I'm tired of the negativity about losing Fifita / Tuitavake / possibly Fainus/ Myers and so on. Like everyone else on this forum, I love seeing Manly juniors make their way to first grade. But we need a premiership NOW. It's been 10 years since our last GF appearance, 12 years since our last...

As a huge DCE fan (and a Queenslander), I have enjoyed seeing him succeed at Origin. He is a champion. But after 22 games (by Origin game 3), it's time to for DCE to put his entire focus on Manly. It's now a decade since our last GF. We can no longer afford to limp by each season without our...

My bet is Sitili Tupouniua. Roosters have surplus of backrowers and we have chased him before. I suspect Kelma Talangi will be shopped to another club (back to Tigers?)

A glaring problem against the Panthers was our distribution from dummy half. This is not just a knock on Croker. Numerous players threw terrible, slow passes from dummy half. Watch how many times DCE catches the ball above his head or has to wait for ball, stifling play. Harper is particularly...

If we let both players go this year, we need a replacement from Saints. I'd go for Josh Kerr. Flanagan knows that Saints squad well.. I wonder what we are up to.

At full strength, I believe we have five additional NRL quality players: - Lawton, Sipley, Johns, Tuipolotu and Condon We also have three young players who are NRL ready but not yet tested: - GCKT, Fifita, Tuitavake That give us 25 NRL-calibre players. Is that is not enough in a long season...

Harper would be good for Dolphins. (and us if he goes there).

Would love to see Parker converted into a bench utility (ie cover for centre/edge back-rower). With Garrick moving to centre, we need to find a spot for under-rated Parker. I reckon he'd add more as the 17 on our bench than Burbo or Bullemor.

We need a back-up half to join squad as cover for DCE/Schuster. Realistically, we should go for one of: 1 Adam Keighran (Roosters). Versatile, fast. Top goal kicker. Would be a starting seven in some teams. 2. Brayden Trindall (Sharks). Doubt we'd get him, but more chance playing first grade...

I'd love to see Tooves return as the senior Assistant Coach. He supposedly wasn't a great tactical coach (yet got us to a GF ). But: - His approach (Run hard and direct .Tackle hard. Keep it simple) is just what we need right now - He would be loyal to Des - He is the ideal replacement coach...

Quick quiz: How manly Manly props would make a list of the top 20 props in NRL? I have one: Josh Aloiai. Roosters arguably have four; Broncos have three; Storm have three; Raiders have two; Eels have two and so on. Keppie, Sipley, Paseka, Boyle and co haven't kicked on as expected. they...

I'm all for the occasional jersey change as a merchandising initiative or to promote important issues, such as Indigenous culture, ANZACs, LGBTQ+ etc. But this is getting ridiculous. A community jersey, retro jersey, crazy socks, now a pride jersey .. can we just wear the traditional Manly...

I hope this doesn't happen, but if I was the Dolphins I would target one or two Manly players from below: 1. Garrick. Excellent winger/goal-kicker/part-time fullback ... at winger's pay rates. Ideal player for new franchise. 2. Lawton. Would provide much-needed depth in hooking role (arguably...

Nobody can deny Tom's toughness or team commitment. He ran the ball like a prop at times yesterday. Unfortunately, he looked like a middle forward by the end of play: battered and bruised from heavy contact. Tom won't last until the finals if he keeps taking so many tough hit-ups. Like Jake...

Would love to see Des convert Jorge into an impact bench player. 10-15 minutes of Jorge off the bench (playing on the edges) in the back stage of halves could boost our attack and defence. He would also provide injury cover for outside backs (and is too slow for full-time wing these days)...

1. Harper 2.Saab 3. Walker 4. Suli 5. Funa 6. Schuster 7. Foran 8. Jake 9. DCE 10.Marty 11. Haumole 12. Sironen 13. Keppie 14. Jack G 15. Paseka 16. Aloai 17. Davey 18. Cust 19. Boyle 20. Sipley 21. Parker

With Corey Allan signing, Dogs have excess fullbacks. Should we trade Dylan Walker for Will Hopoate? Hopoate has plenty of baggage, but ideal replacement if Tom injured. Very under-rated IMO and faster/stronger than he looks. Good hands. Walker has provided poor value, on average, over four...

Des should play DCE at 9 while Fainu is out. As NRL turns into touch football, hookers are becoming more like running halves. A 9 who can play quick (Cook/Grant) and also ball play/kick (Smith) is priceless. Sadly, Api came closest to that in 2020. DCE at 9 would keep oppositions guessing. He...

Pick your top 21 for 2020. Each player must be picked out of their most recognised position in 2020. Only confirmed new recruits can be included. Nominate where bench players will play (must be out of usual position) New captain, kicker needed. Coach is safe (for now!). My team 8. Jake (c)...

A goal kicker. Look at the remaining sides. Each has a top goal-kicker (Clearly, Smith, Reynolds, Flanagan, Moses, Croker) and in some cases an excellent back-up. We have Garrick ! We go up in fours, when other teams go up in sixes. When their kickers miss, they usually just miss. Garrick...