2020 hooker (and Fainu disc.)

[Lyonstomenzies]

We don’t have a player named Crocker.

I spelled it Wright in the qestion part.

 

[wombatgc]

Jamie Buhrer anyone? Just putting it out there!

Not the worst possibility. Plus he’s a great team leader, and no ‘off field crap’ from him. My monies on Docker-Clay, but Jamies got the smarts to be a handy 14.

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

The Tonga test team was just announced and surprisingly even though Nas has an injured shoulder he has been named.

The coach of Tonga needed someone sharper in attack which Fainu has shown to be one of his weapons this year.

 

[robbiea]

Luke,Peats,Parcell,Levi fmd what a load of crap they are..

 

[globaleagle]

Well I heard bail was granted but Nase said nope because.......

The things people will do to get out of a Donny Singe pre season!





(too soon?)

 

[master blaster]

Wait till momma gets hold of him. She stuck her neck out not so long ago saying how he has turned his life around, now that would be a reason to not accept bail

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Docker clay or cust should get a shot. If not maybe issac lukes he would go well with our pack but only on a low price contract for 1 year. I think des will look inward though

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Have to be looking at some experience to come in, so Luke or Levi are the best fits in that area

 

[Loobs]

Josh Reynolds. One year.

 

[weev]

Someone less stabby less porny

 

[Captain Moondog]

So with Fainu being stood down due to the no-fault stand down rule does Manly get salary cap dispensation automatically or does the club have to apply for this ?

 

[southsideeagle]

I spelled it Wright in the qestion part.

And we certainly do not have a play called Docker-Clay on our books.

 

[robbiea]

Levi cant hold a spot in Newcastle ,Peats, very average at best ,Luke,Reynolds & Buhrer all busted & over the hill and Parcel apparently was struggling this year in SL.
Definitely happy to give Cust or Docker Clay first dibs ,unless some actual quality stock comes along we can pry loose from another team.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Best bet is get someone from Storm or Chooks, they have quality stock-piled 3 high so wouldn't even notice one sneaking out the door.

 

[Blake A]

Looks like Manase will need to Fainu job

 

[Smokin Joe]

Best bet is get someone from Storm or Chooks, they have quality stock-piled 3 high so wouldn't even notice one sneaking out the door.

I would be targeting Harry Grant from the Storm to come on up to the Eagles....behind the 2 Smiths and very talented,wanting game time.However would want to give Fainu benefit of the doubt for a while.

 

[The Wheel]

A question to the legally minded on here; Charges laid are;

Fainu was today charged with the offences of wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, affray and reckless grievous bodily harm in company and has been denied bail

What does the 3rd charge mean (particularly in company) and how does it differ from affray?

 

[Woodsie]

Just a reminder to people calling Fainu all sorts of things .... he is a Manly player .... and has said it wasn't him ..... if he is telling the truth .... some of you will need to take a hard look at yourselves .....

Until he is proven to be lying in a court of law ... I will refrain from calling him an arsehole etc ....

 

[Woodsie]

A specialist hooker is obviously the go ... but at least Cust and Croker will have the entire pre season under Matty Ballin's tutelage ... have no doubt that either would give a handy account of themselves ....

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Sadly it doesn't matter if Fainu is found "not guilty" his 2020 season is over. If it goes to the District Court he won't get a trial date until after seasons end. At least we have time to develop a plan to find a replacement which probably will come from within. Sadly we will be playing below the CAP again. What is problematic is the inept system the NRL have for dealing with a club's salary cap when this happens because the club and fans are in fact punished for the players off field behavior. Another example of a poorly thought out reactive response by the NRL. Why damage a club's prospects which ultimately turns the fans and potential sponsors away. bearing in mind the objective of the no fault system is to protect the brand. It only makes sense to limit collateral damage to the brand where possible. Additionally the club's failure is attributed to the incident which continues to get press which is bad press for the game itself. My view is the club should be entitled to obtain full dispensation for his contract next year on the cap allowing them to sign a replacement for the season otherwise we have the stupidity that occurred at St George last year. Its the off season the NRL have plenty of time to sort this out properly. The NRL should ensure before registering a player contract that it contains terms that protect the NRL brand that permits the club to suspend their obligations under the contract and or terminate the contract immediately upon a player being subject of a no fault ban and if the contract is suspended or terminated then that portion of the CAP should n become immediately available to the club. There is no double dipping here and we ensure that clubs continue to be able to compete with all of their salary cap available to them. They should have done that with De Belin.