Top End Eagle
Bencher
I have been/am currently in Vietnam and promised my wife I wouldn't ruin (her words not mine) our holiday by trying to watch manly games even though I am missing the first three of the season. But it seems to me there is a whole heap of crap from posters so far having a dig at people and posters for not being a true enough or staunch enough manly supporter.
It's crap. Anyone who has an account with this site likes manly (apart from trolls and news ltd. researchers). The problem is when people start discussing players and take it personally. I for one can't stand the "he plays for us you are not a true fan if you bag him" approach of some of the supporters on this site. I applaud your commitment but despise your unwavering fanaticism. So I will put a few things out there myself.
1) Jason King is a good first grade prop.
If he had been selected for NSW back in the early-mid 2000's when the blues had an infatuation with all things St George he would be one if the games best. But I worry when he plays for us he will get over zealous and drop the ball trying to get up too quickly and or give away silly penalties in big games. I thought he tackled his heart out in the first 15 of the twenty eleven origin match and copped an undeserved bagging from the media. I hope he has a big year this year and gets a premiership ring.
2) David Williams suffers under pressure an I am never comfortable with his defensive reads. He is unique ambassador for our club but I would pick hiku or Blair or Guthersen ahead of him.
3) Brett Stewart is one of my favourite players but we can't go another year with him in and out of rehab. Four year deal was not a good idea. I wish him all the best injury wise this year he deserves it and is in my opinion the best fullback in the comp.
4) Jamie buhrer is a footballer not an athlete and we need to keep him even if it means Glen Stewart runs around with the raiders next year.
5) DCE needs to be kept and is despite what some here are implying remarkably un-cocky for a twenty-four year old who is the best seven in the game.
I bagged TRex mercilessly for being a heartless waste and people attacked me for that a few years ago. If you say something about a particular player it doesn't mean you are any less manly than anyone else. It means you have an opinion...and I think that's what this site is for.
So enough of all the manlier than thou 'where are all the (insert under performing player's name) baggers now' threads. Just have an opinion and enjoy the site.
And go manly!
It's crap. Anyone who has an account with this site likes manly (apart from trolls and news ltd. researchers). The problem is when people start discussing players and take it personally. I for one can't stand the "he plays for us you are not a true fan if you bag him" approach of some of the supporters on this site. I applaud your commitment but despise your unwavering fanaticism. So I will put a few things out there myself.
1) Jason King is a good first grade prop.
If he had been selected for NSW back in the early-mid 2000's when the blues had an infatuation with all things St George he would be one if the games best. But I worry when he plays for us he will get over zealous and drop the ball trying to get up too quickly and or give away silly penalties in big games. I thought he tackled his heart out in the first 15 of the twenty eleven origin match and copped an undeserved bagging from the media. I hope he has a big year this year and gets a premiership ring.
2) David Williams suffers under pressure an I am never comfortable with his defensive reads. He is unique ambassador for our club but I would pick hiku or Blair or Guthersen ahead of him.
3) Brett Stewart is one of my favourite players but we can't go another year with him in and out of rehab. Four year deal was not a good idea. I wish him all the best injury wise this year he deserves it and is in my opinion the best fullback in the comp.
4) Jamie buhrer is a footballer not an athlete and we need to keep him even if it means Glen Stewart runs around with the raiders next year.
5) DCE needs to be kept and is despite what some here are implying remarkably un-cocky for a twenty-four year old who is the best seven in the game.
I bagged TRex mercilessly for being a heartless waste and people attacked me for that a few years ago. If you say something about a particular player it doesn't mean you are any less manly than anyone else. It means you have an opinion...and I think that's what this site is for.
So enough of all the manlier than thou 'where are all the (insert under performing player's name) baggers now' threads. Just have an opinion and enjoy the site.
And go manly!