Kane Elgey

[Woodsie]

Interesting how opinions swing so quickly. Croker was a choker last year. He played one good game but looked out of his depth during the other games before his injury. Now he may turn into something worthy but he's played a couple of games this year and done well and suddenly he's the Messiah. I'm yet to be convinced Elgey or Croker are the answer. Yes, Cust is young and inexperienced but he toughs it out and does his job. I don't think he's any less capable than the other two at this stage. Croker is only 22, Cust only 20 while Elgey is 25. In my opinion Elgey has the greater creativity of the three, but seems to lack the confidence and toughness. The other two are still young and may develop well, but at this stage all three are temps in my opinion

I agree about Cust ... however I think he is fundamentally a halfback who is going good at 5/8 ...but if we are correct ... he is the one most likely to draw an offer too good to refuse from another club .... not sure if he will hang about for 6 years on unders until DCE retires ..

 

[Class of 96]

I agree about Cust ... however I think he is fundamentally a halfback who is going good at 5/8 ...but if we are correct ... he is the one most likely to draw an offer too good to refuse from another club .... not sure if he will hang about for 6 years on unders until DCE retires ..

Hope we can keep him mate. I see him developing into a top shelf half, and a really good clubman with the right character.

 

[The Eagle Has Landed]

Not a fan of his huge floating cut out passes. Needs a strong flat cut out pass with speed.

I agree I can see this pass being intercepted. I'm surprised it hasn't yet but can see it happening in the near future.

 

[HoldenV8]

I’m not even sure what I think of this idea myself tbh, and it probably won’t happen anyway, but when DCE and Tom are back fit, with Parker now out injured, is 1 Tom 3 Elliott 4 Suli 6 Walker an option ?

I suggest this with the memory in my mind that last season, in a pretty dismal year, our best period of the year coincided with Walker being available and playing there alongside DCE

No no no no no.

Turbo at fullback - hell yes,
Elliot and Suli as centres - Yes if Walker and Scorpio aren't available.
Walker to 5/8? No no no no no.

Walker is a centre, not a 5/8. He wouldn't have even been playing in the halves last year (or 2016) if Barrett had any idea what he was doing.

 

[Technical Coach]

No probs Ryan. I’ve been watching him since he’s been a kid. Lovely guy and great skill set. Just can’t seem to grab a game by the scruff of the neck. I know it’s eleven games for us but he’s been in the NRL for four years. I hope I’m wrong too, he’s a good kid.

Good kid but a step below NRL, should probably make the most of his opportunities while he has them to score a decent contract in Super League.

Doubt Dessie will use him once he has a full squad to pick from, Dessie has already given enough hints in press conferences that he is not happy with his performances.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

No no no no no.

Turbo at fullback - hell yes,
Elliot and Suli as centres - Yes if Walker and Scorpio aren't available.
Walker to 5/8? No no no no no.

Walker is a centre, not a 5/8. He wouldn't have even been playing in the halves last year (or 2016) if Barrett had any idea what he was doing.

Sorry mate had to give this a bump

 

[HoldenV8]

Sorry mate had to give this a bump

So long as its working, I'm happy to be wrong.

 

[Eagles2nv]

Just on Elgey. I assume he is moving on as he is down the list now. Walker, Cust and Crocker all in front.

I'd say he might try chase a gig in the UK.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

LG is signed until the end of next year.. now with DW playing 5/8, and Cust and Croker ahead of him in the pecking order, it's hard seeing him play anymore minutes in FG.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Just on Elgey. I assume he is moving on as he is down the list now. Walker, Cust and Crocker all in front.

I'd say he might try chase a gig in the UK.

You were reading my mind bro.

 

[double hoops]

I doubt LG is on rock bottom dollars either. With Des wanting to hang on to plenty of kids, I am sure a spot in the top 30 and extra cap space is not something that goes unnoticed.

 

[silver]

I was at North Sydney Oval two weeks to watch the BWSE vs Bears. LG was ineffective and showed little interest or effort. T-Rex showed more ticker and desire than him.
Based on what I saw, it’ll be a long long time before he plays NRL for our beloved Eagles again.

 

[Rosko]

I was at North Sydney Oval two weeks to watch the BWSE vs Bears. LG was ineffective and showed little interest or effort. T-Rex showed more ticker and desire than him.
Based on what I saw, it’ll be a long long time before he plays NRL for our beloved Eagles again.

Has to be persuaded to go to UK. Won’t be playing NRL. Eating up cap space now.
BTW - does anyone remember Trent Hodkinson? Another great Barrett signing.

 

[Eagles2nv]

You were reading my mind bro.

Haha exact same time stamp aswell.

In all my years on this site, that is a first.

 

[HoldenV8]

Has to be persuaded to go to UK. Won’t be playing NRL. Eating up cap space now.
BTW - does anyone remember Trent Hodkinson? Another great Barrett signing.

Mate, Hodko could have been more useful last year if Barrett knew what he was doing.

After letting Green go, the Hastings saga, and Croker's injury, we needed a 5/8. So to that end we managed to get Hodko who was conveniently let go by the Sharks. However, instead of playing him at 5/8 he mostly put Walker back there and played Hodko from the bench as the backup hooker.

Seriously, I don't want to turn this into a Barrett Bash, but given when we know he tendered his resignation you could almost swear blind that he sabotaged us with his selections in the back half of next year. And you'd almost believe it if you didn't know of his other.....shall we say bizarre team and squad selections since 2016.

 

[Mitch]

Kane potentially looking at retirement according to The Telegraph

GLITTER FADES FOR ELGEY

KANE Elgey was once one of the NRL’s hottest young playmakers. But it seems at just 25 the Manly half will quit the game at season’s end.

Elgey hasn’t been able to replicate his debut season when he starred as a 21-year-old at the Titans.

He ruptured an ACL the next year but still signed a rich three-year extension with the club. When that deal ended last year, he signed a two-year contract with Manly.

After playing in 11 of the first 12 games, he has languished in Canterbury Cup and is considering retirement.

 

[StuBoot]

Don’t wish that on anybody, a star with the world at your feet at 21.
Torn ACL and no matter how hard you try, you’re not the same player again.
I had hopes for Elgey but obviously his body didn’t come to the party and got in minds ear.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Feel sad for the guy but best thing to do for his body , especially later in life.

 

[BOZO]

Feel sad for the guy but best thing to do for his body , especially later in life.

Sometimes the best thing for one is change . Change brings other challenges and opportunities .

 

[Kevinward777]

I hope he considers the Super League, I reckon he’d go alright over there.