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Joey Walsh
Just the type of season Brooksie has had , might be the time to see how he may go as a 9 Still has his relatively good speed of the mark and realize that there are a couple of younger 9 "s in the system now who could well come into calculations soon but a Simpkin - Brooks 9 combo , could have...- manly al
- Post #550
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Joey Walsh
Probably of general interest is whether he will get a run as the 7 or even 6 at whatever stage On the bench as reserve back but doubt he would be played as a centre unless things really got desperate and pretty much could rule out wing or full back- manly al
- Post #542
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Joey Walsh
Don 't think that there has been any issues with Walsh "s on field attitude or competitive drive in the games he has played at Manly so far If he is showing some extra level of self confidence or even some indication of over confidence on the training paddock , really can not see any issues...- manly al
- Post #540
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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NSW Cup 2025
Just recall him not having a great deal of pace in that 20 "s title side in 2017 but certainly some very robust running ability Moving to an edge may be a natural progression for him but as you say , need that reliable type defence to make a better go of it there for any transition Going off...- manly al
- Post #523
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Jason Saab
Bit of concern that Koula chose to have a Player option clause for season 27 in that he could be still open to keep his longer term options open Probably is going to be a bit hard to have Turbo , Garrick and Koula all on big money together in the not too distant future Fortunately , every...- manly al
- Post #502
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Kelma Tuilagi
Must be a couple of different reports on Weekes contract arrangement as the one i noticed a couple of years ago had him still on a Manly contract in 24 but obviously would not have altered his move to the Raiders Raiders played him as a 7 , well at least on that occasion at Brookie last season...- manly al
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- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Jason Saab
Willett seems to be going well for a while now and no doubt will get an opportunity in the trials early nest year to see how he may go against top level opposition Then the club has signed that Dogs winger Blake Wilson so unless they are anticipating Talau moving on or not intending at this...- manly al
- Post #482
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Jason Saab
Still back the club"s decision to offer that long term contract for him , Not the ideal situation with a couple of injury issues this season affecting his form level a bit and some erratic form from the side in general definitely not aiding his overall game but the positives still seem in his...- manly al
- Post #481
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Kelma Tuilagi
Kaeo still had one more season on his then Manly contract so was allowed an early release but agree with the rest of your sentiments there Had high hopes that he could make a really decent go as a 6 for Manly but would say more of a confidence and experience thing to not being able to go on...- manly al
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- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Post-Game Discussion Dragons V Manly [Round 26, 2025]
Got away from the Hodo syndrome for a change which had to be a positive . Turbo continuing his recent revival and to show his true worth and ability on many occasions , Simpkin playing the full 80 with a good all round effort . Koula has to be a go to guy pretty much from the get go to...- manly al
- Post #31
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Season over: so, what did we get from it?
No question have the nucleus of a good competitive squad but need [ and needed ] most things going their way with the best available side available and key players in particular firing and available on a regular and consistent basis Easy to make excuses but when the likes of D C E , Turbo ...- manly al
- Post #38
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Game Day: Dragons V Manly [Round 26, 2025]
Guess that it is mainly going to come down to the pride and professionalism factor to put on a decent show tonight Turbo no doubt a bit of incentive to impress rep selectors but apart from D C E and his unpredictable approach for a good part of the season , think the rest of the side will...- manly al
- Post #11
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Pre-Game Dragons V Manly[Round 26, 2025]
Yeah , think that Benny has actually alluded to the fact a few times that he likes to adopt or relate to a bit of the Clint demure in his approach I better be a bit careful with any more Clint references in that i may inadvertently omit the N vowel- manly al
- Post #101
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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How many tries would Ken Irvine scored if corner post taken out of play??
Mike Cleary was another speedster from the Ken Irvine "s era , not sure if they ever had a match race against each other but would think Irvine just a bit quicker and probably off the mark no doubt Would have also expected Irvine to have scored more tries then Cleary and maybe played more...- manly al
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
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Pre-Game Dragons V Manly[Round 26, 2025]
Hardly expect Manly to overpower the Dragons in the forwards , have to get a bit of traction there but need that more contract - open style footy in attack again to give them the best chance and at least holding their own defensively Have to somehow invoke that spirit from that mid season game...- manly al
- Post #98
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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2026 recruitment & retention
Then , Manly "s N S W cup side got the better of them a few weeks ago with Walsh , Hart , Navale Laifai in the side Hopefully a good sign in the not too distant future in terms of getting good results if this grouping and maybe a couple of other Cup players can be equally effective and...- manly al
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Pre-Game Dragons V Manly[Round 26, 2025]
Probably could denote from another Clint Eastwood film , The Good , Bad and the Ugly to sum up Manly 's 2025 season also Speaking of Clint , would have to be one of the most versatile and well performed actors in Hollywood "s history , Westerns , crime , comedy , sport , jail breaks ...- manly al
- Post #96
- Forum: Rugby League Forum
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Pre-Game Dragons V Manly[Round 26, 2025]
Guess just based on the overall season , Manly just a bit more deserving then the Dolphins to be in the 8 Unless Manly "s form can get even a bit better then last Saturday for the two remaining games , really don 't deserve to get there ahead of the Roosters however Defence would have to...- manly al
- Post #84
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Sack Seibold Immediately
Yeah , i would go along with that hopeful scenario and that other young prop now playing or on the bench for the N S W cup side ideally to progress as well- manly al
- Post #1,480
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Sack Seibold Immediately
Can go either way with journey men getting on a bit but be surprised if any of the grouping of maybe promising but still unproven younger forwards available out there in recent times would have been able to match for instance , the good level and consistent input from T K O this season . Same...- manly al
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