All we are saying, is Pearce off !

[Woodsie]

The longer this goes on, the less I want him. Maybe we should give Johnno Wright a crack and be done with it. Will still be excited if we nab him though. I’d like to see how he combines a DCE.

Is that the wrong Wright?

 

[Woodsie]

What has swung me in favour of Pearce is his aggression .. without being ridiculous he plays with passion and often aggression.

This is something our left side has lacked with Green who was more the controlled tradesman ... a bit of hot blood may just make Winterstein and Kelly fire.

 

[1969]

Is that the wrong Wright?

No, that’s the right Wright, but I could be wrong, right?

 

[Bearfax]

Seems he wants to come to Manly but his manager is determined to get the best possible deal out of us.

I agree with this SeaEagleRock8. He obviously wants to come to Manly but the money on offer is just not quite competitive enough with the other two. I'd say Gorman is busily trying to find a suitable TPA or sell off a lower order player or two. If the money is there we have him.

 

[manly al]

Is that the wrong Wright?

In that case two Wright"s don"t make a wrong [ and as long as that is Tom and Matt for us ]

 

[manly al]

I agree with this SeaEagleRock8. He obviously wants to come to Manly but the money on offer is just not quite competitive enough with the other two. I'd say Gorman is busily trying to find a suitable TPA or sell off a lower order player or two. If the money is there we have him.

All fair calls but i would just substitute ' obviously wants " to just prefer. Maybe the length of any contract plus relocation are also still playing on Junior"s mind but if it just comes down to money and which it probably will , at this stage we can not compete with the knights , so could be a case of reverting to plan ' B ' but would that be for this week or next week ?

 

[The Who]

How has Newcastle still got money in their cap? They have bought a heap of players, and because they are Newcastle they have had to pay overs for them.
I find all this speculation about player movement nauseating.
Eight days ago Channel Ten announced that Manly had signed Pearce. Done deal, according to this 'reliable' media source.
I am a former journo and I'm sickened by this generation of made-up stories. Because there is now a 24-hour media cycle once reliable news sources are concocting stories just to fill up space. There is very little difference now from the once journalist-resourced Fairfax and News Ltd publications and TV networks than to the fairy tale women's gossip magazines where 90% of content is fabricated.
Let's all grab a Bex and have a good lie down. The facts will all be revealed prior to the 2018 season, which is all that matters.

 

[Jigzkiller]

Eight days ago Channel Ten announced that Manly had signed Pearce. Done deal, according to this 'reliable' media source.

The only source they had was that we released Green on the same day (and Gorman stated it was just a coincidence) so these twitter clowns like readingtheplay and Neil Evans made up stories about a deal being done when it is as clear as day that no deal has been done. Doesn't mean he won't sign with us but to suggest a deal has been done is and was a lie.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

How has Newcastle still got money in their cap? They have bought a heap of players, and because they are Newcastle they have had to pay overs for them.
I find all this speculation about player movement nauseating.
Eight days ago Channel Ten announced that Manly had signed Pearce. Done deal, according to this 'reliable' media source.
I am a former journo and I'm sickened by this generation of made-up stories. Because there is now a 24-hour media cycle once reliable news sources are concocting stories just to fill up space. There is very little difference now from the once journalist-resourced Fairfax and News Ltd publications and TV networks than to the fairy tale women's gossip magazines where 90% of content is fabricated.
Let's all grab a Bex and have a good lie down. The facts will all be revealed prior to the 2018 season, which is all that matters.

Women's gossip magazines have more substance.

 

[Ned]

How has Newcastle still got money in their cap? They have bought a heap of players, and because they are Newcastle they have had to pay overs for them.

They'll just get the best squad they can and release other players to get under the cap, they will have at least one halfback surplus to requirements if they get Pearce so Hodco or Lamb will get a nice paid holiday in England I'd expect.

The merry-go-round could continue for a while, especially if the rumors about Hayne are true i.e Taking his post season leave, collecting $180K from the titans then seeking a release to go to Parra when he's due back at training!!!

 

[manly al]

What has swung me in favour of Pearce is his aggression .. without being ridiculous he plays with passion and often aggression.

This is something our left side has lacked with Green who was more the controlled tradesman ... a bit of hot blood may just make Winterstein and Kelly fire.

Just to be a contrarian , on the left side and maybe in my dreams , Lane and Parker [ or Tom Wright ] Most likely but , Baz will still start out with the status quo left edge for at least early next year , with or without Pearce .

 

[Loobs]

What like the 1 we gave DCE?

Put that down to our old CEO's masterful negotiating skills.

 

[manly al]

They'll just get the best squad they can and release other players to get under the cap, they will have at least one halfback surplus to requirements if they get Pearce so Hodco or Lamb will get a nice paid holiday in England I'd expect.

The merry-go-round could continue for a while, especially if the rumors about Hayne are true i.e Taking his post season leave, collecting $180K from the titans then seeking a release to go to Parra when he's due back at training!!!

Doubt that the Knights will release Lamb and there is nothing stopping Hodco from playing hardball if he does not wish to leave and to complicate their cap situation . James Feeney has already left the club i believe so admittedly that is one less half available there now .

 

[Ned]

Doubt that the Knights will release Lamb and there is nothing stopping Hodco from playing hardball if he does not wish to leave and to complicate their cap situation . James Feeney has already left the club i believe so admittedly that is one less half available there now .

Trust me all these clubs will release anybody they if the opportunity serves them best, just look at how JR got into this situation to start with, and he's a 10 year premiership winner with 230 odd games for the team. If it means they get a crack at the premiership Lamb will go to the slaughter for sure.

As for playing hardball same could be said for Ferris and parcell last year, but look what happened. Some players will dig their heels in to get every cent due even if it means playing reserve grade but most actually like the game and playing it at the highest level so will choose a new opportunity over one that's already gone stale.

 

[manly al]

I guess that if we also include Tom Symonds , Gutho and Hiku for that contention , you make some quite valid points there .

 

[tookey]

1. The Mole‏ @9_Moley 1h1 hour ago
   Just to clarify, peeps. Pearce has NOT agreed to @NRLKnights - but they are looking a lot better than 24 hours ago. Lot of too-ing and fro-ing.
   
   The Mole‏ @9_Moley 1h1 hour ago
2. BREAKING KABOOOM: Mitchell Pearce going back to @NRLKnights for another chat tomorrow. The sand are shifting, peeps.

 

[globaleagle]

themole9@ _ bsartist

3. derp de derp de derpity derp snork

 

[Budgie]

Don't know why we want him. With all this chopping and changing, you can see that decision making isn't his strong point.

 

[brad]

While he is sitting around waiting to see which offer to take, his pre season combinations are taking a hit .

 

[desreturnoftheking]

Knights offering pearce 5 year deal.. iv been telling you hes going there. Twice the money. Gorman saying manky making moves still lol yeah because weve lost him.. maybe bobby should of stuck around for this last 1