Excuse my ignorance but what position does he play, whom would he be replacing, what size/ weight, experience, age does he have, what are the highlights of his career so far,etc., and does he have anything worthwhile to offer the Sea Eagles?
He is too good to leave out. His skills are much further developed and more versatile than either of his wing rivals. He can be effective all over the field and could play in any backline position including the halves. The other two look like one dimensional learners by comparison.
I am of that early old codger vintage and share your attitudes. When I saw Lyon making an absolutely classic burst down the edge supported by Wolfman it reminded me of so many other Manly style open play tries such as moments memory can recall and vaguely see but dates have long since faded...
If our optimism is strong enough to hope Whare will evolve into a mini Lyon over time and Taufau will become a Hoppa clone eventually, currently Whare, because of his versatility and ability to play well in many backline positions and not just one, is well ahead of this magical transmission...
There are a lot of Sydney and country supporters who also find getting to Brookie difficult. Problems of transport are not just ones for the locals.Manly support is much more diverse than from the immediate Brookvale vicinity, and for some, and a change of venue could bring a new and wider...
