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Manly recruit Tony Williams could fill Steve Menzies vacancy

gong_eagle

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Manly recruit Tony Williams could fill Steve Menzies vacancy

| October 10, 2008
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24472560-5006066,00.html

PREMIERSHIP-winning Manly coach Des Hasler last night predicted new recruit Tony Williams could fill the sizeable vacancy left by the club's departing champion, Steve Menzies.

Hasler said Williams, a winger at Parramatta, could also play centre, back-rower or come off the bench next year - similar to Menzies.

Williams walked out on the Eels and could now become a sensation at Brookvale.

"He has that X-factor and has so much potential," Hasler said.

"Tony can off-load and will be a real impact player. I reckon he can turn a match.

"He has versatility. That will benefit the side."

Williams said he was ready and willing to replace new Bradford Bulls forward Menzies.

"It's a good opportunity for me, to play where I want to play," Williams said.

Former Norths centre Kelly Egan is favourite to become Manly's new assistant coach.

The current assistant, Dennis Moore, has returned home to become director of coaching with the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles, Manly's feeder club, who will play in the Queensland Cup next season.
 

Terry-Randal

Juniors
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Its an insult to compare him to Menzies . Menzies is one of a kind hes one of the greatest defensive players ever this tony wiliams has a poor defence. Menzies skill and passing offloading and genious on the field cant be replicated. No offence to williams though.
 
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Dessie has been talking him up.Once he has a real pre season and gets the Hasler polish he could be anything.I expect big things from him.
 

CHRIS SANDOW

Juniors
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He's a good recruit for manly, des hasler is a great coach who will make him lose weight and put sting into his defence.
 

Harold Bishop

Juniors
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Williams looked so disinterested at Parra, and i think it had something to do with the fact he is NOT a winger. You shouldn't play centres/2nd rowers on the wing in the 1st place, especially when they weigh 110 kgs.
 

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