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Dragon David

First Grade
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Unfortunately I have to agree. His service at times has been poor at best. Flanagan has to have another hooker signed up in that case though, or at least be extremely confident in getting one
I hope it is Edwin Ipape. He is a rugged, tough, no nonsense and fast hooker formerly from Papua New Guinea and now with the Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Super League. Just what we need.
 

BLM01

First Grade
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9,978
Bryce Cartwright?

Behind Lane and Matterson.
No thanks to Cartwright but thankyou he resigned at the Eels.
Dont know what he is getting paid now but he was getting overs for what he delivered
Yes he has improved this year but the way the media go on he aint that good as still floats in and out.
Matterson I wouild take over those 3
 

VodkaSaint

Juniors
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1,692
early in the season we had a forward cop a season ending injury against the Rabitohs charity match, can anyone remember who he is
 

shiloh dc

Juniors
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465
Manly have a huge issue with Schuster. Contracted for next 4 years at 800K a year. Enormous potential but becoming obvious that he is a lazy, careless, spacially unaware player. Buzz on 360 suggest if his poor form continues Manly will be forced to offload him with a possible 300K subsidy. Should Flanno consider him? A year ago i would have said yes but not now. Is there a price point where you say yes? Geez at 400K you would have to have a deep think about it. However, Schuster has regressed and i doubt he can become a great or even good player. So maybe the best option is to leave the noose around the neck of Manly.
 

JubileeJeffro

Juniors
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874
I’m sure he said he’s staying put.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Jake Turpin from the roosters is signed.. or even a crack at phoenix crossland from knights who will be behind Brailey at 9 and Cogger at 7 next year..Flanno spoke positively on both throughout fox coverage..
Possibly also Billy Smith from Roosters and Jordan Maclean from Cowboys..
Definitely need some signing news….
 

JubileeJeffro

Juniors
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874
Manly have a huge issue with Schuster. Contracted for next 4 years at 800K a year. Enormous potential but becoming obvious that he is a lazy, careless, spacially unaware player. Buzz on 360 suggest if his poor form continues Manly will be forced to offload him with a possible 300K subsidy. Should Flanno consider him? A year ago i would have said yes but not now. Is there a price point where you say yes? Geez at 400K you would have to have a deep think about it. However, Schuster has regressed and i doubt he can become a great or even good player. So maybe the best option is to leave the noose around the neck of Manly.
Subsidised and fit and focused, could be a great 13. Not at $800k
 

jeffdragon

Bench
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3,921
Manly have a huge issue with Schuster. Contracted for next 4 years at 800K a year. Enormous potential but becoming obvious that he is a lazy, careless, spacially unaware player. Buzz on 360 suggest if his poor form continues Manly will be forced to offload him with a possible 300K subsidy. Should Flanno consider him? A year ago i would have said yes but not now. Is there a price point where you say yes? Geez at 400K you would have to have a deep think about it. However, Schuster has regressed and i doubt he can become a great or even good player. So maybe the best option is to leave the noose around the neck of Manly.
He should go to boxing like Pangai.
 

TheRev

Coach
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11,646
Be really happy to move Connor on, his contract finishes this year, and it opens up a dev spot.

It does makes me sad too, cause the guy is a dragon thru and thru (was on the podcast recently, has only ever wanted to play for us.. that was his life goal) and I recall 2-3yrs ago Wishart & Mullheisen trialled together at 1st grade hooker.. and I think Mulheissen looked the better player at the time.. but since then Connor hasnt gotten better at NSW Cup level.. he's solid no doubt.. but I swear he used to have a kicking game.. that has disappeared, he doesnt run.. though he can tackle and pass, and thats nothing to be ignored.. but at the elite level, you need some little x-factor to justify development... and there must be a dozen kids stuck behind 1 or 2 gun hookers at a given club.

We do need to replace him though, Liddle has a good run with injury but we need to bring some one in I would say.. I dont think the JF kids are banging down the door? and HFinau I dunno.. I need to see more minutes I think.. hes nippy yes, maybe a dedicated 14? But I feel like we deserve a genuine gun hooker in our system.. if not to replace Liddle, a young one to put pressure on him and cover injury.. like I think we can do better here.
 

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