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  1. maxta

    Bateman

    Let's say Bateman is there Not a terrible pack as he adds much needed pace I also reckon the big bloke Takehao or whatever will be a good signing Again, need a 9 to bring these forwards into the game if not, a waste of another season
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    So far off the pace

    That's exactly my point mate - the stats don't win you games, they simply educate you on area's that can improve and showcase a story of 'how' you play the game....extra pressure ect will lead to potentially more penalties against, but cause more mistakes from the opposition and hurt their...
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    Luke Brooks - the plate is hot

    Keep in mind with Brooks, DCE has Oka outside him who is a Monster.....Brooks has Burbo who is ok, but that's about it and not much of a threat, I do actually recall Brooks throwing maybe Manly's best 2 passes in 2024....1 was a blind no look short pass to Lawton who breezed through for a try...
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    Fox Sports 2025 Top 4 prediction

    All is true and there are 100% plans for signings - especially 2026, but unfortunately Robinson is not some messiah that will make them Top 2 with that roster, they had better in 2024 and struggled at times.
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    Fox Sports 2025 Top 4 prediction

    I get your point to a degree Bozo......but if you coached a game, for example as Melbourne coach in a game against Gold coast.......I would think Melbourne would win and win well.....and not to be rude, but I don't think I would rate you near the standard of Des Hasler (the GC coach) ,even...
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    Fox Sports 2025 Top 4 prediction

    Roosters missing some big players and have injuries, lower 8 imo and also Tigers who have recruited very well will climb the table, at least a bit
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    So far off the pace

    Well the stats can show in soccer Liverpool 4 shots vs Man Utd 16 shots and Liverpool Win the game 3 - 1 ..... same as Rugby League where a team can have 55% possession and makes 7 linebreaks to 4 and loses 26 - 10 ..... Stats refleft specific factors, but have nothing to do with the energy...
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    Onitoni Large

    If I had anything to do with recruitment I'd be 100% trying to get this signature and furthermore, I'd raid a few more youngsters from that Penrith junior system....many future stars amongst it
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    Luke Brooks - the plate is hot

    Good thread TE It's definitely a fair summary too and just hope Brooks can improve on a decent season....hope he gets that running game in order as he can make a line break with that burst of speed, agility and needs to take that line on more imo
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    2025 recruitment & retention

    I'm guessing the post means Latu into 7 if went to Dragoons....well I hope so mate or it ain't makin sense....
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    Departing 2024 Players

    His best Leonard , by a margin was against Cronulla at Shark park Manly led by 20+ points and nearly got run down....but Lodge took on their pack and single handedly dominated the middle....his first stint after first joining Manly, I felt he was really good....but after getting injured, he...
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    So far off the pace

    Just 1 thing to add regarding ANY outside defence. DCE is known for "rushing up" which is a tactic other good sides use, especially Storm who if you had a drone footage, often close down attack giving away a 1-2 man overlap if they fail. Thing is- - the attack rarely does get outside them and...
  13. maxta

    So far off the pace

    It's fair to have that view mate, based on exactly this.....yes there has been a flawed defensive situation inside, but harsh as it may be, Garrick needs to improve his reads regardless, especially the indecisive decisions that leave him zero chance to even attempt the tackle.
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    So far off the pace

    Very good summary....it's not just about "not being able to tackle".for the opposition to attack....it's the decision making where Garrick often gets caughts out, as he gets indecisive. I recall 1 game against Storm when they were coming home to get us at Brookie and he made 2 calls to jam in...
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    Croker

    I'm not joking, but Chee cam if comes off bench modern game and used properly could easily exploit tired middles and not pretending a world beater....but has the attributes in attack to creat problems for middle defenders late in each half....and be a better stint from him this time round....
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    Croker

    I personally suggested this a whole back as the Frog was a 5/8 which translates across to lock well Just lacks "impact" is my thoughts too gain that momentum when running, but still a better option then persisting at 9 imo
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    Croker

    Unfortunately even Crokers strongest card apart from being a good bloke and hard worker, is his defence....well defensive numbers at least, yes a reliable defender, but gets dominated often in the ruck to allow a roll on of momentum for the opposition and this is his strongest "suit" in his...
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    Its Tooveys Time

    I'm happy with this consideration and Tooves took over a disjointed Manly side and imo done a Super job at that time. He had a star studded Manly lineup, but was in tatters behind the scennes not just due to Des walking, but the way it played out caused many divisions at the time...yet Toovey...
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    2025 recruitment & retention

    I don't think rep player is like for like The Only way they could be fair , but they won't, is a value system... Players in these 1 million + $800,000 - $1,000,000 $$700,000 - $800,000 Ect There's always strategies to "fit" extras in and "build" around for the richer teams....the old story rich...
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    Wakeham: Drug supply charges dropped.

    Be interesting to see how the NRL handle other more "high profile " players who have been caught with recreational drugs.....even if for "personal use" isn't it still an auto stand down policy.....or do the rules change depending on the player ?
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