Canet, where all the foreign Catalan players live is more like Manly than Manchester. Just ask Beaver.
2016 halves already done and dusted apparently
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Canet, where all the foreign Catalan players live is more like Manly than Manchester. Just ask Beaver.
HappilyManly
Journey Man
https://au.sports.yahoo.com/league/a/27919762/the-7th-tackle-with-josh-massoud-and-jim-wilson/
Tackle Two - Carney pens plea to Smith
Todd Carney has stepped-up his bid to return to the NRL, sending Dave Smith a personal letter of remorse last month. The NRL yesterday confirmed Carney has made the plea via a direct email from France to Smith "several weeks ago". Smith has since replied, but a spokesman declined to detail the contents of either missive. Other sources have told us Carney was extremely open and apologetic; begging Smith for one final lifeline.
There's no doubt he is frustrated and homesick at Les Catalans. Persistent injury has only added to Carney's sense of isolation. First he tore a hamstring, then he busted some ribs, and, just this week, limped-off the field in his comeback game. Whether Smith will be moved by Carney's plea remains to be seen. Thus far he's stuck to a hardline response to questions about the playmaker: Carney must prove he's now a fit and proper person to warrant registration. That determination won't be made until a club attempts to lodge a contract, which leaves Carney is a difficult spot because there's every chance negotiations could be futile.
His representatives have tried reaching-out to the Roosters for a second chance, but it's likely James Maloney will be re-signed on a two-year deal. Cronulla officials have been impressed by his remorse, but are wary of his deteriorating body. The Sharks are also on the cusp of welcoming back Chad Townsend from the Warriors. However, New Zealand is refusing to release Townsend unless the Sharks also sign out-of-favour prop Sione Lousi. That leaves Manly, which might become a player should Daly Cherry-Evans honour his deal with the Titans.
Tackle Two - Carney pens plea to Smith
Todd Carney has stepped-up his bid to return to the NRL, sending Dave Smith a personal letter of remorse last month. The NRL yesterday confirmed Carney has made the plea via a direct email from France to Smith "several weeks ago". Smith has since replied, but a spokesman declined to detail the contents of either missive. Other sources have told us Carney was extremely open and apologetic; begging Smith for one final lifeline.
There's no doubt he is frustrated and homesick at Les Catalans. Persistent injury has only added to Carney's sense of isolation. First he tore a hamstring, then he busted some ribs, and, just this week, limped-off the field in his comeback game. Whether Smith will be moved by Carney's plea remains to be seen. Thus far he's stuck to a hardline response to questions about the playmaker: Carney must prove he's now a fit and proper person to warrant registration. That determination won't be made until a club attempts to lodge a contract, which leaves Carney is a difficult spot because there's every chance negotiations could be futile.
His representatives have tried reaching-out to the Roosters for a second chance, but it's likely James Maloney will be re-signed on a two-year deal. Cronulla officials have been impressed by his remorse, but are wary of his deteriorating body. The Sharks are also on the cusp of welcoming back Chad Townsend from the Warriors. However, New Zealand is refusing to release Townsend unless the Sharks also sign out-of-favour prop Sione Lousi. That leaves Manly, which might become a player should Daly Cherry-Evans honour his deal with the Titans.
Comparing Myles with Carney is like comparing Bambi with Ivan Milat.
Captain Moondog
Absolute Superstar
Fully fit he'd be great but we don't want to sign a crock.
MadMarcus
Toovey for NRL CEO
Why can't Smith just tell Carney he's in or he's out? Does he just enjoy watching him suffer? Or is he waiting to see whether it is one of the "favoured" clubs that tries to register him?
I'm no fan of Carney. I don't want him to come to Manly. I think he deserves another shot at the NRL but I can see why others may think otherwise. Either way, he deserves to be treated with some respect and compassion and should be told where the NRL stands.
EagleFromMay1967
Sky Punching : send them High as the Clouds
He'd be fully fit for about 4 rounds of footy. And during those he'd be average. Lets move on. as in Moooooooove.
MWSE
Bencher
Your profile photo is awesome! Would love to see that become our logo. Minimalist! All the rage.
Essex Eagle
Member
Thanks mate - found it online so can't claim credit for drawing it!
Frank
Bencher
100% we tried to get Elgey. It was virtually a done deal until the Titans made a last ditch increase in their offer to get them over the line. Toovey was interviewed and he was disappointed.
Kevinward777
First Grader
Let's hope we get one back on them with DCE.
Loobs
Living in the demountable.
I personally don't think Tooves has been playing a straight bat in interviews. Especially in 360. He is withholding A LOT.
NewwyEagle
I sleep in a racing car
Maybe we offered Elgey some silly money because we knew they'd up their offer to keep him, which ensured they wouldn't have the money to keep Myles.
Yeah, let's just go with this theory.
Yeah, let's just go with this theory.
I think Elgey was viewed as a potential halves partner for DCE (or DCE's replacement). I don't think he was viewed as a replacement.
In the good old days when Carney's hammies actually stretched instead of tearing, he would have simply caught up with the Goose Gallop over a cup of coffee and Uncle Dave would have made all his problems go away. Now he has to beg....poor fella.
Crusher_Cleal
Bencher
Which in turn means we keep DCE coz his buddy is here. Agreed, good theory.
TBH I'd be surprised if the NRL let him back in, I mean he has had a fair few " chances" over the years
Still after Taylor apparently. And up against the Titans. Doing my head in. Starting to wish I was an alcoholic!
http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/taylor-linked-with-titans-manly-17482/
http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/taylor-linked-with-titans-manly-17482/
I wonder why the Titans would be after Taylor when they have Elgey and DCE ?
Egg Bloody Zactly!
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