Corey Waddell signs with Manly

[Webi]

Ex-Panthers youngster signs 2 year deal with Manly. He plays in the second row.

Really excited to start my new journey at manlyseaeagles for the next 2 years! And I’m looking forward to the new opportunity
After being born and bred in Penrith and making mates for life at the club there’s no doubt I’ll miss it!
Bring on 2019

The above was copied from his instagram page.

 

[manlyfan76]

190cm 105kg

An industrious back rower with a touch of class to cause opposition defences a headache.

The son of former Panthers front-rower Steve Waddell, Corey began his Panthers career as part of the NYC Premiership side in 2015 and tasted further success in 2017 with the Premiership and State Championship-winning ISP NSW side.

 

[The Who]

Great. But can he play wing?

 

[BOZO]

" Really excited to start my new journey at manly sea eagles for the next 2 years! And I’m looking forward to the new opportunity "

In this world there are wimps (quitters ) and there are champs (opportunity seekers )
This guy is a champ .!!! I love his sense of arrogance . This is the type of character that would thrive on adversity
This is the type of attitude that winning teams are made of . That is players that are focused on success on the field and nothing else
This guy clearly does no give a fck about all the crap that Trent dished out like no furniture , no up to date facilities etc .
This guy clearly does not give a fck about what happens in the front office because all he is focused on is an opportunity to do what he does best and that is to play good footy with the Manly Sea eagles .
Guys like this are what Real Life Rocky Stories are made of
I love the underdog tag for us next year . Especially with this guy on the field

 

[manlyfan76]

Great. But can he play wing?

Compared to our wingers or in a proper way?

 

[Ryan]

At least he wants to be here. That's a positive I guess. That Parra guy wanted to renege someone said.

 

[Harvies elbow]

" Really excited to start my new journey at manly sea eagles for the next 2 years! And I’m looking forward to the new opportunity "

In this world there are wimps (quitters ) and there are champs (opportunity seekers )
This guy is a champ .!!! I love his sense of arrogance . This is the type of character that would thrive on adversity
This is the type of attitude that winning teams are made of . That is players that are focused on success on the field and nothing else
This guy clearly does no give a fck about all the crap that Trent dished out like no furniture , no up to date facilities etc .
This guy clearly does not give a fck about what happens in the front office because all he is focused on is an opportunity to do what he does best and that is to play good footy with the Manly Sea eagles .
Guys like this are what Real Life Rocky Stories are made of
I love the underdog tag for us next year . Especially with this guy on the field
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In your 2nd paragraph Bozo, I thought you were going to launch into a bit of Toby Kieth's I love this bar.

Like what he said. If he takes that attitude on the field we'll be the winner...

 

[Spartan Eagle]

And the Penrith connection continues.... goooo Cartwright ! Yeh!!!

 

[Shoe1]

Welcome, he will be a good player for manly.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

On a serious note he looks to have a strong work ethic and great potential. Let's hope our new coach can bring the best out of him.

 

[greg o'connor]

At least he wants to be here. That's a positive I guess. That Parra guy wanted to renege someone said.

What Parra guy ?????? have we signed someone from them.???? I like the look of that Lane guy LOL.

 

[Ryan]

What Parra guy ?????? have we signed someone from them.???? I like the look of that Lane guy LOL.

Sean Keppie I think the blokes name is. Actually looks / plays like Lane, too

 

[Ryan]

I'd say that our 8-17 is now settled guys:

08. Addin Fonua-Blake
09. Apisai Koroisou
10. Marty Taupau
11. Joel Thompson
12. Curtis Sironen
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Manase Fainu
15. Kelepi Tanginoa
16. Taniela Paseka
17. Corey Waddell

Honestly, one of the better forward rotations, and still overall very young.

 

[The Who]

I'd say that our 8-17 is now settled guys:

08. Addin Fonua-Blake
09. Apisai Koroisou
10. Marty Taupau
11. Joel Thompson
12. Curtis Sironen
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Manase Fainu
15. Kelepi Tanginoa
16. Taniela Paseka
17. Corey Waddell

Honestly, one of the better forward rotations, and still overall very young.

Looks good.
Now, what about our backs who were our weakness this season?
Wingers? Anyone?

 

[Chip and Chase]

I'd say that our 8-17 is now settled guys:

08. Addin Fonua-Blake
09. Apisai Koroisou
10. Marty Taupau
11. Joel Thompson
12. Curtis Sironen
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Manase Fainu
15. Kelepi Tanginoa
16. Taniela Paseka
17. Corey Waddell

Honestly, one of the better forward rotations, and still overall very young.

Why does Waddell walk straight into a bench spot ?? I'd suggest Amone has more claim to a spot, Are we automatically assuming he is better than Jetski and Frankenstein too ??

 

[joeboy]

I could find a better player than winterstein going down to the local oval on Saturday.

Giojevski too for that matter.

I'm not sure what Waddell is like, but he ain't gotta be much to have the above two covered

 

[MadMarcus]

Future immortal?

 

[Nice Beaver]

Why does Waddell walk straight into a bench spot ?? I'd suggest Amone has more claim to a spot, Are we automatically assuming he is better than Jetski and Frankenstein too ??

The pot plant in my lounge room is better than Frankie.

 

[Kevinward777]

Why does Waddell walk straight into a bench spot ?? I'd suggest Amone has more claim to a spot, Are we automatically assuming he is better than Jetski and Frankenstein too ??

You make a good point C&C... after all, Franky Winterstein has raised the bar on what should be expected from an interchange backrower.

 

[Chip and Chase]

I hear what you are saying re Frankenstein - but my point was just because Manly have signed Waddell doesn't mean he is a lay down misere to be a gun, ready to roll straight into the NRL. Hopefully he is the goods, but just securing a contract is no indication of future ability