Woods Stayski

[SeaEagleRock8]

Agree with all of that. The issue for me arises when he gets a game ahead of younger players who are better than him.

They weren't better, that was the whole point. They provide more highlight reel moments, but picking Woods was a message that in the middle it is essential to do the little things well. Despite being past his best, he provided a consistent, competent presence up front. As you'd expect from someone with his experience.

Sipley finished the year playing probably at a career high level, but up until then his stamina, lateral defence, and general inconsistency was a problem. Keppie also finished well but Manly reportedly has lost patience with his rate of improvement, at least relative to his contract. Bull also showed his best form late in the year.

I'm hoping Sipley picks up next year where he left off this year, and Paseka too. I see Jake is a candidate for dally M prop of the year, not bad considering he kept being chosen at lock (!) Anyhow I don't expect to see Woods in our NRL side in 2024. If he is, it will probably mean we aren't improving fast enough.

 

[Nordburg]

Well I hope he gets a contract, I'll keep my reasoning until those of you who can string a couple of sentences together without hideously incorrect gramma and the need to resort to 'gifs' have had your time in the sun stomping about like you had any role in this whatsoever. Duck I'm sick of this place, sorry guys, the guys I'm really talking to you know who you are.

Can you reveal your reasoning to those that know how to spell “grammar” correctly?

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

They weren't better, that was the whole point. They provide more highlight reel moments, but picking Woods was a message that in the middle it is essential to do the little things well. Despite being past his best, he provided a consistent, competent presence up front. As you'd expect from someone with his experience.

Sipley finished the year playing probably at a career high level, but up until then his stamina, lateral defence, and general inconsistency was a problem. Keppie also finished well but Manly reportedly has lost patience with his rate of improvement, at least relative to his contract. Bull also showed his best form late in the year.

I'm hoping Sipley picks up next year where he left off this year, and Paseka too. I see Jake is a candidate for dally M prop of the year, not bad considering he kept being chosen at lock (!) Anyhow I don't expect to see Woods in our NRL side in 2024. If he is, it will probably mean we aren't improving fast enough.

Woods did ok for the role he fulfilled, however im of the view that if you want an older head around the group at least make sure he's got something in his trophy cabinet so that the younger players can aspire to.

 

[Top End Eagle]

Can you reveal your reasoning to those that know how to spell “grammar” correctly?

I like to leave a little on the plate for some to lick up, you know like the elders at a communal table, like things used to be in simpler times.

 

[Top End Eagle]

They weren't better, that was the whole point. They provide more highlight reel moments, but picking Woods was a message that in the middle it is essential to do the little things well. Despite being past his best, he provided a consistent, competent presence up front. As you'd expect from someone with his experience.

Sipley finished the year playing probably at a career high level, but up until then his stamina, lateral defence, and general inconsistency was a problem. Keppie also finished well but Manly reportedly has lost patience with his rate of improvement, at least relative to his contract. Bull also showed his best form late in the year.

I'm hoping Sipley picks up next year where he left off this year, and Paseka too. I see Jake is a candidate for dally M prop of the year, not bad considering he kept being chosen at lock (!) Anyhow I don't expect to see Woods in our NRL side in 2024. If he is, it will probably mean we aren't improving fast enough.

Thank god we still have some around here who can moderate their emotions to articulate what I can't

 

[Top End Eagle]

Woods did ok for the role he fulfilled, however im of the view that if you want an older head around the group at least make sure he's got something in his trophy cabinet so that the younger players can aspire to.

There's thousands of those wanting to play for minimum wage because their general attitude to life and ability to string a sentence together mean they are media darlings which subsists their earnings and promotes morale, plus have represented at the highest level and have the ability to deconstruct complicated systems and explain them to younger players.

Name them it's easy right?

 

[BOZO]

Woodsie Gonski wont get another Gig
The pace of the fast modern game has past him by
I am glad Seibs finally saw the light
Woodsie was once a great player on his day but all great days come to an end
Good bye and good luck Woodsie
Nothing personal but we do not miss your pedestrian Manly days

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

There's thousands of those wanting to play for minimum wage because their general attitude to life and ability to string a sentence together mean they are media darlings which subsists their earnings and promotes morale, plus have represented at the highest level and have the ability to deconstruct complicated systems and explain them to younger players.

Name them it's easy right?

The gift of the gab doesn't compensate for an empty trophy cabinet.

 

[Top End Eagle]

Woodsie Gonski wont get another Gig
The pace of the fast modern game has past him by
I am glad Seibs finally saw the light
Woodsie was once a great player on his day but all great days come to an end
Good bye and good luck Woodsie
Nothing personal but we do not miss your pedestrian Manly days

So fortunate @BOZO that when it comes to Bedroom and not the football field the terror of time does not diminish is feathered friend and we can keep up with the pace of the lovelies facing off against us for the ultimate GOAL!!!..... YUCK, sorry guys I'll see myself out, I remember when this place had fans and fans with knowledge of the game and the club and both, but now it's just a broader reflection of social media and society in general.

