Willis Meehan

[Jax24]

bring him in.. liam knight, addin fonua blake and willis meehan would be a criminally good foward rotation.

We can call them the "Brat Pack."

 

[HappilyManly]

bring him in.. liam knight, addin fonua blake and willis meehan would be a criminally good foward rotation.

Big difference between breaking a law and making a living out of breaking the law 😡

Surprised at Manly in hiring such a character. Arko would distance Manly from blemished players, faster than you could blink

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

No thanks, this guy is a professional criminal from the sounds of it 😡

Plenty of young ones who deserve a chance before Meehan

I am very sceptical of someone whose values allow them to be a standover man for criminal 'enterprises'.

I would go so far as to contrast that calculated decision with, eg, a one-off foolish drink drive, or even a one-off violent outburst where that occurred under emotional stress.

Neither of the latter examples can be condoned but they are more readily understood and if people are prepared to seek help and learn from their mistakes ...I'm not averse to giving them another chance.

In the case of Meehan the only redeeming feature might be that he is still very young, its not like he's a grown man in his 30s making those choices.

Super caution sounds like a reasonable approach in this case.

 

[Heckenberg]

I am very sceptical of someone whose values allow them to be a standover man for criminal 'enterprises'.

I would go so far as to contrast that calculated decision with, eg, a one-off foolish drink drive, or even a one-off violent outburst where that occurred under emotional stress.

Neither of the latter examples can be condoned but they are more readily understood and if people are prepared to seek help and learn from their mistakes ...I'm not averse to giving them another chance.

In the case of Meehan the only redeeming feature might be that he is still very young, its not like he's a grown man in his 30s making those choices.

Super caution sounds like a reasonable approach in this case.

Yeah i agree one hundred percent. It would be very exciting to see these guys turn it around and reach their potential with the sea eagles though. It would make for one hell of a foward pack. Seeing Addin get his second chance last week and taking it with both hands got me bloody amped haha. I understand him and Willis may be good friends so hopefully they can get there together.

 

[Dan]

I am very sceptical of someone whose values allow them to be a standover man for criminal 'enterprises'.

I would go so far as to contrast that calculated decision with, eg, a one-off foolish drink drive, or even a one-off violent outburst where that occurred under emotional stress.

Neither of the latter examples can be condoned but they are more readily understood and if people are prepared to seek help and learn from their mistakes ...I'm not averse to giving them another chance.

In the case of Meehan the only redeeming feature might be that he is still very young, its not like he's a grown man in his 30s making those choices.

Super caution sounds like a reasonable approach in this case.

I'm reminded of a time when we had Gary Winter and a number of others in the team that made a few of us theories we were the "thug team" if that is the case it's a transitional period. Centimeter understood and agreed but it's more an observation of history of the team and where it leads. A few years of being average at best which was miserable but building towards the manly we love

 

[Cameron]

We are fast becoming the Manly SeaGrubs

 

[Midnight Rambler]

If the kid was genuinely wanting to make amends, then why not, he is a freakish talent. AFB, Meehan & Kapow, equals WOW!!!!

 

[Woodsie]

If the kid was genuinely wanting to make amends, then why not, he is a freakish talent. AFB, Meehan & Kapow, equals WOW!!!!

That's the point Midnight, I think the NRL is being wise taking time and asking to see if any reform is genuine. If Manly can show that Willis has indeed had a jesus come to church moment, they will reinstate him.

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Is Jamil out of gaol? If so, is he still playing league?

Was released last October. Not sure about footy, Id imagine he is training but a while off playing, but he has been doing lectures / mentoring / warning young blokes as part of ongoing rehab.

 

[globaleagle]

he asked a ref to stop a boxing match when he was clobbering his opponent.

so I guess that means....he's changed and should be able to play for us immediately!

ta dah

 

[HappilyManly]

he asked a ref to stop a boxing match when he was clobbering his opponent.

so I guess that means....he's changed and should be able to play for us immediately!

ta dah

Or that he is a lazy bugger and wanted to leave early

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

I would take him in a heart beat.

Don't be so foolish to think that past Manly players haven't had similar occupations off the field.

If he's smart he would see that he could make more money on the field than off it. Hired thugs never get a good payout, it's always about the boss.
If he could really turn himself around and become a better human because he chooses to focus on football, then I'm happy that our community has done some good.

 

[Briza]

Everyone makes mistakes some more than others, some learn from those mistakes and make amends and change their life, while other delve deeper.
I was involved in similar circles as a young bloke and could went the other way, it took me turning 21 and finding a good woman to turn it around.
25 years later I still stick to the right side of the law, that young man I used to be seems like a dream.
I'll give most people a second chance, I'd love to see Meehan in our systems as I believe he'd buy into it.
Not only helping our club on the field, but himself off it.

 

[Frogz]

Maybe we will have to keep on playing Thursday and Monday nights as half the squad will be doing weekend detention

 

[c eagle]

Everyone deserves a second chance if there willing to show things have changed for the better, I think I read something earlier this year he was working within the club as security?..... He's obviously willing to walk the walk, so I'm all for him coming on board.... But as I've heard in the past , there is a select few on here that believe an individual that has broken the law should be thrown to the kerb..... Well for those few, if your true to your word... Shouldn't knight be in the same boat?

 

[c eagle]

For the record, I was also very keen on the club looking at Danny wicks.

 

[mozgrame]

I wish we had signed Danny Wicks. Even if only for the backflips....

 

[HappilyManly]

Everyone deserves a second chance if there willing to show things have changed for the better, I think I read something earlier this year he was working within the club as security?..... He's obviously willing to walk the walk, so I'm all for him coming on board.... But as I've heard in the past , there is a select few on here that believe an individual that has broken the law should be thrown to the kerb..... Well for those few, if your true to your word... Shouldn't knight be in the same boat?

Meehan's uncle is working at Manly not Willis.

Liam Knight doesn't have a profession in drinking and speeding.

Whereas Meehan admitted to being a professional criminal to police 😎

As the NRL have stated, he will be considered for registration, once he completes apropriate rehabilitation

 

[tookey]

Hope we sign Mehan for just one match - our next one against parra. He can play just to take out foran the scum

 

[c eagle]

Meehan's uncle is working at Manly not Willis.

Liam Knight doesn't have a profession in drinking and speeding.

Whereas Meehan admitted to being a professional criminal to police 😎

As the NRL have stated, he will be considered for registration, once he completes apropriate rehabilitation

Lol, so are you saying you need to admit to having a profession in an alleged illegal act, to be guilty of it?..... Hell open the jail gates, we are going to have a lot space in our over crowded jails.