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    Joey Walsh

    Realize that was a factor and Walsh , again , having some issues getting back into the swing of things early on but not helping how things seem to be evolving right now with the 3 year deal .Guess that it is also again going to come down to how much better can Walsh get next season as...
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    Clayton Faulalo

    Notice that Saab has apparently been down a bit this season on his previous top speed rating No doubt , mainly injury factors responsible and did stride out well in that recent corner touchdown against the Dogs Then last week , maybe with a bit more of his normal speed edge , could have...
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    Clayton Faulalo

    Talau is nothing if not versatile but just recall that brief stint he had as a 6 against the Bunnies last season when D C E and Brooks were not available Defended well but looked like not the best fit attacking wise Still , showed that he could more then handle being a bit closer to the ruck...
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    Joey Walsh

    Fair enough but a 650 K contract to reconcile with or freight wise , not an easy matter but may just have to be sorted somehow without disadvantaging Manly too much and if it has to be down the track soon
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    Clayton Faulalo

    Maybe a bit on the unlikely side still but continue to think that Talau could have the attributes to be moulded into a competitive 13 Being a bit injury prone for a good part of this season probably does not help [ seems to be mainly hammy related for some reason ] but again when his style of...
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    Joey Walsh

    Maybe that is going to be a consideration but even a fair portion of a 650 K contract would be a big ask of any S L club let alone the fact Fogarty is hardly a household N R l name and 32 next year Wish it was not a quite likely problem coming up but will just have to be dealt with as best...
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    Joey Walsh

    Still would not undervalue Brooks ability to trouble opposition defences Needs a retreating and more broken defensive line and not going to happen with the likes Ola and Tent out for extended periods and more organized built up plays , preferably initiated from a 7 playing an expected and...
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    Joey Walsh

    Not helpful at the time of the Fogarty signing and shenanigans with D C E when Walsh was still in the recovery stage and getting back on his feet footy wise . Would not have altered the signing of Fogarty one would assume but may have reduced his contract range to 2 years and a bit more of a...
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    Pre-Game Tigers V Manly [Round 24, 2025]

    Still an obligation to select the best available 17 and this line up looks about right in the current circumstances Not too sure what is required for Lehi to have a better influence in games from the back again , no doubt to just bulk up a little bit and more experience in attack as most...
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    Juniors Discussion Thread

    Actually one of Norm Pounder's daughter in laws [ now ex ] has been managing a local pub in my area for a few years now Still considers herself a Manly girl , background and footy supporting wise but a bit too busy running the pub to follow the side that much Met another couple of ex Manly...
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    Manly Attacking Formula ?

    Has n "t seemed to be the necessary amount of decoy running lately either . Even with Waddell and M C K on the edges , should still have been able to manage some plays to put the Raiders defence in slightly two minds and to break up their easily set defence which was hardly troubled despite...
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    Tom Trbojevic was a Legend

    Most likely more interest for next season if Turbo is in reasonable shape and finishes this year moving O K and at one . And if the best option at the back for the start of 26 , Lehi back to the wing , Garrick back to centre with Koula and Saab other winger Won 't please everyone but a quite...
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    Run Koula Run

    Certainly if both Turbo and Lehi were unavailable , try Koula at one but hopeful long term position at Manly in the centres so may as well continue there Not sure with season 27 as an option in his favor has him open to other options after Nov the i st but hopefully not and more time for...
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    The problem

    Navale is certainly surprising with his limited i st grade appearances this season Can only assume a practical reason , probably a bit early for the likes of Hart Not too sure what other youngsters could have been promoted this season at least Definitely would like to see Walsh given a...
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    Post-Game Discussion Raiders V Manly [Round 23, 2025]

    Simpkin can only get better and benefit the side more starting and playing big minutes Think that he had something like 25 tackles up to half time and still maintain some deceptive running ability
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    The problem

    Wish it was as simple as changing the owners but think that it is glaringly obvious again that you cannot have the best part of 3 . 5 mil of the cap going to D C E , Turbo , Jake and Alioia where value for money , form issues game availability and self petulance has cruelled the team 's...
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    Post-Game Discussion Raiders V Manly [Round 23, 2025]

    At least competitive to a point but more clear then ever ,that lack of impact from the likes of Ola , Paseka and would add Burbo to limit whatever useful attack Manly was able to manage Not sure just how good Strange is , above average ability on his feet but tend to think inadequate defence...
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    Game Day: Raiders V Manly [Round 23, 2025]

    Have to improve big time to still be in contention or deserve a top 8 spot but before the expected challenging run of 4 games starting with the Storm , pretty much needed 2 wins . Of course , that encouraging win against the Storm and need the win tonight to largely maintain whatever or that...
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    2026 recruitment & retention

    Guess also that Manly were well in contention for a top 8 finish until recent times and with the forward lineup relatively full strength minus Tent but big out with Haumole for the past 2 or so months Indifferent to some terrible match outcomes on occasions not really [ or only marginally ]...
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    2026 recruitment & retention

    Was some initial publicity about it but maybe the reports were as you say not accurate or the situation changed

2025 Ladder

Team P W D L PD Pts
1 Raiders 24 19 0 5 148 44
2 Storm 24 17 0 7 212 40
3 Bulldogs 24 16 0 8 120 38
4 Broncos 24 15 0 9 172 36
5 Sharks 24 15 0 9 109 36
6 Warriors 24 14 0 10 21 34
7 Panthers 24 13 1 10 107 33
8 Roosters 24 13 0 11 132 32
9 Dolphins 24 12 0 12 125 30
10 Sea Eagles 24 12 0 12 21 30
11 Eels 24 10 0 14 -76 26
12 Cowboys 24 9 1 14 -146 25
13 Tigers 24 9 0 15 -135 24
14 Rabbitohs 24 9 0 15 -181 24
15 Dragons 24 8 0 16 -130 22
16 Titans 24 6 0 18 -199 18
17 Knights 24 6 0 18 -300 18
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