Fair point that, and despite the fact he might actually be the better of the two.
[Resurrected] Lachlan Croker (a smokey or 1st choice)
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Fair point that, and despite the fact he might actually be the better of the two.
If all the stories about how Croker has been having a huge preseason are true, then he deserves the first crack.
I'd prefer Hastings but I'm keen to see how Croker goes. I wouldn't trust the Raiders to get the best out of a young player much more than I'd trust the Knights to.
I'd prefer Hastings but I'm keen to see how Croker goes. I wouldn't trust the Raiders to get the best out of a young player much more than I'd trust the Knights to.
The Who
Journey Man
And why we let Gutherson go to Doesn'tmatta.
manlyfan76
Them / They
We have a good history with ex-raiders players, hope it continues.
Kevinward777
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Ben Kennedy, Michael Monaghan, Michael Robertson all good.
Jarred Kennedy and Michael Chee Kam not so much.
Good research Kevin
pjayz
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Mark Bryant was another who was handy and did a solid job in a winning side
Phil Carey went alright
Good memory . I am sure he played on the wing for us
Terry Zarsoff
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Carey was a Lakes United, Newcastle junior. He played for the Graders post-Manly.
Terry Zarsoff
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Moritz was a Manly junior, who later played for Norths.
Derek Moritz was an Australian rugby league player from the 1970s.
A specialist winger, Derek Moritz was a Manly junior that was graded at Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 1967. Moritz played for Manly between 1967-1972, and played on the wing in the 1970 Grand Final. He moved to the North Sydney Bears for two seasons between 1973-1974 before retiring. [
I think we can change the thread title now, from a Smokey to current first choice 5/8.
40 years an eagle
Bencher
Used to watch him play when I was 8 or 9. After he retired he owned the BP station at Wheeler Heights shops, right across the road from out grounds, St Mathews Farm. He had a seriously nice Mustang and used to roll up to watch our A grade home games sometimes.
It went full circle.
Was a nice guy and always told me I was going good.
Memories.
Nice story . Thank you for sharing
Damn you are right! 39 Games for us and 89 for the Raiders. I was kinda right....after so long....ahh forget it..
It's a long season. I expect they that both Croker and Hastings will have their chances. I hope the competition for the position brings out the best of both of them. I hope DCE stays injury free.
Terry Zarsoff
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Arthurson had high hopes for Carey when he signed him. Sadly he didn’t quite achieve the heights expected.
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