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Matt Ballin for coach?
Club coaching staff don 't always get it right but after that difficult start including that off season illness , Walsh has now progressed from Flegg to N S W cup and now in the i st grade reserve listing in a fairly short time . So can only conclude that he is coming on quite well and is...- manly al
- Post #73
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Matt Ballin for coach?
Will always rate Matty Ballin an excellent and model footy player but does not look the same success level equates to his coaching ability or at a higher type level- manly al
- Post #52
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Matt Ballin for coach?
That would certainly create a Storm .- manly al
- Post #51
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Joey Walsh
Not too sure that Brooks would necessarily wish to walk with one year still remaining on his deal for 27 . Not even sure if Walsh would be suited to a 6 role either . Then this type of discussion predicated on Walsh actually offering some top level footy into next season or considered good...- manly al
- Post #204
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Pre-Game Cowboys V Manly [Round 11, 2025]
Wish i could share your optimism but after a poor first month [ and don"t watch their games ]but Cows have apparently been quite consistent since then . Manly , all over the place form and consistency wise since season 's start Really do not think they can get the win if D C E and Turbo can...- manly al
- Post #113
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Joey Walsh
Another downside to the D C E situation if Walsh is pretty much up to i st grade level for the start of next season and the start of Fogarty 's 3 year deal and in the context that D C E could not stay for one more season . Realize that there were a few unknowns during the off season , with D...- manly al
- Post #184
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Pre-Game Cowboys V Manly [Round 11, 2025]
Cowboys are or seem to be in a much better place right now then the Sea Eagles so can only hope that whatever mindset and awareness factor that enabled them to get the better of the Panthers recently can reemerge . Not sure of the merit of starting with Bully up front and Tavega at 9 and the...- manly al
- Post #110
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Tommy Talau
Full back seems his natural position and a good one , competes well [ or has ] on the wing , shown up a bit defensively against the Storm this season but won "t be the only winger experiencing that . No doubt can manage O K as a centre in Reggies but would seem not so much at i st grade level- manly al
- Post #779
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No end in sight
Good summary but think that Simpkin has good potential if the pack can get on the front foot on a more regular basis . Has got some deceptive acceleration and does quite well defensively and with his work ethic Expectation that Bully is going to stay on is getting a bit tedious and really hope...- manly al
- Post #64
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Pre-Game Cowboys V Manly [Round 11, 2025]
Not too sure how much Manly would have to lift and improve to get the better of the Cows but will obviously have to improve in better structured and controlled attack and completion rates Fine effort on the Cows home ground last season for that golden point win and somehow are going to have to...- manly al
- Post #18
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Tommy Talau
Not a lot of depth in the centres so would be helpful to retain Talau for a bit longer , injury issues aside and even though when fully fit is well up to i st grade standard and may be sought elsewhere . Faulalo is not that suited to i st grade centre level and Schoupp does not seem to be...- manly al
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No end in sight
Would have been difficult to have A F B , Hamole and Jake in the same roster . Best part of nearly 3 mil in cap level there on current valuations Not necessarily based on performance level overall but the present reality From recollection , Manly released A F B on compassionate grounds even...- manly al
- Post #61
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Still on a million bucks a season at Manly and as probably similar at the Roosters next season . Surely not too much to ask to still try to put in a worthwhile effort for the remainder of this season as he will no doubt attempt for his next club . Not too sure on what definition of mutual...- manly al
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Post-Game Discussion Manly V Sharks [Round 10, 2025]
Not going to win any games in the N R L with that well below par completion rate , let alone against one of the better drilled sides in the comp . Effort was there defensively for a good part of the match [ with one notable exception sadly ] but the lack of cohesion in attack and mistake rate...- manly al
- Post #70
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The Daly Cherrygraph
All fair points , maybe also and fair enough also for some to at least partly expect a long term player like D C E to have the same mindset and club commitment previously as club stalwarts like Beaver and Tooves Who stayed as one club players when the circumstances and opportunity would or...- manly al
- Post #12,659
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Game Day: Manly V Sharks [Round 10, 2025]
Hard to get a general read for today . Big improvement , especially in attack last hit out and defence has 't been too bad in recent games , especially a bit wider . The exception against the Storm some weeks ago . Hope that Waddell can step up and looks like Brown could be playing some time...- manly al
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Don 't think that it really matters what speculation or public perceptions have been attached to this whole matter . Seems quite clear the main issue again is that the club made a considered call probably at the start of last season or during it, that for future planning , D C E would only be...- manly al
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Certainly was not trying to be a bit patronizing with the post and take your point how some clubs seem to be almost in the protected species category with contract flexibility at any stage of a season . Not to mention what seemed like double standards with Gifty Stewart "s contract value...- manly al
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Not real high profile but Ben Farr and Michael Bani going back a bit , Tom Symonds and think the Lawman came in after the 21 season progressed a bit and releasing Nate Myles but not worth going there- manly al
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Club still might be not particularly pleased with some of the D C E going ons from a couple of months ago but really could not see how they would even contemplate releasing him at any stage during the rest of this season . Especially taking into account one of the most open seasons ever or at...- manly al
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