2020 hooker (and Fainu disc.)

[yokahontas]

Manase has heaps of time and ability to link with DCE and the turbos. He will be missed. But if your looking for someone to step up Cust is your man. Good defender robust and has passing better than Koroisau. It will be okay. I’d like to see a stat on points scored with API and without from last season. He was a goer and a fan of opposition teams because of his tenacity but I think the team lacked creative impetus when he was on the field. Let’s hope it all works out. It’s a tough life for some of the players we get from the western suburbs so nets lot judge them too hardly. This site is renowned for the articulate posts compared to other fan forums and I guess that speaks to the fact that a lot of us had a better/less challenging upbringing but having read a few of the articles I could find about fainu today he did well to get to where he was. Wish all the best for him but if he was in a shoulder brace and stabbed someone I can’t imagine it was mistaken identity.

I suspect if there is ‘mistaken identity’ involved, it’s possibly got more to do with Manase being the most recognisable face in the crowd than anything to do with the arm in a sling. As in “any idea who stabbed you?” “Well, that NRL player was there!”

 

[BOZO]

The Broncos didn’t want Ballin, Canberra didn’t want Robertson or Bryant, Souths didn’t want Galuvao, Dogs didn’t want Hall, Roosters didn’t want Rose, the list could go on and on

Not a fan of that line of reasoning for not wanting a player

That is a valid point you make as the right character connection can bring out the best out of a person.

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

I suspect if there is ‘mistaken identity’ involved, it’s possibly got more to do with Manase being the most recognisable face in the crowd than anything to do with the arm in a sling. As in “any idea who stabbed you?” “Well, that NRL player was there!”

That's not evidence.. I assuming the man who was stabbed is claiming it was Fainu. Unless he was stabbed in the back then its other witnesses reporting Fainu as the weilder of the knife. Does anyone know if he had the knife on him or did he use a cutlery knife? I doubt he would be carrying a blade on him. Either way his 2020 season is over

 

[eagleron]

Luke from the Warriors might have to come back into play ( or has he signed with someone else?).

I've been reading drag queens

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Stirring the pot Woodsie and right on cue you responded.

To the best of my knowledge premiership winner Verrills hasn’t faced court on three charges related to an assault; or prior to that, filming someone without their permission during the course of a sexual act. So I agree, clearly behind Fainu at this stage.

Something about uppercuts..

The old goat is just trying to stay relevant

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

so much for me thinking it was a media beat up!

Manase claims he is innocent and wasn't near the melee and if true, his incarceration is an experience he should never have gone through but, if it's gang related, he's probably better off where he is rather than possible retaliation, which tends to happen.

If he is innocent, given these days of social media, I am sure someone at the fracas filmed it, as it's just the norm these days. A fracas and people just pull out their phones and film it. If it wasn't filmed and Manase is innocent, given the way gangs work, whoever did it will be called to account by Manase's so called 'brotherhood' and will come forward.

You've watched to many movies mate

 

[Shoe1]

Hickory dickory dock.....the mouse ran up the clock.....the clock struck one.... and down he run....... Hickory dickory dock. I think the clock has just struck one for ZDC. Anyone who saw this kid play at Blacktown will be in no doubt he will be our # 9 next year. Cust / Croker will make for a great utility / backup on the bench. Three great options in any case. One door closes....another 3 open up!!

ps. hope some of you older brigade on here can still remember that great nursery rhyme.

Are you talking about Nicole clockstad?

 

[Highflier]

Hickory dickory dock.....the mouse ran up the clock.....the clock struck one.... and down he run....... Hickory dickory dock. I think the clock has just struck one for ZDC. Anyone who saw this kid play at Blacktown will be in no doubt he will be our # 9 next year. Cust / Croker will make for a great utility / backup on the bench. Three great options in any case. One door closes....another 3 open up!!

ps. hope some of you older brigade on here can still remember that great nursery rhyme.

i tend to agree I watched him in Blacktown whenever they were on Fox and he always stood out in my mind a lot more than a few more talked up Blacktowners ,built a bit like Offord ,nippy and appeared durable and i thought a clever ball player

 

[Cameron]

Can’t we just recruit a new hooker from Stilettos or Chard rd

 

[Nordburg]

The Broncos didn’t want Ballin, Canberra didn’t want Robertson or Bryant, Souths didn’t want Galuvao, Dogs didn’t want Hall, Roosters didn’t want Rose, the list could go on and on

Not a fan of that line of reasoning for not wanting a player

Fair point,but I’m not a fan of him and I believe they can do better

 

[Shoe1]

I read that Manese's lawyer will be going to the Supreme Court to apply for bail.
This lawyer means business!

The lawyer is an amateur. Marty di Stasio.

Why not the high court, privy council? Ffs

If he couldn’t get bail at the 1st tier court then why?

 

[Shoe1]

When talking about Croker, are we sure he has even been kept on past this year?

Hope so

 

[HoldenV8]

ZDC has NRL experience,he played NRL for the Panthers (I will self edit here,memory tells me he played NRL for them but other sources say not,might have been trial matches I saw))before heading off to the ESL where he has more games than Cust and Croker combined.I believe he was close to being given a development contract or higher when we had some injuries with Api and Fainu earlier in the year.I don't know what Des would want or what the outcome will be but I think we will be alright,a lot of water under the bridge before the year even gets serious.I also believe he was one of a handful of players who trained the whole of last offseason and during the year with the contracted players so he would probably be up to speed with Des gameplans.

Dockar-Clay has not played an NRL first grade game and according to the records he only played 4 ESL games for Hull KR in 2017 (all from the bench).

Not saying he can't do the job, but I'd be surprised that if we didn't sign another hooker if he got first crack ahead of Cust or Croker.

Of course, things might change somehow and we could end up with Fainu playing. Time will tell.

 

[Budgie]

That's not evidence.. I assuming the man who was stabbed is claiming it was Fainu. Unless he was stabbed in the back then its other witnesses reporting Fainu as the weilder of the knife. Does anyone know if he had the knife on him or did he use a cutlery knife? I doubt he would be carrying a blade on him. Either way his 2020 season is over

I'm thinking if it's a gang fight that the guy who got stabbed may not necessarily be telling the truth. Though all I know about gang fights I've learned from Hollywood - when you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way - actually that started on Broadway.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Mark, you must be older than you look!!! I thought I was the oldest fart on here.

64 mate, @Woodsie @nightster are older than me

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

@Lyonstomenzies

can you adjust your original poll to add ZDC in as an option and then I’ll vote.

I think he’s the most likely at this stage unless Des decides to buy experience.

Just for you @Mark from Brisbane

 

[Cioran]

Jake to hooker. Never gets tired. Never gives up. Great passer.

just joking. How’s Joey Lussick enjoying England I wonder. Would Parcell like to give it another go?

 

[Mitch]

Not sure if this has been posted but a little bit further information around the situation and what the club are looking to do.

Fainu fights for bail as Sea Eagles hold off on replacement purchase

Star Manly hooker Manase Fainu's bid for bail is set to head to the Supreme Court as the Sea Eagles consider their position.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Johnno74]

Hi fellow Sea eagle tragics i just heard a rumour being told in Central Queensland circles Jake Granville being shopped around, if so i say go for it BIG TIME. Will suit our style perfectly for 2 yrs or so plus teach Fainu a few old tricks.I think a great option for us GET IT DONE

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Provided he doesn't have a Training Disaster, Granville would be great. He didn't have the best year and a change might do him the world of good, but why would the Cows shop him around?