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Latu was already on about 300 k for season "s 22 and 23 and in different circumstances and maybe with a bit more Blacktown experience and if was really coming on , could have warranted an additional 200 k
However , was playing as a 7 at Blacktown and had a heap of injuries prior to that and no way really knowing if he could almost instantly manage to be a capable 6 at N R L level .
Siebold under a bit of pressure to get results now so of course understandable to go for a player of Brooks "s caliber and experience .
Latu would probably have to be one of the highest paid juniors and not to have played i st grade for all times however but such is life .
Sort of had hopes that Samual could have transitioned into a quite viable 13 for Manly short term and long term and again in different circumstances and with a bit of opportunity to play there even at Blacktown , may have been a possibility .
Then to match the West Tigers 500 k and still not even in the short term consideration as a permanent edge let alone 13 , hard to retain him .
Really , really hope of course that Shu can do something very worthwhile again on an edge , .
if not , losing Sam could prove to be a real bad option
At 500k each it's a calculated gamble on two players, one has never played firsts and the other just a few in 1st's. I'm glad it's the Tigpies and not us tbh, just think the whole Fainu thing, when they were with us was cursed the moment that Manase was found guilty.
 
Maybe Burbo can go to a slightly better level as an edge .
Certainly has the size and mobility and can 't fault his attitude and dedication and no reason why his defensive effectiveness can not go up a notch or two .
With his versatility , again can at least warrant a bench spot but also again has the ability and speed wise in particular to do something very useful on an edge
 
It just seems like a swipe piece at the tigers. LOL. Tigers steal our rated young half. Still upset about it, an article is a bit of a bravado dream in which MAN get revenge. LOL.

Panthers have already said they would consider Galvin to replace Luai if he left the riff.

Galvin seems to be highly rated. And has zero runs on the board. What could go wrong.
 
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Ep 3 next Tuesday.
 
Thanks for posting @Brookie Bob

Aaron Woods who turns 33 years old in March is on the Development player list ???
He must be the oldest development player in the history of Rugby League
There must be a shortage of 20 year old future stars to develop at Manly.

Development players: Nathan Brown, Aaron Woods, Aitasi James, Bailey Hodgson, Austin Dias, Dean Matterson, Clayton Faulalo

Manlys New Era is going back to the future
with the 2024 Development player Aaron Woods
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Thanks for posting @Brookie Bob

Aaron Woods who turns 33 years old in March is on the Development player list ???
He must be the oldest development player in the history of Rugby League
There must be a shortage of 20 year old future stars to develop at Manly.

Development players: Nathan Brown, Aaron Woods, Aitasi James, Bailey Hodgson, Austin Dias, Dean Matterson, Clayton Faulalo

Manlys New Era is going back to the future
with the 2024 Development player Aaron Woods
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I think it's more to do with Woods wanting to stay around but both he and the club knowing that he's not good value for the club on a top 30 contract. Most players in his shoes would go to Super League or pull a Nate Myles and pretend you are actually still worth spending money on. I think Woods has done the honourable thing here in staying on without costing more than he is worth.
 
I think it's more to do with Woods wanting to stay around but both he and the club knowing that he's not good value for the club on a top 30 contract. Most players in his shoes would go to Super League or pull a Nate Myles and pretend you are actually still worth spending money on. I think Woods has done the honourable thing here in staying on without costing more than he is worth.
Thank you for your Perspective post @eaglebuzz and I hope you are enjoying a great festive season feathered friend 🙂

My perspective is that I would rather invest in one of the best up and coming future talents as that is what Development lists are created to do .
Woods honorable thing to do like all professionals do is to get what he is currently worth at his ripe old career ending age and he has done just that
 
that is what Development lists are created to do .

Aren't you always saying stuff like 'rules are meant to be broken', think outside the square to get an edge, break the cap if you're smart enough to get away with it?? Now you are hung up on the word 'development'! He's not in the Top 30 but sounds like you don't even want him anywhere near the joint.
 
I think Woods has done the honourable thing here in staying on without costing more than he is worth.
Very much so. He's earning his (probably) pittance by helping the club - 'developing' the young guys, drawing on his NRL experience to act as a mentor and using his articulate skills and passion for Manly to promote the club and rugby league in general (like in Vegas).

Development player sobeit, good on Manly for using Woodsie to our advantage...the guy loves Manly and good on him too!
 
Part Player. Part Club Media Man located in the US of A. Sharon of a development contract is the smartest thing our club has done in 15 years.
 
Hmmmm, maybe it's me, and the pictures I've viewed recently, but the team looks a.lot heavier than its been in a long time. Lots of Christmas lunches being enjoyed.

God I hope we haven't slowed down here. We need less rights and mass, and WAY more agility, speed, constitution, explosive fitness.
 
Hmmmm, maybe it's me, and the pictures I've viewed recently, but the team looks a.lot heavier than its been in a long time. Lots of Christmas lunches being enjoyed.

God I hope we haven't slowed down here. We need less rights and mass, and WAY more agility, speed, constitution, explosive fitness.
Sing with me feathered friend @Ryan ...
Lets do this loud and Proud
All together Now .....

We've been training hard all Summer
And there's not a team that's Slimmer
And that's the way it's gotta be
'Cos we 're up against the best, you know
This is the NRL , you know
And we've gotta beat the best to be Premiership Winning Supreme

[Chorus]
Come on Manly
Come on, come on!
Come on Manly
Come on, come on! (Come on!)
Come on Manly
Come on, come on!
Come on Manly Come on !
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Hmmmm, maybe it's me, and the pictures I've viewed recently, but the team looks a.lot heavier than its been in a long time. Lots of Christmas lunches being enjoyed.

God I hope we haven't slowed down here. We need less rights and mass, and WAY more agility, speed, constitution, explosive fitness.
Have some faith @Ryan as I think 2024 will surprise some.........
 

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