Smokin Joe
Bencher
Good article about him on the club website,did not know he was related to Cliffy and looks like Barrett has high hopes for him(even for this year).Maybe someone else can paste article here.....
Jade Anderson
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Father's spirit drives Jade Anderson
When Jade Anderson pulls on a Sea Eagles jersey, it is more than just about playing for himself and his club.
It’s also about honouring the memory of his late father.
In a terrible tragedy, Christopher Lyons was playing his first game of rugby league in 2010 for the La Perouse Panthers when he collapsed on the field.
He suffered a heart attack and couldn’t be revived.
Jade was just 13.
“Dad died at the age of 42 doing what he loved, rugby league,’’ Anderson revealed
“I couldn’t understand it all back then as I was only a kid.
“But as I got older, I promised myself that everything I do in rugby league, I will do it at 100 per cent and try to make my Dad proud.”
Today, Anderson’s family have every reason to be proud of the talented young Indigenous man..
Having joined the Sea Eagles in 2017 from the Canterbury Bulldogs, the young winger turned full-back had a dynamic season, playing a key role in Manly winning the Holden Cup Premiership.
His efforts saw him rewarded with a position training with the NRL squad. Prior to this, Anderson was mentoring boys aged 13 to 16 at the La Perouse Youth Haven.
“I was brought up by my Mum and my Nan. When it came to footy, they did everything for me. They took me to training and were at every game,’’ Anderson said.
“Seeing them so happy after our grand final win was such a surreal feeling.
“Everything I do now, I do for my family.
Jade Anderson
''I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for them. They are one of the main reasons why I play.”
A La Perouse junior, Anderson is related to Manly legend Cliff Lyons and former Souths, Penrith, and Balmain player Graeme Lyons.
The exciting young full-back, who turns 21 on January 29, says he only has to look at the rise of Tom Trbojevic from the Holden Cup to the NRL for further inspiration and self-belief.
“When I started pre-season training, the coaching staff told me about Tommy and how he was the same size as me coming through, so I know it can be done,’’ Anderson said.
“It is going to take some time and plenty of hard work to make it to the NRL, but I am in this for the long haul.”
Sea Eagles Coach Trent Barrett says Anderson has plenty to offer.
“Jade has first grade in him. He is fast and has got really good anticipation,’’ Barrett said.
“He reminds me a bit of (Melbourne winger) Josh Addo-Carr. He is blinding fast and like Addo-Carr, has got a bit of that Nathan Blacklock flair in him.
“Jade has done everything right. He had a great season last year and you can’t beat speed, and he has got plenty of it.
“He will get an opportunity in the NRL trials next month. I wouldn’t be afraid to play him in first grade if we needed him.”
When Jade Anderson pulls on a Sea Eagles jersey, it is more than just about playing for himself and his club.
It’s also about honouring the memory of his late father.
In a terrible tragedy, Christopher Lyons was playing his first game of rugby league in 2010 for the La Perouse Panthers when he collapsed on the field.
He suffered a heart attack and couldn’t be revived.
Jade was just 13.
“Dad died at the age of 42 doing what he loved, rugby league,’’ Anderson revealed
“I couldn’t understand it all back then as I was only a kid.
“But as I got older, I promised myself that everything I do in rugby league, I will do it at 100 per cent and try to make my Dad proud.”
Today, Anderson’s family have every reason to be proud of the talented young Indigenous man..
Having joined the Sea Eagles in 2017 from the Canterbury Bulldogs, the young winger turned full-back had a dynamic season, playing a key role in Manly winning the Holden Cup Premiership.
His efforts saw him rewarded with a position training with the NRL squad. Prior to this, Anderson was mentoring boys aged 13 to 16 at the La Perouse Youth Haven.
“I was brought up by my Mum and my Nan. When it came to footy, they did everything for me. They took me to training and were at every game,’’ Anderson said.
“Seeing them so happy after our grand final win was such a surreal feeling.
“Everything I do now, I do for my family.
Jade Anderson
''I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for them. They are one of the main reasons why I play.”
A La Perouse junior, Anderson is related to Manly legend Cliff Lyons and former Souths, Penrith, and Balmain player Graeme Lyons.
The exciting young full-back, who turns 21 on January 29, says he only has to look at the rise of Tom Trbojevic from the Holden Cup to the NRL for further inspiration and self-belief.
“When I started pre-season training, the coaching staff told me about Tommy and how he was the same size as me coming through, so I know it can be done,’’ Anderson said.
“It is going to take some time and plenty of hard work to make it to the NRL, but I am in this for the long haul.”
Sea Eagles Coach Trent Barrett says Anderson has plenty to offer.
“Jade has first grade in him. He is fast and has got really good anticipation,’’ Barrett said.
“He reminds me a bit of (Melbourne winger) Josh Addo-Carr. He is blinding fast and like Addo-Carr, has got a bit of that Nathan Blacklock flair in him.
“Jade has done everything right. He had a great season last year and you can’t beat speed, and he has got plenty of it.
“He will get an opportunity in the NRL trials next month. I wouldn’t be afraid to play him in first grade if we needed him.”
Trent Barrett ......
" you can’t beat speed, and Jade Anderson has got plenty of it."
There is no substitute for speed in our backline feathered friends
We have some fast and powerful young players coming through and the competition in our team will be fierce . It will be the survival of the fastest and the most powerful.
" you can’t beat speed, and Jade Anderson has got plenty of it."
There is no substitute for speed in our backline feathered friends
We have some fast and powerful young players coming through and the competition in our team will be fierce . It will be the survival of the fastest and the most powerful.
You had me at related to Cliffy
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Jade shone in the NYC last year, may he continue to polish his raw talent 
Anyone of Cliffy's gene pool has a head start in league
How many weeks till footy is back
Anyone of Cliffy's gene pool has a head start in league
How many weeks till footy is back
Interesting that he is going to get a run in the trials. Probably means he is now ahead of Schuster and Jono Wright. A bit of blinding speed never goes astray and can take you a long way.
Not many. First trials around 9 Feb, our first one is 16 Feb, barely four weeks away!How many weeks till footy is back
Watching our U20s finals run last year it was quite obvious that Jade 1.) has blinding pace off the mark (kinda like Jennings in his earlier days) and 2.) he is slight of frame so would need to bulk up somewhat if he wants to play with the big boys
Stuart Davis was a very under rated winger . He was tall and thin and always found his way to the try line . A very evasive and great finisher who was never out of place against the best of opposition .
He was not a representative player but was a Manly legend who served our club well .
Shoe1
Journey Man
Minerals .. ice deposits
double hoops
First Grader
Related to Napper. That's good enough.
and apparently he had nice sox
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
If he is the same size as Turbo at that age and fast the I say "Let the man play"!
He was one of my favourites in the 20's last year. Glad we have kept him.
He was one of my favourites in the 20's last year. Glad we have kept him.
40 years an eagle
Bencher
Guys like Stuey and Kerry Boustead would probably get snapped like twigs (Brett Papwrith style) if they played now.
Yes, and worn around the ankles as they should be (just ask Kitey and Ross Conlon)
Yeh , I remember Kitey and Conlon wearing their socks around the ankles .
Personally feathered friend , I prefer knickers worn around the ankles
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