Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
I doubt that Brisbane are chasing DCE that hard at this stage. 18 months is a long time and players like Hunt can rise in quick time.
Brisbane are interested in DCE because he's the best half back around at present. But if Hunt produces the goods, then paying very big bucks for DCE might not seem so flavoursome. Its paper talk guys.
Of course, Brisbane are interested but clubs all about the place are interested in talent coming through and making their bids. Suggesting he'll go because of his father is like the talk a few years back about Foran. First it was SC because he was a close mate of Pearce and their talent scout was his mum's good friend. Then it was the Dogs, because of his good relationship with Hasler. But he stayed at Manly.
Most players are going to stay at Manly if the money is in the ball park of other clubs offers, just as most players stay at the club if they are happy there and they have spent long periods in that system. Better the devil you know so to speak. He seems comfortable there, he is adored by the fans, he knows the coach will get the best out of him and he knows Manly is one of those sides where premierships are won consistently.
If DCE leaves, its because of an offer way higher than what Manly has to offer full stop. And I doubt Brisbane will have that sort of money unless they have a very philanthropic third party individual. And we know Brisbane is right now experiencing problems in that regard. That's the motivation for 95% of decision making, money and being happy. And besides his partner is an avid Manly supporter I understand or has she left him?
Brisbane are interested in DCE because he's the best half back around at present. But if Hunt produces the goods, then paying very big bucks for DCE might not seem so flavoursome. Its paper talk guys.
Of course, Brisbane are interested but clubs all about the place are interested in talent coming through and making their bids. Suggesting he'll go because of his father is like the talk a few years back about Foran. First it was SC because he was a close mate of Pearce and their talent scout was his mum's good friend. Then it was the Dogs, because of his good relationship with Hasler. But he stayed at Manly.
Most players are going to stay at Manly if the money is in the ball park of other clubs offers, just as most players stay at the club if they are happy there and they have spent long periods in that system. Better the devil you know so to speak. He seems comfortable there, he is adored by the fans, he knows the coach will get the best out of him and he knows Manly is one of those sides where premierships are won consistently.
If DCE leaves, its because of an offer way higher than what Manly has to offer full stop. And I doubt Brisbane will have that sort of money unless they have a very philanthropic third party individual. And we know Brisbane is right now experiencing problems in that regard. That's the motivation for 95% of decision making, money and being happy. And besides his partner is an avid Manly supporter I understand or has she left him?
