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Play it Play it again Joe: Sea Eagles reward veteran with contract
RUGBY LEAGUE
14 OCT 11 @ 10:05PM BY JON GEDDES
Joe Galuvao will be a Sea Eagle in 2012.
AMIDST their recent off-field turmoil, the Sea Eagles have received some positive news with confirmation veteran forward Joe Galuvao will stay at the club.
And in another boost, The Manly Daily understands towering forward Tony Williams has agreed in principle to a new two-year deal with the club.
An official announcement about Williams’ future is expected early next week.
Galuvao has agreed to terms for a new deal which will see him back up again in 2012.
The 33-year-old said he is delighted to have his future confirmed, admitting he found a new lease of life playing under head coach Des Hasler.
“They have invested their time in me over the past two years and I am very grateful,†Galuvao said of the club’s support.
“Des came up to me one day and said he didn’t want me to retire, we can get a couple more years out of you.
“That is the type of club this is, when they believe in you, they believe in you 100 per cent.â€
Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn said Galuvao has proved to be a fantastic addition to the club over the past two seasons.
“It was challenging for him to come here in the first place after his previous club Parramatta had just made the 2009 grand final,†Penn said.
“He was probably a little unsure coming here in the first place.â€
But he said Galuvao had established himself as a senior member of the team and proved a positive influence on the younger players within the squad.
“He is a terrific family man who adds so much to the team on and off the field,†Penn said.
“He is underrated at times and having No.8 (front-row) on his back was probably not his preference.
“It just shows what a team player he is and is prepared to do whatever it takes for the team.
Williams was a standout with his performances at the back-end of the season and became one of the hottest properties in the game.
His form culminated in Williams gaining selection in Australia’s squad for the upcoming Four Nations tournament.
Several NRL clubs, including Cronulla, have reportedly been interested in signing Williams for next year.
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Williams is on the bench for Sunday’s Test against New Zealand in Newcastle.
RUGBY LEAGUE
14 OCT 11 @ 10:05PM BY JON GEDDES
Joe Galuvao will be a Sea Eagle in 2012.
AMIDST their recent off-field turmoil, the Sea Eagles have received some positive news with confirmation veteran forward Joe Galuvao will stay at the club.
And in another boost, The Manly Daily understands towering forward Tony Williams has agreed in principle to a new two-year deal with the club.
An official announcement about Williams’ future is expected early next week.
Galuvao has agreed to terms for a new deal which will see him back up again in 2012.
The 33-year-old said he is delighted to have his future confirmed, admitting he found a new lease of life playing under head coach Des Hasler.
“They have invested their time in me over the past two years and I am very grateful,†Galuvao said of the club’s support.
“Des came up to me one day and said he didn’t want me to retire, we can get a couple more years out of you.
“That is the type of club this is, when they believe in you, they believe in you 100 per cent.â€
Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn said Galuvao has proved to be a fantastic addition to the club over the past two seasons.
“It was challenging for him to come here in the first place after his previous club Parramatta had just made the 2009 grand final,†Penn said.
“He was probably a little unsure coming here in the first place.â€
But he said Galuvao had established himself as a senior member of the team and proved a positive influence on the younger players within the squad.
“He is a terrific family man who adds so much to the team on and off the field,†Penn said.
“He is underrated at times and having No.8 (front-row) on his back was probably not his preference.
“It just shows what a team player he is and is prepared to do whatever it takes for the team.
Williams was a standout with his performances at the back-end of the season and became one of the hottest properties in the game.
His form culminated in Williams gaining selection in Australia’s squad for the upcoming Four Nations tournament.
Several NRL clubs, including Cronulla, have reportedly been interested in signing Williams for next year.
Williams is on the bench for Sunday’s Test against New Zealand in Newcastle.
RUGBY LEAGUE
14 OCT 11 @ 10:05PM BY JON GEDDES
Joe Galuvao will be a Sea Eagle in 2012.
AMIDST their recent off-field turmoil, the Sea Eagles have received some positive news with confirmation veteran forward Joe Galuvao will stay at the club.
And in another boost, The Manly Daily understands towering forward Tony Williams has agreed in principle to a new two-year deal with the club.
An official announcement about Williams’ future is expected early next week.
Galuvao has agreed to terms for a new deal which will see him back up again in 2012.
The 33-year-old said he is delighted to have his future confirmed, admitting he found a new lease of life playing under head coach Des Hasler.
“They have invested their time in me over the past two years and I am very grateful,†Galuvao said of the club’s support.
“Des came up to me one day and said he didn’t want me to retire, we can get a couple more years out of you.
“That is the type of club this is, when they believe in you, they believe in you 100 per cent.â€
Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn said Galuvao has proved to be a fantastic addition to the club over the past two seasons.
“It was challenging for him to come here in the first place after his previous club Parramatta had just made the 2009 grand final,†Penn said.
“He was probably a little unsure coming here in the first place.â€
But he said Galuvao had established himself as a senior member of the team and proved a positive influence on the younger players within the squad.
“He is a terrific family man who adds so much to the team on and off the field,†Penn said.
“He is underrated at times and having No.8 (front-row) on his back was probably not his preference.
“It just shows what a team player he is and is prepared to do whatever it takes for the team.
Williams was a standout with his performances at the back-end of the season and became one of the hottest properties in the game.
His form culminated in Williams gaining selection in Australia’s squad for the upcoming Four Nations tournament.
Several NRL clubs, including Cronulla, have reportedly been interested in signing Williams for next year.
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Williams is on the bench for Sunday’s Test against New Zealand in Newcastle.
RUGBY LEAGUE
14 OCT 11 @ 10:05PM BY JON GEDDES
Joe Galuvao will be a Sea Eagle in 2012.
AMIDST their recent off-field turmoil, the Sea Eagles have received some positive news with confirmation veteran forward Joe Galuvao will stay at the club.
And in another boost, The Manly Daily understands towering forward Tony Williams has agreed in principle to a new two-year deal with the club.
An official announcement about Williams’ future is expected early next week.
Galuvao has agreed to terms for a new deal which will see him back up again in 2012.
The 33-year-old said he is delighted to have his future confirmed, admitting he found a new lease of life playing under head coach Des Hasler.
“They have invested their time in me over the past two years and I am very grateful,†Galuvao said of the club’s support.
“Des came up to me one day and said he didn’t want me to retire, we can get a couple more years out of you.
“That is the type of club this is, when they believe in you, they believe in you 100 per cent.â€
Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn said Galuvao has proved to be a fantastic addition to the club over the past two seasons.
“It was challenging for him to come here in the first place after his previous club Parramatta had just made the 2009 grand final,†Penn said.
“He was probably a little unsure coming here in the first place.â€
But he said Galuvao had established himself as a senior member of the team and proved a positive influence on the younger players within the squad.
“He is a terrific family man who adds so much to the team on and off the field,†Penn said.
“He is underrated at times and having No.8 (front-row) on his back was probably not his preference.
“It just shows what a team player he is and is prepared to do whatever it takes for the team.
Williams was a standout with his performances at the back-end of the season and became one of the hottest properties in the game.
His form culminated in Williams gaining selection in Australia’s squad for the upcoming Four Nations tournament.
Several NRL clubs, including Cronulla, have reportedly been interested in signing Williams for next year.
Williams is on the bench for Sunday’s Test against New Zealand in Newcastle.