2026 recruitment & retention

[Cliffycomeback]

Maybe, and hopefully. The players we probably don't really expect to get back include Aloiai, Croker, Tevaga, Sipley, Lodge. Aloiai and Croker, frankly if they do come back they are crocked and will not last five games. Now none of those guys are exactly Glen Lazarus but they were doing a job for us. It is not exactly as though our reserve grade is beating at the door with compelling form. Take our Hooker worries for example: way things currently stand next year we have Simpkin and then very little back-up but hopes and wishes.

I think the Cup hooker looks good, he should be ready next year.

 

[ManlyTragic]

We absolutely need a refresh. But club need to not throw the baby out with the bath water.

….. no chance of that … they are all over 30!

Just sayin’

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Oh okay. Thanks @Mark from Brisbane

My pleasure

I use it fairly often if someone has said something earlier in the thread and I want them to see any update.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I think the Cup hooker looks good, he should be ready next year.

Yeah what’s his name again ??

 

[Cliffycomeback]

Yeah what’s his name again ??

Google is your friend @Mark from Brisbane

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

To clarify if anyone needs, I think we are discussing GCKT if I have navigated the NSWRL site correctly.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

To clarify if anyone needs, I think we are discussing GCKT if I have navigated the NSWRL site correctly.

No I think it’s the other guy , Zaidas M ( long name)

 

[Eagles4Life]

No I think it’s the other guy , Zaidas M ( long name)

Zaidas Muagututia @Mark from Brisbane I don't think GCKT will be with us next season, as we should have another hooker signed after this season ends. I would be happy with Corey Paix.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I see it is being reported the Dragons and Bulldogs are set to make big plays for Tino. How is our Manly $$$ looking. Because the dogs show zero signs of NOT having money to burn. $$$ get it done. At Manly the club will roll out a fluffy piece re resigning Jake and Turbo. That will keep the memberships renewing for another year.

Easy. Stop renewing memberships. Perhaps it’s the only thing that may motivate Penn to change some things or sell off.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Well we have just appointed the old roosters recruitment manager so hopefully he can bring some ‘financial’ acumen and skill to this role in the years ahead

He will find it a whole different ball game without the pipeline of discrete funds to support his activities.

 

[Golden Greek]

Well we have just appointed the old roosters recruitment manager so hopefully he can bring some ‘financial’ acumen and skill to this role in the years ahead

I hope its Nick Politis I can only dream !