Dee Why Eagle
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never really thought close delivered
Matai.....
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I'm probably blinded...he played in the first game I ever saw live at Brooky, and I recall him scoring two tries and crushing it as only a 110kg centre can...
Dee Why Eagle
Bencher
i recall him only ever playing one absolute blinder... towards the end of his Manly career when the Gold Coast scouts were in attendance... absolutely killed it & scored a Gold Coast contract. Think that was the last good game he played...
thanks but no thanks
Mac Man
Reserve Grader
Steve will be back I don't doubt he will give it a go and go around again.
He could have retired a few times and as if every week he has a stiff neck
DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE
I'm sorry but Kevin Iro was as successful as his mate Holiday Shelford was upfront
Does 'guys' refer to me? Aww @niccipops , couldn't you share just a little between us females?Hands off you guys. He's my Matai and I'm keeping him!
Will be sad to watch Manly play without him and there will never be another.
You're probably right, Skivvi not quite in the really elite class, but not many tougher or more committed than him on that list.
Although I'd have to say that the Lyon / Matai pairing is probably the best we've ever had that played together in the same team. Maybe Fulton and Branighan, but I'm too young to really remember them in their prime. Hill and Innes were good but Skivvi and Killer have them covered.
HoldenV8
Journey Man
Wouldn't that be a novelty. Turning out U/20 players who could actually tackle.....Skivy would straighten them out.
If you are talking about James O'Connor they are not related
MadMarcus
Toovey for NRL CEO
I wonder how he'd do now, as a 310kg centre?
ShakeySeaEagle
Reserve Grader
Matai and Lyon would have to be up there with the best centre pairings ever let alone within our club. Who gets the nod ahead of them?
Choppy was ok but I would have preferred Gene Miles
Of course ALinda. Like shared custody? We could go to family court and sort it out.Does 'guys' refer to me? Aww @niccipops , couldn't you share just a little between us females?
Holmsey
Bencher
By The Mole
October 23, 2016
MANLY hardman Steve Matai’s hopes of playing football again are getting more remote by the day and it appears the brave Kiwi will be forced to hang up his boots before next season.
No player in the NRL has endured more pain than Matai during the past decade.
A bruising defender and willing ball-runner, the Kiwi plays well above his weight, but the big hits have taken an awful toll on his shoulders and neck. He underwent neck surgery earlier in the year and was hoping to return as good as new in 2017.
But I’m hearing the injury isn’t healing as well as the 32-year-old centre hoped and he is unlikely to be cleared to play again.
Matai was renowned for being able to play with pain but the fact his neck is continuing to cause problems is a major concern for his long-term health.
The good news for Matai is that if he does retire, insurance should cover his entire contract money for next season.
October 23, 2016
MANLY hardman Steve Matai’s hopes of playing football again are getting more remote by the day and it appears the brave Kiwi will be forced to hang up his boots before next season.
No player in the NRL has endured more pain than Matai during the past decade.
A bruising defender and willing ball-runner, the Kiwi plays well above his weight, but the big hits have taken an awful toll on his shoulders and neck. He underwent neck surgery earlier in the year and was hoping to return as good as new in 2017.
But I’m hearing the injury isn’t healing as well as the 32-year-old centre hoped and he is unlikely to be cleared to play again.
Matai was renowned for being able to play with pain but the fact his neck is continuing to cause problems is a major concern for his long-term health.
The good news for Matai is that if he does retire, insurance should cover his entire contract money for next season.
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
Bah Humbug
But Matai has to think of his future health and if the risks are too great or he just cant get it right, its time to let the fat lady sing. Love the way Matai plays and we'll miss him in the back line. One of our best. Enjoy your life Steve. You dont want to be a broken down old man at 32. We'd love you to play, but I'd prefer to think you've got a great few decades in pasture.
But Matai has to think of his future health and if the risks are too great or he just cant get it right, its time to let the fat lady sing. Love the way Matai plays and we'll miss him in the back line. One of our best. Enjoy your life Steve. You dont want to be a broken down old man at 32. We'd love you to play, but I'd prefer to think you've got a great few decades in pasture.
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Dankseagles
Reserve Grader
Looks like the writing is on the wall. Would love to see him involved in the club in some capacity though. He was my main man for many years!
double hoops
First Grader
I would not be so sure of Skivis return. That insurance will pay Skivi out but not Snake could be significant from BOZO's recruitment perspective.
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