Yeah .... with the kid it is all about his headspace ..... seemed he was getting into a good place .... hope it continues ..... but I think he is a winger , not a centre ...
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Yeah .... with the kid it is all about his headspace ..... seemed he was getting into a good place .... hope it continues ..... but I think he is a winger , not a centre ...
1969
Bencher
.... and Mormon missions
Agree. I think that if Suli is here for the first game of the season in 2019 it means a) he has knuckled down and survived pre-season; and b) he is a lot fitter. If this comes to pass I think he is a lock for one wing position (and a good one at that).
With respect to Garrick lets not get too far ahead of ourselves. Not one Dragons supporter was sorry to see him go. Comments to the effect he had his chances, not strong enough defensively, others have overtaken him e.g. Lomax. However they were positive about his attitude and ability under the high ball. I for one hope he makes it, but for me Rnd 1 wingers will be George and Moses and while they are not "speedsters" they are "metre eaters".
Stevo
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Perrett would have to go after bagging Des this year wouldn't he?
Speed Kills and Thrills .Who was the player that loomed up on his inside at 0:50? Both good speed. @BOZO will be happy.
Gambit
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My Take:
Decent squad that always had a strong nucleus, some new faces and seasoned pros with a sprinkling of youth.
Cade Cust, Corey Waddel and Garrick all good inclusions. Cust really deserves his chance in the top 30 and should have been on a development deal last year. Garrick has plenty of speed and football smarts.
Albert Hopoate and Semisi Kioa into the top 30 are the biggest surprises, development deals maybe but top 30? Really good players but gambles none the less. Both coming back from serious knee injuries, Hopoate in 2018 and Kioa in 2017. Hopoate has always been a star and is a gamble worth taking, bold move and i like it. Kioa is a hard running winger/centre and was a star in Harold Matts for Cronulla before injuries halted his progress. Came to Manly midway through 2017 and played in the NYC 2017 Champion team where he and fellow winger Alfred Smalley's early hit-ups in the set followed by the props which resulted in the team steamrolling forward.
Brendan Elliot. Just upgrade Jade Anderson to the top 30.
Keppie. Former Aus schoolboy with a big motor and had a really solid U20 season last year for Parra. Not really an upgrade on Amone, Tarrant and Tuivati who we already had in our system. Amone dominated the NSW Cup and is also an Aus Schoolboy and Junior Kiwi (dont ask me how that works!!!). Tarrant has been superior to Keppie throughout the juniors and been selected over him in NSW Origin Pathways squads whilst Tuivati also had an outstanding 2018 U20 season. All are solid workmen props that can play lock. Keppie can play and will becomes Haslers new Tolman.
Elgey. Yeh we will see.
Hodkinson, Perret, Winterstein, Crocker and Parker are all on their last legs. Perform or be gone.
Biggest omissions seem to be Amone, Tarrant, Tuivati and Josh Schuster. All could have probably earned a Top 30 or development contract. Hopefully all are still in our system (Blacktown or junior reps) and we haven't lost these guys.
Cant wait for Des to work his magic. Go Manly.
Decent squad that always had a strong nucleus, some new faces and seasoned pros with a sprinkling of youth.
Cade Cust, Corey Waddel and Garrick all good inclusions. Cust really deserves his chance in the top 30 and should have been on a development deal last year. Garrick has plenty of speed and football smarts.
Albert Hopoate and Semisi Kioa into the top 30 are the biggest surprises, development deals maybe but top 30? Really good players but gambles none the less. Both coming back from serious knee injuries, Hopoate in 2018 and Kioa in 2017. Hopoate has always been a star and is a gamble worth taking, bold move and i like it. Kioa is a hard running winger/centre and was a star in Harold Matts for Cronulla before injuries halted his progress. Came to Manly midway through 2017 and played in the NYC 2017 Champion team where he and fellow winger Alfred Smalley's early hit-ups in the set followed by the props which resulted in the team steamrolling forward.
Brendan Elliot. Just upgrade Jade Anderson to the top 30.
Keppie. Former Aus schoolboy with a big motor and had a really solid U20 season last year for Parra. Not really an upgrade on Amone, Tarrant and Tuivati who we already had in our system. Amone dominated the NSW Cup and is also an Aus Schoolboy and Junior Kiwi (dont ask me how that works!!!). Tarrant has been superior to Keppie throughout the juniors and been selected over him in NSW Origin Pathways squads whilst Tuivati also had an outstanding 2018 U20 season. All are solid workmen props that can play lock. Keppie can play and will becomes Haslers new Tolman.
Elgey. Yeh we will see.
Hodkinson, Perret, Winterstein, Crocker and Parker are all on their last legs. Perform or be gone.
Biggest omissions seem to be Amone, Tarrant, Tuivati and Josh Schuster. All could have probably earned a Top 30 or development contract. Hopefully all are still in our system (Blacktown or junior reps) and we haven't lost these guys.
Cant wait for Des to work his magic. Go Manly.
madmax
Bencher
Meanwhile, Manly have announced the addition of Brendan Elliot, as well as the re-signings of three key players, for coach Des Hasler’s return next NRL season.
The Sea Eagles on Wednesday unveiled a 29-man squad, which includes contract extensions for Api Koroisau, Moses Suli and Brian Kelly.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/3c78f2e68b071131f7407eccd2d7bb0a
40 years an eagle
Bencher
That kid is real quick. #3?
Simonmyers11
First Grader
i love that clip... that is so funny. just what this side needs
The better Robbo
Bencher
Could throw him on the wing this yr. Looks the goods. Hoppa fina kioa garrick hopefully some real stars to breakthrough this yr. Also waddell in the forwards looks a gun.Who was the player that loomed up on his inside at 0:50? Both good speed. @BOZO will be happy.
Still think we are short a prop
but he is reportedly going on a 2 year mormon mission sometime soon !
Yes mate , Thats what we need . We Need a confronting coach who makes his players accountable and challenges them to greater heights .
... and Albert Hoppa may be of the same ilk ...... hopefully they will decide to defer for a couple of years ...... In'shallah ....
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
Both our wingers will be hopoate's in 2019
Heard similar from a source as well, maybe not this year but pushing real hard for the one after, personally I like the idea which could replicate the Morris situation for a few years.
Think the logic here is that the club is prepared to loose AFB in a swap for 2 Dogs players at no cost / change to our salary cap? Fixes our pedestrian speed wingers issue, and possibly dare I say it a quality 5/8 replacement if required. Not a fan of the switch for Foran.
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
I think Des is the change that not only Jorge needs but also every other player in the team . Our team was wooden spoon material and Des is the change they need[/QUOTE]
My mail is that Jorge's future is that of a Bench forward running the edges, or will be before halfway in season. On of Des's fav things to do, having big wingers migrate to forward pack for their last 2 seasons.
My mail is that Jorge's future is that of a Bench forward running the edges, or will be before halfway in season. On of Des's fav things to do, having big wingers migrate to forward pack for their last 2 seasons.[/QUOTE]
Not all big wingers make big match edge forwards and IMO Jorge is one of them .
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