Bryce Cartwright

[Ben]

Could be a handy bench utility though but then again we have ........ Brown.....Dam it !

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Moley mentioned on Twitter prior to Xmas that a high profile first grader was looking to get out!

He reckons Griffin is the issue, can’t coach for **** and the players are dirty that Gould let TBaz go.

SO, anything is possible

 

[Woodsie]

@Mark from Brisbane .. there was an article in the paper a few days ago saying that Bryce wanted out and that Penriff wouldn't stand in his way. Reason loosely being his loss of form since the public blow up with that girl ... wants a clean start away from the area etc, etc,

It would follow that with the Baz and Big Johnny connection we would be mentioned as contenders ...

 

[Woodsie]

He would be in my top 17 ......

 

[Class of 96]

This could be the leverage Penrith needed to entice Lewis back to his spiritual home. We should be able to negotiate a swap + 100k our way.

 

[MadMarcus]

We should get him if we can. Could we put him in the centres?

 

[Spartan Eagle]

This could be the leverage Penrith needed to entice Lewis back to his spiritual home. We should be able to negotiate a swap + 100k our way.

And they can take John Cartwright with him.

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Moley mentioned on Twitter prior to Xmas that a high profile first grader was looking to get out!

He reckons Griffin is the issue, can’t coach for **** and the players are dirty that Gould let TBaz go.

SO, anything is possible

There's a few looking at their options from all the whispers around the pubs here in the riff and a lot does seem to come down to Griffin. A poor start and he is not immune to being first punted despite recent re-signing, especially while there are a couple of coaches with runs on the board currently without a team. So talk is a few are prepared to ride it out, however hasn't stopped questions being asked.
Aside from the obvious connection, i think there are a few things that could fall into place to make this happen. I doubt it will, but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if it did. He is definitely a talent. Change of scenery could be good for him. There'd be a lot of reminders about the drama with the ex, and then ultimately what ended up happening with her. One of those things that even if you have moved on, will always be reminders of in the area etc. Not always easy for young blokes to deal with. That and Penrith do have a pretty solid roster in the positions he fills and he is no guaranteed of a regular starting run, especially if there are other things on the mind. I think he'll be a long term panther, but wouldn't be opposed to him joining if it happened.

 

[Class of 96]

We should get him if we can. Could we put him in the centres?

So that's how you got the name MadMarcus?

 

[robbiea]

This could be the leverage Penrith needed to entice Lewis back to his spiritual home. We should be able to negotiate a swap + 100k our way.

Yeah ,Luke Lewis.

 

[ricardo]

Not sure if I rate him as highly as his potential indicated he could be. If it’s the Hook factor and not laziness/attitude he could be an excellent Gifty style ball playing second rower. The experiment to make him a 5/8 did not work at Penriff, so count that out.

 

[manlyfan76]

And they can take John Cartwright with him.

A Cartwright swap!

 

[Spartan Eagle]

A Cartwright swap!

What a great outcome that would be!
Would only agree to a Cartwright swap.. Would be up in arms if it was a Tomwright swap.

 

[Shoe1]

Best off the bench as a creative up tempo forward or 2nd receiver.

 

[MadMarcus]

So that's how you got the name MadMarcus?

I think it was from when I said Foz would make a great Manly captain one day because he leads by example... in my defence it was 2011...

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

Where would you fit Bryce Cartwright

8. M. Taupau
9. A. Koroisau
10. J. Trbojevic
11. C. Sironen
12. J. Thompson
13. B. Cartwright

14. Utility (Brown, Croker, Hastings etc)
15. A. Fonua-Blake (prop)
16. L. Perrett (prop)
17. D. Lussick (2nd row/lock)
By moving Jake to front row in place of Darcy, we add more enthusiasm and thrust.
Cartwright at Lock would bring a little extra speed and creativity. These changes make Manly somewhat more dangerous.
Darcy to the bench adds size to a reserve bench already is massive. Bring it 2018!

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

A Cartwright swap!

I say Bryce Cartwright, he no come!

I say John Cartwright, he no leave!

 

[Woodsie]

So how would you see it work? Who goes?

Don't know .... don't have a plan .... but he is a throw back to "natural" footballer .... anywhere on the park and he would do the same thing regardless of position.

Probably the perfect bench/impact player for mine ... but I would get him on the field somehow.

 

[pjayz]

Where would you fit Bryce Cartwright

8. M. Taupau
9. A. Koroisau
10. J. Trbojevic
11. C. Sironen
12. J. Thompson
13. B. Cartwright

14. Utility (Brown, Croker, Hastings etc)
15. A. Fonua-Blake (prop)
16. L. Perrett (prop)
17. D. Lussick (2nd row/lock)
By moving Jake to front row in place of Darcy, we add more enthusiasm and thrust.
Cartwright at Lock would bring a little extra speed and creativity. These changes make Manly somewhat more dangerous.
Darcy to the bench adds size to a reserve bench already is massive. Bring it 2018!

You stole my avatar!

No room for Bryce unless 5/8th is the thinking. Even then I don’t think that is his best position.

I worry about his defence in the 13.

 

[manly al]

Still a way to go before they should be ready for Ist grade but i think that it would be more prudent for Manly to concentrate and focus on grooming and retaining local junior back rowers such as young Olakauatu from the 20 's and Josh Shuster before trying to bring in a present unsettled and probably high priced import. Good also to have skilled back rowers in the Glen Stewart mould but i think that guys like Siro can also offer this as well as Jake improving his ball skills with his on going international experience . Now with Joel Thompson's signing , back row depth is hardly an issue for Manly now and just think that retaining and developing those young back rowers for i st grade level [ and ideally soon ] will provide much more benefit and value in the shorter and longer term .