Ken Arthurson - The Godfather of Manly Sea Eagles
- Thread starter tookey
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Great interview last night. The great man is still as sharp as a tack. A mate of mine is his financial planner and he came down for the first game with a bung shoulder done body surfing. At 93 just wow 😯
Perhaps the greatest Manly Man of all. Thanks for the heads-up on Face To Face, I will assume it's on Kayo and catch it there.
Once Was Brissie Kid
Reserve Grader
Hats off to Y Sampson for that interview. I wasn't optimistic but it was really really good.
And Wally O'Connell must have been something, as Arko, Bozo and Stanton all raved about him.
And Wally O'Connell must have been something, as Arko, Bozo and Stanton all raved about him.
grassy
Bencher
Remember meeting Ken in the eighties. He was at a court house in Sydney with Neville Wran getting into an elevator. I got into the lift with them with my nail bag on,heading back up to a floor. Didn’t say much apart from Up Manly. I was working for Arkley Fibrous Plaster who had a contract with PWD( Public Works Department).
Brookie Bob
"I come back to you now at the turn of the tide"
It is
Manly wouldn’t have the proud history it has without Arko. Good to see him fit and sharp and enjoying life. Comes across as a really genuine and decent person.
Was interesting to hear he remained friends with Ribot, many fans hate the guy but not Arko, a measure of the man.
Was interesting to hear he remained friends with Ribot, many fans hate the guy but not Arko, a measure of the man.
HK_Eagle
First Grader
As much as we love to connect with the tribalism and associate with all Manly stands for, it’s a game of footy. Arko has his priorities sorted after 90+ years on this planet. There is no personal joy or growth in holding onto grudges.
Sea Eagle 4 Life
Bencher
Happy birthday to the 'Godfather' Arko.
96 today.
May you have many more!!!
96 today.
May you have many more!!!
And probably still has the mental capacity to steer Manly to another Premiership choosing the right pieces to create a winning team and culture
Agree. Whilst probably illogical to some extent, I can't help feeling that for Manly to be successful it has to be run/coached by a "Manly" man/team. Under Arthurson/Fulton always felt the club was strong in direction and purpose. But over recent years - with a dwindling Manly connection - particularly in the coaching ranks - I now have the uncomfortable feeling that Manly is slowly drifting into semi-permanent mediocrity.
I don’t know but I feel that Foz or DCE will find there way at some point into Manly coaching ranks
I’d like to see Penn sell 1st though
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