BJ Lawrence future

[brad]

After round 1 the're all manly boys through and through.

 

[bones]

Does anyone know why he missed the camp? Is he injured?

No..... Contracted.

 

[castle eagle]

I'm a big BJ fan. He deserves not only to stay but also to have the support of we fans. I can't believe the callous calls to axe him, especially from Forum posters who have been critical of the way players such as Ballin and Gutherson were treated.
To call for a loyal, and very good player such as BJ, to be kicked out in order to recruit a Rabbit with dubious credentials is unwise imo.

love a good bj

 

[sheridanstand78]

I will reserve any comments about the coaching staff until September next year. Some of the supporters are pretty smart

We don't seem to have much depth in props unless someone like Blake steps up. Does anyone know what is happening with Wills Meehan these days? I heard that he was invited to train with us but haven't seen him in any photos.

Our club should take a leaf out of parramatta's club who put up photos and videos every week of their training sessions. Our cub should should do something similar and has a long way to go to engage supporters properly

Communication is something that really needs to improve.

 

[Ryan]

FFS, another one bites the dust. Hope it's not true. He's an awesome player.

 

[Blue pill]

More dead wood gone hope bozo has him and burgess as a package

 

[tookey]

Does anyone know why he missed the camp? Is he injured?

He hid zorba's lunch and will now be sacked as a result

 

[Ryan]

More dead wood gone hope bozo has him and burgess as a package

Dead wood? He was on the cusp of origin before getting badly injured. I know we set pretty high standards here in the maroon and white, but at least give him a shot of coming back from injury before we cut him.

How do you figure he was dead wood? In only 2014, he was selected in the PM's XIII

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

He hid zorba's lunch and will now be sacked as a result

how the hell do you hide a whole cow?

 

[Snake]

I am surprised the Tigers haven't picked him up already...lord knows they need a prop.

 

[double hoops]

Hmmm interesting. Wasn't the rumour both Lawrence and Demetriou were out of favour before Coffs?

If this is true about Lawrwnce, Demetriou might be packing his bags as we speak.

 

[Loobs]

Hmmm interesting. Wasn't the rumour both Lawrence and Demetriou were out of favour before Coffs?

If this is true about Lawrwnce, Demetriou might be packing his bags as we speak.

But someone had him in the centres in their 2018 YART!!!

 

[Ryan]

But someone had him in the centres in their 2018 YART!!!

Only way we consider releasing him is if we have earmarked Knight for first grade.

Knights a few years of NSW Cup away in my opinion.

 

[Pepi]

Hmmm interesting. Wasn't the rumour both Lawrence and Demetriou were out of favour before Coffs?

If this is true about Lawrwnce, Demetriou might be packing his bags as we speak.

Yep, both were told not to come up apparently.
I have heard the Knights were keen in Demetriou. Not much depth at prop now.
Myles, Jake T, Starling, Knight, Fonua Blake, Vave. Anyone else?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Wouldn't any premiership contender need at least 7 front rowers of first grade standard?
We have Myles, Trbojevic, then the standard drops to Starling and Lussick, then there is Luke Burgess, then ... I guess Taupau can play front row. Knight is untried. The domestic violence bloke has been training with us but is he even signed?
Maybe I have forgotten someone, or are we still a tad short in this area?

 

[JenEagle]

Surely Luke Burgess and Mateo must be very concerned. They will be shipped off as soon as there is an opportunity you'd think.

 

[Loobs]

I'd say if they're still releasing these guys then they're not finished.

They also probably had a look at Demetriou and realised he's not a centre (obviously) and is probably a while away from being up to first grade forward standard. That wouldn't surprise me. It's one thing to run over u20's backs, another to do it NRL level forwards for 60 minutes a game.

 

[seaeagledave]

I think Barrett has seen at Panthers how crippling injuries can be to a team and is removing the highest risks. No doubt he has his eye on a less risky more upside replacement.

 

[double hoops]

I'd say if they're still releasing these guys then they're not finished.

They also probably had a look at Demetriou and realised he's not a centre (obviously) and is probably a while away from being up to first grade forward standard. That wouldn't surprise me. It's one thing to run over u20's backs, another to do it NRL level forwards for 60 minutes a game.

I am thinking LOOBS just nailed it. No matter which way I look at it I am thinking more signings to come.

Not necessarily A grade.

If Lawrence is starting in reserves and 2 injuries happen before he gets a run. They don't want want his dollars being in the top 25.

Expect someone like Big Willie to sign a second tier contract and be that back up forward.

Now what wingers are homeless who would look good in Marron and White?

 

[Mals]

I'm not hugely savvy to the requirements the club has once they let go of players that still have time running on their contract, but in the case of Ballin, Hiku possibly Lawrence, does Manly have to pay a portion of the remaining time on their contract?

Yes. The Tigers CEO has already spoken about how Manly are paying a portion of Ballin's contract at the Tigers. Well done Joe Kelly and co... expensive good news story that one 😡