Jake Arthur

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Be interested to hear @Ryan’s view on this.

 

[Eagle 1]

Couldn't begrudge it to him if he left. He is more NRL ready than a bunch of other regular starting halves.

He should get at least 3 games through Daly playing Origin and injury back for Brooks. He's a good kid and I'd hate to loose him.

 

[Rocky]

Sounds like a BS story.

Just a journo finding a backup half and linking him to teams that may need him.

Given that Manly threw him a lifeline and he gets to develop under two great halves I reckon JA would be fairly happy where he is right now.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

He should get at least 3 games through Daly playing Origin and injury back for Brooks. He's a good kid and I'd hate to loose him.

And Karl Lawton is often injured.

He will get his chances.

 

[Phobia]

Sounds like a BS story.

Just a journo finding a backup half and linking him to teams that may need him.

Given that Manly threw him a lifeline and he gets to develop under two great halves I reckon JA would be fairly happy where he is right now.

I think he also resigned for two or three years, at the end of last year, after it became apparent Brooks would be ahead of him. I wouldn't think he'd be upset or wanting out if he did that. He's still 21, and DCE didn't even debut until 22. I think he'd be happy where he is at the moment. Additionally Manly fans aren't absolutely evil like Eels "fans" so he won't be copping it here for doing his best.

 

[master blaster]

Like my mate and me were talking about today, Yes he might behind Brooks and Chez but he has to put in and make it hard for Seibs to not pick him in the side or on the bench, dont drop your head but to make sure you go out in every game you play, whether it is for BWSE or first grade and bust your gut telling Seibs, dont forget me,I am here and I wont let you down if you pick me, make it hard for him to ignore you

 

[Will on the hill]

It'd be hard for JA if he is receiving offers to start, he would definitely be an upgrade for some clubs. Just hope he realises that the clubs that are willing to start him at this stage aren't the places that will be best for his long term future.

 

[Ryan]

We need to play him at lock. He suits the position perfectly. Tall, lean, has pace, is crafty, can play 5/8 at a pinch or even in the centres.

Who else does that remind anyone of people? Yep, Steve (The Beaver) Menzies.

Why are we playing and rotating two props at lock? One can't even really run anymore! This change speeds out forwards as a group up. Something we BADLY need.

Also, with Lawton going to the Cowboys, we need to start grooming DCE's under study off the bench in Jamie Humphreys. Kid will be anything if given an opportunity.

I'm tired of seeing Arthur being 18th man or whatever, when he perfectly fills a gap we have, that's been given to someone because of character , leadership and Defense (someone who could do the same off the bench at prop).

 

[XV-1]

We need to play him at lock. He suits the position perfectly. Tall, lean, has pace, is crafty, can play 5/8 at a pinch or even in the centres.

Who else does that remind anyone of people? Yep, Steve (The Beaver) Menzies.

Why are we playing and rotating two props at lock? One can't even really run anymore! This change speeds out forwards as a group up. Something we BADLY need.

Also, with Lawton going to the Cowboys, we need to start grooming DCE's under study off the bench in Jamie Humphreys. Kid will be anything if given an opportunity.

I'm tired of seeing Arthur being 18th man or whatever, when he perfectly fills a gap we have, that's been given to someone because of character , leadership and Defense (someone who could do the same off the bench at prop).

You r dreaming Ryan

He reminds me of Beavers mother, except Arthur is slower

A hard no.

 

[Ben]

We need to play him at lock. He suits the position perfectly. Tall, lean, has pace, is crafty, can play 5/8 at a pinch or even in the centres.

Who else does that remind anyone of people? Yep, Steve (The Beaver) Menzies.

Why are we playing and rotating two props at lock? One can't even really run anymore! This change speeds out forwards as a group up. Something we BADLY need.

Also, with Lawton going to the Cowboys, we need to start grooming DCE's under study off the bench in Jamie Humphreys. Kid will be anything if given an opportunity.

I'm tired of seeing Arthur being 18th man or whatever, when he perfectly fills a gap we have, that's been given to someone because of character , leadership and Defense (someone who could do the same off the bench at prop).

He would need a massive offseason in the gym to get his body right to move into the forwards. I get what your saying and can kind of agree that he could transition to add mobility and ball playing in the middle.
We need to see if he can handle making 35 tackles a game week in week out along with making some real tough hit ups.
Wouldnt mind seeing it but his body would have to change considerably.

