Yeah but ... the thing about pie is it is irrational .... and if you wish to use that as your denominator ... you best know how to subjugate a surd ... but you can't do that because pie is a transcendental ...
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Yeah but ... the thing about pie is it is irrational .... and if you wish to use that as your denominator ... you best know how to subjugate a surd ... but you can't do that because pie is a transcendental ...
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
The dilemma Manly faces is the same faced by the Bulldogs when they let go Thurston, Tigers when they let go Tedesco, Cowboys when they let go Ponga, Manly when we let go Gutherson. Its a gamble. Sometimes offering the big money fails such as when the Eels and Bulldogs paid big bucks for Foran.
The question is, can we be sure of Albert Hopoate's future value. Let him go and if he becomes a champion for another club, there's egg on our face. Keep him and he fails on big money and we suffer but only for the years he's contracted.
Contracts at the beginning of a career that are large are a bet on the players future worth, their potential, not on what they show in their first year or even two. Special players have to be seen in that light. Let them go and try to get them back and we have a DCE situation where you have to pay overs, and that's if they decide they werent wanted by that club, why go back. Yes Hopa has had two serious injuries. So had Gutherson when he was let go, and yes Hopa is yet to play a first grade game, but Gutherson only played five at Manly.
The way I see it, some players are worth their weight in gold. They are the players that make things happen. Hopoate and Schuster look in that mould. Sure we can afford two players for how much Hopa will cost, but would you pay twice as much for someone like Ponga or grab two players like Elliott and Taufua for the same price? Who is going to be that X factor that gets you over the line.
I hope Des and Manly's recruitment people look very closely at Hopa's form for the Warriors. If he really looks like being the goods, I'd pay extras for him even at the loss of two back up players
The question is, can we be sure of Albert Hopoate's future value. Let him go and if he becomes a champion for another club, there's egg on our face. Keep him and he fails on big money and we suffer but only for the years he's contracted.
Contracts at the beginning of a career that are large are a bet on the players future worth, their potential, not on what they show in their first year or even two. Special players have to be seen in that light. Let them go and try to get them back and we have a DCE situation where you have to pay overs, and that's if they decide they werent wanted by that club, why go back. Yes Hopa has had two serious injuries. So had Gutherson when he was let go, and yes Hopa is yet to play a first grade game, but Gutherson only played five at Manly.
The way I see it, some players are worth their weight in gold. They are the players that make things happen. Hopoate and Schuster look in that mould. Sure we can afford two players for how much Hopa will cost, but would you pay twice as much for someone like Ponga or grab two players like Elliott and Taufua for the same price? Who is going to be that X factor that gets you over the line.
I hope Des and Manly's recruitment people look very closely at Hopa's form for the Warriors. If he really looks like being the goods, I'd pay extras for him even at the loss of two back up players
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HoldenV8
Journey Man
Which is why on the 4th tackle, especially when in the oppositions half, forwards like Jake should stay the hell out of it and let the ball get to DCE or Cust at first receiver. Give them a chance to do what they are there to do, make the play by either kicking or spreading the ball. Taking a hit up on the 4th is a waste in your attacking half IMO, especially when attacking the line, unless there is a better than average chance of scoring.
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
That's of course Pi, Woodsie, unless you are referring to that transcending pie I bought up at Pie in The Sky at Cowen recently. Now that was a Pie to Die for.
Did anyone post the announcement from the Warriors?
I feel someone will in the future...
www.warriors.kiwi
Agreement has been reached with the NRL and both clubs for exciting Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outside back Albert Hopoate to join the Vodafone Warriors on loan for the next four weeks.
Bam!
Nostradamus
I feel someone will in the future...
Hopoate secured on loan from Sea Eagles
Manly's Albert Hopoate, one of the game's most exciting prospects, is joining the Vodafone Warriors on a four-week loan arrangement.
www.warriors.kiwi
Agreement has been reached with the NRL and both clubs for exciting Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outside back Albert Hopoate to join the Vodafone Warriors on loan for the next four weeks.
Bam!
Nostradamus
Did anyone post the announcement from the Warriors?
I feel someone will in the future...
Hopoate secured on loan from Sea Eagles
Manly's Albert Hopoate, one of the game's most exciting prospects, is joining the Vodafone Warriors on a four-week loan arrangement.
Agreement has been reached with the NRL and both clubs for exciting Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outside back Albert Hopoate to join the Vodafone Warriors on loan for the next four weeks.
Bam!
Nostradamus
LOL. Yes 11 pages ago 🙂
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
You have to forgive the Canadian, it's the time difference.
Kevinward777
First Grader
Lol. You’re a classic keyboard warrior Frankie Boy...
Your a funny bloke GE. Always get a larf from your posts.
Kevinward777
First Grader
Hopefully, it becomes a win for both Albert and the Manly club.Did anyone post the announcement from the Warriors?
I feel someone will in the future...
Hopoate secured on loan from Sea Eagles
Manly's Albert Hopoate, one of the game's most exciting prospects, is joining the Vodafone Warriors on a four-week loan arrangement.
Agreement has been reached with the NRL and both clubs for exciting Manly Warringah Sea Eagles outside back Albert Hopoate to join the Vodafone Warriors on loan for the next four weeks.
Bam!
Nostradamus
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Smokin Joe
Bencher
Never said I know anything,you are the one who likes to tell stories,keep trying to put words in other peoples mouths when you get called out.I have said numerous times that I am not happy about our backline at the moment but you seem to only hear what you want and dribble on constantly.Funny you talking about credibility,when it smells like **** and looks like ****....You don't even seem to be able to follow a conversation or line of thought....
Bird of Prey
Reserve Grader
Can we do that?
Tom is back next week
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
Personally I'd wipe this year for Tom and Dylan. Get the fully ready for '21
Agree, if we lose today it's year over
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