The No-Look News (Schuster Chronicles)

[Bearfax]

Shu at his best is the most creative player we have. His try assists speak to that. Its just that he doesn't involve himself, impose himself, enough. In the Reggies game he did and the outcome was not unexpected. Not sure why he doesn't take the game by the neck because he does have the skills. Hopefully with free rein next year and Turbo back, we'll see more of his unique skill

 

[Bearfax]

Agree Shu needs work but we played two of the worst teams I have seen for a long long time so would not over value his performance

We can say the same for the teams we just played without him in the Dogs and Tigers without the Shu. Encouraging signs but we would have easily won both games with or without the Shu.

 

[double hoops]

Agree Shu needs work but we played two of the worst teams I have seen for a long long time so would not over value his performance

Agreed. And that same balance needs to be applied to Koula looking like an absolute diamond at full back as well.

 

[mickqld]

Well he just proved today that we are now stuck with an $800K NSW cup player for the next 4 years.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Agree Shu needs work but we played two of the worst teams I have seen for a long long time so would not over value his performance

In saying that, would you agree that Jarthur has gained some confidence playing so well in those games?

He looks like he is really enjoying himself. Not sure if that was the case at Parramatta.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Well he just proved today that we are now stuck with an $800K NSW cup player for the next 4 years.

And do we really need Brooks when we have Arthur (and Humphreys) on the books?

In saying that, I think Brooks will have a big point to prove. Saw him in the Tigers’ dugout during the game, he looked pumped to get out there (at the greatest suburban ground in Sydney) next year.

 

[mickqld]

And do we really need Brooks when we have Arthur (and Humphreys) on the books?

In saying that, I think Brooks will have a big point to prove. Saw him in the Tigers’ dugout during the game, he looked pumped to get out there (at the greatest suburban ground in Sydney) next year.

Arthur and Humphries are good reserve graders. Not top 4 NRL squad players. We'll need more than Brooks. Schuster , Weekes and Tuilagi weren't very good today.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I don’t think they bought Arthur because they thought he was a reserve grader.

As for Humphreys, maybe we should wait until he starts playing first grade and shows his wares (or otherwise) at that level, before we condemn him to reserve grader status.

 

[Once Was Brissie Kid]

Cliffy and Beaver were the ultimate combo, but its not as if Cliffy never delivered when Beaver was not on the field. Schuster seems to be a diamond when Turbo is on the field. If Schu and Manly are fortunate, Turbo plays most of 2024 and the team goes deep into September and Schu wins a Dally M medal. The odds of Turbo playing a full season are not high, but maybe he's due for luck. Planning a 2024 premiership strategy on luck though is nuts.

 

[Eagle 1]

Cliffy and Beaver were the ultimate combo, but its not as if Cliffy never delivered when Beaver was not on the field. Schuster seems to be a diamond when Turbo is on the field. If Schu and Manly are fortunate, Turbo plays most of 2024 and the team goes deep into September and Schu wins a Dally M medal. The odds of Turbo playing a full season are not high, but maybe he's due for luck. Planning a 2024 premiership strategy on luck though is nuts.

And this is the qunadrium we find ourselves in. Turbo plays virtually a full season and he'll have Schuster riding alongside him looking every inch that classy ball playing backrower we had in 2021.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

And this is the qunadrium we find ourselves in.

I knew we were in some sort of qunadrium but thanks for explaining it's true nature

As for Schu, I doubt many here have been more disappointed than I in his form over the last 2 seasons. But ... I'm confident he'll come good!

Although unpopular and even derided in some quarters, I rate Seibold as a smart coach... it is pretty obvious when you think about it that Schu was re-signed on a good long-term deal in full knowledge of that poor form. I'll back Seibold and Schu himself to get him playing well in NRL, not to say it will happen from the get-go next year but I do think it will happen. Our chances of premiership victory are closely tied to his success.

Either way we can all enjoy the ride over the next year or two as his career plays out, so better get ready, it's SchuTime!

 

[Jerry1]

I don’t think they bought Arthur because they thought he was a reserve grader.

As for Humphreys, maybe we should wait until he starts playing first grade and shows his wares (or otherwise) at that level, before we condemn him to reserve grader status.

We'd be the only club in the NRL who didn't think that then.

 

[Wombat64]

WORST RECRUITMENT​

A couple of weeks ago $800,000 Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith was a serious contender but he’s been outstanding in the last fortnight. There’s also been a few at the Bulldogs who haven’t aimed up.

However, the worst was Manly’s recent decision to put Josh Schuster on an $800,000-a-season four-year contract. He’s not worth half of that amount and it’s created huge salary cap pressure at Brookvale that could force outstanding edge forward Haumole Olakau’atu to be squeezed out. He’s on $300,000 less than Schuster.

I didn't write that but I can't disagree. **** him off.

 

[Captain Moondog]

He's got the off season to prove everybody wrong.

 

[Stewbojevic]

He's got the off season to prove everybody wrong.

I’m willing to get around him. He was one of our best players in 2021. Can’t wait for him to prove everyone wrong

 

[Jerry1]

Foz got a hattrick today.

 

[Captain Moondog]

Foz got a hattrick today.

Yeah I was sitting at the pub today and my brother walked in and said Foz got a hat trick. I said you're an idiot and consoled myself with early 70's Japanese psychedelia....

 

[HK_Eagle]

Yeah I was sitting at the pub today and my brother walked in and said Foz got a hat trick. I said you're an idiot and consoled myself with early 70's Japanese psychedelia....

You're one trippin' cat, Moonie. I dig the cut of your jibe.

 

[Captain Moondog]

Here's my favourite Japanese psych.....just saying...

 

[Scorpio]

WORST RECRUITMENT​

A couple of weeks ago $800,000 Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith was a serious contender but he’s been outstanding in the last fortnight. There’s also been a few at the Bulldogs who haven’t aimed up.

However, the worst was Manly’s recent decision to put Josh Schuster on an $800,000-a-season four-year contract. He’s not worth half of that amount and it’s created huge salary cap pressure at Brookvale that could force outstanding edge forward Haumole Olakau’atu to be squeezed out. He’s on $300,000 less than Schuster.

I didn't write that but I can't disagree. **** him off.

This reads like a management ploy to secure a client yet another mid-contract upgrade...