Craig Stapleton

[Nutzcraw]

I said it in a different thread.. dunno if any of you saw it but we should sign Craig Stapleton.. you would be mad not too.

You would pick the bloke up for 100k a year and he is always making 100m a game...

Pritchard - Whoever gets him is paying overs anyway

Lyon - We don't need him.. would be handy but we don't need him

SIGN CRAIG STAPLETON!!!

 

[Volley]

So how are you Craig related Nutz?

We need some class to replace BK, not a solid toiler like Stapleton.

 

[Nutzcraw]

I'm not related to him mate... We would still have alot of money left after he bought him... he is currently playing for 37k a year.... double it and he'll be happy and it is still not much of a dent in our salary cap.. Bryant and Kite starting with stapleton off the bench sounds alright to me

 

[Jatz Crackers]

So how are you Craig related Nutz?

We need some class to replace BK, not a solid toiler like Stapleton.

Volley, while i agree that replacing BK is very difficult, as I see it, a value purchase is a value purchase. For instance having better depth in the front row could allow for a restructure which in turn frees up $ for the best available BK replacement.

If Stapleton was that cheap (which I dont for one minute think he is) it would be well worth the recruitment.

Knowing how complicated squad selection and forecasting recruitment can be, i would certainly be considering what Nutz has suggested.

 

[Nutzcraw]

On the footy show they said he is on $37k a year at penrith right now.. and said he was going on the open market... and when asked what he'd like he sed 70k at least!!

 

[ants]

I saw that on the footy show too Nutz and couldn't believe it!! A player like him who has done the rounds in the NRL is only getting $37k a year!! damn and we pay Jason King how much?!?! Credit where credit is due though Jason has pulled finger this year.

I agree with you we could do far worse than him. He is a solid toiler - much the same as Luke Williamson.

 

[Barks]

Stapleton? No. I'd hope Manly get someone who's on the improve than an honest toiler. I'd hope Cuthbo or Stewart stand up before they give him a run in the maroon jersey.

 

[Volley]

[quote author=Volley]
So how are you Craig related Nutz?

We need some class to replace BK, not a solid toiler like Stapleton.

Volley, while i agree that replacing BK is very difficult, as I see it, a value purchase is a value purchase. For instance having better depth in the front row could allow for a restructure which in turn frees up $ for the best available BK replacement.

If Stapleton was that cheap (which I dont for one minute think he is) it would be well worth the recruitment.

Knowing how complicated squad selection and forecasting recruitment can be, i would certainly be considering what Nutz has suggested.

[/quote]

Agree 100% with you boys Jatz and Nutz. I just thought Nutz was trying to say sign Stapleton over someone like Pritchard. My Bad.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

I have my cheque book ready. The offer..$70,250 p/a.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

"Agree 100% with you boys Jatz and Nutz. "

In the interests of clarity and clear communication, maybe you and I need to specify which side of the genitalia we reside....i will be left Jatz and you be right Nutz, hows that suit ?

 

[Nutzcraw]

No worries mate... as long as i'm in the sack i'm happy :~?

 

[mellonhead]

I was impressed with the story about this family, whilst I agree we need some stronger players, Manly does do alright out of throwing out life lines to players. I think any forward who can play or have the ability to play top grade and can run a ball up 100 mtres a game, and you then told me you only have to pay $70 to $80K...I'd hire him. There are far to many triple figure forwards who are not earning their keep. This guy would be reliable, and he would RESPECT the club for giving him a chance, and I reckon the club would benefit from it.

 

[Nutzcraw]

I think it is a great pick up

His stats for the last game against Melbourne....

Tackles: 29
Missed Tackles: 0
Line Breaks: 0
Hit ups: 13
Metres: 133
Handling Errors: 0
Offloads: 0
Penalties: 0