2026 recruitment & retention

[rich]

Klemmer.. 🤦‍♂️

 

[XV-1]

Klemmer.. 🤦‍♂️

Don't even mention his name. He would be Nate Myles part 2

 

[Tomay]

Id be looking for a “large” half or mobile ball playing middle who is fit and can make a bunch of tackles while providing some service to the backline and leg speed for taking meters when they are there.

Then a good premier mobile prop who can play a decent length first stint without losing impact to pair with Jake.

I think Jake is an excellent first 20 prop before he and those around him are gassed and they start leaking penalties. He’s an excellent culture guy too. If needed he can come in for the final 10 or so and help close a game out (assuming he’s had a good rest).

Paseka is probably the big bodied bench prop that can make an impact, go for the crash play and maybe even get an offload. I’d have him come on for Jake.

Bullemore is the mobile bench middle to come on and add some spark after the initial periods.

Then a young up and comer or two who have shown decent qualities through the juniors but haven’t found a home in first grade. A lot of props get better around 26 years old. To cover injuries.

Then we see what Navale offers.

We need a decent defensive edge forward. Ben has improved a lot this season but he just isn’t reliable enough. We also have no depth. Guac is first class, we need to find a good defensive edge for the other side. It will help the teams defence tremendously not having to cover for missed tackles and poor reads from the edge back rower. Think of the warriors signing Capewell. Some young depth would be good too.

Can’t over pay for a good hooker. Good teams have a good hooker. With the rotation above this is the biggest priority. Bellamy gets it.

Don’t really need backs unless there’s a good set starting meter eating winger on the market.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

David Klemmer's current manager is Isaac Moses. (according to google)

 

[Eagle 1]

Yikes !!..no thanks, just no leg speed or drive anymore, just an honest toiler these days.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Yikes !!..no thanks, just no leg speed or drive anymore, just an honest toiler these days.

probably at least 5 years since he's dented the line. Reminds me of Jake (and think I read once they are pals)

 

[Sheikheagle]

David Klemmer's current manager is Isaac Moses. (according to google)

Well if we sign klemmer. I wont be renewing our season tickets. Im done.

 

[Phobia]

probably at least 5 years since he's dented the line. Reminds me of Jake (and think I read once they are pals)

The Trbojevics continue to make the signings decisions, apparently.

I remember Seibold saying that Jake was the one who recommended signing Lodge. Then obviously Corey, and now Klemmer...

Why do the Trbojevics get to run the team? Where are their premierships? What gives them the authority?

 

[The '47ers]

I wonder how Jonah Pezet at #7 and Fogarty at #6 would go?!

 

[Ohgeez]

I wonder how Jonah Pezet at #7 and Fogarty at #6 would go?!

Fogarty would have the least threatening running game of any 5/8 in the comp. Why would anyone want to see him there? He’s an out & out halfback.

 

[Eagles4Life]

I wonder how Jonah Pezet at #7 and Fogarty at #6 would go?!

I don't think we need Pezet. I would prefer that Walsh be given some games in the halves this season before starting at #6 next season, with Fogarty at #7 and Brooks at #14. Fast tracking Onitoni Large into the centres with Koula also works.

Turbo
Hopoate
Koula
Large
Saab
Walsh
Fogarty
Paseka
(New Hooker)
Jake
Ola
(New Backrower/Prop) - Could Laiafi be an option here?
Navale

Brooks
TKO/Talau
Bullemore
Laiafi

Burbo
Simpkin

 

[eaglebuzz]

I don't think we need Pezet. I would prefer that Walsh be given some games in the halves this season before starting at #6 next season, with Fogarty at #7 and Brooks at #14. Fast tracking Onitoni Large into the centres with Koula also works.

Turbo
Hopoate
Koula
Large
Saab
Walsh
Fogarty
Paseka
(New Hooker)
Jake
Ola
(New Backrower/Prop)
Navale

Brooks
TKO/Talau
Bullemore
Laiafi

Burbo
Simpkin

Don't mind that plan. I certainly hope Large is first grade ready next year. Seemed like he was getting close at the start of this year.

 

[double hoops]

Will Mooney be visiting Manly's facilities tomorrow? Klemmer now he was a fair player when Sharron Woods was wearing blue. What year was that again.

 

[Bomb Voyage]

Apparently Josh Kerr going back to Dragons, I know we were going hard on him. Good to see we seemingly can't attract anyone.

 

[Hertera]

Will Mooney be visiting Manly's facilities tomorrow?

No

 

[MW66]

No

I have noticed in a few of your posts that you seem to have some inside knowledge. If so, are you able to advise if we are looking at any players to improve the squad for next year.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Wild if we are not engaging

My understanding is that if Jake hasn’t
played with an opposition forward in a rep team, or married into the subject player’s family and considers said player a ‘good bloke’, then they don’t get a look-in.

 

[maxta]

The obvious go to forwards include Mooney and Fermor....how Klemmer is even mentioned can't be correct.....there is still interest in a player on 2 (forwards) from Qld clubs which hopefully heats up come November, but the way things are going at Manly, it's like joining a circus

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The obvious go to forwards include Mooney and Fermor....how Klemmer is even mentioned can't be correct.....there is still interest in a player on 2 (forwards) from Qld clubs which hopefully heats up come November, but the way things are going at Manly, it's like joining a circus

Maybe Aloiai's medical retirement hasn't been signed off yet. In which case we don't have much money to recruit for next year.

 

[jbb/james]

Maybe Aloiai's medical retirement hasn't been signed off yet. In which case we don't have much money to recruit for next year.

Possible they just filed it for next year. Its Manly