Aaron Woods

[Alfreddo]

Give the guy a chance to prove himself first. This exciting new change of scenery might just bring out his passion for the game once more. And being his final season he might be looking to end his NRL career on a high. I am excited to see how he goes in the Maroon & White.

 

[Buugee]

Is this a full circle sort of thing? He was always linked to Manly everytime he was off contract now he finds himself here on his last contract. I don't know I just find it funny how things work out especially in rugby league.

 

[Nordburg]

OMG I suggested this as a joke when the story 1st broke about these 2
Little did I think it would come true
Very disappointed esp in losing Fifita
Woods is a light of other years
Surely there is some other reason here , is it cap ? Is it that grubby manager, or is it just dumb decision
Time will tell I guess
In any case Go Manly tonight!!

It’s probably a lot of reasons that hopefully the club can explain.But at best,it gets two of Tartak’s clients off the books.If the likes of Olakau’atu and Koula get extensions or upgrades,then so be it and next yr they can find someone else to replace Woods

 

[47MVEagle]

Give the guy a chance to prove himself first. This exciting new change of scenery might just bring out his passion for the game once more. And being his final season he might be looking to end his NRL career on a high. I am excited to see how he goes in the Maroon & White.

He grew up supporting Manly too so if he knows he’s only here for one season it may well be a golden swan song for him.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I'm in two minds about this. I suspect part o the reason of letting them both go is to enable the immediate elevation of Gordie into the to 30. If players want to go and chase the money (I don't blame them) then trying to force them to stay doesn't help team morale. I wish the NRL would police the anti poaching rules.

 

[ricardo]

When I said "we need a rep level prop" I didn't mean Conchita... far out

 

[JakeyB789]

Well we didn’t let them go for nothing but somehow managed to do something worse. If any other club swapped two of their talented young forwards for this plodder I’d be laughing

 

[manly al]

Maybe the pair will be most likely be considered as just more then depth at the Dragons and more pay so also most likely the motivation and pretty intent on making the move . Shame to lose 2 players developed through the Manly system but no doubt the club has taken a fairly considered view . Arron could still have something or a bit more to offer apart from a depth consideration . An avid Sea Eagles supporter in his younger days so an opportunity now to most likely play out his career with Manly .

 

[47MVEagle]

I kind of don’t mind this.

Woods off the bench might help to maintain our starch that has dropped every time Paseka & Aloiai are rested, plus he’ll be good for when Jake is on SOO duties.

 

[Woodsie]

@Mark from Brisbane ... finally ... the SOO prop that Zorba has been promising ....

 

[Alfreddo]

He also brings a wealth of experience. The poor guy has played for loser clubs for the majority of his career. Finally he gets to play with a team of Champions. He has a lot to prove and we should welcome him with open arms.

 

[JenEagle]

I am absolutely shocked at this decision by the club.

 

[Rafferty]

WTF

 

[Stevo]

Im happy with this. People seem to hate him but at the very least he is a no bull**** player and seems like a great person. Being a Manly fan growing up and finally playing in a team with prospects might bring the best out of him for his final year. I think anyone involved In the game would say this is a good deal. Why hold 2 young players back when they have signed at the dragins already? Especially since neither of them would probably see first grade this year anyway.

 

[silver]

I want to know how his grub of a manager is allowed to talk and negotiate with other clubs 8 months out from Nov 1st?! Why isn’t he being fined/discredited/etc.

 

[Budgie]

I think people may be overlooking the benefit to the Club of two less Tartak players.

 

[Will on the hill]

The only way this makes any sense is if Stmerge are so desperate to get our youngsters they are paying full freight on all 3 players. This would free up at least $240k in the cap, as well as a spot in the top 30.

 

[Sorry]

Let’s hope Manly brings out the Aaron in Sharon

 

[NREagle]

Can't see the benefit in having Woods in the 30. Morgan Boyle already fills the role Woods will take.

 

[Dinga7]

Can't see the benefit in having Woods in the 30. Morgan Boyle already fills the role Woods will take.

Boyle is better than Woods that tells you everything..What a joke. !!