2013 Rumoured and confirmed signings.

[Bearfax]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

'Charles'....I mean how can he be called anything else

 

[bones]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

'Charles'....I mean how can he be called anything else

Marilyn.

 

[Bearfax]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

'Charles'....I mean how can he be called anything else

Marilyn.

That was Monroe wasnt it

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From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Is 18 years old and was 2011 Rookie of the Year in the Central Coast comp. Plays fullback and was a star in the premiership winning Central Coast Roosters team.

 

[eaglezap]

Possible back up for Cutherson in NYC & if Cutherson graduates to first grade

 

[eagles2win]

So plays fullback and played for Woy Woy any takers of another fullback from that club that played for Manly

 

[RL Gronk]

From The Mudgee Guardian


News of his son Mitchell’s train-and-trial with NRL club Manly brought tears to the eyes of Tony Devine.

The Sea Eagles fanatic became emotional when he received a phone call from the northern beaches club a fortnight ago about the prospects of Mitchell playing in the maroon and white jumper in 2013.

“For me, as a father, I was crying,” Tony said.

Mitchell, 18, will head down to Manly in November to try and make a name for himself.

He was one of three players selected to have a train-and-trial with the club, and if he is successful, he could be playing Toyota Cup for Manly next year.

Plenty of Mudgee Dragons players have played in the national under 20s competition including Mitchell’s former under 18s coach Chris Ward, Andy Stott, Ryan Williamson, Brendon Simpson, Tim Condon, Tom Shearman and Josh Jackson.

Jackson will line-up in Sunday’s NRL grand final for Canterbury.

Mitchell looks at Jackson, a Gulgong boy, as an inspiration.

“It just goes to show players from the bush can make it,” Mitchell said.

It has been an incredible ride for Mitchell who only started playing rugby league three years ago.

Since coming across from rugby union, Mitchell’s league career has gone from strength to strength.

Playing under 18s last year, the then Dragons premier league coach Peter Hickman gave him a start in the top grade.

This year, current captain-coach Mat Stott used Mitchell on a regular basis in his first grade team.

The forward utility was in disbelief about his opportunity with the “Silvertails.”

“I’m still in a little bit of shock,” Mitchell said.

“I’m not pinching myself but I’m sure I will before I go to make sure it’s really happening.”

The Group 10 under 18s and Western Academy representative was discovered by 1987 premiership-winning player and Sea Eagles old boy Stuart Davis.

“Stuart went out to one of the [Mudgee] games, the one against Panthers where Mitchell scored the 40-metre try,” Tony said.

“He [Davis] went to see [Geoff] Toovey [Sea Eagles coach] and it went on from there.”



The next thing Tony new he was speaking with Sea Eagles recruitment manager Dave Warwick.

“If you want to play at the top, you just can’t give up. Mitchell has the passion to play the game,” Tony said.

Mitchell wanted to thank everyone who had an involvement in his football career but most notably Col Matthews, Stuart Davis, Peter Hickman and Mat Stott.

Met Tony in 2008, he owns a deli/fruit market in mudgee and had it decked out in manly stuff when I visited the area after the GF

 

[Blowfly]

So plays fullback and played for Woy Woy any takers of another fullback from that club that played for Manly

Graham Eadie...if this kid turns out half as good as Wombat he'll be a keeper!

Manly's recruitment and future planning is in great hands by the look of it.

 

[Darren]

awesome story!! Wonderful if this kid could make it with us. At 18 and only new, he is definitely a chance.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

From The Mudgee Guardian



The forward utility was in disbelief about his opportunity with the “Silvertails.”

“I’m still in a little bit of shock,” Mitchell said.

If he is a forward utility why is everyone saying he's another fullback?

 

[Sheikheagle]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

"Helter Skelter"

 

[bones]

From The Mudgee Guardian



The forward utility was in disbelief about his opportunity with the “Silvertails.”

“I’m still in a little bit of shock,” Mitchell said.

If he is a forward utility why is everyone saying he's another fullback?

The fullback is Mitch Manson from Woy Woy, who has signed with Manly apparently.
The utility forward is Mitch Devine from Mudgee, who is coming down to trial for Manly.
Two different stories. You're getting the two 'Mitched' up.

 

[niccipops]

I'm just about to turn 62. A big old grizzly bear. Cuddling me would be like cuddling your grand dad with spikes on a growth hormone. Take you months to get over the broken ribs alone.

Just to clarify, I actually meant an innocent little 'thank you for scoring all those awesome tries' hug with the fullback you cheeky ol' bear. And happy birthday for your 62nd. I recommend night clubbing with Gangnam style dancing for you.

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From The Mudgee Guardian



The forward utility was in disbelief about his opportunity with the “Silvertails.”

“I’m still in a little bit of shock,” Mitchell said.

If he is a forward utility why is everyone saying he's another fullback?

Two different stories. You're getting them all 'Mitched' up.

I think we should all stop Mitching and just get along.

 

[tookey]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

killer

 

[Napper]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

killer

Winner^

 

[jbb/james]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

killer

Winner^

Helter skelter

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Now that he's signed, do we have dibs on "The Family Club" title?

 

[eagles2win]

Gareth Hock to Parra (apparently)

Shaun Ainsgough apparently coming to Aus as well

 

[Rambo1987]

Gareth Hock to Parra (apparently)

Shaun Ainsgough apparently coming to Aus as well

Another career for Parra to ruin and send back to England.

 

[Shoe1]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

David

 

[wombatgc]

From league unlimited:

"Mitch Manson, who has starred in the Central Coast First Grade competition for Woy Woy over the past 2 seasons has signed with Manly"

Dunno anything about him.

Any takers on his nickname?😛

David

😀

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From The Mudgee Guardian


The Group 10 under 18s and Western Academy representative was discovered by 1987 premiership-winning player and Sea Eagles old boy Stuart Davis.

“Stuart went out to one of the [Mudgee] games, the one against Panthers where Mitchell scored the 40-metre try,” Tony said.

“He [Davis] went to see [Geoff] Toovey [Sea Eagles coach] and it went on from there.”



The next thing Tony new he was speaking with Sea Eagles recruitment manager Dave Warwick.

“If you want to play at the top, you just can’t give up. Mitchell has the passion to play the game,” Tony said.

Mitchell wanted to thank everyone who had an involvement in his football career but most notably Col Matthews, Stuart Davis, Peter Hickman and Mat Stott.

great to hear "the Bug" Stuey Davis still bleeding maroon and white. 1987, what a year!😀