Lodge, you Monster

[Stewbojevic]

Interestingly I spoke with a Bunnies fan last night and he was livid they didn’t sign Lodge, thinking they are super light in the middle and he would’ve changed that. I was shocked because I think culturally he’s not the go. But interesting to hear that perspective.

 

[lsz]

Another thought on Lodge.

In some ways it is similar to how we have to look at music. As an example do you react the speculation over what Michael Jackson was accused of from his art (now granted he was not convicted).
What about Diddy? Do you seperate what someone does away from their "job"

 

[mave]

Add Kanye to that list.

 

[double hoops]

What have Diddy and Kanye been up to?

 

[mave]

What have Diddy and Kanye been up to?

I think Diddy is in jail, well for diddling.

Kayne is now a fully fledged nazi.

Fun times in the music world

 

[double hoops]

I think Diddy is in jail, well for diddling.

Kayne is now a fully fledged nazi.

Fun times in the music world

Diddy is in jail. Ahh ok. He will be singing a different tune than.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Wait, I thought it was The Dragons he wanted to play for? Now it's morphed into The Bunnies? I get he was chasing the dollars, but the fact he's signed with us...it's not really a show of passion for our jersey or loyalty - is it.

I actually like(d) Lodge, but now, he's just a mercenary who soaked up mountains of our salary cap getting rehabilitated, and has severely regressed as a player (like Nathan Brown).

"Mountains"?

The whole reason we signed him was because he was cheap as chips.

 

[skull61]

Young forwards who are good enough to play NRL are not common. Forwards usually need to develop a bit first.

Panthers don’t seem to have any trouble finding them

 

[XV-1]

Panthers don’t seem to have any trouble finding them

They also coach them, nurture them and give them a defensive structure to base their D on.

What do we do?

 

[skull61]

They also coach them, nurture them and give them a defensive structure to base their D on.

What do we do?

Nothing by the looks of it

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Young forwards who are good enough to play NRL are not common. Forwards usually need to develop a bit first.

Panthers don’t seem to have any trouble finding them

Yeah, they found guys such as Garner at 28 (now about to turn 30) Sorensen at 28 (about to turn 32) and this year Papalii who turns 27.

 

[Ryan]

Anyone know why he didn't play in the trials?

 

[Woodsie]

Anyone know why he didn't play in the trials?

Yep

 

[Eagle 1]

Anyone know why he didn't play in the trials?

Think he was preparing for an upcoming fight. Part time boxer as well.

 

[deanm]

I believe his contract starts after the Boxing match ? So I imagine if he was injured it might affect the contract ??

 

[Ryan]

I believe his contract starts after the Boxing match ? So I imagine if he was injured it might affect the contract ??

Aaaah, thanks mate

 

[skull61]

Yeah, they found guys such as Garner at 28 (now about to turn 30) Sorensen at 28 (about to turn 32) and this year Papalii who turns 27.

Yeah and we get Lodge Brown and Taukehio

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Yeah and we get Lodge Brown and Taukehio

And Chee Kam and Waddell.
They may have picked better but they were premiers or already on the rise. If Manly can build on last years gains then we’ll be increasingly appealing to potential recruits.

But my point was you don’t need to stack your pack with 21 year olds, and even Penrith doesn’t do that.

 

[Dion Johnson]

LODGE PACKS A PUNCH

Former NRL bad boy Matt Lodge is hoping to emulate Paul Gallen by making waves in the world of boxing.

The Manly prop continued his impressive entry to the fight game with a second consecutive knockout win.

On the day of the NRL’s 2025 Vegas kick-off, there were fireworks at Sydney’s Bella Vista Hotel when Lodge hammered 119kg Fijian monster Jonasa Kavika in a second-round knockout.

Lodge tipped the scales at a hulking 122kg and those who have sparred the former Broncos prop say he possesses a brutally powerful right hand.

Lodge has previously called out Gallen, who made more than $5 million from boxing, and is keen to advance his boxing career.

“I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of boxing,” said Lodge, who also won his debut fight last November.

“I’ve always loved fighting.

“It was great to experience and even better to come away healthy with two early stoppages.

Boxing is a great way to keep me fit and sharp.

“I’m still confident in what I can do on a footy field and my body is feeling awesome.

“I’m going to put my energy into footy first and get ready for the NRL.

“There’s always people looking for a fight and for some reason everyone wants to fight the big white guy. Maybe because there’s not many of us left anymore.

“I know there will be plenty that will want to fight me.

“If the time is right for me and my footy club, let’s get them on.

At least people know I’ll come to fight. I love it.”