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[SeaEagleRock8]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

If he was busted all the time two years ago what is he going to be like in the last year of his contract at parra? Wheelchair bound?

He will be an inspiration to the young Eel forwards and they will be pushing strongly for top 8, if not top 4. He's run his race at Manly, the move was the best thing for him and the club. Can't really wish him well but also can't bring myself to begrudge what he will achieve there, namely a leadership role. Young guns like Moeroa and Paulo will gain a lot of confidence playing alongside the Manly-bred dynamo.

 

[Masked Eagle]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

If he was busted all the time two years ago what is he going to be like in the last year of his contract at parra? Wheelchair bound?

He will be an inspiration to the young Eel forwards and they will be pushing strongly for top 8, if not top 4. He's run his race at Manly, the move was the best thing for him and the club. Can't really wish him well but also can't bring myself to begrudge what he will achieve there, namely a leadership role. Young guns like Moeroa and Paulo will gain a lot of confidence playing alongside the Manly-bred dynamo.

I think how well Choc goes at the Eels will depend on his definition of leadership. If he thinks leadership is about working hard and showing kids by leading by example he will be very good for the Eels. If he thinks leadership means you get more of a say to do what you want them it won't work out. There is more than enough evidence to suggest it could go either way IMO.

 

[globaleagle]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Can't really wish him well but also can't bring myself to begrudge what he will achieve there, namely a leadership role.

Young guns like Moeroa and Paulo will gain a lot of confidence playing alongside the Manly-bred dynamo.

Good to hear....then they'll be just right for their place in our line-up!

 

[HoldenV8]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Choc Kardashian? Fair go, he may be playing for another club now but that's no reason to go relating him to those no talent hacks LOL.

 

[Captain Moondog]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Choc Kardashian? Fair go, he may be playing for another club now but that's no reason to go relating him to those no talent hacks LOL.

Can Choc balance a glass of wine on his arse? Perhaps he can......

 

[sheridanstand78]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Whatmouth is yesterdays news and now old fish and chip wrappers.

Time for us all to move on and just love our team and not worry about guys who didnt want to be here.

 

[Budgie]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Choc Kardashian? Fair go, he may be playing for another club now but that's no reason to go relating him to those no talent hacks LOL.

Can Choc balance a glass of wine on his arse? Perhaps he can......

He's certainly using similar quantities of Botox.

 

[Eric Galt]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

After exhaustive testing it can now be revealed that the average IQ of the Manly team has increased with Watmough's departure. It can also be revealed that the average IQ of the Parramatta team has increased with the arrival of Watmough.

 

[Bandit]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

After exhaustive testing it can now be revealed that the average IQ of the Manly team has increased with Watmough's departure. It can also be revealed that the average IQ of the Parramatta team has increased with the arrival of Watmough.

Parra's borderline - Fui Fui smarter than choc.

 

[MadMarcus]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

After exhaustive testing it can now be revealed that the average IQ of the Manly team has increased with Watmough's departure. It can also be revealed that the average IQ of the Parramatta team has increased with the arrival of Watmough.

It's funny because it's true...

 

[KOMORI]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Whatmouth is yesterdays news and now old fish and chip wrappers.

Time for us all to move on and just love our team and not worry about guys who didnt want to be here.

So very much this! In his time he was a great soldier for the club, and should be remembered as such.

Shame on the ppl continually having a go at him... Let it go!!

 

[niccipops]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

He will be an inspiration to the young Eel forwards and they will be pushing strongly for top 8, if not top 4. He's run his race at Manly, the move was the best thing for him and the club. Can't really wish him well but also can't bring myself to begrudge what he will achieve there, namely a leadership role. Young guns like Moeroa and Paulo will gain a lot of confidence playing alongside the Manly-bred dynamo.

I agree with all of this but can't forget that there was a certain young Manly player that Choc did not show leadership or even support to. It shouldn't matter if the young guys are backs or forwards. Senior players should show leadership and not begrudge them for their earning potential
He did not show leadership or support towards any of his team mates or fans when he publicly bagged his own club in the media and this negatively impacted on our premiership campaign.

But it's no wonder Parra the players look to Choc with puppy dog eyes. They don't get to train with many duel premiership winners.

 

[BOZO]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Choc was nurtured by the bosom of Hasler and 2V who inspired him to win premierships and play for his state and his country and all of a sudden Brad becomes King Arthur . LOL .... enough said
“Brad is the best coach I’ve ever played under at any level,’’ Watmough said. “When he was an assistant at Manly, I was surprised how he got the best out of people, not just me but all the other forwards.

“I joked with him and said ‘if you ever get another gig somewhere else, I’d love to play under you’. We had a laugh about it but, two years later, it’s happening.”

 

[mozgrame]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

I don't think Ben Kennedy gets anywhere near enough credit for his role in shaping Watmough into the player he turned out to be. Kennedy's influence and guidance was of tremendous benefit to Choc.

Barring the SOO incident between the two, Kennedy was the best thing to happen to Manly and Watmough in particular at that point in time.

 

[Wombat Legacy]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

This thread should be put out of it's misery...Anthony is yesterday's hero who trashed his own legacy. Let it go

 

[mozgrame]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Bump.

 

[Clint]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

Bump.

What?

 

[mozgrame]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

You can think what you like about Choc, but he sure had Greg Bird pegged. Couldn't agree more Anthony! Spot on Brother. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPUKI8nwEjA

 

[Masked Eagle]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

I don't think Ben Kennedy gets anywhere near enough credit for his role in shaping Watmough into the player he turned out to be. Kennedy's influence and guidance was of tremendous benefit to Choc.

Barring the SOO incident between the two, Kennedy was the best thing to happen to Manly and Watmough in particular at that point in time.

Funny you should say that, because I think BK gets a little bit too much credit in how our club was rebuilt and his influence on our playing group. People seem to forget Tooves and Beaver were still involved at the club. I'm not saying he didn't do anything, its just I hear some posters go on like BK is the only reason we ever won any premierships at all, let alone the ones after he left. I also don't think he deserves a spot in our greatest ever team, he played less than 50 games and didn't even play in a winning final. As good as he was, I don't think its right he gets ranked ahead of guys who have won premierships and played many many more games.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

RE: Choc 'forced' out of Manly - family gutted

I wish we'd lock this thread and move on, Watamouth has gone, never to return, the why, how, and how he will be treated in those dirty colours has been done to death.

I'd be happy to see another thread before Round 1, but gee I hope we don't continue this for another 3 months.