The score was 46-12 that day. I'd just moved to Canberra as a young graduate in the PS and will always remember that awesome day. Raiders were in their prime back then and we just belted them. I was stoked walking around in my Manly gear and everyone I knew just avoiding me! Ricky was one...
I have to walk all the way to the end of my street to get the bus from North Manly ...
After more than 20 years in China, 5 years in Brisbane (when the Broncos entered the comp), 3 in Canberra (when the Raiders were winning comps), gee its nice to be back. I go to every game and its just great.
How long is Parker out for? If Elliot plays a few more games at that standard or better, he might cement the place (remembering he can also play fullback if needed).
Good to have options going into the finals - we also have options in the halves and were playing with a substitute edge forward...
Gee Dylan Walker played well. The accuracy of his kicking game is a surprise to me, he really owned it. Love that pass back in to Turbo before Turbo gave it back for DW to score. He still has his speed - I wonder who would be quicker over 40m - him or Turbo.
Elliot's breaks from centre were...
Paul Kent lost me last week when he had a go at Peter Sterling in the paper, including mocking his physical appearance. Sterlo had the temerity to disagree with PK's views on Freddy and his luck with Origin. It was such an emotive and personal attack that was just unwarranted.
PK, as far as...
Very helpful table. Would also be great to see stats for tries scored for and against directly from penalties - e.g. the first Eels try yesterday (and then a further breakdown of how many from each ref on a % of games reffed basis). A pretty regular occurrence in the against column for Manly -...
He obviously would have, but I question whether he would have had the smarts to use them in the way Des does. As well, Des has been able to instill a discipline, drive and belief in the team that has been lacking.
I thought the same Woodsie. He tried for a FG at the end of the first half, which would have given them the game if successful. Surprised he did not go for it again with 2 minutes to go, given he has a pretty good record with FGs. I don't know how far from the posts he was and if he had a...
Much to Gutho's frustration , I suspect. Who's leaking - his agent or the club? Based on their handling of the negotiations, seems more likely to be the club.
SMH article says the Parra offer is 3 x ~$600k, with year 4 being the only sticking point. Manly are said to be watching, with a view to Gutho playing 5/8, but have not tabled an offer while waiting for the Dylan Walker situation to resolve. This is the most complete recent summary of where...
What I have never understood is why Manly came out of the fight broke and busted (no cash) - leading to the NE debacle - while other clubs on both sides of the divide all seemed OK. Were Manly club funds used for the war without any obligation for repayment by the ARL? I know Bozo was in the...
I don't think Des has the time or resources (not to mention inclination) to run ploys for former players, however good the relationship was.
The offer is real. I happen to think it's the right play, but more importantly, I'll back Des's judgement any day. We all probably thought the same...
