Ox exits Raiders

[ManlyBacker]

Coach David Furner says Canberra can't be held accountable for Matt Orford's wretched year and premature exit from the club.

The Raiders yesterday confirmed the 2008 Dally M Medallist would be leaving despite having two seasons to run on his contract. The Raiders and Orford's management are in negotiations over a settlement.

It's unclear whether the 33-year-old will retire. Given he managed six games with the Raiders and hasn't played since May, it's unlikely any NRL club will throw him a lifeline.

Furner denied the club should have done more research into his medical history before offering a two-year contract with an option for a third. ''No, the injury he sustained, and had the operation on, was done in the pre-season,'' Furner said.

Lee Gaskin

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/orford-exits-raiders-20110903-1jrdt.html

 

[Chip and Chase]

They signed him for 3 years ??!! WTF. How did they ever think that was a good deal ? Someone down Canberra way has been had big time.

 

[Wolfpack]

Sad end to a good player's career.

Won't suprise me in the slightest to see him end back up with Manly.

 

[Ceagle]

Please don't let him coach DCE

 

[ayjay007]

Love him or hate him,Ox is one of a small and illustrious group of footy players.He has captained Manly to a premiership win.Good enough for me.

 

[Napper]

Please don't let him coach DCE

Oh god no. Would be like getting Lance Thomson to coach buhrer.

 

[conanu]

I bet he ends up at Souths on a nothing incentive contract. I would think he was around Melbourne in the Maguire days and would fill the whole created by Sandow. Watch this Space.....................

 

[ayjay007]

I bet he ends up at Souths on a nothing incentive contract. I would think he was around Melbourne in the Maguire days and would fill the whole created by Sandow. Watch this Space.....................

Wouldn't hurt [email protected] least if Ox is injured,he'll still turn up for training,unlike sandcow,who went MIA.Ox is a lot more mature,and not prone to listen to outside influences.Wouldn't mind betting a certain "mouth" is involved with sandcow.

 

[The Eagle]

Dce reminds me of Ox, he can run a good circle he can

 

[Wolfpack]

 

[DSM5]

You are kidding, right Eagle?

 

[The Eagle]

Run right palm,circle,palm,circle, its the daly ox dance

 

[Napper]

Only daly can tackle and kick further than 12m.

 

[Normie]

They signed him for 3 years ??!! WTF. How did they ever think that was a good deal ? Someone down Canberra way has been had big time.

They signed him for 2 years with an option for a 3rd.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

Dont we have other things to think about ?

 

[Volley]

Only daly can tackle and kick further than 12m.

Not sure which Orford you watched, but obviously not Matt; he was a top defender.

 

[Napper]

Only daly can tackle and kick further than 12m.

Not sure which Orford you watched, but obviously not Matt; he was a top defender.

He went alright chasing down his kicks. Average in the line.

 

[The Eagle]

Only daly can tackle and kick further than 12m.

Not sure which Orford you watched, but obviously not Matt; he was a top defender.

He went alright chasing down his kicks. Average in the line.

Your hatred blinds you,he was exceptional in everything but long kicks

 

[jjai]

Sad end to a good player's career.

Won't suprise me in the slightest to see him end back up with Manly.

on **** money i hope..

 

[Napper]

I don't hate him i just don't rate him as a great half. Neither do Canberra. They came 2nd last. Says it all. I'd rather Daly on his current form than an 08 ox.