen. Has a crafty short passing game, an Austin like dummy and run, speed and a great kicking game. I like this signing and if he goes well he could take greens spot when he moves on.

 

[bringbackbeaver]

Haven't seen this guy play. Does he go good? Junior Kangaroo and has an Ash Taylor type pedigree by the looks of things?

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Haven't seen this guy play. Does he go good? Junior Kangaroo and has an Ash Taylor type pedigree by the looks of things?

Good, yes... Tough, yes... Crafty, yes... Ash Taylor potential... Possibly, he has looked good in the games I've seen him play and is good defencively I believe. He seems like a good player to be beside dce after Green leaves and will be a great backup while he is here. He is a great signing and has plenty of potential

 

[nightster]

I hope he reaches his potential with us ... he is a young lad, never lived in Sydney ... I hope he is looked after, mentored .... maybe his Titans big brother Nate can keep him under his wing ..... on second thoughts!

 

[double hoops]

Yeah he just has that something about him which is hard to put your finger on. As @Turbo said he is only little. I'm not sure his defence is currently at NRL standard. But I like this signing. The player he reminds me of the most is Josh Reynolds. With all respect to the grub, he probably isn't the most talented half to ever lace a boot, but his enthusiasm, and determination makes up for it. Cullen currently lacks a bit of polish, in some areas and oozes it with his short passing game close to the line. Give him another year or 2 years in an NRL system and think we could have a little gem.

 

[Shoe1]

I hope he reaches his potential with us ... he is a young lad, never lived in Sydney ... I hope he is looked after, mentored .... maybe his Titans big brother Nate can keep him under his wing ..... on second thoughts!

The northside of Sydney is easy living. No probs for a country boy.

 

[Fluffy]

much better backup half than we had available this year.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yeah he just has that something about him which is hard to put your finger on. As @Turbo said he is only little. I'm not sure his defence is currently at NRL standard. But I like this signing. The player he reminds me of the most is Josh Reynolds. With all respect to the grub, he probably isn't the most talented half to ever lace a boot, but his enthusiasm, and determination makes up for it. Cullen currently lacks a bit of polish, in some areas and oozes it with his short passing game close to the line. Give him another year or 2 years in an NRL system and think we could have a little gem.

But will us Silvertailers allow him the time to develop, probably not, one bad game and he'll be crucified like so many!!

Good luck though young fella!!

 

[simon64]

This is the type of signing we need.

Not journeymen and veterans on the way out.

Nurture the guy to take Green's place after two years if not before.

 

[Frogz]

The northside of Sydney is easy living. No probs for a country boy.

He will be playing and training out of Blacktown, wont he?

 

[SeaEagle21]

But will us Silvertailers allow him the time to develop, probably not, one bad game and he'll be crucified like so many!!

Good luck though young fella!!

Leary came to mind straight away Mark. I think these type of signings need patience. Parcell is another that comes to mind..plenty of potential and were standouts in lower grades that need time to develop and adjust to the NRL.

Going off 2016 i'm just gonna sit back and not expect anything. Hopefully will be surprised in 2017...

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Leary came to mind straight away Mark. I think these type of signings need patience. Parcell is another that comes to mind..plenty of potential and were standouts in lower grades that need time to develop and adjust to the NRL.

Going off 2016 i'm just gonna sit back and not expect anything. Hopefully will be surprised in 2017...

Exactly , us, and apparently the coaching department expect instant success , if not, **** off!!

This is exactly what happened to Leary.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I think Leary had his chances. In this game you've gotta grab them and make your mark.... Mark.

He got plenty of game time especially at the beginning of the year. Rather than standing up and securing a spot, he faded into the background with average games.
I'm guessing as a depth backup utility player - you need to come in and play well. Unfortunately, I remember his performances more for his errors.

I hope when Cullen gets his chance, he can grab the opportunity with both hands and pressure DCE/Green for a spot.

I'm probably looking with Rose Coloured glasses, but uneven thought he was given enough game time , or played in his actual position to shine.

Anyway let's see how this young fella handles it, hope he goes well.

 

[QldEagle01]

had an absolute blinder today in Qld Cup GF. Could be a gun signing.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

had an absolute blinder today in Qld Cup GF. Could be a gun signing.

Agree BUT so did Leary for Ipswich, and where did that end up?

Fingers crossed though , and certainly if Green got injured we'd have a good backup.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Agree BUT so did Leary for Ipswich, and where did that end up?

Fingers crossed though , and certainly if Green got injured we'd have a good backup.

Aah 2014...the good old days....

 

[Holmsey]

Agree BUT so did Leary for Ipswich, and where did that end up?

Fingers crossed though , and certainly if Green got injured we'd have a good backup.

First of all Leary played for Northern Pride and he was a backrower who had no where near the talent that Cullen has. Cullen has already played NRL and showed he belong there. After Green leaves I think Cullen will be ready to be DCEs partner in crime.

 

[Digsy]

Agree BUT so did Leary for Ipswich, and where did that end up?

Leary played for Northern pride and Parcell played for Ipswich but I know what you are saying.

I watched the game today and he looked very sharp Cullen, should be a handy back up and anything more than that should be a bonus

 

[double hoops]

Cullen is a good young player. But let's not build him up like Matt Parcell last off season.

If we were after a partner for DCE, Foggerty is the organising halfback who kicks goals.

Two five eights is however very Bozo.