Jake is a bloody superstar. Speaks from the heart and no doubt from the interview that he is pissed at DCE and how the announcement was made. No doubt he will take a pay cut to continue playing for us and although it won’t happen, I wish he takes over as captain now.
I just listened to the podcast. Tony is very impressive and I hope he hangs around for a long long time. Just seems to be a Manly boy.
Main take-outs for me from the interview were
1. Main focus in pre-season will be on defence as it wasn’t good enough this year
2. Lehi will be extended for...
I loved the trainers telling the players to stand up tall (instead of hands on hips and sucking in the big ones), show good body language after running the 6 x 200m exercise.
Its all part of toughening them up, to make them winners
I loved the trainers telling the players to stand up tall, show good body language after running the 6 x 200m run.
Its all part of toughening them up, to make them winners!
Villiame Fifita absolutely killed the Blacktown team in the game earlier this year. It was like a man against boys. He is a big boy and would have loved him to have stayed with us. He’d definitely be in our 17.
Much better looking and more dangerous backline there. However, I don't think Tommy Talau deserves to be dropped - he has been very good and surprisingly so. His defence is sound and I'd have him in the centres and Burbo back in the second row.
I think our big guys are starting to realise how big they are and that they can individually change the course of a game. When they all think this, today happens!
Nathan Brown might yet be this generation’s Ben Kennedy.
Gordon makes Croker look pedestrian with ball in hand. Passing is crisp and in front of runner - big difference to Croker who has his runners standing still to receive the ball. Also knows when to run and has a hooker’s instincts.
Defence wise, it’s the opposite. A Frankenstein made up of...
I was watching him in the background and he was out on his feet the whole second half - not fit! Never looked like injecting himself or even look to back up the ball carrier up the middle.
Has now started at 5/8 once and two games at fullback and has not shown anything. Was really hoping...
Yes, how relaxed was he! And how good to hear him say he loves Manly and won't be leaving the club!
My favourite player and with a heap of games under his belt will spark our attack to new heights. I liked how he was on both sides of the field on Sunday and linking up with DCE on the right.
