Matt Lodge... Signed.

[Rocky]

Manly (and Silvertails) need to forget signing these average players that really add nothing and take up a roster spot.

From what I've seen signing veteran positive influences like Finucane at Sharks and what the Dolphins did picking up guys from winning clubs like the Storm (kaufusi and Bromichs) and Rabbits (Nicholls) has been what has moved the needle for other clubs

So who can Manly recruit that fits this mould? I know guys on here have been crying out for the next BK. But it's unlikely we can find that type of guy that is still in his prime.

I love the suggestion of JWH. Get him for a year and pay him what is required.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Manly (and Silvertails) need to forget signing these average players that really add nothing and take up a roster spot.

From what I've seen signing veteran positive influences like Finucane at Sharks and what the Dolphins did picking up guys from winning clubs like the Storm (kaufusi and Bromichs) and Rabbits (Nicholls) has been what has moved the needle for other clubs

So who can Manly recruit that fits this mould? I know guys on here have been crying out for the next BK. But it's unlikely we can find that type of guy that is still in his prime.

I love the suggestion of JWH. Get him for a year and pay him what is required.

JWH is a pipe dream, Roosters or bust for him

Past his absolute prime now, but have always respected and admired the way Wade Graham goes about things

 

[LeonardCohen]

I really hope Manly consider that there’s no purpose in signing players from other clubs, unless they’re going to offer more than what we already have. The likes of Talau, Woods, Bird, and Lodge are not the sort of players worth recruiting. There’s no NRL mandate that says you have to buy players from the other 16 teams. What’s the point of buying crap from elsewhere? Unless it’s a signing that’s going to be an upgrade on what we’ve already got, don’t bother. I’d rather lose with our own players, than lose with someone else’s

 

[XV-1]

From today's Telegraph

Manly has become wary of signing footballers managed by Isaac Moses.

They have ruled out signing front rower Matt Lodge who is managed by Moses.

The club is also concerned about the fact Moses manages the coach Seibold and the perception of his players getting an inside run ( Aaron Woods)


Well done Tony Mestrov.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

What's the bet he's in maroon and white within days? Another reject joins the club MAYBE.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

Although I'd probably have him above Josh marshmallow Aloiai. Close race to the bottom but he's probably a better player.

 

[eagle66]

If the club sign him, I hope it is only for this season. This would push Condon and Woods to Blacktown, maybe even Aoili when Jurbo returns.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

No thanks give sykes a run if we are that desperate. Or even Boyle, assuming he really exists.

 

[Eagle 1]

If the club sign him, I hope it is only for this season. This would push Condon and Woods to Blacktown, maybe even Aoili when Jurbo returns.

A quality battering ram on his day, mmm...I'm 50 50 on this.

 

[Ben]

I doubt we would sign him as we have too many props in our squad. This would only happen if we let one go at the same time imo

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

The Roosters are apparently happy to let him walk because he's been sooking ever since they didn't re-sign him and they haven't liked his attitude around training. If it was a "No" to signing him before, surely it's now a, "F**k , no!" Let the Bulldogs have him.

 

[The Bandit]

Would be very astute for both him and the club to sign him for the rest of the season only. He needs to raise his share price for a contract, and God knows we need to banish a couple of our blokes to Blacktown forever.

 

[The Who]

One more big, laborious, penalty-magnet in our forward pack?
Even our recruiters wouldn't be that stupid.

 

[Uk eagle]

One more big, laborious, penalty-magnet in our forward pack?
Even our recruiters wouldn't be that stupid.

Agreed, he's the type of prop who was valuable 3 or 4 years ago but doesn't suit the game now

 

[Leader of the Flock]

Hard NO.

 

[Rocky]

We have enough issues in the club without adding this d!ckhead to the mix.

 

[Eagle 1]

Would be very astute for both him and the club to sign him for the rest of the season only. He needs to raise his share price for a contract, and God knows we need to banish a couple of our blokes to Blacktown forever.

I'd only take him at a bargain rate. Trouble is he's got tabs on himself and wants the top $s....nah..passing.

 

[Nordburg]

Yet another club that has released him before his contract is up.If the picture wasn’t painted prior to this exit,surely that’s it now.I’ll be interested to read ST’s to see who’s in favour of signing Lodge,just for profile purposes

 

[47MVEagle]

No

 

[master blaster]

Nah apparently he has met with the doggies another team with a huge sombrero so he will probably end up there