The TeleCrap today ....

[Woodsie]

Slow around here .... so here are some topics for discussion to make Dan happy ....

1) .. Tele speculates that Redcliff are cashed up, keen, and the forerunners for the 2nd Brisbane Franchise ....Bennett a possible coach ..

2) ... In the same article this gem .... "It can also be revealed that North Sydney approached Recliffe with a plan to form a cashed up "super-bid" ... only to have the offer declined .. effectively putting the Bears into expansion hibernation" ..... baahahahah

3) .. Ben Matulino has made a comeback for Papamoa 9's in NZ ... just months after pocketing $800k for his medical retirement from Wests Tigers .... According to the NRL this is OK because it was not a professional competition ... ???

4) .. Interesting coinsidences between the Sea Eagles and Redcliffe .... both entered their comps in 1947 ... both have a suburb with "Manly" in the name ..... both told the Bears to fork-ooff .....

5) .. Crusher Cleal has also just had a hip replacement and got bragging rights over Dessie ... Cleal walked out of hospital after 24 hours whilst that big wuzz Des left after 4 days ...

What do the QLD Silvertails make of Redcliffe ....

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Just noticed Redcliffe's postcode is 4020 - so they get the advantage.😉

 

[manly al]

Don "t think that Redcliffe would be the main preference despite their position of having a successful Leagues club for many decades now and in close proximity of a major growth area of greater Brisbane . Brisbane Bombers long standing and well organized proposal and encompassing areas even out to Ipswich would still seem to be more favored . . Looks like a second Brisbane based side seems almost inevitable now as would the Bears constant and continuing rejection as joint partners in any credible proposals .

 

[Leader of the Flock]

4/ Not so, the telegraph has it wrong, Redcliffe is well away from Manly in Brisbane, it’s on the northern(ish) end of Moreton Bay with Manly(Bris version) on the south side of the river. The Redcliffe peninsula has the suburbs of Clontarf, Woody Point, Margate, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Newport and Kippa-Ring. Mind you, I haven’t lived at Redcliffe for 10+ years, so the hillbilly’s may have changed things around but it’s unlikely.

Redcliffe are the ’Fins’, as in Dolphins, and are a very well supported in and around the Redcliffe Peninsula, they have a large licensed club and lots of juniors around the area. They’d be in a good position to become the second Brisbane team but I think that they’re a feeder club for the donkeys, not 100% on that, and if so, it could be problematic.

I reckon a second team in hillbillyville would be better placed on the SW area of bris and/ or the Ipswich area, lots and lots of league lovers in those areas.

 

[Nice Beaver]

It has to be either up Redcliffe way, or in the Ipswich corridor.

I see the merit in both.

I'd assume a Redcliffe bid would include a new stadium up that way, whereas an Ipswich bid would use Suncorp Stadium.

The economics make sense to use the existing stadium to me.

Redcliffe were pipped at the post by the Crushers last time a Brisbane team entered, so they'll have learnt their lessonsI am sure.

They have the attraction of getting in Sunny Coast fans also.

The Bombers consortium is full of heavy hitters and if they align with one of the areas, I think that will put them in the box seat.

 

[cherry_poppins]

Just noticed Redcliffe's postcode is 4020 - so they get the advantage.😉

Speaking of 4020 we could lose the master of with this bid

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Speaking of 4020 we could lose the master of with this bid

Good point. He has had most of the honours NRL can bestow but inaugural captain of his home team would be the cherry on top (all puns intended). 😉

 

[Woodsie]

Good point. He has had most of the honours NRL can bestow but inaugural captain of his home team would be the cherry on top (all puns intended). 😉

Yep .. I posted a couple of weeks ago that 2023 new Brisbane team is the ideal setting for DCE to get a superannuation contract ... and to hand over the baton to our next superstar ......

