Recruitment (there is method)

[Woodsie]

Given the disappointment some have expressed regarding our recruitment, I suggest the following possible explanation. As Stated in the Sunday rag, the clubs and players assoc. are at war with the NRL for not releasing the amount of club grants and the size of the salary cap for 2018. As a result some 250 players are off contract at the end of 2017 and NOT signing until they know.

This will be the biggest horse trading and gold rush in the history of the game with the possible exception of super league.

It just also coincides with the definite ending of both Snake and Skivvy's contracts. We will have some cash to make a splash.

I believe it is for this reason we have not gone too hard to get any of the many players we have been alledgedly interested in. some have been good players but None of them have been world beating must haves. It is also the reason I believe we have been happy to pick up a few key bargains with potential.

There is a game afoot .... and I think Bozo is in it up to his armpits.

 

[Woodsie]

And I don't believe we are going to replace players of the calibre of Snake, Matai, and Lyon with Penrith's rejects.

 

[Wombat64]

I'd need to see another @Turbo team......

 

[Woodsie]

I'd need to see another @Turbo team......

All 250 unsigned players in one team or split into a Manly 1st's 2nd's 3rd's 4th's 5th's and 6th's ?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

To suggest there is method to Manly's plan is ludicrous. Popular opinion proves this.
#50000Silvertailscan'tbewrong

 

[Woodsie]

To suggest there is method to Manly's plan is ludicrous. Popular opinion proves this.
#50000Silvertailscan'tbewrong

Forgive me ... I had an attack of reason.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Forgive me ... I had an attack of reason.

Well then can you please go stand next to @TerryRandall just in case its contagious?

 

[Woodsie]

Well then can you please go stand next to @TerryRandall just in case its contagious?

Terry gives as good as he gets, and I would have no problem standing with him, as I would have no problem standing with you. When arguments become too intense we can agree Manly are the thinking man's team.

 

[Loobs]

It is funny how from the moment our season ended up until very recently, Bozo was viewed as past it/****/too busy with nepotism/ etc. and our team was "spoon material" and now with no real recruits to mention a lot of people have come back around and are liking how we look.

As one of the few who preached patience I find this very amusing and slightly strange but also totally normal now.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Given the disappointment some have expressed regarding our recruitment, I suggest the following possible explanation. As Stated in the Sunday rag, the clubs and players assoc. are at war with the NRL for not releasing the amount of club grants and the size of the salary cap for 2018. As a result some 250 players are off contract at the end of 2017 and NOT signing until they know.

This will be the biggest horse trading and gold rush in the history of the game with the possible exception of super league.

It just also coincides with the definite ending of both Snake and Skivvy's contracts. We will have some cash to make a splash.

I believe it is for this reason we have not gone too hard to get any of the many players we have been alledgedly interested in. some have been good players but None of them have been world beating must haves. It is also the reason I believe we have been happy to pick up a few key bargains with potential.

There is a game afoot .... and I think Bozo is in it up to his armpits.

Now that @Woodsie is taking " thinking" to the next level.

I much prefer TRUMPS BS FREE ANALYSIS any day, heaps more fun!

I hate it when people put a bit of thought into their posts.

 

[Andrew..]

It is funny how from the moment our season ended up until very recently, Bozo was viewed as past it/****/too busy with nepotism/ etc. and our team was "spoon material" and now with no real recruits to mention a lot of people have come back around and are liking how we look.

As one of the few who preached patience I find this very amusing and slightly strange but also totally normal now.

I don't think thats entirely correct, I'd imagine many people still aren't completely happy with everything that's gone down it's just that we love the club and want it to be successful.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Now that @Woodsie is taking " thinking" to the next level.

I much prefer TRUMPS BS FREE ANALYSIS any day, heaps more fun!

hate it when people put a bit of thought into their posts

Congrats Mark, I believe you are first ever recipient of my dummy spit*.

*on Silvertails that is, I've been know to throw a wobbly on the odd occasion in person

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Congrats Mark, I believe you are first ever recipient of my dummy spit*.

*on Silvertails that is, I've been know to throw a wobbly on the odd occasion in person

I bow in appreciation of your first ever!!

Made feel very special.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Made feel very special

You used to be a bit special but sadly I haven't seen you for a while.
Maybe you've recovered

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

You used to be a bit special but sadly I haven't seen you for a while.
Maybe you've recovered

Now that's a low blow !!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Sorry I'd retract it but I'm about to log off. I'll retract it in my mind.

 

[Woodsie]

We needed a 5/8. Got a seasoned professional with both Grandfinal experience in NRl and super League without breaking the bank.

Needed depth in the forwards got Lane and Sironen without breaking the bank.

Needed depth in the backs, got Kelly, Uate, Omar and another Wright without breaking the bank. Gave a genuine star in Locke a lifeline at little cost.

All in all, some astute budget recruitment.

The Money and cap space is being saved for a splurge next year, when a lot of genuine stars come on the market.

 

[Shoe1]

We needed a 5/8. Got a seasoned professional with both Grandfinal experience in NRl and super League without breaking the bank.

Needed depth in the forwards got Lane and Sironen without breaking the bank.

Needed depth in the backs, got Kelly, Uate, Omar and another Wright without breaking the bank. Gave a genuine star in Locke a lifeline at little cost.

All in all, some astute budget recruitment.

The Money and cap space is being saved for a splurge next year, when a lot of genuine stars come on the market.

Agree with all of that but can't understand the Jono wright signing.

 

[Loobs]

Agree with all of that but can't understand the Jono wright signing.

We need someone to be perpetually pissed off with. From Hasson to Williame to Wright.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Agree with all of that but can't understand the Jono wright signing.

He'll be well at least OK backup