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[SeaEagleRock8]

One of the best I’ve seen. The below 6 are probably the pick of the bunch since I can remember in 1981

Lyons
Menzies
Snake
Toovey
Lyon
Gift

Hard to argue with those selections, although they wouldn't have prospered without others providing the grunt up front. Longevity as a Manly star has to come into it and I guess props get smashed more so don't tend to have such lengthy careers as the limelight-hogging backs!
However I'd have to add Kite, Ian Roberts and Spud Carroll for consideration.

 

[manly al]

Had an injury riddled career but would have to include Nick Kosef from that era as well , still did plenty of good things at his Manly one career stint and also a regular rep at S O O and occasional test level when at his best . Kite was certainly a long termer at Many and solid performer , Roberts and Spud not as long but big influences in keeping Manly up there as a competitive force

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

We do kick ass if we are playing the donkeys

just sayin’

Very mulish.

 

[mave]

Ian Roberts is criminally under-rated.

The SuperLeague war plays a part in that imo, as it did with a lot of guys from that era, who "lost their legacy" so to speak.

 

[double hoops]

Very mulish.

Dave Hoskings;-)

 

[Kevinward777]

Ian Roberts is criminally under-rated.

The SuperLeague war plays a part in that imo, as it did with a lot of guys from that era, who "lost their legacy" so to speak.

Absolutely spot on.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Club site is now featuring John O'Neil.
It's an excellent idea to feature these greats in our 75th year but they could have spent a bit more time on it surely?
Like, 250 words?
Really?
You only have to look back at some of the great old articles @eagle66 has been posting to realise how much can be said about the players. Or is this an indication of the twitter era, where no-one can concentrate on any message longer than 100 characters?
Anyway, it's great to be reminded about these champions, but could be so much more!

 

[Shoe1]

Club site is now featuring John O'Neil.
It's an excellent idea to feature these greats in our 75th year but they could have spent a bit more time on it surely?
Like, 250 words?
Really?
You only have to look back at some of the great old articles @eagle66 has been posting to realise how much can be said about the players. Or is this an indication of the twitter era, where no-one can concentrate on any message longer than 100 characters?
Anyway, it's great to be reminded about these champions, but could be so much more!

Agreed, that piece on Lurch O’Neill is 90% about Souths. Pretty embarrassing for manly to put that up.

Why do we need to hear about sattler’s heroic jaw in 1970 in a story about lurch, Manly LOST that grand final ffs. Don’t remind us for our 75th year!! Take it down and re-write it!!!

I’d rather hear from Bucknall describing the smashing of that rabbit scum’s jaw. If we have to hear about 1970...

But we don’t! Lurch came in 1972 and manly won. @Wheel help us.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I’d rather hear from Bucknall describing the smashing of that rabbit scum’s jaw.

Sleepy wasn't a bad player in his own right. Anyway he was only trying to get into the spirit of that game

 

[Shoe1]

Sleepy wasn't a bad player in his own right. Anyway he was only trying to get into the spirit of that game

Exactly, I want to read about our heroes. Not a list of who lurch played with at Souths in his other 7 grand finals.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Club site is now featuring John O'Neil.
It's an excellent idea to feature these greats in our 75th year but they could have spent a bit more time on it surely?
Like, 250 words?
Really?
You only have to look back at some of the great old articles @eagle66 has been posting to realise how much can be said about the players. Or is this an indication of the twitter era, where no-one can concentrate on any message longer than 100 characters?
Anyway, it's great to be reminded about these champions, but could be so much more!

Yes, it’s an indication of the Twitter era.

It’s people not reading books or newspapers.

It’s the crew at Narrabeen cutting and pasting slop.

It’s the coming idiocracy (with a big cheerio to Donald J. Trump and his followers).

It’s Mabo.

It’s the vibe.

 

[The Wheel]

Here’s the great Bomb Thrower in the 75 series

https://twitter.com/x/status/1345966581344391168

 

[BOZO]

Some great stuff for the history buffs the club will be putting out to celebrate 75yrs

The 75 series: Roy Bull

With the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles celebrating its 75th year in 2021, we take a look at some of the greatest players to wear the maroon and white jersey.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Never saw any footage of Roy . Heard many great things about the great man though and the biggest endorsement was from our Godfather who said Roy was one of the greatest ever !
Roy is no longer with us
Manly players unlike other clubs players dont rest in peace . They Rise in Glory like Great Sea eagles do.
Rise in Glory Roy Bull

 

[BOZO]

Number 1 Podcast for the year was the Wolfman

https://www.facebook.com/222674735992/posts/10158688914860993

The Great Wolfman was a Wolf on Heat that just loved scoring
When he finished scoring on the footy field for Manly he would then go and score again at a night club venue
A Great club man who had great stamina
Happy Healthy new year Wolfman !
A nice photo for the ladies

 

[BOZO]

Here’s the great Bomb Thrower in the 75 series

https://twitter.com/x/status/1345966581344391168

Max was the inspirational captain and proud and passionate leader of our 78 premiership winning team that produced an incredible feat of 6 games resulting in 6 courageous victories in 24 days to get there
Say no more !

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

The Great Wolfman was a Wolf on Heat that just loved scoring
When he finished scoring on the footy field for Manly he would then go and score again at a night club venue
A Great club man who had great stamina
Happy Healthy new year Wolfman !
A nice photo for the ladies
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Are you going all homoerotic on us (again) Boze?

 

[BOZO]

Number 3 on the Podcast hit list is the great Alan Thompson

https://twitter.com/x/status/1342968438365384704

One of my favourite players . High Performer . Reliable and Consistent . Great team player but could also produce the dynamic play to turn the game . A great player and any era .

 

[BOZO]

Are you going all homoerotic on us (again) Boze?

We all see things from a different perspective feathered friend
The Athletic body is a work of art that takes hard work sacrifices and dedication before you can frame it in an art gallery
One of the finest portraits was the Governor

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The Athletic body is a work of art that takes hard work sacrifices and dedication

You forgot to mention the steroids

 

[ALinda]

The Great Wolfman was a Wolf on Heat that just loved scoring
When he finished scoring on the footy field for Manly he would then go and score again at a night club venue
A Great club man who had great stamina
Happy Healthy new year Wolfman !
A nice photo for the ladies
View attachment 16552

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