Caleb Navale

[Ryan]

oh come on Ryan! Jake is a machine in defence, our Fatty Vautin in the current day, a leader, passion. I agree that his attacking levels have degenerated over the years. Every team needs a tackling machine and we well know Jake delivers on this at a high level.

Burbo, yeah, Im not sold on him being a regular 1st grader yet, people waiting for a breakout year but I dont know if he ever will. He has been pushed from centre to 2nd row in 1st grade to fill gaps and hasnt had the chance to, or perhaps been good enough to cement a spot. He's a fair reserve or someone to come onto the bench to replace a reserve.

And despite the above, Navale has not warranted in any way to replace these 2.

I have no problem with Jake mate. What I'm saying is we need to mix it up. Having a Jamie Buhrer / Gift type in there. That's why possibly have Waddell (yeah, I said Waddell haha) is maybe a good thing.

Joey Johns said today when talking about the teams he thinks we have too many of the same types of forward, which kind of supported my view. He also said the same about ...hmmmm...forget the team tbh ..but yeah.

I really like Caleb after having initial concern. Okay, he missed a tackle, but besides that, last year and this he's been great as far as I can tell.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Interesting Joeys take on similar types of forwards, I thought the recruitment of Jazz was a little strange when Jake, Brown and Navale are of similar physique.

TKO, Lodge and Alioia are similar players.

Then there are two players that intimidate the opposition in Tent and Haumole, they are the two most likely to break the line, Sipley he is a touch off these two with the ball.

Waddell and MCK are depth players, would have liked to have seen more minutes given to Sykes, James, Dunford and Patolo to see what they can offer.

 

[Ryan]

Interesting Joeys take on similar types of forwards, I thought the recruitment of Jazz was a little strange when Jake, Brown and Navale are of similar physique.

TKO, Lodge and Alioia are similar players.

Then there are two players that intimidate the opposition in Tent and Haumole, they are the two most likely to break the line, Sipley he is a touch off these two with the ball.

Waddell and MCK are depth players, would have liked to have seen more minutes given to Sykes, James, Dunford and Patolo to see what they can offer.

Don't forget bully mate. Can break a line , score a try etc. thought he was amazing starting too.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Don't forget bully mate. Can break a line , score a try etc. thought he was amazing starting too.

Yeh he played with real intensity in the trial, I think he is in for a big season if he gets given more minutes.

He looked good starting and those two kick off returns were at full speed, he bent the line in the trial, seen enough that he should get an opportunity to start.

 

[Mal Cochrane]

I have no problem with Jake mate. What I'm saying is we need to mix it up. Having a Jamie Buhrer / Gift type in there. That's why possibly have Waddell (yeah, I said Waddell haha) is maybe a good thing.

Joey Johns said today when talking about the teams he thinks we have too many of the same types of forward, which kind of supported my view. He also said the same about ...hmmmm...forget the team tbh ..but yeah.

I really like Caleb after having initial concern. Okay, he missed a tackle, but besides that, last year and this he's been great as far as I can tell.

yeah, I agree we need more strike in our pack. I dont think its Caleb this year and its a shame manly didnt try or have the funds to find a lock or 2nd rower that would complement the team by way of providing more strike power.

 

[Budgie]

There is still no reason to bring up something as irrelevant and personal as this, especially in a forum like this. Heated discussions happen and they happen in good will with passion. If I might say, to me the exchange seemed fine, it wasn’t bitchy or ill intended.

Bringing up and using someone’s mental health against them is never okay.

If you have such a problem with his posts, just scroll past them. We’re here cause we are passionate, not to argue like high schoolers 🙂

Happy to scroll past them, in fact, blocked now.

But I must point out that it is that poster who continues to bring up his mental health while often bullying others without any knowledge of their particular fragility. Why is that ok?

There are a great many mental health conditions. Interestingly many of our political leaders 'suffer' from one or more of them. Look up The Dark Triad.

OK. I'm really out now. Fingers crossed for young Caleb.

And Go Manly!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

We’re here cause we are passionate, not to argue like high schoolers

Gotta love it! Joined the forum yesterday in order to explain to 10 year (plus) veterans why we are here, hmm.

Welcome but I hope you’re not one of those entitled brats Ryan warned us about 😆

Yep, I am completely ageist. Social media is a cesspool these days with all these entitled brats going off.

 

[Woodsie]

The thing that worries me is his inability to read the game. Can that be learned after years of junior footy?

IMO experience and training can improve most aspects of footy ... it will make you better ... but not necessarily great..

PSS .. and Budgie .. just keep being you ... you have always had a good heart.

 

[DBeagles]

Gotta love it! Joined the forum yesterday in order to explain to 10 year (plus) veterans why we are here, hmm.

Welcome but I hope you’re not one of those entitled brats Ryan warned us about 😆

Just because i joined yesterday doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading the page for a long time. I just feel strongly about the topic due to personal experiences and thought that the argument was uncalled for.

Thank you for the rather doubtful welcome! 🤗

 

[BOZO]

Heated discussions happen and they happen in good will with passion. If I might say, to me the exchange seemed fine, it wasn’t bitchy or ill intended.

