A bit of good news cuthbo a shark

[kal83]

it's official
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Adam Cuthbertson signs with Cronulla Sharks

Opportunity ... Adam Cuthbertson is looking for a fresh start at Cronulla. Photograph: Mark Evans / The Daily Telegraph


MANLY back-rower Adam Cuthbertson last night signed a two-year deal with the Sharks. Cuthbertson confirmed he would shift to the Shire next year and was keen to further his career and shoot for representative glory under Ricky Stuart.
The 24-year-old was selected for City last month but was forced to pull out after he tore ligaments in his elbow.
"I'm not leaving Manly on bad terms. I've been there since I was 15," Cuthbertson said.
"I just see the move to Cronulla as a new opportunity and fresh start.
"I want to be established as a starting player and, in terms of representative duties, it will be hard to make those sides when I'm coming off the bench.
"I sat down and had a talk with Ricky about where he was at with his team. There's a young pack there and he seemed to be excited to have me."




Cuthbertson was not fazed by Cronulla's spot on the ladder or the constant drama away from the field.
The Avalon junior, who missed a start in the Sea Eagles' Grand Final win last season, said the premiers were starting to gain momentum and he wanted to finish 2009 on a high.

 

[El Chivato]

El Chivato says:
"Onward Christian Soldiers!!!!!!!"
Cuthbo a great man to take over the Preacher duties of the wonderful David Simmons.

La Beauf loves redcrack!!

 

[McLovin]

Great signing...I've always rated him as a player tbh...

Where do we play him though??

 

[Eion]

He strikes me as a prop. He's big enough, can carry a few with him - offload. Got a bit of lazzo about him.

Good signing imo. Well done sticky.

 

[gunnamatta bay]

http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/message-board-detail.asp?mbid=132754&s=0

no comments so far. will be interesting to c what sort of reaction it creates

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

coool.

i think he's quite a good player.

having said that. another backrower.

 

[effnic]

http://www.manlyseaeagles.com.au/message-board-detail.asp?mbid=132754&s=0

no comments so far. will be interesting to c what sort of reaction it creates

You wont get much from the Manly fans most of us were sick of his horrible offloads in the worst of times. 90% of his offloads went to the opposition.

 

[gunnamatta bay]

You wont get much from the Manly fans most of us were sick of his horrible offloads in the worst of times. 90% of his offloads went to the opposition.

thats the sort of reaction I was interested in. what the manly fans thought of him.

 

[rickywalford1]

I heard a whisper yesterday you are having a crack at L'Estrange as well.
Possibly a case of once bitten, twice shy though.

 

[Since 73]

Ross will be gone.
Older bloke - too many injuries making way for younger pup.

Like it.

 

[eagles4eva]

I was a fan of Cuthbertson, was the odd offload that went awol, but solid, young & strong. I reckon he is a great buy

 

[Surely]

only 24, the offload will develop.

 

[groggo]

He is a great buy . the bloke is still young has good potential

 

[The Masked Avenger]

Good to see we are building a stable of headgear officianados as well.

 

[The Dodger]

i rate cuthbertson.

came on as an impact player last year for manly and from what i remember, used to cause a bit of havoc to tired defence.

like surely said, his offloads will develop.

 

[Stonecutter]

Atleast now with Stapleton we'll have someone for him to offload too.

Anyone know how much we payed?

 

[McLovin]

Probably about 2.7 mil over 3 years...

 

[Inferno]

Interesting him talking about wanting to be a starting player. Although he'd be a better chance of starting in the backrow, surely he was purchased as a prop?

Him and Snowy starting, Dougie, Gall and Toops backrow, bench of Mannah, Milo, Vea and a hooker?

 

[cityshark]

Great news for 2010. Ben Ross ( at a discount) and Cuthbo?

 

[Eion]

That's where his future lies for mine - in the props. I'd still have him off the bench replacing snowy or dougie. He should be happy just playing firsts.