Got to be a Shark or two on the loose as they are going to have to give a big raise to their newly starring halfback. Maybe a secondrower?I'm kinda in the 50 50 camp on Lodge tbh. Makes you think the club might have a big forward signing all ready to be unveiled.
It’s pretty much right there for a full time top 30 player I think. Crazy considering we would be paying this much for aitasi james , Ben Condon etc. makes me think that lodge probably hasn’t been the most valuable commodity as far as culture goes. He seems like a bit of an odd bloke.I'd assume that 150k is close to minimum wage in the NRL!
The only two games where we were unashamedly flogged, he played, and he started in them. I don't think he's a great influence. His only two wins since he returned were against a tiny Bulldogs pack. Personally I think he is completely overrated by many on here.It’s pretty much right there for a full time top 30 player I think. Crazy considering we would be paying this much for aitasi james , Ben Condon etc. makes me think that lodge probably hasn’t been the most valuable commodity as far as culture goes. He seems like a bit of an odd bloke.
Yes, Jughead was a big loss from our roster of imports. Unless Auckland’s rugby juniors’ competition is now a part of the MWDRLFC.Oh no I agree, losing JWH was probably our biggest ever loss of one of our juniors - well, our under 20's at least.
Agreed on Lodge and good call on Leo Thompson. He would be a perfect fit to our middles. Not sure why Knights would let him go??Not a huge loss I don’t think but I do think he gave our middles a bit of much needed mongrel. We still need a big body with a ‘bad’ attitude. Ola started to show some mongrel towards the end of this season but he’s out on the edge. Need someone like a NAS, JWH or Lenui. A bit loose and a bit scary. I hear Leo Thompson might be exiting Newcastle? He might fit the bill.
😊LODGE EXITS EAGLES NEST
Matt Lodge is on the lookout for his sixth NRL club with the former Broncos prop set to sever ties with Manly despite a $300,000 offer.
Sport Confidential can reveal Lodge’s career at Brookvale is all but over after struggling to strike a deal with the Sea Eagles.
Matt Lodge’s time at Manly appears to be over.
Manly coach and former Broncos mentor Anthony Seibold wants to keep Lodge at the club.
Sea Eagles bosses have tabled a two-year deal worth around $150,000 a season, but Lodge is unlikely to agree terms as he weighs up other options.
Since his NRL debut in 2014, Lodge has had stints at Wests Tigers, Brisbane, the Warriors, Sydney Roosters and Manly but only ever found some stability at the Broncos, with whom he played 65 games.
At only 29, the hulking prop could play NRL for another five seasons and has been linked with a move to the Dragons.
Lodge has also been linked with the Knights, where his father-in-law Peter O’Sullivan is recruitment chief, but it’s understood the controversial enforcer won’t be going to Newcastle.
Manly does well with players named Thompson..............or Thomson, for that matterAgreed on Lodge and good call on Leo Thompson. He would be a perfect fit to our middles. Not sure why Knights would let him go??
News of the year, got offered much more than he deserves but the clown continues to think he is hard done byLODGE EXITS EAGLES NEST
Matt Lodge is on the lookout for his sixth NRL club with the former Broncos prop set to sever ties with Manly despite a $300,000 offer.
Sport Confidential can reveal Lodge’s career at Brookvale is all but over after struggling to strike a deal with the Sea Eagles.
Matt Lodge’s time at Manly appears to be over.
Manly coach and former Broncos mentor Anthony Seibold wants to keep Lodge at the club.
Sea Eagles bosses have tabled a two-year deal worth around $150,000 a season, but Lodge is unlikely to agree terms as he weighs up other options.
Since his NRL debut in 2014, Lodge has had stints at Wests Tigers, Brisbane, the Warriors, Sydney Roosters and Manly but only ever found some stability at the Broncos, with whom he played 65 games.
At only 29, the hulking prop could play NRL for another five seasons and has been linked with a move to the Dragons.
Lodge has also been linked with the Knights, where his father-in-law Peter O’Sullivan is recruitment chief, but it’s understood the controversial enforcer won’t be going to Newcastle.
I expected you to be disappointed @Kiwi Eagle 🤣News of the year, got offered much more than he deserves but the clown continues to think he is hard done by
Our Club made Lodge the right offerLODGE EXITS EAGLES NEST
Matt Lodge is on the lookout for his sixth NRL club with the former Broncos prop set to sever ties with Manly despite a $300,000 offer.
Sport Confidential can reveal Lodge’s career at Brookvale is all but over after struggling to strike a deal with the Sea Eagles.
Matt Lodge’s time at Manly appears to be over.
Manly coach and former Broncos mentor Anthony Seibold wants to keep Lodge at the club.
Sea Eagles bosses have tabled a two-year deal worth around $150,000 a season, but Lodge is unlikely to agree terms as he weighs up other options.
Since his NRL debut in 2014, Lodge has had stints at Wests Tigers, Brisbane, the Warriors, Sydney Roosters and Manly but only ever found some stability at the Broncos, with whom he played 65 games.
At only 29, the hulking prop could play NRL for another five seasons and has been linked with a move to the Dragons.
Lodge has also been linked with the Knights, where his father-in-law Peter O’Sullivan is recruitment chief, but it’s understood the controversial enforcer won’t be going to Newcastle.
Agreed & I think fair enough too.$150k a year, is that all we offered. It kinda says, good luck for the future and thanks for your service.
We finally agree on something feathered friendAgreed & I think fair enough too.
I thought your were championing Mat “Cookie Monster” Lodge to be given what he wanted only a week or so ago?We finally agree on something feathered friend
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