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

As a former Redcliffe junior from 1970 to 83 when I played A Grade there at 19 and someone who has had close ties to the club until the late 90's when I was Captain of what essentially was Redcliffe's third grade side playing in the Brisbane sub districts comp even though we had a better side than their reserve grade side and most Brisbane reserve grade sides at the time because we were laden with ex Redcliffe/Brisbane A graders I wouldn't have Redcliffe entering the NRL unless there was a huge change in management. It is essentially the old boys club where if you are in the clique and part of the old players friends fraternity you get a job. The Leagues Club has little competition on the Peninsular when it comes to big clubs and is super rich and they should be winning the State Intrust Cup each year but have won it once I think in the last ten. I just couldn't see them being able to manage a successful NRL side and the supporting infrastructure. Redcliffe does have a huge junior network and does have great facilities but running an NRL club is very very different. By the way 83 was before the Broncos so in that side were Paul Khan, Mark Murray, Wally Fullarton-Smith etc - a side stacked with Qld (before State of Origin) and State of Origin players and where you played Lewis, Meninga, Dowling, Miles etc every week. Sadly as a local junior we got forgotten about totally as they used to buy Qld players - bit like Manly in the old days lol.

 

[Shoe1]

4/ Not so, the telegraph has it wrong, Redcliffe is well away from Manly in Brisbane, it’s on the northern(ish) end of Moreton Bay with Manly(Bris version) on the south side of the river. The Redcliffe peninsula has the suburbs of Clontarf, Woody Point, Margate, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Newport and Kippa-Ring. Mind you, I haven’t lived at Redcliffe for 10+ years, so the hillbilly’s may have changed things around but it’s unlikely.

Redcliffe are the ’Fins’, as in Dolphins, and are a very well supported in and around the Redcliffe Peninsula, they have a large licensed club and lots of juniors around the area. They’d be in a good position to become the second Brisbane team but I think that they’re a feeder club for the donkeys, not 100% on that, and if so, it could be problematic.

I reckon a second team in hillbillyville would be better placed on the SW area of bris and/ or the Ipswich area, lots and lots of league lovers in those areas.

Clontarf and Newport are manly suburbs.

I thought the bombers were to be renamed after terrorist incidents in France and London completely wiped out any goodwill in the name. If they are still the bombers they are complete ****wits.

 

[Sir Pigman]

New article today - Does Anyone have access ?

MANLY SET FOR TURBO BOOST
Manly have received welcome news ahead of the NRL kick-off, with one Trbojevic definitely fit to play - and he could be joined by his brother.

 

[Leho]

New article today - Does Anyone have access ?

MANLY SET FOR TURBO BOOST
Manly have received welcome news ahead of the NRL kick-off, with one Trbojevic definitely fit to play - and he could be joined by his brother.

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Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic declares himself fit for NRL round 1
Manly have received welcome news ahead of the NRL kick-off, with one Trbojevic definitely fit to play - and he could be joined by his brother.
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Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic is fit again and ready for round one — and he might just be joined by brother Jake for the season opener against Melbourne.

Tom has overcome hamstring and pectoral injuries which disrupted him last season to declare: “I’m fit and just want to play some footy. I love the game, let’s get out there.”

And his brother Jake, expected to miss the opening two games through a shoulder injury, has worked incredibly hard in rehab over summer and could be a surprise inclusion for the round one game at Brookvale Oval.


Tom was cut down by injuries throughout 2019, including hamstring issues in a trial game and then again in round four before a pectoral injury late in the season ended his year on the eve of Manly’s finals campaign.

He missed 13 weeks of the season.

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Tom Trbojevic on the sidelines during Manly’s trial against Cronulla on Sunday. He is fit to play round one. Picture: Grant Trouville NRL Photos
Tom Trbojevic on the sidelines during Manly’s trial against Cronulla on Sunday. He is fit to play round one. Picture: Grant Trouville NRL Photos
“I’m all sweet — I’m going good and am looking forward to an injury-free year,” Tom told The Daily Telegraph.

“The hamstring was good by the end of last year, so I will keep working on that with strength training so that won’t be an issue.



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“With the pec, I had surgery and have done everything to get the strength back and it’s feeling really good. I want to keep getting better, keep improving and keep playing good footy.”

While injury curtailed his season, although he did play State of Origin in a winning NSW side, Tom is trying to push away any negative thoughts.

“I don’t really think about it to be honest,” he said. “I just know I have to put the work in. You come to these things (media conferences) and you get asked but it’s not an issue in my head.

