Just go Ox. Manly can start its rebuilding phase with:-
Foran
Hodgkinson
Trent Hodgkinson is a NSW and Australian junior representative 1/2 back, who took his inaugural Sunshine Coast team to a Grand Final victory, in which he was the highest point scorer, and leader.
What else does the club want? Sign Hodgkinson to a 3 year, stepped deal $50k year one, $75k year two, $100k year three (with an option of renegotiation after two years should he come really good).
We then have 10% of our cap back.
Orford has now cost us Burgess, as the article alludes to. Lets not lose any more players over him (remembering Neumann had to be released to make the offer to Ox).
Use the extra money to stitch up Foran long term, or target Mitchell Pearce should he attain a release.
The years have been wonderful Matt. You were one of my favorite players. Good luck in the ol' dart mate.