He will be committed. Everyone wants to win a premiership, or another one for Dylan. Playing 100% committed for Manly gives him a great chance to do it.
He sure won't win one with the Warriors.
Dylan Walker signs with Warriors for 3 years
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He will be committed. Everyone wants to win a premiership, or another one for Dylan. Playing 100% committed for Manly gives him a great chance to do it.
He sure won't win one with the Warriors.
The Royal Soup
First Grader
happy to see him gone to be fair
Mal Cochrane
I'm not really Mal Cochrane...
We have enough young people coming through that losing Walkers helps Manly to keep, and Lawton can play the utility position.
Hope he has a blinder this year
Hope he has a blinder this year
The '47ers
When Eagles are silent Parrots begin to chatter
3yrs?! Lol @warriors
Snake
Snake's Alive!
Love the avatar!
Snake
Snake's Alive!
I'm mixed on this. In someways, it makes sense to let him go due to his asking price. He is no world beater, but he can certainly attract 600+ a season...
On the other hand, he has been really strong at 14 and although he comes off the bench, he pretty much plays 60 minutes so for a forward, that's good minutes. He is dangerous around the tired forwards and I thought he showed plenty in defence (particularly against Souths in the semi-final last year).
I also feel kinda sad that he never really strung consistent football together. I remember he was exceptional in 2017 for us at centre. Then he had some bad injuries and made poor choices off the field and we've never really got 2-3 good years in a row from him.
On the other hand, he has been really strong at 14 and although he comes off the bench, he pretty much plays 60 minutes so for a forward, that's good minutes. He is dangerous around the tired forwards and I thought he showed plenty in defence (particularly against Souths in the semi-final last year).
I also feel kinda sad that he never really strung consistent football together. I remember he was exceptional in 2017 for us at centre. Then he had some bad injuries and made poor choices off the field and we've never really got 2-3 good years in a row from him.
AshfieldBazza
Reserve Grader
Not sad to see him go, always something going on with Walker either off the field or he’s injured a lot. In my opinion has never lived up to the hype from when he signed, had a good last year as bench cover option but he was signed as a rep player and has failed to live up to it.
Just a tad sad he's leaving but good on him. The plus side is it'll help secure the younger guys coming through. Hope Dylan's true to his word "I am determined to ensure that my final season at Manly is a great and successful one" - and I hope it is too.
He might not of got an offer for next year with Manly , Warriors come in with a 3 year deal it’s no brainer for him to sign that contract , Good luck to him
It gives an opportunity for a young player next year . Manly have a host of young players wanting an opportunity, I think it’s a win win for both parties
It gives an opportunity for a young player next year . Manly have a host of young players wanting an opportunity, I think it’s a win win for both parties
I still feel he got more from Manly than what the club got from him.
I’m not sure it’s because he is hanging out with a bunch of speedsters but gees he is looking slower and less explosive these days which makes me giggle at the 3 year deal.
Cliffy lost pace but not footy smarts. Not sure about Walks in this regard.
I’m not sure it’s because he is hanging out with a bunch of speedsters but gees he is looking slower and less explosive these days which makes me giggle at the 3 year deal.
Cliffy lost pace but not footy smarts. Not sure about Walks in this regard.
eagleron
Bencher
It is a bit worrying
47MVEagle
Bencher
"Huh? Nah, I'm just waiting for a mate!"
Brookie Bob
"I come back to you now at the turn of the tide"
Let's hope so - his new employers will be having a good hard look at him for the rest of this year.
He was good, but he had more potential than he often showed for us.
It's a smart move - I thought he may be tempted to go to Redcliffe, but this is better for him. Probably a lot more laid-back in NZ than being one of Bennett's Bunch.
He can go out for pizza with AFB and talk about the old days - for 3 years.
Stewbojevic
Reserve Grader
Agree with this summation. But if losing him means we can keep the young talent then I’m all for it.
40 nil
It's only a game ...
I agree. Apparently, he has only secured one year deals for the last 2-3 years. In six months, he will be twenty eight, so it makes sense to accept a longer deal for the financial security of his family. He is contracted in 2022 for $465k. I assume his three year deal with the Warriors will be @ 1.6M to 1.8M. If he is free of injuries, I expect Dylan to have a big final year with the Sea Eagles.
Damien2812
Bencher
Walker was good in parts but never fulfilled his potential in Manly colours. It's best for us to let him go so he could secure that long term deal with Warriors and in turn we can invest in our juniors and perhaps sign someone else. 
Dylan has played one trial game and is already injured.
Hopefully this will be the last time he is injured this season.
40 nil
It's only a game ...
I don't know if this accurate, but the NRL Casualty Ward doesn't include Walker. It shows Taupau & Davey available for Rd 1 & Haumole for Rd 2
Casualty Ward
Check the Official NRL Casualty Ward, which players are injured, and who is expected to make their way back onto the field and in the game.
www.nrl.com
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 | 18 | 6 | 333 | 42 |
|
24 | 18 | 6 | 214 | 42 |
|
24 | 16 | 8 | 168 | 38 |
|
24 | 16 | 8 | 124 | 38 |
|
24 | 14 | 9 | 175 | 35 |
|
24 | 14 | 10 | 122 | 34 |
|
24 | 13 | 11 | -24 | 32 |
|
24 | 13 | 11 | -137 | 32 |
|
24 | 12 | 12 | 59 | 30 |
|
24 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 30 |
|
24 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 30 |
|
24 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 29 |
|
24 | 9 | 15 | -111 | 24 |
|
24 | 9 | 15 | -126 | 24 |
|
24 | 7 | 17 | -331 | 20 |
|
24 | 5 | 19 | -199 | 16 |
|
24 | 4 | 20 | -290 | 14 |
