I respect your views Cochrane. If you don't like him that's fine. That's a personal choice. I just suspect many look for fault, pretending its not about personal dislike that causes me concern I just feel DCE has been demonised for factors others display with impunity I suspect its because he displays a very confident air and some mistaken that for arrogance. Perhaps there is a little of that, but he seems a quite confident individual. I read an article on him which describes a strong family oriented man, highly disciplined and very private. That would explain why he says little about himself except in respect of the game. I was impressed by his decision to not lash out when he decided to take the Manly offer and leave the Titans. He copped **** but said nothing. Same this year. Something has got under his bonnet at Manly. People say its for the money. Of course if he still loves playing and can be paid for it, why not, but I read there was a falling out between him and elements of the admin or coaching at Manly. He wouldn't have been so adamant about not playing for Manly, if it was about money. He would have looked for an offer from them but said he wouldn't. That's not a money issue, its a dispute issue. And yet despite it being obvious there's a problem, he's said nothing. That's consistent with his way of dealing with things. I think many misread that.
Hahahahaha
Can I just say to you, no 1 fanboi, good for you going down with the ship….. honestly. It’s honourable….. I mean stupid yes but honestly good for you. I’m serious.
Iv also just want to say, thanks for the seriously entertaining, boundlessly hilarious and whimsical views on D$E ….. no doubt a great day for you.. I’m mean based on complete and utter dribble. But wow, entertaining. Great stuff.
Honestly love how you base your opinion on, wait, emotion. Then blaming everyone for basing their views on….. emotions. It’s seriously fantastic…
For the people that love Manly and aren’t fanboi’s… 🤪
1. D$E blew up our season announcing his move to……….. nobody. Great stuff lol
2. Nobody cares what he achieved for………. Wait for it, himself, or QLD.
3. Complete lack of integrity, in the guise of, wait wait wait, doing it for his family…
Most, not all , can see he has zero integrity. Which is why he’s not loved..
4. Bit of proof( you know little bear, like a courtroom)……
2011, won a premiership on the back of arguably the greatest Manly team we’ve seen, then stamped his little feet and wouldn’t come to training for a bigger contract.
Backflips on Titans for a,wait, wait, bigger, longer contract for Manly.
2025 detonated our season announcing, on national TV, that he was leaving , in front of media, fellow players, and worst of all, shi!!ing on fans. Could have done it behind closed doors, but yeah, way better this way. Lol
All fact. Lack of integrity.
5. As Captain ( for Manly) achieved………… and led us to…………. Nothing. Lol
6. Best yet…… if he were at the Storm………. He would never of been in the top 13……. Cronk >>>>>>>> D$E. Smith hated him..
Hughes>>>>>>>DCE.
Lol
Am I being antagonistic, yep.
Do I care? Nope, lol
Will people think I’m being mean?? Awwwwww I dont fuking care.
I go for Manly. Bleed Manly. And DCEs 10 year contract was the single biggest disaster in this clubs history. And I’m OVER the moon he’s leaving. Not only that, he destroyed his own legacy, all on his own, which is the best bit… Now personally iv loved his very public downfall, iv been a massive detractor of his for many many years. So satisfying he’s shown his true colours……. By his own hand…..
Whilst my post has been long ( rare) no doubt your reply will be a 10000 word essay, on why your more removed from the emotion of football, because, wait wait, you’ve walked into a courtroom before……
lol. Again placing yourself above most fans……. Which is total dribble.
Awww, just playing bear.
Happy 350th!!!!!!