Club News 2023

[Ryan]

I couldn't find the thread about Turbo's trip to Bill Knowles for his hammy, so putting it here. It mentions in the Telegraph? today that Des has acquired Andrew Lownes from Manly - he's the Rehab Physio who accompanied Turbo to the States and took notes and learned a whole lot from Knowles. Presumably the trip would've been at Manly's/Sponsor's expense. He also would've supported Turbo through his hammy issues, let alone everything else.

It seems he's now going to take all the acquired knowledge to the Titans...mmm, and where does that leave us. Depending on who replaces him, this could work for or against us and Tom.

We are getting the Rah Rah's health and conditioning staff apparently - so massive step up for us here. I wouldn't worry too much. EDIT: Sorry @ALinda , I should have linked the article for you:

SEA EAGLES DELIVER ANOTHER BLOW TO RUGBY

Manly have struck another blow in the fight against rugby union after strengthening their football department with the addition of one of Eddie Jones’ right-hand men.

The Sea Eagles have signed Wallabies strength and conditioning coach Jon Clarke to join their ranks once the World Cup is over, his recruitment coming on the back of several major player signings.

Clarke is a former rugby league player who spent more than a decade at the top of the game in Super League, including a stint alongside Manly coach Anthony Seibold at the London Broncos.

He also played three Tests for Great Britain before becoming a strength and conditioning coach. He worked alongside Jones at 2019 World Cup before joining him in the Wallabies set-up.

Seibold knew him through their time together with England and snuck under Jones’ guard to recruit Clarke — he will join Manly once his World Cup commitments are over later this year.

“I played with him a few years ago at London, but I also worked with him at English rugby,” Seibold said.

“He is a quality operator. He will be a big addition for us. For the last six years he has been with Eddie.

“When Eddie came across to the Wallabies, he wanted to bring him. So he has come across here. He has always had an ambition to come to the NRL — he used to talk to me about it when we worked together at English rugby.

“We did the deal with him well in advance of Eddie coming to the Wallabies. He will be a real good addition for us and you know what Eddie is like — he doesn’t suffer fools.”

Also, an insight:

 

[HK_Eagle]

I couldn't find the thread about Turbo's trip to Bill Knowles for his hammy, so putting it here. It mentions in the Telegraph? today that Des has acquired Andrew Lownes from Manly - he's the Rehab Physio who accompanied Turbo to the States and took notes and learned a whole lot from Knowles. Presumably the trip would've been at Manly's/Sponsor's expense. He also would've supported Turbo through his hammy issues, let alone everything else.

It seems he's now going to take all the acquired knowledge to the Titans...mmm, and where does that leave us. Depending on who replaces him, this could work for or against us and Tom.

He can take all that knowledge. Look at the results. Turbo never looked anything like finding a healthy comfortable running style this season, let alone one that took him to a higher level. Bill's theory may be impressive, even sound, but that doesn't always translate to real life. Too many physical therapist experts treat the physical body in isolation and in a western mechanistic view. It obviously doesn't work, but we persist.

 

[40 nil]

2023 Long Range Tries

Sea Eagles best long-range tries in 2023

NRL.com highlights some of the best long-range tries from the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

www.nrl.com

 

[The Wheel]

Two Sea Eagles named in Australian Prime Minister’s XIII squad

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles half-back Daly Cherry-Evans and lock Jake Trbojevic have been named in the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII squad to take on PNG PM’s XIII team.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[ALinda]

Two Sea Eagles named in Australian Prime Minister’s XIII squad

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles half-back Daly Cherry-Evans and lock Jake Trbojevic have been named in the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII squad to take on PNG PM’s XIII team.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Thanks @The Wheel and congrats to DCE and Jake, good on them.

Can't let it pass without saying typical Albo choosing Cam Murray as Captain ahead of DCE as Vice Captain, despite Cherry being captain of this year's winning maroons' side. Me thinks this stinks of favouritism.

 

[The Wheel]

Thanks @The Wheel and congrats to DCE and Jake, good on them.

Can't let it pass without saying typical Albo choosing Cam Murray as Captain ahead of DCE as Vice Captain, despite Cherry being captain of this year's winning maroons' side. Me thinks this stinks of favouritism.

DCE probably should be captain but it takes a bit of pressure off him after a long season. Maybe he can enjoy it a bit more?

