What now for Snake & Skivvy?

[Mark from Brisbane]

We have 3 aging legends , one of them announced his retirement today.

Given Brett Stewart's ongoing hammy issues it would not surprise me to see him following the lead given by Jamie.

And ditto Skivvy, to be honest how he gets on the field week in week out amazes me.

Could we be seeing the end of not just one long career but indeed three??

 

[robbiea]

Wouldn't suprise me the least.Would love to see them all sign on for a stint together in UK.

 

[tookey]

Snakes days are surely numbered if he can swing a deal at Catalans with gifty next year he will be gone me thinks

We should have let Matai go to the warriors when they offered him the big 4 year deal.

 

[manlyfan76]

Well this IS a rebuilding year.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Snake and Skivvi are both signed till end of 2017. Can't see either of them forgoing a years salary, unless injury forces their hand.

 

[HappilyManly]

Matai and Snake would qualify for medical retirement.

Fascinated to see who will replace them

 

[mbe]

Now that Jamie is retiring I wouldn't be surprised to see Brett leave too. He doesn't look himself this season and maybe his body has just about had enough. We have a very capable replacement already so we don't have to worry there.

 

[Loobs]

Matai is still playing well so on his current form he can go around next year and see out his deal. Snake has dropped a level - whether that is the hammy remains to be seen.

I am interested to see who they line up though...

 

[bob dylan]

They are almost as old as you @Mark from Brisbane

The decision to let Hiku go was a monumental error imo.

We must buy Corey Norman and Michael Gordon/ Sami Roadrunner.

I'd plunder that blue and gold scum if I was CEO

 

[Loobs]

They are almost as old as you @Mark from Brisbane

The decision to let Hiku go was a monumental error imo.

We must buy Corey Norman and Michael Gordon/ Sami Roadrunner.

I'd plunder that blue and gold scum if I was CEO

Promise Gutho fullback and then don't give it to him. Worked for Parra...

 

[COMMANDER]

I think if Turbo hadn't hurt himself that there was every chance Snake wasn't going to make it back into the team. He looks busted and has been going busted. I think Jamie knows he's off the pace and thats not going to get better, just worse. Matai is a beast, the only thing that will stop him from having another good year is injury or suspension.

 

[mjb136]

We have 3 aging legends , one of them announced his retirement today.

Given Brett Stewart's ongoing hammy issues it would not surprise me to see him following the lead given by Jamie.

And ditto Skivvy, to be honest how he gets on the field week in week out amazes me.

Could we be seeing the end of not just one long career but indeed three??

Don't even want to think about it....too much to digest for one day mate!

 

[Woodsie]

From the shot of Snake in the dressing rooms with ice on his hammie, I would say I have never seen him look fitter or stronger.

I think his hesitancy is purely injury related.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

I'd plunder that blue and gold scum if I was CEO

I look upon it as canary yellow.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I look upon it as canary yellow.

The colour of spew!!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

From the shot of Snake in the dressing rooms with ice on his hammie, I would say I have never seen him look fitter or stronger.

I think his hesitancy is purely injury related.

He looks fit no doubt but I have a feeling the hamstrings are rooted , perhaps permanently , and I'm thinking this might also be his last year, only time will tell but I won't be surprised if this is announced shortly as well.

 

[Loobs]

He looks fit no doubt but I have a feeling the hamstrings are rooted , perhaps permanently , and I'm thinking this might also be his last year, only time will tell but I won't be surprised if this is announced shortly as well.

Yeah that alone isn't a good indication. I'm in better shape than I've ever been but I know I've lost a step pace wise to my old self. The shape is just a result of cutting a lot of **** and how I work out. I also know chasing my old pace would be a waste of time...

 

[TagMonster]

I'd love to see all three of them reunite with Gift in the UK. I can see Snake and Skivvy doing it but I suspect the Killer will just go shootin'.
Now that it is confirmed Killer is gone next season I'd suggest we are in the market for a true 5/8 unless Api gets a crack (not opposed to this). If Skivvy goes, we need a new centre. If Snake goes, we need a new winger. If all three go it would free up a fair chunk of change for a top centre and solid winger. Maybe even a good young forward too!
It will be sad to see them all go but it will open up opportunities for the next group of Manly Champions!

 

[Midnight Rambler]

Snake did look pretty lean in that dressing room footage. The game has changed, Snake needs more bulk to compete nowadays. His speed still holds up, but physically he's a bit weak, which is witnessed on his kick returns. But the Prince can do as he pleases. Play or retire???? His choice. I'm shocked when people mention retirement, with Skivvy. He is easily still up to NRL standard. A little slow, but as strong as any player in the comp. Makes big metres most weeks...STILL

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Has Snake been playing at less than 100% just to help the team? Wouldn't surprise me one bit, if he was asked (or offered) to play early after the terrible start we had.
I think both Snake & Matai could do another year but it also wouldn't surprise if another of them pulled the pin.
I doubt the club would want all 3 to leave at once.