Battle of Hastings 1066 Thread

Should Hastings be given a go as a starting half in the NRL side?

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DUFFMAN said:
The Telegraph are reporting he is not welcome at our club.
He won't be picked for our NRL side.
The team have told Barrett they refuse to play alongside him.
He will only play for Blacktown and is being shopped around.
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I heard the same thing. With lussick and hastings out AND 2 of our top 28 are brown and J.wright we really only have 23 man squad and a few of them are rookies. On top of this We dont have a recognised half partner for chez. Tough times ahead im afraid.BUT positives are gosiewski paseka parker. We have fainu anderdon and T.wright coming through. With myles brown lussick uate and j.wright off our books we need to buy an experienced starting prop and a star half to partner chez. The rest of the squad for next year looks really good and this year is giving our guys some invaluable experience.
 
Well if it's true and Hastings won't be considered, Croker has all year to prove he's the man.

I'm not expecting instant miracles, but as a 6, you have to make some impact surely ? Come up with some repeat sets. Try assists. Put the defence in two minds somehow.

I'm not confident Croker is going to make it even though I hope to hell I'm wrong.

And if I'm right, here the list of options.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/by-position-2018/

I know he's not everyone's favourite, but I rate Blake Austin and don't think he'd break the bank either.
 
Well that was easier than I expected. Hope I didn't break any of DANS laws. Oh and

Bye Jackson.

Manly players refuse to take the field with Jackson Hastings as exit looms
DEAN RITCHIE, EXCLUSIVE, The Daily Telegraph
16 minutes ago
Subscriber only
  • Injuries strike across the league

    KENT: The second coming of Luke Brooks

    It is almost certain Hastings will be chosen for Manly’s feeder club, Blacktown Workers, who compete in the Intrust Super Premiership.

    Unless Manly sustain further injuries to an already depleted playing roster, Hastings will not be chosen in first grade again this season. It is the sad demise of a player with substantial ability.

    Club officials claim Hastings’ personality does not fit the Brookvale club.

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    Unless injury strikes, Hastings will not play first grade at Manly again.
    Manly has attempted to assist Hastings with counselling. Barrett is also struggling with Hastings’ demeanour.

    There are suggestions Hastings has “a lack of respect for senior players” and has been clashing recently with Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

    The club acknowledged there was an incident between Hastings and Cherry-Evans in Gladstone last week but deny it was a fight.

    Manly players have banded together against Hastings. Essentially, the players don’t want him in the side, placing Barrett in an unenviable position.

    The issues with Hastings have been simmering now for several weeks at Brookvale.

    He missed last weekend’s match against Wests Tigers with an Achilles injury. He wouldn’t have been chosen even if he was fit.

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    Hastings is on the verge of exiting his third NRL club.
    Sea Eagles officials have started talks with Hastings’ manager, Sam Ayoub, about moving the young utility on to another club.

    There has been some interest from the English Super League.

    Asked about the Hastings drama, Manly chief executive Lyall Gorman said: “Like all players, we continue to provide an environment and culture where they can thrive.

    “But, at the end of the day, if a player chooses not to fit into that then you’ve got to make cultural decisions.

    “None of those have been made in the context of Jackson at the moment.”

    Hastings certainly won’t be at Manly next season. It means Hastings will have had three NRL clubs by age 22.

    One club insider said: “He is off with the playing group. There has been a lot of angst at training between Jackson and certain members of the playing group. This has been building up for a couple of weeks now. He just doesn’t fit in here.

    “There is definitely a personality issue there. It’s coming across that there is a real lack of respect for senior players. This isn’t a one-off.”

    There is no question Manly believe Hastings has ability and he has produced some stellar stints off the bench.

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    The former Rooster has put many players off-side.
    Manly hope Hastings can rebound and find another NRL club. The Sea Eagles know Hastings has to leave but don’t want to deny him an opportunity to continue his rugby league career.

    It is a difficult decision for Manly given officials are aware they have limited player depth this season.

    Hastings did have similar issues with previous clubs, St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters.

    In February this year, Hastings told the Sydney media: “I am very competitive, wear my heart on my sleeve, and it probably shows some bad traits at times with the way I handle myself in situations.

    “Off-field, I am completely different and pretty approachable.”

    Hastings is the son of Roosters legend, Kevin.
 
simon64 said:
Well if it's true and Hastings won't be considered, Croker has all year to prove he's the man.

I'm not expecting instant miracles, but as a 6, you have to make some impact surely ? Come up with some repeat sets. Try assists. Put the defence in two minds somehow.

