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The Mole is saying Thompson is coming to Manly
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From the telegraph:
JOEL Thompson says he was not blindsided at rival clubs circling saying there had been “brief discussions about it”.
Thompson’s immediate playing future remains clouded despite having a year to run on his contract with St George Illawarra. Manly are keen to entice the back-rower to the club provided they can free up some salary cap space.
Thompson said he has “no idea at the moment” if he has played his final game for the Dragons after meeting with his manager David Riolo last week.
“I’m waiting to see what the news is,” Thompson said. “I love the Dragons and I love the place. I’ve played a good four years there. I’ve got some really close friends not just with the players but the staff. It’ll be sad to leave if that’s what happens but that’s the way footy goes.
“Wherever I end up going I just want concentrate on having a bigger year next year”
A move to Manly could see the 29-year-old given a multi-year deal as the Sea Eagles look to bolster their back-row stocks. If he stays at St George Illawarra next year it would more than likely be his final season at the club.
“There was talk of it coming but it’s always a surprise,” Thompson said. “I could be at the Dragons next year or I could be elsewhere, I’ve got no idea.
“I could be at Manly or not … I’m if staying I’ll be ripping in. If I’m going I’ll embrace what the other team has got.”
“The Dragons have been really good but I’ve got a young family and security is important to me”
“I’m keen to get it sorted as soon as possible to stop people contacting me and I get on with enjoying my break”
JOEL Thompson says he was not blindsided at rival clubs circling saying there had been “brief discussions about it”.
Thompson’s immediate playing future remains clouded despite having a year to run on his contract with St George Illawarra. Manly are keen to entice the back-rower to the club provided they can free up some salary cap space.
Thompson said he has “no idea at the moment” if he has played his final game for the Dragons after meeting with his manager David Riolo last week.
“I’m waiting to see what the news is,” Thompson said. “I love the Dragons and I love the place. I’ve played a good four years there. I’ve got some really close friends not just with the players but the staff. It’ll be sad to leave if that’s what happens but that’s the way footy goes.
“Wherever I end up going I just want concentrate on having a bigger year next year”
A move to Manly could see the 29-year-old given a multi-year deal as the Sea Eagles look to bolster their back-row stocks. If he stays at St George Illawarra next year it would more than likely be his final season at the club.
“There was talk of it coming but it’s always a surprise,” Thompson said. “I could be at the Dragons next year or I could be elsewhere, I’ve got no idea.
“I could be at Manly or not … I’m if staying I’ll be ripping in. If I’m going I’ll embrace what the other team has got.”
“The Dragons have been really good but I’ve got a young family and security is important to me”
“I’m keen to get it sorted as soon as possible to stop people contacting me and I get on with enjoying my break”
Everything in that article points to him coming - Mentions Manly, doing the right thing for his family etc etc.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...s/news-story/c67e72c27f6bc2fb3b20be5fc5c47fbe
Joel would be great for our young guns, hope he makes his way over
Joel would be great for our young guns, hope he makes his way over
desreturnoftheking
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and myles wasn't he on 500k the plodder
Moley is one of the more informative journo’s, he suggested on Twitter a while ago that Thompson is in DEEP NEGOTIATIONS with Manly.
Sounds like it might be happening!
Sounds like it might be happening!
Loobs
Living in the demountable.
Maybe he just means means they’re having a deep conversation, like is it possible for any one person to be the arbiter of morality..?
To be honest I’m still not convinced we haven’t signed anyone of “ note” yet.
Just because the sports journos aren’t saying anything doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
If we have I think it will be post WC before we hear, so possibly December!
Just because the sports journos aren’t saying anything doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
If we have I think it will be post WC before we hear, so possibly December!
brad
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He's coming.
Not if they are playing in the WC, they won’t start to January!
I think about a week later, usually 4-5 weeks after they last play.
brad
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Just 10 minutes ago i was in at work checking on things before i go on a well earned Holiday. My mate luke who operates a sports memorabilia shop told me that Thompson to manly is a done deal , just waiting on confirmation. He said he will lift manly big time and that kapows game will go to another level because of it . Happy days.
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Happy days indeed
NLSeaEagle
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I'm not buying it................not until the owner of the local kebab shop confirms it!
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