Lodge, you Monster

[LeonardCohen]

The other forwards like Paseka and Aliai and Sip will all become more physical with Lodge around and we do have enough size up front to really dominate that middle, which in turn allows us to set our speedy backs alight....all is looking good right now.

The size is great but we really need to limit our errors with such a big pack. If possession swings hard towards the opposition, this is a forward rotation that gasses hard. I really loved what I saw from Sipley until his untimely injury. He was in beast mode.

 

[Eagle 1]

Got a feeling Lodge will hit the ground running on Sat night. He now looks more imposing than last season if that's at all possible going on his gym work in the pre season. So looking forward to this game.

 

[Brookie Bob]

The other forwards like Paseka and Aliai and Sip will all become more physical with Lodge around and we do have enough size up front to really dominate that middle, which in turn allows us to set our speedy backs alight....all is looking good right now.

Ok - it's 'All Right Now'............

 

[Jay Eagle]

I'm waiting for the day all these guys are:

In BEAST MODE
Lodge
Paseka
Sipley
Brown
Olakau'atu

Backup up with the defensive reliability of
Jake
Crocker

add Bullemor and Lawton at their best

and we have one of the best forward packs in the game. that coupled with our back line and we can beat ANYONE on any given day.

Turbo
Saab
Garrick
Koula
Talau
Brooks
DCE

Jake
Olakau'atu
Burbo/ Waddell
Paseka
Crocker
Lodge

Lawton
Sipley
Brown
Bullemor

that side is capable of winning a premiership.

If we could pick up a gun winger (like Turuva or Oates) or Kayal Iro at centre and move Garrick back to wing)
and a hard running second rower (like Su'A or Crighton) we become a major force

 

[effnic]

Coming back from an ACL. Risky. Hope we're not rushing him as we are down on troops. Hope all goes well for him. We need him.

Like....Did you read it or na?

 

[Rocky]

Lodge on 200k?

That's a relief. 500k was thrown around like it was a fact.

I feel better now.

 

[Damien2812]

With the news of Fisher Harris leaving Penrith next season, it's more important now that we get Lodge signed just incase Penrith start sniffing around.

 

[stoodamire]

With the news of Fisher Harris leaving Penrith next season, it's more important now that we get Lodge signed just incase Penrith start sniffing around.

Don't think he will want to drive to Penrith from Manly everyday.

 

[maxta]

The situation for Lodge is simple....if he plays well in 2024 he will get a 2-3 year contract at seasons end as a reward, that's good enough motivation to get the big fella ripping in

 

[Disco]

Lodge on 200k?

That's a relief. 500k was thrown around like it was a fact.

I feel better now.

Agreed.

Some were pushing the narrative hard that he was signed on 500k plus and would miss half the season.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

Don't think he will want to drive to Penrith from Manly everyday.

It's a lovely drive.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Frankly I consider Lodge is worth 500K year.

 

[Rocky]

Frankly I consider Lodge is worth 500K year.

The Matt Lodge who can rip in and show dominance? Yes

Or the Matt Lodge who has been paid to leave 4 clubs and had to sign a train and trial because NO ONE wanted him? No

Sounds like you think the first one.

 

[manly al]

Just be so good for Lodge to show that impressive form until last season "s injury and A S A P and let any contract arrangements sort it self out from there .
In conjunction again with Tent , Sipley , Alioai , Jake [ whenever ] Bully if needed up front and Brown on for whatever time Would be a hand full for any opposing packs .
More suited to a middle on past indications but could be worth looking at Bully as an edge with Burbo maybe out for a while, Parker still getting accustomed there and Shu out of the scene now .
Realize Waddell is doing a pretty fair job there again but Bully and if he can adjust his defence sufficiently could be a Liam Martin type runner there with his running ability

 

[Damien2812]

Don't think he will want to drive to Penrith from Manly everyday.

If the money is good, why wouldn't he?

 

[stoodamire]

If the money is good, why wouldn't he?

Because money might not be the only factor.

 

[Damien2812]

Because money might not be the only factor.

And that's the concern.

 

[The '47ers]

It's a lovely drive.

Pumping out Onefour all the way

 

[KaZa]

Like....Did you read it or na?

Nah bro.

He did in September. There's epl footballers I know that did it in August and are still not back. Passing testing is one thing... But it's a pretty quick return. Our manly doctors don't have the best track record of rehabbing players. Too many over the years returning too soon and redoing injuries.

 

[manlyfan76]

Older players such as Lodge I'd offer
1 year at good price
2 year at reduced price.