9's Game Day (for the fans)

[Deleted member 24974]

Parra appear to be taking this very seriously. Going to be hard to beat.

 

[Ryan]

Yep, he certainly led from the front,
plus a deft grubber kick from dummy half to get a repeat set that led to Schusters try and then an above the head take from the short kickoff.
Let's hope he's injury free this year.

Totally. He gives his all on and off the park for our team. If it weren't for injury, I reckon he'd have played SOO by now, and before everyone tears me a new one for that claim, he made it into the preliminary squad one year.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

Cullen has 1st grade written all over him, hooker or halves, either way. Sironen was impressive, very strong boy. Tom Wright didn't do much, but the two or three touches he had...kid can play, that cover tackle was nice! Lane is an interesting player, could prove a good signing. Jorge is an absolute beast, one of the strongest guys out there!!!!

 

[Ryan]

Parra appear to be taking this very seriously. Going to be hard to beat.

Who cares. Lamens win if they do anyways. Built this squad from cheating. May have released players to get "back under" the cap...but the point remains...they wouldn't have been able to afford to make Gutherson an offer (who is still on their roster) if they weren't cheating the cap by over 1M and we may still have him. Same goes for Foran.

 

[NewwyEagle]

Not me. Always rated him. We made a GF with him and Starling as our starting props...he'll be one of our best this season.

Pretty sure Kite and Lawrence were our starters but totally agree, Lawrence very good.

 

[Loobs]

yes, brad said the f word at half time.

Of course they're going hard Arthur wants them to win their 5th 9's tournament is a row!

 

[qldeagle]

Parra appear to be taking this very seriously. Going to be hard to beat.

They're having to pay their leagues club back for cheating antics some how.

 

[Deleted member 24974]

Think Parra has based a successful season on winning the nines.

 

[NewwyEagle]

Say what you want about parra but they're very well coached and they're playing very disciplined footy. They've conceded one try in two nines games. They will be in the top 8 this season.

 

[Ryan]

They're having to pay their leagues club back for cheating antics some how.

Seriously though...what the retarded NRL don't realise, is that with Brad Arthur going to The Eels, he coerced many Manly players to leave our shores with offers we couldn't match, because they didn't care about cheating the cap by over 1M dollars?

How is Manly compensated for these loss of players (some of which are still key figures in that grub of a team)? Nada - zilch.

If Parramatta win anything soon, the idea should be to summon a roster while cheating the cap fully (as other teams couldn't match offers), shed / release the crap players you don't need when found out, a year later, start winning titles.

Helloooooo NRL.

 

[HappilyManly]

Warriors out in 2 straight losses - stadium will be really empty on Sunday 😱

 

[Mitch]

The thing I like most about Cullen is the fact you can see how much he wants a spot in FG and how hard he is willing to work for it. Only a small player but tough as nails, outlined by his kick into the corner in the first half leading the chase and absolutely barreled the Dragons player covering.

 

[Ryan]

The thing I like most about Cullen is the fact you can see how much he wants a spot in FG and how hard he is willing to work for it. Only a small player but tough as nails, outlined by his kick into the corner in the first half leading the chase and absolutely barreled the Dragons player covering.

But where mate? He isn't taking any of DCE, Green spots. I agree with you though. Machine of a little fellow.

 

[NewwyEagle]

Seriously though...what the retarded NRL don't realise, is that with Brad Arthur going to The Eels, he coerced many Manly players to leave our shores with offers we couldn't match, because they didn't care about cheating the cap by over 1M dollars?

How is Manly compensated for these loss of players (some of which are still key figures in that grub of a team)? Nada - zilch.

If Parramatta win anything soon, the idea should be to summon a roster while cheating the cap fully (as other teams couldn't match offers), shed / release the crap players you don't need when found out, a year later, start winning titles.

Helloooooo NRL.

Mate, Foran doesn't play there anymore, neither does Watmong and we released Gutherson to them.
The only former manly player that's still a key figure in their team was the result of just a dumb move from our club. Unless you consider Gower a key figure.
Edit: I do agree they got off light though. Salary cap cheating needs to be punished more harshly, because like you said, teams keep together their ridiculous squad and win after their punishment. Dogs and storm both won 2 years after their punishments.

 

[qldeagle]

Seriously though...what the retarded NRL don't realise, is that with Brad Arthur going to The Eels, he coerced many Manly players to leave our shores with offers we couldn't match, because they didn't care about cheating the cap by over 1M dollars?

How is Manly compensated for these loss of players (some of which are still key figures in that grub of a team)? Nada - zilch.

If Parramatta win anything soon, the idea should be to summon a roster while cheating the cap fully (as other teams couldn't match offers), shed / release the crap players you don't need when found out, a year later, start winning titles.

Helloooooo NRL.

Na it'd be just the excuse Turd would need to rip up our NRL contract.

 

[HappilyManly]

But where mate? He isn't taking any of DCE, Green spots. I agree with you though. Machine of a little fellow.

Cam's a hooker, so he and Api can rotate from the bench

 

[double hoops]

Like @Ryan said. Jorge in the middle is interesting given the rumour a move to the back row was happening over the off season.

I know he has been training the house down.

I have to say. I think he has been our best. Would be keen to see him play middle with 13 on the field. This could be an awesome move.

 

[Ryan]

Mate, Foran doesn't play there anymore, neither does Watmong and we released Gutherson to them.
The only former manly player that's still a key figure in their team was the result of just a dumb move from our club. Unless you consider Gower a key figure.
Edit: I do agree they got off light though. Salary cap cheating needs to be punished more harshly, because like you said, teams keep together their ridiculous squad and win after their punishment. Dogs and storm both won 2 years after their punishments.

My main beef - Gutherson. No way they should or could have afforded him. imagine Gutherson / Walker in our centres. Gower is actually doing quite well for them. Foran / Choc are no longer part of their make-up, but shouldn't have been to start with.

Grubbiest team in the NRL. I hope The Chooks beat them, and that's saying something.

The way they amassed their current roster - was through cheating - so anything they claim as a win or victory is moot for mine, and is doing the overall NRL a disservice.

Manly should get Salary Cap dispensation for all players acquired from us while they were cheating - **** them. Makes my blood boil.

 

[Budgie]

Mate, if you need a copy, let me know. Happy to burn and send you a DVD.

Thanks Ryan, that's really, really lovely of you.

 

[Ryan]

Cam's a hooker, so he and Api can rotate from the bench

What about Brown? Haha, I know what you and I are THINKING should be done with Brown, but think about what Barrett thinks of Brown....