BErKeLEy_eAgLe link said:http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/it-could-be-hooroo-for-eric-grothe/story-e6frfgbo-1225779194972
MANLY might be out of business, but there have been some intriguing dealings on the Northern Beaches over skipper Matt Orford's future.
It was widely expected Orford would ink a three-year extension to see out his days at Brookvale.
But the latest mail indicates Sea Eagles officials are now poised to offer the 2008 Dally M medallist a two-year deal.
It remains to be seen how Camp Orford will respond to the offer. Perhaps the answer lies with his manager George Mimis's whereabouts this week - overseas.
If Steve played with common sense he would only be half the player he is.manlyborn link said:...In regards to Matai it's hard not to admire the physicality of his game, but his chronic neck/shoulder injury is a cause for concern.
I do believe in loyalty but it needs to be balanced with common sense.
niccipops link said:Two years is a good offer at Orford's age. I'm not passionate either way about Orford's future with Manly but he's a Grand Final winning captain and I respect him immensely for that.
We definitely need to keep Choc, Matai & crew. I don't think I could stand watching Choc play in other colours. It would be a blow to the heart. He needs to stay Maroon & White forever.
Spuds Bodyguard link said:. How much is Orford worth to any other club?
Spuds Bodyguard link said:It appears that Orford is wanting this contract to be his big superannuation pay packet. The reality is that he is not going to get any better from here in on. Surely the contract that has just expired would have to have been his most lucrative opportunity. If the expectation is that we should pay overs just for the fact that we had been successful in the past, then maybe now is the opportunity to exercise a dose of market reality. How much is Orford worth to any other club?
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