All we are saying, is Pearce off !

[Kevinward777]

So, if we get Pearce, in a couple of years our recruitment team will have landed Tapau, Walker, Lussick, API, Siro, Winterstein, Kelly, Uate, Lane, Tanginoa, Paseka, Metcalf, Green, Cullen, Hastings, and now Pearce. As well as upgrading the Turbos and 7 members from our premiership winning team. @NLSeaEagle where are you mate?

 

[Bearfax]

Personally I think Pearce has been a fine half back and quite frankly unfairly criticised in his SOO appearances. Cronk had the advantage of having Smith at hooker and Thurston at 5/8 as well as Slater at full back, Inglis at centre etc. The QLD forwards tended to be stronger than the NSW forwards as well. Pearce had no one of that class supporting him. All very nice for players like Cronk to look good with the support he had around him. Pearce may have also been a champion playing in that QLD side

 

[brad]

On the Pearce convo , does anyone feel if we get him that its really a good thing or are we jumping in to quick here . Look he is a pretty good first grade player no doubt , but will he fit in is the big question. I couldn't handle him as late as last year . Im split over this , just can't get to excited about it .

 

[HappilyManly]

On the Pearce convo , does anyone feel if we get him that its really a good thing or are we jumping in to quick here . Look he is a pretty good first grade player no doubt , but will he fit in is the big question. I couldn't handle him as late as last year . Im split over this , just can't get to excited about it .

It's the off season so we are forced to debate hypotheticals

I think that a doubling of his salary would see Pearce at the Knights

 

[brad]

It's the off season so we are forced to debate hypotheticals

I think that a doubling of his salary would see Pearce at the Knights

I think most would take the cash on offer .

 

[eaglebuzz]

I have been calling for Pearce to be dropped from the NSW side for years, but have rated him as a club player.

If he joins us I will still want NSW to drop him, but for different reasons 🙂

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

On the Pearce convo , does anyone feel if we get him that its really a good thing or are we jumping in to quick here . Look he is a pretty good first grade player no doubt , but will he fit in is the big question. I couldn't handle him as late as last year . Im split over this , just can't get to excited about it .

Know how you feel, brad. I think, on paper and past performances, that he's an upgrade on Green, but whether he fits in with the rest of the team is one of those things we'll just have to wait and see. It could be a horrible mistake. Then again, it might be a masterstroke. Who knows?
Be interesting to know how Roosters fans (yes - both of them) feel about losing him. I'm guessing they're pretty confident Cronk is a step up.

 

[Woodsie]

DCE is no longer the shy boy who wouldn't say boo around all the established stars ... the past 2 years and the captaincy have seen him grow into a man ... and the boss of this Great Manly Team.

Pearce will be a ripper on the field .... my only concern would be a clash of egos ... there will only be one winner ... but it could be messy and disruptive .. so if he comes I hope he now has the maturity to pull his head in and just play footy.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

The money he demands is out of Manly's reach.😎

Knights reportedly have 1.5 million to spend on a half. Plus they have 4 Rorters players going there already

4 rejected roosters players who couldn't get good enough offers to stay in Sydney. I highly doubt Pearce would be willing to move to Newcastle

 

[The Who]

I doubt his decision would be primarily about money. If it was he'd remain on the bench at Easts and play minimal time for maximum financial rewards. He obviously has an ego to prove himself on the football field.

 

[brad]

Hastings linked to bulldogs .

 

[Shoe1]

Hastings linked to bulldogs .

They will need a new 5/8 soon enough, so good move if true.

 

[castle eagle]

In other news , over here I’ve been paying as low as 30 cents for a beer, average about $1.30.

This morning at Hue airport I’ve just paid $6 for a Coffee.

Off to Hanoi for some Hanoi Lager by the pool!!

Bring it on!

well stop drinking coffee & stick with the beer!

 

[BOZO]

It's the off season so we are forced to debate hypotheticals

I think that a doubling of his salary would see Pearce at the Knights

I agree . Why would anyone accept 700 grand less a year or 2.1 mil less for the next 3 years ?
This is serious money

 

[Shoe1]

I agree . Why would anyone accept 700 grand less a year or 2.1 mil less for the next 3 years ?
This is serious money

It would all go in tax, best to go to manly

 

[HappilyManly]

It would all go in tax, best to go to manly

What?

Keep half of 1,500 or half of 800k , I would pay the extra tax

Pearce would be the Top Dog at the Knights and have zero expectations on winning a Premiership in his first 3 years. Easy $$$$

 

[maxta]

On the Pearce convo , does anyone feel if we get him that its really a good thing or are we jumping in to quick here . Look he is a pretty good first grade player no doubt , but will he fit in is the big question. I couldn't handle him as late as last year . Im split over this , just can't get to excited about it .

Pearce will have a heap to prove and this could be the motivator that will see his game go up a notch rather than learn from Cronk....
Don't suddenly feel he is the best half in the game, but in the top 5 imo and a scapegoat in a NSW team that ANY half would have lost the same games.
His link to Dogs is Foran - they say Sirro is his mate - Foran his best mate....but have a feel Pearce will be at Manly and fans will warm to the idea on the back of results.

 

[Shoe1]

What?

Keep half of 1,500 or half of 800k , I would pay the extra tax

Pearce would be the Top Dog at the Knights and have zero expectations on winning a Premiership in his first 3 years. Easy $$$$

I thought it was worth a try

 

[brad]

Pearce will have a heap to prove and this could be the motivator that will see his game go up a notch rather than learn from Cronk....
Don't suddenly feel he is the best half in the game, but in the top 5 imo and a scapegoat in a NSW team that ANY half would have lost the same games.
His link to Dogs is Foran - they say Sirro is his mate - Foran his best mate....but have a feel Pearce will be at Manly and fans will warm to the idea on the back of results.

We'll find out soon enough i suppose . Honestly he wasn't terrible in soo just playing behind a run over pack , but if he can bring his club form , MAYBE the fans will warm to him .

 

[Holmsey]

When you look at his options Knights have everything he wants. Main playmaker and 7 jersey, 1mil plus deal.