I'm not confident Croker is going to make it even though I hope to hell I'm wrong.

And if I'm right, here the list of options.

https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/by-position-2018/

I know he's not everyone's favourite, but I rate Blake Austin and don't think he'd break the bank either.
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No not Austin, he is a runner not an organiser, Sezer is the go
 
EagleFlys said:
Manly players refuse to take the field with Jackson Hastings as exit looms
DEAN RITCHIE, EXCLUSIVE, The Daily Telegraph
16 minutes ago
Subscriber only
  • Injuries strike across the league

    KENT: The second coming of Luke Brooks

    It is almost certain Hastings will be chosen for Manly’s feeder club, Blacktown Workers, who compete in the Intrust Super Premiership.

    Unless Manly sustain further injuries to an already depleted playing roster, Hastings will not be chosen in first grade again this season. It is the sad demise of a player with substantial ability.

    Club officials claim Hastings’ personality does not fit the Brookvale club.

    c0380871601115005256b236b3796c68

    Unless injury strikes, Hastings will not play first grade at Manly again.
    Manly has attempted to assist Hastings with counselling. Barrett is also struggling with Hastings’ demeanour.

    There are suggestions Hastings has “a lack of respect for senior players” and has been clashing recently with Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

    The club acknowledged there was an incident between Hastings and Cherry-Evans in Gladstone last week but deny it was a fight.

    Manly players have banded together against Hastings. Essentially, the players don’t want him in the side, placing Barrett in an unenviable position.

    The issues with Hastings have been simmering now for several weeks at Brookvale.

    He missed last weekend’s match against Wests Tigers with an Achilles injury. He wouldn’t have been chosen even if he was fit.

    1affc51d0bdeffa64bf33ea93cfa9b54

    Hastings is on the verge of exiting his third NRL club.
    Sea Eagles officials have started talks with Hastings’ manager, Sam Ayoub, about moving the young utility on to another club.

    There has been some interest from the English Super League.

    Asked about the Hastings drama, Manly chief executive Lyall Gorman said: “Like all players, we continue to provide an environment and culture where they can thrive.

    “But, at the end of the day, if a player chooses not to fit into that then you’ve got to make cultural decisions.

    “None of those have been made in the context of Jackson at the moment.”

    Hastings certainly won’t be at Manly next season. It means Hastings will have had three NRL clubs by age 22.

    One club insider said: “He is off with the playing group. There has been a lot of angst at training between Jackson and certain members of the playing group. This has been building up for a couple of weeks now. He just doesn’t fit in here.

    “There is definitely a personality issue there. It’s coming across that there is a real lack of respect for senior players. This isn’t a one-off.”

    There is no question Manly believe Hastings has ability and he has produced some stellar stints off the bench.

    d673c0a5749916c4a12f163b893a2985

    The former Rooster has put many players off-side.
    Manly hope Hastings can rebound and find another NRL club. The Sea Eagles know Hastings has to leave but don’t want to deny him an opportunity to continue his rugby league career.

    It is a difficult decision for Manly given officials are aware they have limited player depth this season.

    Hastings did have similar issues with previous clubs, St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters.

    In February this year, Hastings told the Sydney media: “I am very competitive, wear my heart on my sleeve, and it probably shows some bad traits at times with the way I handle myself in situations.

    “Off-field, I am completely different and pretty approachable.”

    Hastings is the son of Roosters legend, Kevin.
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Thanks for posting so quickly mate :thumbsup:
 
Well Hastings has made his own bed.

Looks like Croker is 5/8 th for all of 2018. Unless Tom Wright applies himself over the next few weeks
 
It's just a real shame that this kid can't ****in grow up and get along with others for the sake of his own career. If he just shuts his mouth, put his head down and trained hard I am sure that he was always going to be in ahead of Croker. Like the article says it must have been brewing for some time and it explains why Croker was always talked up pre-season. We don't need any more destabilising factors in our team.
 
Amazing to read this.😱

NRL players with Jacko's talent are scarce, yet his attitude is now seeing him off from his 3rd Club 😕

Hope he finds a non-team sport @:cool:
 
I knew hearing TB on talking sport that hasting was gone. Its a real pity as he is a talented kid.

Now Manly is well and truly fcuuked in 2018.

Please don't sign with the dogs, as I think he would be sensational next to Foran.
 
Well, goodbye 2018.

We're now pretty much stuck with Croker, a player who offers next to nothing in one of the most important positions on the field.
 
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