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[manly al]

The 75 series: John O’Neill

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.

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Interesting interview . Hard and tough and proven competitor at all levels and was a key in those first lot of Manly titles . Not too sure about the suggestion that being a close knit unit played a bit part in that impressive run of South 's titles back in the late sixties , early seventies , more like that they were choc a block with internationals . Also not too sure about any suggestion of disharmony in the Manly camp just before he left , especially at that professional level , do not have to be and not expected to be best mates with all of your team personal , just expected to put in every match and play as a team . Really no different now or any time

 

[master blaster]

That's not real, surely?
Someone could die if that tips !

Yeah, some real health and safety issues here for sure Ryan

 

[MW66]

Could it be a junior Daniel Ala - see posts #1543 and #1549 here - both have similar strapping on same knee?!

Looks a good size and training with the top squad. Not named as a development player but appears to be featuring heavily. Interesting.

 

[Shoe1]

The 75 series: John O’Neill

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

Here is an article from the Big League 1975.View attachment 16764View attachment 16765

Sounds like he was not popular with the boys, and possibly punted.

I know from my dad that the manly team of that era were staunch mates and got on the piss regularly together. I guess lurch wasn’t invited.

edit: yep, the young blokes in 75 Eadie, gartner, Randall, krilich, Thompson etc weren’t hanging out with the oldies like O’Neill. Freddy though was hanging out with the young blokes still.

 

[The Wheel]

NRL & RLPA secure future of players and clubs | Sea Eagles

The National Rugby League (NRL) and the Rugby League Players' Association (RLPA) have agreed to a revised CBA which will secure the long-term sustainability of players, clubs and the game.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Who]

So, just three development players which I think we already have.
Does that mean we have only one spot remaining in the top 30?
Could we simply promote, say, Tenterfield to the top 30 and add one further development player?

 

[Woodsie]

So, just three development players which I think we already have.
Does that mean we have only one spot remaining in the top 30?
Could we simply promote, say, Tenterfield to the top 30 and add one further development player?

It says a minimum of three development players ... which I read as you can have more ... but they won't be funded by the NRL grant ... ???

 

[tookey]

It says a minimum of three development players ... which I read as you can have more ... but they won't be funded by the NRL grant ... ???

The roosters have 58 development players funded by uncle Nick

 

[Woodsie]

The roosters have 58 development players funded by uncle Nick

From 13 years old up ... wish we had an owner as good

 

[The Wheel]

The roosters have 58 development players funded by uncle Nick

And at least 6 origin players??

 

[The Wheel]

It says a minimum of three development players ... which I read as you can have more ... but they won't be funded by the NRL grant ... ???

I think you can have up to 6 Dev players

 

[The Wheel]

Beaver in Mudgee ahead of our 2021 road trip

Menzies promotes Mudgee match

Sea Eagles Ambassador Steve Menzies was in Mudgee on Tuesday to help promote Manly’s home match against the Gold Coast Titans on April 17.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Who]

Beaver in Mudgee ahead of our 2021 road trip

Menzies promotes Mudgee match

Sea Eagles Ambassador Steve Menzies was in Mudgee on Tuesday to help promote Manly’s home match against the Gold Coast Titans on April 17.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Beaver did his best to bluff his way through what were some tough questions -- much more inciteful than the standard Sydney NRL interviewers. I think he should have been better versed on Manly's connections to Mudgee and any Manly players who have come from that region.
I also loved the question about whether he could pronounce the names of current Manly players, which is a nod to the dominance of Pacifica players.
Manly is lucky to have such an intelligent, well-liked former player such as Beaver to be the 'face' of the club.
I have already arranged my accommodation at Mudgee for the match; luckily I have friends who have a holiday house there and, Covid permitting, I'll be spending a long weekend with them . . . even if they weren't planning to be in town that weekend. They are now locked in!

 

[The Wheel]

Brent Kite up on the 75 series today

The 75 series: Brent Kite

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. Brent Kite (#498)

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[ManlyArmy]

Beaver did his best to bluff his way through what were some tough questions -- much more inciteful than the standard Sydney NRL interviewers. I think he should have been better versed on Manly's connections to Mudgee and any Manly players who have come from that region.
I also loved the question about whether he could pronounce the names of current Manly players, which is a nod to the dominance of Pacifica players.
Manly is lucky to have such an intelligent, well-liked former player such as Beaver to be the 'face' of the club.
I have already arranged my accommodation at Mudgee for the match; luckily I have friends who have a holiday house there and, Covid permitting, I'll be spending a long weekend with them . . . even if they weren't planning to be in town that weekend. They are now locked in!

Seems like a few are heading out there to the match. Accommodation is becoming slim pickings. Glad I booked as soon as the draw was out!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I also loved the question about whether he could pronounce the names of current Manly players, which is a nod to the dominance of Pacifica players.

Catch the odd game on Fox from the 80s or even the 90s and it's really noticeable how few Tongan, Fijian, Samoan or Maori players there were. Now they dominate most NRL squads. I think Hoppa was one of Manly's first, or at least the first one whose name had me stumped, I thought it was pronounced Hop-oat!

 

[conanu]

Catch the odd game on Fox from the 80s or even the 90s and it's really noticeable how few Tongan, Fijian, Samoan or Maori players there were. Now they dominate most NRL squads. I think Hoppa was one of Manly's first, or at least the first one whose name had me stumped, I thought it was pronounced Hop-oat!

Darrell Williams, the Iro brothers and Ridge were early on. That was an easy pronunciation though. Graham Lowe was instrumental in looking towards NZ for players.

 

[The Wheel]

7 weeks till season kick off

 

[delz]

7 weeks till season kick off

I have also booked my accommodation and as mentioned the place is close to being booked out. Can someone advise when tickets will be made available and if members get the first option ?.

 

[The Wheel]

A nice article to get to know our new Top 30 squad member Tolu Koula

Tolu Koula enjoying rapid rise into Sea Eagles squad

From the classroom to the field, Tolutau Koula is quickly adjusting to life in the Sea Eagles NRL squad.

www.seaeagles.com.au