News: Neumann cut loose in Ox deal

[DSM5]

The question is Kiwi, is your best boy, Ox,  a 'one shot' player?  I don't want to rehash the 09 season, rather forget it.  But with Brett missing, surely readjustment should have been made sooner.  Anyway I don't want to restart a sad season, rather look forward to a new beginning in 2010 with a new half combo. 

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

True, but the question is, did the coaches instructions change. That we don't know

Got a new jersey at Peter Wynn's last week and chucked a number on the back, you may be surprised to find that the number wasn't 4 or 7

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

# 6 ?

 

[kingyfan]

I watched the 2008 season DVD Grand Final weekend -seriosuly there was no comaprision between OX & his efforts this season.  Couldn't put the finger on the difference - missing Bell/Beaver or Brett, forwards not going forward.  Who knows but he was a lot more decisive

I think that ox was injured for most of this year.  Groin injury I believe.

Probably should have received the Roy Bull award this year instead of Kingy. 

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

# 6 ?

Nup, although 6 is my lucky number 😛

11 went on the back

 

[Matabele]

I hope Neuman wasn't taking up much salary cap space. 

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

Orford will probably get his $55k

 

[Matabele]

Orford should be taking a pay cut, not taking more.

 

[willstyles]

Well more than 55k. Like I said, club took a punt on him and it hasn't worked out as well as they wanted.

 

[Matabele]

I'd have played 3 games for $55k plus.  Would have caught the ball when it came my way too.

 

[Guest]

Cliffy has posted on MWSE that a caller on 2sm yesterday afternoon mentioned a rumour fo Orford going to the Raiders. 

There is hope yet.

 

[Downie]

I heard the same thing yesterday as well (the dude that told me probably got it from that too actually).

 

[Cameron]

dsm5 hasnt been on here

think hes still washing his underwear

he would of soilled himself when he heard it

 

[DSM5]

I'll soil my underwear when it happens Cliffy. 

 

[ManlyBacker]

From the Tele:

Manly poised to announce the retention of Matt Orford, Williams and Robertson
By Dean Ritchie

Manly are poised to announce the retention of captain Matt Orford, as well as international wingers David Williams and Michael Roberston later this week.

Each will agree to new two-year deals. With those three signed, Manly will focus on re-signing back-rower Glenn Stewart.

Orford is actually off contract now while Williams, Robertson and Stewart end their current deals after next season.

The Daily Telegraph reported Orford has agreed to take a pay cut to remain at Brookvale.

Rising star Keiran Foran is also off contract after 2010, and Manly hope to have him re-signed as soon as possible.

Foran is seen as the long-term replacement for Orford.

 

[Chip and Chase]

"Foran is seen as the long-term replacement for Orford."

Rather he was the short term replacement.

 

[Fro]

Just replacement would suit.

 

[Jethro]

Just replacement would suit.

Immediate replacement would be better

 

[Fro]

doesnt need to be immediate Jethro.

any time between now and Rd. 1 will be fine.

 

[kingyfan]

Just because orford signed for another two years doesn't guarantee that he will play first grade. 

Hopefully Foran and hodkinson will step up this year and force him into the sunshine coast team.  Either that or they steal the photos of Des from him soon.