Manly forward Jake Trbojevic could also be fit for round one . Picture: Brett Costello
Manly forward Jake Trbojevic could also be fit for round one . Picture: Brett Costello
“It was my first year of injuries last season. It’s not really bothering me.”

Jake had off-season shoulder surgery and was due to miss the first two games of 2020 against Melbourne and Sydney Roosters. He is still no certainty for round one but his injury is mending strongly.

Manly forwards Addin Fonua-Blake (shoulder) and Taniela Paseka (left ankle) are also in doubt for the first few games of this season. The loss of Fonua-Blake and Paseka - and possibly Jake – will be a sturdy early-season test of Manly’s depth.

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Rising prop Zac Saddler, chosen in the Indigenous All Stars squad – would be considered for round one.

After coming from 15th in 2018 to run sixth last season, Manly’s roster – and a legion of fans – will enter 2020 with increased and genuine optimism.

“We have a similar squad to last year. Danny Levi (hooker) would probably be the only one that didn’t play with us last year,” Tom said. “It will be good to play with each other again and good to play under Des (Hasler, coach) again.

Tom Trbojevic’s season was cut short by injury in 2019. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Tom Trbojevic’s season was cut short by injury in 2019. Picture. Phil Hillyard
“It’s exciting, really exciting. Early on in the last decade, Manly and Melbourne were the two best sides in the competition and that’s where they built the rivalry.

“Melbourne has been a quality side for so many years and to get them round one at Lottoland is exciting for the club and hopefully we will get some fans there.”

Manly officials are hoping for a sell-out crowd to watch the Storm game. Jake and Fonua-Blake underwent shoulder surgery at the same time last November.

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[Mark from Brisbane]

Manly ( QLD) is in the Redlands which is south of the river , I live in Redland Bay not far away.

Redcliffe is north of the river in the Moreton Bay Shire.

Both are strong RL areas but the Dolphins ( Phins) are a very strong club and would be an ideal choice.

 

[midsteyne]

It has to be either up Redcliffe way, or in the Ipswich corridor.

I see the merit in both.

I'd assume a Redcliffe bid would include a new stadium up that way, whereas an Ipswich bid would use Suncorp Stadium.

The economics make sense to use the existing stadium to me.

Redcliffe were pipped at the post by the Crushers last time a Brisbane team entered, so they'll have learnt their lessonsI am sure.

They have the attraction of getting in Sunny Coast fans also.

The Bombers consortium is full of heavy hitters and if they align with one of the areas, I think that will put them in the box seat.

Sunny coast is full of Viccos,AFL living Mexicans,Ipswich has the RL ruffians.

 

[wombatgc]

It has to be either up Redcliffe way, or in the Ipswich corridor.

I see the merit in both.

I'd assume a Redcliffe bid would include a new stadium up that way, whereas an Ipswich bid would use Suncorp Stadium.

The economics make sense to use the existing stadium to me.

Redcliffe were pipped at the post by the Crushers last time a Brisbane team entered, so they'll have learnt their lessonsI am sure.

They have the attraction of getting in Sunny Coast fans also.

The Bombers consortium is full of heavy hitters and if they align with one of the areas, I think that will put them in the box seat.

Its all about Suncorp being used weekly. Both Redcliffe and Ipswich are roughly the same distance away from Brizzo. Either sides supporters would have to be prepared to travel. It’s a dead heat for mine. I can’t split ‘em.

 

[Nice Beaver]

Its all about Suncorp being used weekly. Both Redcliffe and Ipswich are roughly the same distance away from Brizzo. Either sides supporters would have to be prepared to travel. It’s a dead heat for mine. I can’t split ‘em.

Mate, don't be surprised if Redcliffe pitch for a ground up that way.

I think they will try to appeal to supporters further north (Sunny Coast).

But you could be right.

Time will tell!

 

[Nice Beaver]

Sunny coast is full of Viccos,AFL living Mexicans,Ipswich has the RL ruffians.

Think thats the Gold Coast mate.

Plenty of died in the wool league fans on the Sunny Coast. Plenty.

Maybe up Noosa way, but that' so far up the coast they wouldn't travel anyway.

Caloundra etc is league. Thats the closest area to Redcliffe.