Buddy Love
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Croker needs to retire. This kid can replace himNot sure how considering we have Croker, Simpkins with Zaidas coming through (and Ashton Large). He can play though.
Croker needs to retire. This kid can replace himNot sure how considering we have Croker, Simpkins with Zaidas coming through (and Ashton Large). He can play though.
I'd be happy with Api or Silva.The same links that connected Galvin to Manly are the same ones that also connect Da Silva here. He was one of the few players to back Galvin, because they are close from these connections. Lots of reasons for him to come.
If we went cold on Starling, leading to him re-signing at the Raiders, this may be the reason why. I'd previously heard that he wouldn't stay if Koroisau re-signed at the Tigers.
Would not surprise me. I think Croker is headed for the glue factory, and there's enough good young hookers running around that having a couple of them is a fair shot. Yet again, I'm fairly certain Ashton Large is only 16 or younger, so he's likely only going to come into the Top 30 in 2028. Remember, Manase didn't leave while Koroisau was here. We had a few years with both playing first gragrade
… I mean what are you going to do with all those hookers?Don't say it like it's a bad thing.
Don't say it like it's a bad thing.
That all sound sensible thoughHe's not coming.....
We would probably need to throw him 500k per season, promise him the starting gig and get rid of a couple of our incumbent hookers in the process.
See no issues with any of thatHe's not coming.....
We would probably need to throw him 500k per season, promise him the starting gig and get rid of a couple of our incumbent hookers in the process.
Disagree……Simpkin is a good young Hooker. Just needs time & perseverance in the top grade rather than getting replaced by Croker, GKCT & Tevaga!!!Manly bound?
Unfortunately hasn’t been reported in the press, more one of those things you just hear down the corso.
Context: said to be leaving the tigers, managed by Mario Tartak who has a presence in the club already, Manly area of deficiency at hooker (we have plenty but they are all poor).
i do - who's taking Croker and GCKT off our hands?See no issues with any of that
GCKT is off contract so that is not our concern.i do - who's taking Croker and GCKT off our hands?
fair enough - like you I'm on board with it if we can get it doneGCKT is off contract so that is not our concern.
Croker has 1 more year. If advised he wont be extended and he is able to negotiate I'd imagine Croker and his agent (or does he manage himself?) would be motivated to find a longer term deal be it the ESL or NRL.
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