 

[Mitch]

Vale: John McDonald - Sea Eagle #193

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are saddened to hear of the passing today of John McDonald, aged 79.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Wheel]

50 years since 1973 Sea Eagles Premiership

It's 50 years today since the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles won its second premiership title in one of rugby league's most brutal ever matches.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Eagle 1]

50 years since 1973 Sea Eagles Premiership

It's 50 years today since the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles won its second premiership title in one of rugby league's most brutal ever matches.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Biggest win of that season was the 70-7 demolition of the Panthers in the days of 5pts for a concerted try. Lol..look at the Panthers these days.

 

[cc eagle]

50 years since 1973 Sea Eagles Premiership

It's 50 years today since the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles won its second premiership title in one of rugby league's most brutal ever matches.

www.seaeagles.com.au

That was the 2nd GF I went to after arriving from England in 1970.

 

[Mitch]

Grand Final Flashback: 1976 Sea Eagles

Today, September 18, marks 47 years since the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles won their third NSWRL first grade premiership in 1976.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[manly al]

Fortunate that Wombat had his kicking boots on that day . Great win and considering that the Eels just pipped Manly in a major semi a couple of weeks previously
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Only watched the match on T V but always wonder whether it was a certainty if Nevile Clover would definitely had scored if he had latched on to that final pass .
Thought that there was still some Manly cover coming across but maybe he could have .
Even if he had scored , not to say that Manly was still out of the game then .
Then that memorable Eels wedge play towards the end , another one of Jack Gibson"s innovative plays [ and a bit questionable at the time ]
Only sour note a bit afterwards was Phil Lowe leaving unannounced back to the U K and throwing Arko 's retention and recruitment programme out a bit .
Powerful player though [ Lowe ] when he finally knuckled down to the harder grind of top level Australian R L and the skill of Norton , complimented each other well and the other pom Stephens was fairly lively .
Note that highest season home Brookie crowd that season , some 26 k , quite impressive .

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

If Lowe’s departure was sour, what does that make Fulton’s?

 

[manly al]

Maybe Fulton"s departure was a bit more anticipated . Seemed to be a bit of resignation about it at the time but i was just looking it from quite afar .
Always recall how Arko decided to bring in 3 centres to try and compensate a bit for his loss .
Robbie Parker from Wests who was a pretty fair player actually [ doubt if he is related to Brad but who knows ] Peter Cootes and Simon Booth from the Newcastle comp . Booth eventually did well of course as a wing and occasionally at centre .
Think that Fulton only played for another 2 seasons or so after his great Manly career, really was not on the top league scene for that much longer in perspective .

 

[eagleron]

If Lowe’s departure was sour, what does that make Fulton’s?

And Fattie's as well

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Maybe Fulton"s departure was a bit more anticipated . Seemed to be a bit of resignation about it at the time but i was just looking it from quite afar .
Always recall how Arko decided to bring in 3 centres to try and compensate a bit for his loss .
Robbie Parker from Wests who was a pretty fair player actually [ doubt if he is related to Brad but who knows ] Peter Cootes and Simon Booth from the Newcastle comp . Booth eventually did well of course as a wing and occasionally at centre .
Think that Fulton only played for another 2 seasons or so after his great Manly career, really was not on the top league scene for that much longer in perspective .

I don’t recall there being any anticipation that Fulton was about to leave, but of course that was 47 years ago and memories fade.

Parker was a Manly junior and ex-Manly Blues man like Steve Knight.

Parker was a PT teacher at our school (as was Knight before him and umm…one of the Dawson twins, years later) for a time, during his last year at Wests. I believe Cootes was the brother of the footballing priest, John Cootes.

 

[BOZO]

50 years since 1973 Sea Eagles Premiership

It's 50 years today since the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles won its second premiership title in one of rugby league's most brutal ever matches.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Thank you @The Wheel

A quote from the great Leader Abraham Lincoln sums up our Legendary clubs Great Premiership Winning years
IN THE END , IT IS NOT THE YEARS IN OUR LIVES THAT COUNT
IT IS THE LIFE IN OUR YEARS
And our Manly premiership Winning Heroes breathed life into our club and Glorified it with Premiership winning success

God Bless our Times less, Priceless, Premiership Winning Manly heroes
That have turned the Manly club into a Magnificent Rugby league Icon
We will Remember them
Lest we Forget
Picture Compliments Manly Media

 

[Buugee]

Congrats Olakau'atu! Players recognise him so hopefully Freddy will next year with a Blue jersey

Haumole Olakau'atu named in The Players’ Dream Team

Damaging Manly Warringah Sea Eagles second-rower Haumole Olakau'atu has been named in The Players’ Dream Team for 2023.

www.seaeagles.com.au