Cooper Johns Shown the Door

[Spartan Eagle]

Although not confirmed, I am not surprised that he is not going to be retained. He has some skill but not first grade level. And we have better back up options in this position.

Halfback linked with exit from Manly

Several rival clubs have already expressed interest to his management.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[eaglebuzz]

Yeah he'll be a fine addition to somebody's NSW Cup squad.

 

[Frogz]

Finally the right move on retention.

 

[Killer03]

He's a real trier, but he's just not first grade level. Was fine for him as a back-up play a game here or there, but that's the extent.

 

[Sheikheagle]

He's a real trier, but he's just not first grade level. Was fine for him as a back-up play a game here or there, but that's the extent.

Yep always had a go but Arthur better option as depth.

 

[Nordburg]

Love that this story suggests he was squeezed out due to cap restraints,just to add fuel to the media narrative that Manly are struggling with their cap.

 

[Damien2812]

I knew he wasn't 1st grade standard when Storm punted him. All the best Cooper John's on you're future endeavours. 👍

 

[StuBoot]

I knew he wasn't 1st grade standard when Storm punted him. All the best Cooper John's on you're future endeavours. 👍

He could probably have a reasonable career in England if he can just get enough first grade games somewhere next year as the stepping stone.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Love that this story suggests he was squeezed out due to cap restraints,just to add fuel to the media narrative that Manly are struggling with their cap.

He would (or at least should) be on bargain basement prices. We can't afford to waste the spot in our top 30.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

He would (or at least should) be on bargain basement prices. We can't afford to waste the spot in our top 30.

Better off given to a guy who is impressing in BWSE, Fualalo, etc

 

[CRPSI eagle]

Has cost us points, should never have been signed.

 

[Ryan]

He'd be a good host on Matty Johns show or something, not sure an NRL half is within reach.

 

[HoldenV8]

Good luck to him for the future ... but oh well, no great loss.

 

[eaglebuzz]

He'd be a good host on Matty Johns show or something, not sure an NRL half is within reach.

He's 20 years too young for that. If he starts a cocaine habit now he might be ready for that show by the time he's 50.

 

[Ryan]

He's 20 years too young for that. If he starts a cocaine habit now he might be ready for that show by the time he's 50.

Jesus, do you know something I don't ? Hahaha

 

[eaglebuzz]

Jesus, do you know something I don't ? Hahaha

No but if those three aren't regular users of the nose candy from way back I'll be very surprised.

 

[lsz]

I guess that headline gets more clicks than “Manly choose to not offer John’s a new contract”

 

[robbiea]

Go and have some fun in England young man .

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I guess that headline gets more clicks than “Manly choose to not offer John’s a new contract”

Or perhaps change the thread title to:

‘Damn Cooper Johns with faint (very faint) praise’ thread.

If he is leaving, I would like to thank him for his efforts for M-W throughout the season. I think he has more to offer, and he will prove that is the case, in good time.

 

[Disco]

This is not intended to be patronising.

But he has talent in the media. Focus on his podcast and picking up media work.

No point busting up your body playing reserves year in year out for 120k.

He has higher potential in the content game.