 

[Top End Eagle]

The gift of the gab doesn't compensate for an empty trophy cabinet.

No but it can certainly highlight a ducking empty cranium.

 

[BOZO]

The fast modern game devours pedestrian players

The game has changed and the dynamic speedy players dominate

SPEED KILLS
and the faster you go the more pedestrian players you leave behind

Look at the panther dynamic forward pack going for their 4rth straight grand final

They run at you like fast ferocious relentless Haynes's

Look at their grand final opponent's headed by the Dynamic fast Hass

Let us not forget about the panthers and the Broncos fast dynamic backs either

At the end of the year it is the showdown of the fittest and the fastest
There are no Parkers parked in their back lines
Or dead Wood in their forward packs

Slow is a liability
There is absolutely no advantage of being slow
You cannot stop a player from scoring if you can not catch him

From Prop to wing
Speed Kills across the park
Speed is the Killer thing

 

[BOZO]

So fortunate @BOZO that when it comes to Bedroom and not the football field the terror of time does not diminish is feathered friend and we can keep up with the pace of the lovelies facing off against us for the ultimate GOAL!!!..... YUCK, sorry guys I'll see myself out, I remember when this place had fans and fans with knowledge of the game and the club and both, but now it's just a broader reflection of social media and society in general.

I am sorry that you cannot keep up with the pace of the game and the pace of our Passionate Silvertails forum feathered friend
But we will always miss you and always look forward to having you back

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

The fast modern game devours pedestrian players

The game has changed and the dynamic speedy players dominate

SPEED KILLS
and the faster you go the more pedestrian players you leave behind

Look at the panther dynamic forward pack going for their 4rth straight grand final

They run at you like fast ferocious relentless Haynes's

Look at their grand final opponent's headed by the Dynamic fast Hass

Lets us not forget about the panthers and the Broncos fast dynamic backs either

At the end of the year it is the showdown of the fittest and the fastest
There are no Parkers parked in their back lines
Or dead Woods in their forward packs

Slow is a liability
There is absolutely no advantage of being slow
You cannot stop a player from scoring if you can not catch him

From Prop to wing
Speed Kills across the park
Speed is the Killer thing
View attachment 25160

The intangible you haven't mentioned is Capewell. No Capewell = No GF.

 

[BOZO]

The gift of the gab doesn't compensate for an empty trophy cabinet.

Lower our Legendary clubs Great Benchmark trophy cabinet Standards
and we stand for Nothing Great
No place for Mediocrity at Manly

 

[BOZO]

The intangible you haven't mentioned is Capewell. No Capewell = No GF.

I think the Donkeys have enough dynamic dynamite to be capable of winning without Capewell feathered friend
The Donkeys are Dynamic across the park
Have you seen Hass out in the clear ? So fast for a Big destructive man
We will agree to disagree and both have a happy day

 

[BOZO]

I remember at school when the slowest kids were last picked up in the team on the play ground
and the team that had the fastest players won
Nothing has changed
Speed has always dominated

Manly Sea eagles are meant to fly !!!
Enjoy the Exhilarating Thrill of Speed feathered friends

 

[08Dream]

This is honestly the best of both worlds, would be great to keep him as a mentor without taking up a top 30 spot.

 

[Rocky]

They weren't better, that was the whole point. They provide more highlight reel moments, but picking Woods was a message that in the middle it is essential to do the little things well. Despite being past his best, he provided a consistent, competent presence up front. As you'd expect from someone with his experience.

Sipley finished the year playing probably at a career high level, but up until then his stamina, lateral defence, and general inconsistency was a problem. Keppie also finished well but Manly reportedly has lost patience with his rate of improvement, at least relative to his contract. Bull also showed his best form late in the year.

I'm hoping Sipley picks up next year where he left off this year, and Paseka too. I see Jake is a candidate for dally M prop of the year, not bad considering he kept being chosen at lock (!) Anyhow I don't expect to see Woods in our NRL side in 2024. If he is, it will probably mean we aren't improving fast enough.

I agree some of the guys needed a kick up the backside and/or a stint in Blacktown.

Notwithstanding that Woods played far too often for my liking.

But hey we only see 80 minutes a week so never know what is happening the rest of the week either.

 

[Highflier]

I remember at school when the slowest kids were last picked up in the team on the play ground
and the team that had the fastest players won
Nothing has changed
Speed has always dominated

Manly Sea eagles are meant to fly !!!
Enjoy the Exhilarating Thrill of Speed feathered friends

That brings a smile to my face , that was the night Tom could have dropped a $1 down the toilet and pulled out a gold watch !!
Did u also notice that the Schu was well and truly keeping pace with DCE and calling for the kick as well ,good times,,,,
Just sayin

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

This is honestly the best of both worlds, would be great to keep him as a mentor without taking up a top 30 spot.

he would be a good mentor for players wanting a career in the media...as for winning premierships..well...that's another story.