Recent content by manly al
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2026 recruitment & retention
So if accurate, more like ; [ if hasn "t already been mentioned ] Kobe for Jazz. Wouldn "t seem in the upgrade category [ as both genuine competitors ] and slightly different styles , so more like a status quo outcome if again the reports are correct . Probably will see Simpkin more in the...- manly al
- Post #3,485
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Why I Think Manly Will Never Compete Long-Term Again
Not sure if the Penns are actually making much at all with their current 62 % stake in the club . Also taking into account that not inconsiderable main staffing [ and support ] operating with the operational side now . Still curious what role or input those two part owners with that 15 % stake...- manly al
- Post #77
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Pre-Game Manly V Souths [Round 18, 2025]
Could be a good time to see how Talau may go as a loose forward this week if the opportunity presents or is required . Think that he would have more potential as a 13 , well just how the Manly forward setting is right now but no reason also why he could not just slot into an edge role . Won "t...- manly al
- Post #84
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Does anyone else find it bonkers that we are 1 win away from 5th?
Really would have to win and probably in practical terms , at least 2 of those four hard games coming up there after the bye and at a minimum also be very competitive in a then 2 loss scenario to be within range of a top 8 finish . Then maybe some prospect of building from there if again can...- manly al
- Post #8
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Pre-Game Manly V Souths [Round 18, 2025]
Really should be able to jag this one particularly with the home ground advantage but still would not underestimate Souths . Languishing on the table but some indications that they have taken it to the better sides this season and just falling short and Manly hardly rated one of the better...- manly al
- Post #83
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Does anyone else find it bonkers that we are 1 win away from 5th?
Just a very open comp without question but top 4 at present do seem [ or did in the Warriors instance ] to be above the rest performance wise on a consistent basis . Bottom 4 for the eight could still result in any random outcome for most of the remaining and particularly considering the Sharks...- manly al
- Post #5
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Juniors Discussion Thread
Might be able to do a reverse at some future time instead of a Hoppa normally leaving Manly after getting established [ or partly ] and joining or being recruited by Manly. Having said that, certainly hope that Lehi will be staying put at Manly on a long term basis- manly al
- Post #1,084
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Joey Walsh
May well result in some delicate balancing outcomes including some freight considerations but of course not always ideal there . Guess that it may come down to Walsh simply being able to offer a bit more then Fogarty even allowing for Fogarty apparently playing a fairly steady hand now . Large...- manly al
- Post #366
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Juniors Discussion Thread
Can certainly cover some ground for a 15 year old , looks to have some exceptional running ability . Seems a real shame that he not coming through a Manly pathways system right now but hard to know the full circumstances of course- manly al
- Post #1,082
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Joey Walsh
Just an awkward time a few months ago when trying to find a ready made 7 to replace D C E was a priority and Joey Walsh taking a while to find his feet with those early season and preparation setbacks . Not to say that another 7 would not have been sought even if Walsh was showing indications...- manly al
- Post #364
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Tallyn Da Silva
Prefer Simpkin to start in the present circumstances but also have to accommodate Jazz while he is at the club and Jake , at starting . 9 and 13 respectively Taking into account the current line of thinking by the coaching staff that Jake not preferred starting as a prop . Still...- manly al
- Post #508
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Pre-Game Manly V Souths [Round 18, 2025]
Might be able to get something worthwhile going with Lodge and T K O starting then Bully and Sipps off the bench . Lodge ideally still to up his game stamina level a bit but this combo ongoing again , probably the way to go Navale for Brown maybe the only suitable option at this stage , not...- manly al
- Post #5
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Tallyn Da Silva
Looks promising but 600 k for some still unrealized potential seems quite a bit off the mark . T D S definitely has some good nip and a smooth passing game , not to sure that i have seen much confirmation that his defence is rated on the better level yet But a Junior S O O rep apparently so...- manly al
- Post #337
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Knights poised to snare playmaker immediately
N S W cup side of secondary importance but with Jake leaving the scene and previously playing as a 6 , probably only Matterson to play a role there unless Wakeman or Walsh share duties there- manly al
- Post #18
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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2 sets of 3 brothers
Maybe a bit of credit for the Manly mid field defence against the Tigers and specifically containing Latu and Samual Not the most organized of attacks to contend with but Latu in particular capable of some fairly incisive running .- manly al
- Post #26
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
