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NSW Cup 2025
Only in the trials from recollection . Thought that he really had a bit going for him earlier on . Good work ethic , solid built and reasonably mobile but just that next level of intensity maybe an issue- manly al
- Post #274
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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[Resurrected] Lachlan Croker
Froggy usually has been quite effective with that close in , mid field defence , including locking the ball up and general tidying up but as was the case when he was playing in the halves , really struggles with lateral defence in more broken play . Sides have woken up now the best way to...- manly al
- Post #511
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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New coach Poll
Pretty fair call that Holbrook does have a bit going for him . Maybe could bring him in as an assistant coach , could be interpreted as a bit of an indication of lack of confidence in the present coaching grouping but looks like a bit of a shakeup required here as much as the main playing group...- manly al
- Post #49
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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NSW Cup 2025
Some interesting observations there . If Walsh looks to be coming on really well in coming weeks , maybe every reason to give him a crack in i st grade latter this season if the circumstances warrant . Could even be a case to say move Brooks to a 14 role next season as a back up to possibly...- manly al
- Post #267
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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We are Laughing stock of the NRL
Personally would go with a Croker - Simpkin combo , use Jazz as a prop . Can "t see the point of replacing Ola with Waddell , not going to offer much there , As mentioned in another post , think that a player with some leg speed and line breaking ability like Bully would be a better choice on...- manly al
- Post #92
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Post-Game Discussion Titans V Manly [Round 15, 2025]
Hard to come to terms with but just too many things working against this current Manly line up for a couple of months now to have any serious expectations they will be able to do that much better any time soon . Know that the Titans for whatever reason have had the wood on Manly sides the past...- manly al
- Post #96
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Aloiai Gone
Hopefully Bully has definitely committed or agreed to terms for another few seasons and Tent can make a full recovery by season "s end Then leaving most probable Jake and T K O to carry on into next season as other likely middle options , Sipley may well stay on but with status quo there ...- manly al
- Post #76
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Game Day: Titans V Manly [Round 15, 2025]
Can only expect the Titans to try and lift a bit , whether Manly give them that opportunity will be the main factor Will definitely need D C E and Brooks to be on their game more and a particular character test for D C E to show a true professional approach after the origin call . Very much...- manly al
- Post #25
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Aloiai Gone
Credit to Aloiai for really trying to put in and being quite competitive on his few appearances this season but over the past 3 seasons or so , probably has as bad a game availability deficit as Turbo . May have helped a little bit late last year when Manly edged into the finals and his presence...- manly al
- Post #50
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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2026 recruitment & retention
Looks increasingly like Hass or one of Hass" s consideration is being part of a squad with serious premiership prospect in the near term but then also the main preference to still be based in the S E Qld region somewhere . Either way , right now , can not really see Manly [ and not only Manly ]...- manly al
- Post #3,368
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Aloiai Gone
Certainly could be some significant savings approaching but [ and could be wrong ] not quite as extensive with some of these estimates . Have heard references that D C E has been scaled back to around a mil from 1 . 3 mil now , Alioia 450k and would have thought Sips in the 275 - 300 K...- manly al
- Post #45
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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2026 recruitment & retention
Thought that Staggs was on something like 7- 800 K with his current Bronco deal . Just could not see a Manly move with Turbo now being offered some type of a future contract and the other established backs tied up for a bit longer yet . Probably of more interest whether Talau and Faualo will...- manly al
- Post #3,364
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Thought that i noticed one report a few weeks ago that Sandon Smith might be in the Cowboys sights but could have been just speculation . They have Deadon and Purdo going well or well enough apparently in the halves now so may be less prospect now if it was being considered . Maybe the new...- manly al
- Post #13,735
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[Resurrected] Turbo injury,healt..wait..injury - updates
Bit injury prone but think still a good move tying Saab up until 29 . No reason not to think , still the fastest player in the comp and so reassuring when he is in the clear , no one is going to run him down and that has to be such an advantage in the competitive sense General play , including...- manly al
- Post #1,738
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Luke Brooks - the plate is hot
Good points , i do like Brooksy and his individual attacking ability and how he has stepped up previously in many of his Manly games defensively but again , seems down on many metrics for a good part of this season- manly al
- Post #103
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[Resurrected] Turbo injury,healt..wait..injury - updates
Not too sure with Koula 's contract . Certainly recall when he was re signed for 3 years up until 26 i think with an option in his favor for 27 that he was being courted a bit by R U . Thought that it may have been more in the 450 - 500 K range but only a guess and do have to pay a bit extra...- manly al
- Post #1,729
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Luke Brooks - the plate is hot
Brooksy seems to reflect the sides overall form trend the past couple of seasons and this season so far in particular , very inconsistent and quite a gap between best and very ordinary overall form level Really disappointing unfortunately, this season to date for sure . Also had the impression...- manly al
- Post #101
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The Daly Cherrygraph
Do feel a little sorry for D C E specifically just in the rep footy sense as while not in the champion category , has clocked up a largely impressive origin stint . Not so charitable in some previous lead up club games for origins from him when he has just been mainly focused on trying to...- manly al
- Post #13,633
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Ball playing lock
Sure that Manly would have preferred to have kept Walker in that utility or 13 sub role and the 350 K that he was valued for that role at the time was probably quite realistic . Quite understandable that he would have been inclined to then take up the Warriors offer to switch there with an...- manly al
- Post #6
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Post-Game Discussion Knights V Manly [Round 14, 2025]
Probably should just focus on quicker play the balls as well with some of initial hit ups . Noticed in the 2 nd half in particular , Knights defence was easily able to reset and then be up in the faces of any general Manly attack . Certainly blunts any helpful go forward or sweep plays when...- manly al
- Post #318
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
