2025 recruitment & retention

[Stewbojevic]

Backs looking really good but very skinny on forwards beyond our 17. Not sure Condon, James and Matterson are our saviours and not sure I would be extending Lodge and Waddell...so forwards cupboard looks real threadbare to me. I do like young Navale, Dunford and O'Donnell but I think we need to procure a couple of experienced middles and at least one experienced backower for 25.

I really don’t know how Matterson and Condon are in our top 30!!

 

[Heckenberg]

What are people's thoughts on a Waddell extension? Is this dependent on whether we need extra funds for a possible big scalp? I reckon he's a pretty handy back up

I think he’s done alright for us this year. I’d be extending him for another year on minimum wage to 200 k for sure.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I watch very few non-Manly matches but Shark Jack Williams has caught my eye a couple of times. Seems a likely type, very direct. Appears to be off contract... any good?
If we land a good 2nd rower Burbo can have a further year or so developing from the bench, and could ultimately take over Jake's spot as a lock?

edit - left 2nd row has not been a strength for Manly this year, we've had Burbo & others filling in and doing their best but obviously the spot was earmarked for Schu and his failure left a fair hole in our plans.

 

[Ned]

I am waiting for the announcement we have signed lodge to a 5 year deal (there is no mail...just guessing what we will do as it seems the dumb thing to do)

Not saying that's a good idea, I'm just worried the'll do worse.

 

[Dion Johnson]

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Hamlin-Uele knocked back a 750K pers season deal for 3 years from the Warriors last year.

He must be filthy he took less at the Sharks and is playing NSW cup footy.

 

[master blaster]

Hamlin-Uele knocked back a 750K pers season deal for 3 years from the Warriors last year.

He must be filthy he took less at the Sharks and is playing NSW cup footy.

Yeah and its not as if the forwards there now are setting the world on fire at the moment

 

[The Who]

I was impressed with the "Pied Piper" of Cronulla a couple of seasons back and would have loved him to come to Manly. Something must be amiss as he is no longer good enough to crack the NRL.
I'll repeat a much-used Silvertails call: "I'd take a chance on him at the right price".

 

[double hoops]

I was impressed with the "Pied Piper" of Cronulla a couple of seasons back and would have loved him to come to Manly. Something must be amiss as he is no longer good enough to crack the NRL.
I'll repeat a much-used Silvertails call: "I'd take a chance on him at the right price".

Who?

 

[globaleagle]

The Who.

 

[double hoops]

@The Who ;-)

 

[Pete W]

Gus’ big win in Dogs masterstroke; Manly’s glaring Brooks question: Recruit Report Card

Gus’ big win in Dogs masterstroke; Manly’s glaring Brooks question: Recruit Report Card

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[BOZO]

The Who.

The Who joke ....
Knock , knock
Who is there
Bozo
Bozo Who
Bozo the clown