The Daly Cherrygraph

[BOZO]

That one’s a head scratcher even for you Boz.

It is more affective when we start to think deep with our heads than just scratch them feathered friend

 

[eaglebuzz]

Cameron Smith was one of the few that did it , just as good in his last year as ever.

The Dollar Chaser will find it harder & harder to stay with the kids so I agree I’m pleased the club didn’t sign him longer.

To be honest I just don’t know why he didn’t , announce he was retiring at the end of the year , pick up a cushy job in the media , and then work his way back into coaching at some point.

His reputation would be intact , and let’s face it he’ll still be able to earn a motza from the game in the next decade without having to **** in his nest.

I think he probably wants to take the most games played record off Smith. What I don't understand is why he didn't just keep his mouth shut about his intentions. Or at least announce it at a joint press conference with the club, rather than going rogue on Channel 9.

I'm guessing he traded a guaranteed job after footy for the exclusive.

 

[NYEagle]

At the time of his announcement, he also committed to helping Manly win the competition this year.

Ah that’s good to hear!

Does that start tonight?

NYEagle

 

[Bearfax]

Cameron Smith was one of the few that did it , just as good in his last year as ever.

The Dollar Chaser will find it harder & harder to stay with the kids so I agree I’m pleased the club didn’t sign him longer.

To be honest I just don’t know why he didn’t , announce he was retiring at the end of the year , pick up a cushy job in the media , and then work his way back into coaching at some point.

His reputation would be intact , and let’s face it he’ll still be able to earn a motza from the game in the next decade without having to **** in his nest.

Should be obvious Mark. He loves the game. He's developed a range of skills few wll match and has worked hard to reach that level. Yes, he could pick up a media job, maybe get into coaching and eventually administration. But its not the same. He's the alpha male at present. He's back to cadet in the other roles. Very focussed and disciplined. Reminds me of a young Des Hasler. He also switched clubs late in career and played until he was 36. These types of players train damn hard and achieve a higher degree of fitness than the vast majority. Probably party explains their longevity and low injury rate

 

[mave]

A lack of contact also helps with longevity and low injury rate.

 

[Bearfax]

A lack of contact also helps with longevity and low injury rate.

Cant agree there. Both players were noted defenders and active in attack, so they made contact very regularly.. It demonstrated just how fit they were. I remember stories for instance of how Hasler used to jog backwards up Darley Road Manly near the old hospital. Cant say if that's just an urban myth but it was one that existed around the time Hasler was playing for Manly

 

[Eagle 1]

Mother time catches up to everyone eventually very few players can play at the top level past 34 years of age let alone 36. I’m glad we haven’t sunk another 2 million into him. Time to forge ahead.

I'd be happy with 600 to 700k but not another 1m+ contract. Financialy he's done alright for himself and his family over the 15yrs with us. Enough is enough already.

 

[mave]

Cant agree there. Both players were noted defenders and active in attack, so they made contact very regularly.. It demonstrated just how fit they were. I remember stories for instance of how Hasler used to jog backwards up Darley Road Manly near the old hospital. Cant say if that's just an urban myth but it was one that existed around the time Hasler was playing for Manly

Yeah, I wasn't talking about Hasler, trust me.

 

[Cochrane]

Which ever club he plays for, surely the manly players know send all traffic his way every set, as his continual arm grabbing and running out of the line (although not as bad lately) constantly pulls in defenders either side of him. I envisage he wouldnt handle the likes of Ola/Koula etc power running too well.