Joel Thompson re-signs with Manly, Now St Helens

[wombatgc]

I was already a fan of his when he was at the Dragons. The work he does off the field is phenomenal. And of course under Des and the coaching staff, he and Siro have given us a winning edge backrow that we desperately needed.

 

[dowdz]

This is an excellent retention by the club. Joel has been amazing for us. Now to wrap up the Turbos.

 

[XV-1]

Only for one year?

 

[ALinda]

Only for one year?

So it would seem but one's better than none

 

[40 years an eagle]

Only for one year?

Des is only signed for 1 more year, so I can't see any contracts being offered for beyond that period until after or simultaneously with his own extension.

Somewhere before October 31 for that is my guess.

 

[Ralphie]

Ben Kennedy Mk 2. Great news.

 

[HappilyManly]

Only for one year?

Joel is on record as wanting to play ESL

Once he gets his diamond ring on GF day he can leave with our blessings

 

[Loobs]

I’m pretty sure I saw a brand new URM truck parked in his driveway. Don’t know if it’s coincidence that he took less money and now has a fancy garbage truck???

URM hey, looking after the boys.

Maybe he was swayed to re-sign by the new bins. I mean, how could you leave the area after that?!?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

The SMH article suggested it was at least one year. That could mean an option on him staying put in 2021 is part of the deal.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Great news.
BK MK II...

 

[jbb/james]

Just another great thompson wearing the manly colours. The thommos have all been top shelf in the maroon . Great great players and joel is no exception
Ian , a couple of Als and a joel.
Were There any more thommos ?

 

[Woodsie]

I have been a vocal critic of resigning Joel on $600k a year ... have thought that at that price better options would be available ... but I am estatic at the news of his willingness to stay on a reduced amount ... good player but a better man .... he goes onto my shaggable list ...

 

[jbb/james]

I have been a vocal critic of resigning Joel on $600k a year ... have thought that at that price better options would be available ... but I am estatic at the news of his willingness to stay on a reduced amount ... good player but a better man .... he goes onto my shaggable list ...

Pretty long list ?

 

[Woodsie]

Pretty long list ?

Queer thing is they all seem to be wearing Maroon and white nighties ......

 

[globaleagle]

Needs to be "OFFICIAL" before the

As per silvertails rule back in ...2012 (I think it was, and it got me good.)

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Excellent news!!!

 

[Kevinward777]

Brilliant!

 

[KOMORI]

Pretty long list ?

They all know they’re pretty safe

 

[Dan]

The new kitey

 

[bob dylan]

With Walker and Thompson signed and announced I think its safe to assume the Turbos are signed, and as yet not announced - presentation night might be a good time.

There is no way Walker or Thommo would be signed before the brothers. And if they were going elsewhere the club that signed them would singing from the highest mountain already.