Pringer?

[SeaEagleRock8]

Jorge has just about pioneered a new position, basically part winger and part prop. The number of hit-ups he takes each set is amazing.
All wingers nowadays are supposed to take a hit-up after a kick reception but Jorge does much more than that.
I'm inclined to think the coach has something to do with this and it is about playing to our roster's strengths. If so it's a pretty good idea.

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

He is having the best season of his career that I can remember. He seems like he's enjoying his new role and is putting in that extra effort. I think he took 2 hit ups one set last night.

 

[Chip and Chase]

All the backs are doing their bit on that front. Definite tactic from Barrett because it is more consistent than normal, just about every set in our own end the back 3 especially are getting in there. Hit up stats would be interesting reading I reckon

 

[Haliaeetus]

pringer hey, i like it
pity 'wop' is already taken

 

[Loobs]

There's a story on the back page of the Manly Daily today about Jorge wanting to stay at Manly. Kinda sad. It's funny with him. I love him with the ball, but that bomb last night he spilled was also very Jorge. He can do damage with the ball but good teams can still exploit his deficiencies catching kicks.

 

[mozgrame]

Paul Stringer played on the wing in his younger days and finished up playing prop in the NRL. He would be aptly described as a "Pringer". And it is a coincidental play on his name.

Spooky.

 

[Snake]

There's a story on the back page of the Manly Daily today about Jorge wanting to stay at Manly. Kinda sad. It's funny with him. I love him with the ball, but that bomb last night he spilled was also very Jorge. He can do damage with the ball but good teams can still exploit his deficiencies catching kicks.

The thing is, the pros far out weight the cons with Jorge. He is one of the few connections left from the good ol' days and we need a scary psycho with crazy hair in the backline to fill the void left by Matai. Outside of Mansour and Oates, there really is no better or more courageous winger to take the ball out of trouble than Jorge.

He is built low to ground and when you pair that with his strength, he is impossible to pick up and drag back in those nasty ugly hit up moments on our own line in games. It's a thankless job and one that goes largely unnoticed but it's a massive play and he does it week in week out. His metres gained each week is phenomenal.

I will be gutted if he has to leave Manly.

 

[Snake]

Jorge has just about pioneered a new position, basically part winger and part prop. The number of hit-ups he takes each set is amazing.
All wingers nowadays are supposed to take a hit-up after a kick reception but Jorge does much more than that.
I'm inclined to think the coach has something to do with this and it is about playing to our roster's strengths. If so it's a pretty good idea.

Yeah I notice he is always the player to take the first hit up from a scrum win as well. I think his low centre of gravity and strength has been identified as important when rucking the ball out of those precarious situations.

 

[brad]

Jorge is having a great season but i still shudder when he runs that pill up.

 

[mozgrame]

I think I've learnt my lesson this year. It seems that no one is irreplaceable. I love Jorge and his determination but, que sera sera..

I'm just going to sit back and enjoy this season in the here and now.

GO MANLY!!!

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Crystal Ball time: I think they will re-sign him.

 

[bob dylan]

Why would they let him go?

Wingers are required and it's unlikely to get a bet one for the same money.

I have never understood the criticism, he is winger, they are rarely talented and have plenty of holes in their game.

 

[Haliaeetus]

...he is winger, they are rarely talented ....

haahah!

seriously though at 5 errors so far for the season he's not exactly butter fingers.
sat 10th in all run metres after 8 games, and a lot of those are tough yards into opposition forwards

i wouldn't trade him for anyone

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I love his unique demeanour. The word deadpan comes to mind but I mean that in a good way.

 

[Ben]

Its crazy to think Manly wouldn't offer him another contract. It nerves me that the 'manly chasing Tupou' rumor was surfacing indicating Jorge will be moved on as his contract is up at seasons end. Now this would be a step backwards IMO. Yes he has issues under the high ball but our success rolling forward is off the back of his early hard work. His power and leg drive is the best in the comp for a winger forcing the defence on the back foot and therefor winning penalties in the ruck for holding down. I see way to much value in him not to offer him a contract. GET IT DONE MANLY

 

[Shoe1]

Jorge has just about pioneered a new position, basically part winger and part prop. The number of hit-ups he takes each set is amazing.
All wingers nowadays are supposed to take a hit-up after a kick reception but Jorge does much more than that.
I'm inclined to think the coach has something to do with this and it is about playing to our roster's strengths. If so it's a pretty good idea.

I reckon hoppa was the prototype in his final 2 or 3 seasons. He did a mountain of work out of dummy half.

 

[The Eagle Eye]

Speaking of Taufua, how many career tries has he scored. Surly he's near 100.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Yeah I notice he is always the player to take the first hit up from a scrum win as well. I think his low centre of gravity and strength has been identified as important when rucking the ball out of those precarious situations.

Is that a polite way of saying Jorge is vertically challenged

 

[STSK]

Having a great season, still get scared every hit up he takes though, that ball carrying style..

 

[Michael Clare]

The thing is, the pros far out weight the cons with Jorge. He is one of the few connections left from the good ol' days and we need a scary psycho with crazy hair in the backline to fill the void left by Matai. Outside of Mansour and Oates, there really is no better or more courageous winger to take the ball out of trouble than Jorge.

He is built low to ground and when you pair that with his strength, he is impossible to pick up and drag back in those nasty ugly hit up moments on our own line in games. It's a thankless job and one that goes largely unnoticed but it's a massive play and he does it week in week out. His metres gained each week is phenomenal.

I will be gutted if he has to leave Manly.