Thank you for Bringing up this most Relevant view on our forum
Heated discussions are all about Passionate views
A Manly forum without passionate Views is a forum without a Passionate Heart for Manly

A Great Quote that Symbolizes the Passion of footy fans
From one of the Greatest Leaders of One of the Greatest footy clubs in the Planet Liverpool FC
the Great Bill Shankly

Take it Away Billy Boy ....
SOME PEOPLE THINK FOOTBALL IS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
I DONT LIKE THAT ATTIDUE
I CAN ASSURE THEM IT IS MUCH MORE SERIOUS THAN THAT .

The Manly 2025 Premiership Winning Window is now Wide open
It is Wide open for every Manly player Including Caleb Navale to take this Great Winning opportunity Seriously and Create Manly Winning History
Life is a Matter of life and Death
and some Footy Coaches and player have the Great Honor to take Premiership Winning Immortality to their Grave
Manly People move on
But
Manly Premiership Winning Memories Never Die

 

[frank stokes]

Re the Jake discussion.

Take him out of the team who, besides croks, will do the work

Everyone wants the flashy, fast players AND the defensive resolve… Croker and Jake are the unsung heroes of this side… just look at our record when Jake is not in the side…

 

[BOZO]

Everyone wants the flashy, fast players AND the defensive resolve… Croker and Jake are the unsung heroes of this side… just look at our record when Jake is not in the side…

Perspective time
The Benchmark record that all players should adhere to is our Benchmark Premiership Winning Record
The Great Benchmark that Made Manly the Greatest Club of All !

These Players will Never EVER be Unsung Heroes
Because they had our Clubs Greatest Honor to Sing the Manly Premiership Winning Song

 

[Eagles4Life]

Gotta love it! Joined the forum yesterday in order to explain to 10 year (plus) veterans why we are here, hmm.

Welcome but I hope you’re not one of those entitled brats Ryan warned us about 😆

I guess @DBeagles is "entitled" to his opinion @SeaEagleRock8 I day here or 10 years (plus) would seem to be of no consequence to that. Unless, of course, you are thinking that we are seeing the resurrection of "he who should not be named" in yet another alias?

 

[Disco]

Everyone - Trials mean little

Also everyone - we lost a trial, we are doomed.

 

[Ryan]

Going forward, is there a way we could have BOTH Jake and Caleb in the team? Just for a mix of things. Jake to help clean up any rookie defensive errors for example.

Tell you what, there are going to be some good players running around in NSW Cup. I'll try and list a Siebold team (not mine), but checkout the players not picked;

08. Taniela Paseka
09. Lachlan Croker
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Jaz Tevaga
15. Sio Taukeiaho
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Nathan Brown

Leaves Toff Sipley, Corey Waddell, Jake Arthur, GCKT, Chris Potalo, MCK, Jake Simpkin, Matt Lodge all in NSW Cup. Wowzers !!

 

[Woodsie]

Everyone - Trials mean little

Also everyone - we lost a trial, we are doomed.

IT IS DOOM!! ... we were only missing a couple of our starting 17 ... like ... arguably 12 of them.

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tommy Talau
4.
5.
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Croker
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14.
15. Jazz Tevaga
16.
17.

 

[Ryan]

I guess @DBeagles is "entitled" to his opinion @SeaEagleRock8 I day here or 10 years (plus) would seem to be of no consequence to that. Unless, of course, you are thinking that we are seeing the resurrection of "he who should not be named" in yet another alias?

Just so people (particularly the mods) know @DBeagles is actually @NREagle daughter, so to delete her saying the rules state multiple accounts cannot be created, without inquiring first isn't okay! Please reinstate Caitlin's account immediately. If you're a moderator, please ASK next time.

 

[Phobia]

Going forward, is there a way we could have BOTH Jake and Caleb in the team? Just for a mix of things. Jake to help clean up any rookie defensive errors for example.

Tell you what, there are going to be some good players running around in NSW Cup. I'll try and list a Siebold team (not mine), but checkout the players not picked;

08. Taniela Paseka
09. Lachlan Croker
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Jaz Tevaga
15. Sio Taukeiaho
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Nathan Brown

Leaves Toff Sipley, Corey Waddell, Jake Arthur, GCKT, Chris Potalo, MCK, Jake Simpkin, Matt Lodge all in NSW Cup. Wowzers !!

It's good depth everywhere except the back row. Burbo goes down, like he usually does, or Olakau'atu plays origin, and we have some problems there. I think Waddell is more of a middle, as is Bullemor, leaving only MCK. Admittedly Chee Kam did play well in this latest trial. Made some good PCM's.

 

[Carl]

IT IS DOOM!! ... we were only missing a couple of our starting 17 ... like ... arguably 13 of them.

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tommy Talau
4.
5.
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14.
15. Jazz Tevaga
16. Nathan Brown
17.

I get your point (and agree) but I thought i saw Simpkin and Brown out there on Friday.

 

[Woodsie]

I get your point (and agree) but I thought i saw Simpkin and Brown out there on Friday.

error .. should have been croker ... ok, remove Brown and we only had 12 missing ... cheers.

have corrected