PONTIAN SEA EAGLE said:That & the fact we don't need more intercept passes.Napper said:He's faking injury because he doesn't want to play for Manly ever again
Sometimes RiverEagle, Dreams do really come true; justice comes. Its the law of probabilities.RiverEagle said:No no no no no...lol!HappilyManly said:Match fitness can not be simulated, especially coming off a broken ankle.
Gifty took 6 weeks, coming off a lower leg strain last year, to get back to form last year.
He was unsighted in the GF too with that freak first tackle injury :s
Having a couple of games in reserves would get his aerobic fitness up.
Even if the sensitivities of the group are half as tender as reported, making Gift run around in reggies would be a disaster!
The way our little master often preserves the 17th player, as long as Gift can get through about 30 (15 mins each half) the psychological boost would be immeasurable too.
If I dare to daydream a bit, it's that scenario...maybe not 40-0 (with Beaver) but a GF win to send Gift off as the champion he is.
And put the perfect exclamation point on this playing group once and forever.
Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
See your point Mike, i'm sure we all do, but Glenn Stewart has been a MWSE stalwart for years and years. And the feelings of the young player can be sacrificed / balanced against the long and illustrious career that Gifty has had at Manly. He is 'owed' "20 mins in the Sun" for his last hoorah. Beaver style. We could already have it in the bag, and the younger guy whoever that is will surely get his turn later.mike walker said:G'day all,So if a bloke has been slogging it out all season to be told sorry mate you miss out,what about his feelings,or don't they matter?The only criteria for selection is form,fitness and who gets the job done,and i'm sure the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision if or when it arises.Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
cheers mike
Mate it's pretty obvious from your posts that your not a huge fan of Gift, and believe Symonds/Horo are a better option.mike walker said:Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
G'day all,So if a bloke has been slogging it out all season to be told sorry mate you miss out,what about his feelings,or don't they matter?The only criteria for selection is form,fitness and who gets the job done,and i'm sure the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision if or when it arises.
cheers mike
mike walker said:Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
G'day all,So if a bloke has been slogging it out all season to be told sorry mate you miss out,what about his feelings,or don't they matter?The only criteria for selection is form,fitness and who gets the job done,and i'm sure the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision if or when it arises.
cheers mike
mike walker said:Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
G'day all,So if a bloke has been slogging it out all season to be told sorry mate you miss out,what about his feelings,or don't they matter?The only criteria for selection is form,fitness and who gets the job done,and i'm sure the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision if or when it arises.
cheers mike
Shoe1 said:Who was this bloke in #13 who was instrumental in all 5 tries v Warriors last year?
...
Think he might deserve a run when fit?
Proven Big match players with big match experience is what wins big matches .Gift has done it all for Manly NSW and Australia he dosent have to prove anything to anyone accept his fitness .mike walker said:Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
G'day all,So if a bloke has been slogging it out all season to be told sorry mate you miss out,what about his feelings,or don't they matter?The only criteria for selection is form,fitness and who gets the job done,and i'm sure the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision if or when it arises.
cheers mike
They are not registerd to play for us this year 😀Fluffy said:Need to get Tooves, Cliffy, Fatty, Bozo, O'conner, Krillich back in the side since they are prooven big match performers
Fluffy said:Need to get Tooves, Cliffy, Fatty, Bozo, O'conner, Krillich back in the side since they are prooven big match performers
Stevo said:Fluffy said:Need to get Tooves, Cliffy, Fatty, Bozo, O'conner, Krillich back in the side since they are prooven big match performers
Recently you have been a massive dick. And that's not always a good thing.
G'day all,My initial point was in response to players being upset and just pointing out that whoever misses out has feelings too and are they anyless important than anyone elses.I don't see anywhere in my response saying if he was fit he shouldn't play but I do see where I said form,fitness and whoever gets the job done are the selection criteria and that the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision.That means that I have every confidence the coaching staff will decide whats for the best and will back their judgement whoever they select.Stevo said:mike walker said:Stevo said:Given the anger created among the playing group when told Glenn was leaving i don't think the club can afford to not play him at least off the bench no matter how late in the season it is.
G'day all,So if a bloke has been slogging it out all season to be told sorry mate you miss out,what about his feelings,or don't they matter?The only criteria for selection is form,fitness and who gets the job done,and i'm sure the coaching staff will make the appropriate decision if or when it arises.
cheers mike
So you are saying that if he is fit enough to play, they shouldn't play him ahead of Hasson, Lui, Symonds or Sene-Lefao becuase they have filled the gaps adequately? An international quality, dual premiership winning player who has 10+ years at this club doesn't even deserve to go out with a spot on the bench?
You're kidding right?
Precedent. Des did it to Darcy Lussick in 2011
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