Ken Arthurson - The Godfather of Manly Sea Eagles

[jamesie]

My son and I were glued to this last night. How fit is he for a 93 year old? Going out into the surf each day. Inspiring...........

 

[Sheikheagle]

Great interview last night. The great man is still as sharp as a tack. A mate of mine is his financial planner and he came down for the first game with a bung shoulder done body surfing. At 93 just wow 😯

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

Perhaps the greatest Manly Man of all. Thanks for the heads-up on Face To Face, I will assume it's on Kayo and catch it there.

 

[Once Was Brissie Kid]

Hats off to Y Sampson for that interview. I wasn't optimistic but it was really really good.

And Wally O'Connell must have been something, as Arko, Bozo and Stanton all raved about him.

 

[grassy]

Remember meeting Ken in the eighties. He was at a court house in Sydney with Neville Wran getting into an elevator. I got into the lift with them with my nail bag on,heading back up to a floor. Didn’t say much apart from Up Manly. I was working for Arkley Fibrous Plaster who had a contract with PWD( Public Works Department).

 

[Brookie Bob]

Perhaps the greatest Manly Man of all. Thanks for the heads-up on Face To Face, I will assume it's on Kayo and catch it there.

It is

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Manly wouldn’t have the proud history it has without Arko. Good to see him fit and sharp and enjoying life. Comes across as a really genuine and decent person.
Was interesting to hear he remained friends with Ribot, many fans hate the guy but not Arko, a measure of the man.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Manly wouldn’t have the proud history it has without Arko. Good to see him fit and sharp and enjoying life. Comes across as a really genuine and decent person.
Was interesting to hear he remained friends with Ribot, many fans hate the guy but not Arko, a measure of the man.

As much as we love to connect with the tribalism and associate with all Manly stands for, it’s a game of footy. Arko has his priorities sorted after 90+ years on this planet. There is no personal joy or growth in holding onto grudges.