Manly’s Future – A Club in Decline?

[Eagles4Life]

I’m itching for some success but it doesn’t matter what happens because Manly isn’t just some hobby that I can park when things are going as planned…it’s been the backdrop of my life since I was a little kid. It’s like family and you never turn your back on family. It’s more than the players, the current administration and the current owners…it’s the club and its storied history that endure beyond the status quo.

Bravo @LeonardCohen

 

[Bringbackcliffy]

It's not just premierships It's off field. Look at their memberships, their stadiums, their revenue streams just dwarf us these days. I guess having followed Manly for 50 years there was always a premiership on the horizon but the last decade we just aren't anywhere near it and I can't see one coming for a long long time.

Agree it’s more about avoiding humiliation than actually expecting success which doesn’t sit well. it’s also bleeding obvious we need a youthful balanced squad all pulling in the same direction. Manly has had the luxury of some blue chip players but too often surrounded by journeyman. It hasn’t worked. We rolled the dice and paid way too much, to too few, for very little impact. Lose the flash and develop some grit and character. Look at Parra and even Canberra - connected, youthful and energetic. We have enough quality to start afresh. Let’s hope siebold coaches for the clubs long term success not just his own short term survival