The Career of Steve Menzies (1993-2013)
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Absolutely superb. Incredible support positioning and footballing instinct. And a lesson to other players the way he always kept his feet to run round under the posts rather than just falling over the line.
Over 500 first grade and rep games in total. Over 250 tries. Legend who never gets the wraps he deserves for his skill set. Great attacking backrower and top shelf defender. One of Manly's greatest ever without a doubt
The '47ers
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HoldenV8
Journey Man
Beaver was the prototype for today's wide running back rowers like Tyson Frizell. Big guys with the pace of a centre/winger. A case could be made that Bradley Clyde did it before him, but Clyde was more the prototype for front rowers playing lock. And both had very good ball skills.
But, as good as Beaver was when it came to scoring tries, he was also a top class defender. Scott Sattler's cover defending tackle from the 2003 GF always gets shown as a highlight. Beaver did that sort of thing almost every game.
I still say that the best 5 players (as opposed to just my favourites) ever to grace the maroon and white were Bozo, Beaver, Cliffy, Mal Reilly and Snake.
But, as good as Beaver was when it came to scoring tries, he was also a top class defender. Scott Sattler's cover defending tackle from the 2003 GF always gets shown as a highlight. Beaver did that sort of thing almost every game.
I still say that the best 5 players (as opposed to just my favourites) ever to grace the maroon and white were Bozo, Beaver, Cliffy, Mal Reilly and Snake.
anthonyb1965
GO Manly
One of my favourite players of all time.
What a player . Hard but fair . There was no cattle dog in him . Very consistent . Never saw him have an ordinary game . Defensively technically superb and powerful . In attack he could swerve and step and run as fast as a pacey back with great athleticism . One of the most durable and respectable players ever .
The Beaver was honoured to share a grand stand named after him and the Incomparable Immortal
The Beaver was honoured to share a grand stand named after him and the Incomparable Immortal
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