 

[Ryan]

You r dreaming Ryan

He reminds me of Beavers mother, except Arthur is slower

A hard no.

Mate, respect your opinion, but STRONGLY disagree. If we want to keep being the 4th worst defensive team in the league, keep the status quo, and remain a heavy based team, sure. Slow, immobile, lumbering, but yes, powerful.

It's through the middles we get breached. Then when we are back peddling, the opposition spread it wide where we'll naturally be thin on the back foot.

Maybe you forget how he gave almost back to back man of the match performances to finish last year where we pumped two teams, and kept them to very low scores.

We should appreciate his talents mate. Don't believe what Parramatta numpties will tell you.

We need to speed up. We need more ex factor and line breaking from lock. We need another option. You don't / won't get that with Jake who provides so many different assets / intangibles that could be used elsewhere.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Who else does that remind anyone of people? Yep, Steve (The Beaver) Menzies.

Love the idea, Ryan, but as I keep assuring my wife, there is only one Beaver for me.

 

[Ryan]

Love the idea, Ryan, but as I keep assuring my wife, there is only one Beaver for me.

Haha, fair point, and rightfully so. He was a magician. Looking back, we didn't even really realise how lucky we were to have this ornament playing for us week after week, hey. Maybe I was just a bit too spoiled as a fan talent wise with our club.

 

[Will on the hill]

Mate, respect your opinion, but STRONGLY disagree. If we want to keep being the 4th worst defensive team in the league, keep the status quo, and remain a heavy based team, sure. Slow, immobile, lumbering, but yes, powerful.

It's through the middles we get breached. Then when we are back peddling, the opposition spread it wide where we'll naturally be thin on the back foot.

Maybe you forget how he gave almost back to back man of the match performances to finish last year where we pumped two teams, and kept them to very low scores.

We should appreciate his talents mate. Don't believe what Parramatta numpties will tell you.

We need to speed up. We need more ex factor and line breaking from lock. We need another option. You don't / won't get that with Jake who provides so many different assets / intangibles that could be used elsewhere.

I don't disagree that we could use a Murray/Yeo type at lock but these guys are energiser bunnies that tackle and run all day with good ball playing as a bonus. It would be unfair on Arthur to play him in the middle. Its not impossible in a few years time but he would need a season or 2 doing it in reggies. For now he is 1st backup for DCE and Brooks and that is all.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

We need to play him at lock. He suits the position perfectly. Tall, lean, has pace, is crafty, can play 5/8 at a pinch or even in the centres.

Who else does that remind anyone of people? Yep, Steve (The Beaver) Menzies.

Why are we playing and rotating two props at lock? One can't even really run anymore! This change speeds out forwards as a group up. Something we BADLY need.

Also, with Lawton going to the Cowboys, we need to start grooming DCE's under study off the bench in Jamie Humphreys. Kid will be anything if given an opportunity.

I'm tired of seeing Arthur being 18th man or whatever, when he perfectly fills a gap we have, that's been given to someone because of character , leadership and Defense (someone who could do the same off the bench at prop).

 

[joshcooper123]

looks like it may be jake arthur time if cherry is suspended,

Brooks 6 and Arthur 7
or
Arthur 6 and Brooks 7
???

 

[davohan123]

BREAKING: Manly’s double blow as star duo banned over dangerous tackle despite Seibold’s plea

BREAKING: Manly’s double blow as star duo banned despite Seibold’s ‘accident’ plea

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[davohan123]

So Arthur get a his chance now DCE gone
Brooks and Arthur it is for me

 

[Ryan]

He'll do a bang up job as well.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

We need to play him at lock. He suits the position perfectly. Tall, lean, has pace, is crafty, can play 5/8 at a pinch or even in the centres.

Who else does that remind anyone of people? Yep, Steve (The Beaver) Menzies.

Why are we playing and rotating two props at lock? One can't even really run anymore! This change speeds out forwards as a group up. Something we BADLY need.

Also, with Lawton going to the Cowboys, we need to start grooming DCE's under study off the bench in Jamie Humphreys. Kid will be anything if given an opportunity.

I'm tired of seeing Arthur being 18th man or whatever, when he perfectly fills a gap we have, that's been given to someone because of character , leadership and Defense (someone who could do the same off the bench at prop).

Prescient post, potentially.

A halves pairing of Arthur and Brooks still looks very capable to me.