Aaron Woods

[Daddycool]

He went fine for his Debut. Talk about literally, living out a dream. Just like him, I (probably like many of us on this forum) grew up wearing my Manly jumper and going to Brookie to watch the games. I wasn’t at the ground that night for the Battle of Brookvale but I remember it well.
Along with Parker, he was actually there. Can you imagine the feeling of playing last night. I’m really happy for him. He has to be in the team to play the Tigers next week. Against his old club with Benji and Farrah in the coaching box, he’ll be up for it.

 

[JBW]

I thought he offered nothing. I don't see how he offers more than Keppie. Both make mistakes, but at least Keppie doesn't hit the line and stop.

I appreciate the sentimental aspect of a huge Manly fan getting to play for his childhood club and good on him for living the dream. But there's a reason he was playing Reggies at the Dragons.

Sorry, not a fan.

 

[ricardo]

Sipley, Paseka, Aloiai, Woodsie and of course Jake all stood up in the middle last night. Really good showing.

 

[double hoops]

He showed the way.

Scored a try. Continued to put pressure on by just being in that spot just in case.

He set up a try. A dominating tackle where he continued to put pressure on the storm bloke holding the ball.

Some of you are boo we missed two trys.

Trys or no trys confirmed. He sure added to the momentum or team has. His extra effort 1 %s, His pressure applied.

Bulls was a try. Shazza robbed by the bunker. That's where U should boo.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Woods will get better with more match fitness. You need an old fashioned hard working and reliable prop in the rotation and he fits the bill nicely:

 

[globaleagle]

I liked hearing the crowd give him a big cheer when he ran on, and when he took his first hit up.

Well done Woods, well done Brookie (4 pines) crowd!

 

[Tomay]

He was involved, which is more than I can say for a few of the other guys playing Reggies this week.

Defended well too.

 

[ManlyTragic]

First game in firsts for Manly. Give him time.

Agree. He just needs some match fitness.

 

[Eagle 1]

He didnt demand his place in the 17 tonight.

Up to Keppie now to have a blinder for Blacktown to force his way back in.

I'd say hell get another run against the Tiges

And he'll know Keppie will be breathing down his neck, shouldn't be to hard to put in a big game against his old club. I look at Woodsie as that calming type of player that you need when the heats on.

 

[Bomb Voyage]

I thought he offered nothing. I don't see how he offers more than Keppie. Both make mistakes, but at least Keppie doesn't hit the line and stop.

I appreciate the sentimental aspect of a huge Manly fan getting to play for his childhood club and good on him for living the dream. But there's a reason he was playing Reggies at the Dragons.

Sorry, not a fan.

Agree

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

I thought he played like a fan who finally achieved his dream of playing for Manly.
He seemed over the moon.
I thought he dug in well, for a guy who hasn't played in the top grade for a while.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Will he be a permanent fixture in the 17 as a result of his first game , no.

Will he do a job if he’s asked to play again , yes.

Is he one of the most outstanding props in the game , no.

Will he do his very best if he gets another shot , yes.

For a player , that’s costing us zero , what more can you ask.

 

[Chunkytuna]

Will he be a permanent fixture in the 17 as a result of his first game , no.

Will he do a job if he’s asked to play again , yes.

Is he one of the most outstanding props in the game , no.

Will he do his very best if he gets another shot , yes.

For a player , that’s costing us zero , what more can you ask.

Well he did cost us two potentially pretty good players. That could come back to bite us in the next couple of years if they go on to be great 1st graders - gutho, Hynes, etc.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Well he did cost us two potentially pretty good players. That could come back to bite us in the next couple of years if they go on to be great 1st graders - gutho, Hynes, etc.

No you’re wrong , HE didn’t do anything like that.

The youngsters were offered much more money than we could afford , they were going in 24 regardless.

St Merge wanted them early , “ ok you can have them early but we want $200k ” says Manly , “ sorry we can’t afford that but we’ll offer you a player for nothing , he’ll be on our cap not yours “.

Manly then thinks “ well that’s $200k we can use to upgrade the Big O ( who was asking for it ) and then it gives us a other spot in the 30, so rightio St Merge , we agree “.

Aaron Woods would have had no part on that other than being told he was moving.

He did NOT cost us the loss of two young players , that’s just utter bull ****.

 

[The Wheel]

Post Match: Aaron Woods

Aaron Woods talks about living out his childhood dream during his club debut for the Sea Eagles.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Insomniac]

Woodsie's @ the Warriors/ Cowboys game. You gotta wonder why ?

 

[Nordburg]

No you’re wrong , HE didn’t do anything like that.

The youngsters were offered much more money than we could afford , they were going in 24 regardless.

St Merge wanted them early , “ ok you can have them early but we want $200k ” says Manly , “ sorry we can’t afford that but we’ll offer you a player for nothing , he’ll be on our cap not yours “.

Manly then thinks “ well that’s $200k we can use to upgrade the Big O ( who was asking for it ) and then it gives us a other spot in the 30, so rightio St Merge , we agree “.

Aaron Woods would have had no part on that other than being told he was moving.

He did NOT cost us the loss of two young players , that’s just utter bull ****.

The people whinging about the loss of two players yet to prove themselves,will be the first ones complaining if the club couldn’t compete with offers for the likes of Olakau’atu and Koula(although if Rugby come knocking for Koula,no one is competing)Their next complaint will be the re-signing of the likes of Keppie etc.But Keppie’s price isn’t likely to go up and is hitting his prime now.The two young players are yrs away from prime and if they do get better,they’re likely to command more than Keppie

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

The people whinging about the loss of two players yet to prove themselves,will be the first ones complaining if the club couldn’t compete with offers for the likes of Olakau’atu and Koula(although if Rugby come knocking for Koula,no one is competing)Their next complaint will be the re-signing of the likes of Keppie etc.But Keppie’s price isn’t likely to go up and is hitting his prime now.The two young players are yrs away from prime and if they do get better,they’re likely to command more than Keppie

I can understand the sadness at losing two young players we’ve nurtured for years , but sadly that’s the game these days.

BUT to blame a player who was involved in a swap , and who would have had very little to do with any of it , is just a low blow !!

 

[MissKate]

I would have Sipley over Sharon, Sipley is such an upbeat player, his enthusiasm alone would be great thing for the team

 

[Remy]

Now I think about it, why was Woods' try dissallowed? If you are grounding the ball with the back of your hand in action to score, that would not be allowed. But if you're grounding the ball in the action to force a dropout it counts??? How does that make sense??