666 - Number of the Beast

[Eagles4Life]

I know I guy who knows a guy who knows another guy all of us no nothing and have no contacts with the club or anyone at the NRL. They reckon we are going after Chris Sandow. Just thought I'd share a rumour I made up.

Have you thought about a job as a Sydney based sports journalist, specialising in NRL stories, as you seem to have the technique down pretty well.....

 

[Woodsie]

OK, a serious discussion ... based on the premise that Thurston, Morgan or any other 5/8 is not signed and only Manly players still alive are eligible. The contenders are ...

a) Matthew Wright ... Solid, dependable and has skills, His lack of genuine pace not a disadvantage and his best game for the Eagles was when he played 5/8. Seems to relish the extra work and involvement. Won't set the world on fire but won't disappoint. Reasonable goal kicker.

b) Jackson Hastings ... The most obvious choice, a ton of talent and overdue for his redemption shot at the big time .. why it has been so long in coming may be the issue.
Good goal kicker.

c) Tom Wright ... Has plenty of support from the bleachers but may be ear-marked as a centre. Plenty of talent but for mine is not ready for the position and responsibility of 5/8.

d) Lachlan Croker ... A dark horse .. need more info .. but with a fine name like Lachlan he comes from good stock.

e) Metcalf ... Another 20's wunderkinder ... ??

f) Cade Cust ... Love a cowboy and a longshot ... DCE to 5/8 and Cust to half ...

Edit g) Cameron Cullen ... Love the guy's energy and talent .. will continue to star in reggies ... his arms are too short for firs grade ...

 

[globaleagle]

No Cameron Cullen on your list?

I reckon Hastings or cullen

Probably Hastings.



edit: Though your request for a serious discussion is ....optimism at its finest.

derp de derp we want gutho or *insert name here*

 

[Captain Moondog]

Norman's too inconsistent, maybe we can get Green to renege for a million.

 

[Woodsie]

No Cameron Cullen on your list?

I reckon Hastings or cullen

Probably Hastings.



edit: Though your request for a serious discussion is ....optimism at its finest.


derp de derp we want gutho or *insert name here*

Fixed it (thanks)

 

[wombatgc]

You'd think Hastings. If he puts in a massive pre season, I can't see why he won't get first shot....i mean FMD they gave Walker a go, how bad can it be?

 

[Holmsey]

he played 5/8 for Parra last year and was reported as the best in the comp before he was injured. He held Parra together. I remember watching him in junior rep games and though he played full back, he acted regularly as a second 5/8. He's good at both.

He was no where near the best 6 in the comp, wasnt even the best 6 in his own team. He was a horrible 6, his defence was horrid and lead the nrl for most line breaks caused through his own defence. Some pretty looking tries doesnt make you a 6. All he did was run and thats not a good 6. His kicking game was basically non existent. Not a 6.

 

[Holmsey]

Hastings

 

[Captain Moondog]

Hastings is the obvious choice.

 

[BOZO]

Too early to say . Barrett still has that 850 K to spend. We could have another better option .

 

[Manlymaniac]

H: Lewis Brown

 

[Woodsie]

You'd think Hastings. If he puts in a massive pre season, I can't see why he won't get first shot....i mean FMD they gave Walker a go, how bad can it be?

Interesting that you mention Waker .. just proves that having the "skills" is not enough.

In my opinion a 5/8 more than any other position has to be a student of the game, somebody than can read not only the game but also the mood of the game.

Good 5/8's tend to be slightly older ... for this reason I like DCE to 5/8 and a young goer to half .. let Cherry pick his times to put things on.

 

[Bearfax]

Hastings or Croker

 

[Shoe1]

Which is your favorite thread about who will be our number 6?

It’s a close one but I think this one is in front, closely followed by “who should partner dce”, and “time to unleash young stars”.

The threads that name a particular player in the title are dark horses.

 

[tookey]

Trent Hodgkinson

 

[Bearfax]

He was no where near the best 6 in the comp, wasnt even the best 6 in his own team. He was a horrible 6, his defence was horrid and lead the nrl for most line breaks caused through his own defence. Some pretty looking tries doesnt make you a 6. All he did was run and thats not a good 6. His kicking game was basically non existent. Not a 6.

Well there are few who agree with you Turbo. He won the top player for Parramatta Award finishing only 3/4 of the games. He was being discussed before his injuries as the best 5/8 of the year by many media judges. Despite playing only 18 games he was still 7th in the list on Dally M Awards He scored 11 tries 49 goals (being their goal Kicker) averaged 12 tackles per games 113 metres per game, .8 breaks per game and .3 try assists per game. Name me one five eighth in the game that could compare with those figures. I think you've got your players confused Turbo. Gutherson was devastating

 

[MadMarcus]

THe reason he is "on the nose" at Parra, and previously at the Broncos, is his focus on what goes up his nose. Not sure we need that at the Sea Eagles right now.....

Clag?

 

[Loobs]

You could also throw Sirro in and Tom Turbo

 

[BOZO]

Well there are few who agree with you Turbo. He won the top player for Parramatta Award finishing only 3/4 of the games. He was being discussed before his injuries as the best 5/8 of the year by many media judges. Despite playing only 18 games he was still 7th in the list on Dally M Awards He scored 11 tries 49 goals (being their goal Kicker) averaged 12 tackles per games 113 metres per game, .8 breaks per game and .3 try assists per game. Name me one five eighth in the game that could compare with those figures. I think you've got your players confused Turbo. Gutherson was devastating

Gutho was so devastating and irreplaceable at 5/8 that Parra signed Moses to partner Norman in the halves .

 

[desreturnoftheking]

Norman is ****house and a druggo you guys don't care who wears our jersey