Wombat Legacy
Bencher
Here's a thought, there are some spooky similarities between now and 1999 - 2001
Back then we had just watched most of our golden year 1993-1998 squad fade away through retirement or sign for new clubs. We got a rookie coach in Peter Sharp (although he was well credentialed as an assistant) and things looked rosy for a rebuild...hell, Manly were always pretty good at fighting it's way back pretty quick from a bad season or two.
But we fell into a deep, dark chasm...a decline into the Northern Eagles that promised so much and delivered an axe through every Manly supporters heart.
2017 is the year we stradle the precipice, teetering back and forth...with a rookie coach and a vastly inexperienced squad.
Will we rise from this point or slide?
The Manly in me (back to the HOOPS at last) says we shall wind our way slowly back to recognition. But I am sceptical, very, very sceptical.
All the power and support to the Manly boys, I will be there through thick and thin, but you boys on the field are the ones who will write the next chapter...no pressure!
Back then we had just watched most of our golden year 1993-1998 squad fade away through retirement or sign for new clubs. We got a rookie coach in Peter Sharp (although he was well credentialed as an assistant) and things looked rosy for a rebuild...hell, Manly were always pretty good at fighting it's way back pretty quick from a bad season or two.
But we fell into a deep, dark chasm...a decline into the Northern Eagles that promised so much and delivered an axe through every Manly supporters heart.
2017 is the year we stradle the precipice, teetering back and forth...with a rookie coach and a vastly inexperienced squad.
Will we rise from this point or slide?
The Manly in me (back to the HOOPS at last) says we shall wind our way slowly back to recognition. But I am sceptical, very, very sceptical.
All the power and support to the Manly boys, I will be there through thick and thin, but you boys on the field are the ones who will write the next chapter...no pressure!
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