Happy to put in my egg order now. Scrambled with truffle grated over. Looking forward to it in oh so many ways.Can someone start a poll and see how few people are actually backing Croker to succeed. I'm guessing 80% will have egg on their face
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Classic !!!
manly al
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With a bit of recent attention on Croker , think that there is a bit of underestimation on the useful role that Cust can still hopefully provide when he is given a shot at 9 . Pass selection occasionally when playing 6 has not been that great but should have less issues in closer and does have an elusive running style , good anticipation . With a bit of ad lib and support play , again could go well there , especially when there is a bit more open play on offer . Has proven a tough competitor and good enough defence . Api was a converted half , not noted for his passing game but his terror like approach in defence and sharpness around the ruck has him right up there at present in the 9 's rating . Not expecting Croker and Cust to reach his level but a Croker then Cust combination at 9 and doing a good enough job there could still work out O K and then for the noted play makers D C E , Turbo , Foz and Schuster to step up
manly al
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Hope that that is just not a Beat Up suggestion
Ron E. Gibbs
First Grader
It's the one glaring weakness in our roster. If Fainu is available, it changes everything, but we can't be counting on his return any time soon.
manly al
First Grader
About time you got some commission from L . J . Hooker then .
All we can do is count on Des who is on a big money contract to give our legendary club a good return this season .
Great leaders like Des should always find a way to overcome adversity
and excuses for not living up to our great clubs standards are not acceptable .
We had a local relay for life to raise money for cancer and had a $5 fee for any one who wanted to be "Picked up by a Hooker" - many hot blooded males jumped at it....
After about 50 entries all these blokes lined up to collect their prize outside the LJ Hooker tent.....and 1 at a time were allowed inside.
When they got inside the tent - we had the big LJHooker bear hiding round the corner...snuck up behind and picked them up....put them down ...and thanked them for the donation....
Simonmyers11
First Grader
Fainu's biggest asset is that he plays heads up footy. Plays to what he sees in front of him. He plays like another ball player, holds the ball out in front and keeps the defence guessing. That is also Cam Smith's biggest strength. He is able to play the game at his speed and dictate terms. He is not as explosive as Grant or Cook but can be just as effective with hands on ball
pjayz
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You can fling that egg all over my face Teppanyaki style. However, only after at least half a season, not after one try assist. I feel pretty safe; although, I'd be more than happy to cop a bakers dozen if it sees us lift up that trophy.Can someone start a poll and see how few people are actually backing Croker to succeed. I'm guessing 80% will have egg on their face
double hoops
First Grader
You are correct. We all get excited on the topic of a good hooker.
Pack mentality: Croker hooking into new role with gusto
Manly's Lachlan Croker enjoying the transition to hooker.
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Pack mentality: Croker hooking into new role with gusto
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Troy Whittaker
NRL.com Reporter
He grew up as a halfback, but Manly's Lachlan Croker is finding footy more fun among the forwards.
The 24-year-old utility, who played every game in 2020, told NRL.com he'd "done a lot of work in the middle this pre-season".
After spending much of last season coming off the bench at hooker, and with a logjam in the halves, Croker is one of the candidates for the No.9 jersey following Danny Levi's departure.
"There's a lot of good halves at this club at the moment. That is what it is, and I've been enjoying playing in the middle probably more than I have been in the halves the last couple of years," Croker said.
"It's an exciting time for me to try something new. It's one of those things where I get to learn more than I would've playing in the halves because it's a totally new concept to me. It's been good, it's been a good learning curve but I'm really excited by it.
"Being a half prior [to the move], I know I can understand how a half wants the ball from me because I've been in that position."
Pack mentality: Croker hooking into new role with gusto
Manly's Lachlan Croker enjoying the transition to hooker.
Pack mentality: Croker hooking into new role with gusto
Author
Troy Whittaker
NRL.com Reporter
He grew up as a halfback, but Manly's Lachlan Croker is finding footy more fun among the forwards.
The 24-year-old utility, who played every game in 2020, told NRL.com he'd "done a lot of work in the middle this pre-season".
After spending much of last season coming off the bench at hooker, and with a logjam in the halves, Croker is one of the candidates for the No.9 jersey following Danny Levi's departure.
"There's a lot of good halves at this club at the moment. That is what it is, and I've been enjoying playing in the middle probably more than I have been in the halves the last couple of years," Croker said.
"It's an exciting time for me to try something new. It's one of those things where I get to learn more than I would've playing in the halves because it's a totally new concept to me. It's been good, it's been a good learning curve but I'm really excited by it.
"Being a half prior [to the move], I know I can understand how a half wants the ball from me because I've been in that position."
The Next Immortal
Oh boy this is going to be fun!!
Doesn't look like it will initially at least!
Sea Eagles' hamstring curse strikes again
Manly loses another star in week from hell
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Doesn't look like it will initially at least!
Sea Eagles' hamstring curse strikes again
Manly loses another star in week from hell
f....m...d.....
To bizarre for words
Did he slip in the shower too??
Kevinward777
First Grader
I think he will end up lobbing eggs on a few faces this year. No one can knock the kids determination in coming back from injury. I hope he does really well.
Cust or Birt it is!
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7 | 6 | 1 | 54 | 14 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | -60 | 8 |
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8 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 7 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
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7 | 1 | 6 | -87 | 4 |
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7 | 1 | 6 | -136 | 4 |
