Willis Meehan released

[The Wheel]

My guess is that he didn't show the commitment that the team required- good luck to him but we want or need players not willing to give 110% to the chosen career

 

[SLR5000]

The longer this off season goes, the less players we have.

Happens everybloody year .. Wats new ? All these injuries already & we havent even kicked a ball throw in matai & snake plus god knows who in the 9,s ... Is it bad luck every year

 

[SLR5000]

Why good luck to him .. He has left a gaping hole & let every manly supporter & team mate down .. Piss off to the chooks we only want players like jake & stevie matai who give it everything & love to wear the manly jersey ..

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

My guess is that he didn't show the commitment that the team required- good luck to him but we want or need players not willing to give 110% to the chosen career

I'd suggest buddy you have nailed it in one!

 

[mickqld]

So we're down 2 props , 2 centers and a fullback. What an awesome way to start the year off. Keep going like this ane we'll be running out the Workers side.

 

[lsz]

I do enjoy posters giving it to him for leaving for the "chooks"
After all the comments over the years re a players heart and desire I am happy to see a player pull the plug rather than go through the motions each week

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I do enjoy posters giving it to him for leaving for the "chooks"
After all the comments over the years re a players heart and desire I am happy to see a player pull the plug rather than go through the motions each week

100% agree, I'd prefer a young guy looking for an opportunity willing to bust his gut than a wannabe.

 

[bringbackbeaver]

So we're down 2 props , 2 centers and a fullback. What an awesome way to start the year off. Keep going like this ane we'll be running out the Workers side.

Never know what that may uncover.. Lussick is the only starting loss at this stage. Snake and Matai were always going to struggle to play on. Wright is a back up at best and will be right for Rd 1. AFB, BJ, Kapow, Perrett, Jake, Myles and some 'workers'.. we will be okay up front.

 

[conanu]

I would rather lose Meehan than Lawrence.

 

[Goanna Pete]

Not official yet
Just got the news from the members zone.
Terrible timing
Already with our injuries this season has not even begun and we are on the back foot

Like you Davo, i read it in Member Zone...i wish Willis well...

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

From last year's prop rotation - which was barely adequate at best - we have not lost Meehan because he didn't play, but we have lost Vave, Starling and Burgess, and gained...reserve grader Perrett.
I am usually optimistic but am thinking this could be a long painful year.

 

[Goanna Pete]

I think those of us that hold memberships should cancel and we demand the club be relocated to Zimbabwe. Actually, don't bother the world is ending so it won't matter!

Obviously some time in the making.
- Zorba didn't mention him a few weeks back when discussing the forwards and their progress. Questions got asked then.
- Wasn't named in the 9's.
- Hasn't been in any club photos or preseason activities.

I wonder if Charlie Faainga will get a run. Reports saying he's done well at pre season training. Or Tapau could easily slot into prop again to add some grunt.
This could make room for Sirronen, Kennedy and Treb at the back with Lane the interchange.
Myles, Tapau, Lawrence, Perrett, AFB, Lussick in the FR?

Furget Zimbabwe, come to PNG...Manly 4 life brothers...love Goanna Pete..unofficial Manly President of PNG!

 

[smithy]

Real shame it didnt work out, whatever the reason. He was the young un' I was most looking forward to see come through. I hadn't seen a junior of his size, toughness and athleticism ever. How many youngsters make the Australian Schoolboys on the wing one year and come back the following and play at prop? Not te mention an NRL Debut at 18 in the middle. disappointing!!

 

[Andrew..]

Was he even going to be in out top squad this season?
There's plenty of young blokes who'd bust their gut to get a start.

 

[Catch_20_2]

Never know what that may uncover.. Lussick is the only starting loss at this stage. Snake and Matai were always going to struggle to play on. Wright is a back up at best and will be right for Rd 1. AFB, BJ, Kapow, Perrett, Jake, Myles and some 'workers'.. we will be okay up front.

True but we haven't hit the season's start yet and already our depth is being tested. Hastings being out as well at a time where he needs to be building combinations with the rest of the team. With our draw we need to hit the ground running to take advantage of the early home games ... injuries are inevitable but timing can make them so much worse.

 

[Stevo]

I would love to see us sign some one like Matt White who is still a free agent as far as i know. Just for a bit of depth.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Meh,so what...play Taupau in the front row,brings Faingaa into contention for a bench spot,we still have 7 props with Lussick out injured.Taupau,Myles,AFB,Perret,Lawrence,Faingaa and Trbojevic if needed,we have enough go forward until Lussick comes back.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

The cupboard isn't that bare!

Meehan was an unknown albeit with promise. Not the end of the world.

Sets up Brenton for a big return to the fold. Really happy about that.

 

[Shoe1]

Lucky we kept knight

 

[Wombat64]

Furget Zimbabwe, come to PNG...Manly 4 life brothers...love Goanna Pete..unofficial Manly President of PNG!

I think you are official president of Manly PNG. Vote 1 Goanna Pete!!!