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Who do you think they are? Players rarely (or never) in the headlines for the wrong reasons? Loyal clubman? Great ambassadors to the game. All of the above?
Broncos: Civinoceva
Bulldogs: Josh Morrs - must mention though other candidates would include after Hazem El Masri, Luke Patten and Andrew Ryan who have since retired/moved on.
Raiders: Campese - Been at the club since 2004. Has had injury troubles throughout his career, but hard to find a more respected player at the club.
Cowboys: Matt Bowen - been at the club for a decade, never in the headlines for the wrong reasons and always consistent.
Titans: Luke Bailey
Sea Eagles: Brent Kite - has been at other clubs but has spent the majority of his career at Manly, consistent, leads from the top, never in the headlines for the wrong reasons, played rep footy, and has won 2 premierships with the club (among other players).
Storm: Billy Slater - another clubman who's spent a decade at the storm. Has always been loyal and given his club first-preference when coming off contract. Has had some suspensions, but has become a veteran of the game and became one of the best players in the world over the past few seasons.
Knights: Kurt Gidley - versatile player, loyal clubman and leader.
Eels: Nathan Hindmarsh
Panthers: Luke Lewis
Sharks: Paul Gallen
Rabbitohs: Nathan Merritt - a lot of contenders here but hard to go past the local Redfern boy.
Dragons: Jason Nightingale - now I know a lot of people would argue for Matt Cooper, Dean Young or Ben Hornby, but IMO Jason Nightingale has never been in controversy, as a player in safe and consistent and never loses his cool on the field. In a few more years if he stays at the club, he will be in the same level as the above mentioned players, however he's earned the respect he deserves in the present.
Roosters: Anthony Minichiello
Warriors: Simon Mannering
Tigers: Benji Marshall - while he may have been involved in some off-field controversies (that he was cleared of) he's been one of the most dangerous weapons that the Tigers have ever produced. One of the best players in the world at present who can easily change the game, lift the team as well as bring fans in through the gates.
Broncos: Civinoceva
Bulldogs: Josh Morrs - must mention though other candidates would include after Hazem El Masri, Luke Patten and Andrew Ryan who have since retired/moved on.
Raiders: Campese - Been at the club since 2004. Has had injury troubles throughout his career, but hard to find a more respected player at the club.
Cowboys: Matt Bowen - been at the club for a decade, never in the headlines for the wrong reasons and always consistent.
Titans: Luke Bailey
Sea Eagles: Brent Kite - has been at other clubs but has spent the majority of his career at Manly, consistent, leads from the top, never in the headlines for the wrong reasons, played rep footy, and has won 2 premierships with the club (among other players).
Storm: Billy Slater - another clubman who's spent a decade at the storm. Has always been loyal and given his club first-preference when coming off contract. Has had some suspensions, but has become a veteran of the game and became one of the best players in the world over the past few seasons.
Knights: Kurt Gidley - versatile player, loyal clubman and leader.
Eels: Nathan Hindmarsh
Panthers: Luke Lewis
Sharks: Paul Gallen
Rabbitohs: Nathan Merritt - a lot of contenders here but hard to go past the local Redfern boy.
Dragons: Jason Nightingale - now I know a lot of people would argue for Matt Cooper, Dean Young or Ben Hornby, but IMO Jason Nightingale has never been in controversy, as a player in safe and consistent and never loses his cool on the field. In a few more years if he stays at the club, he will be in the same level as the above mentioned players, however he's earned the respect he deserves in the present.
Roosters: Anthony Minichiello
Warriors: Simon Mannering
Tigers: Benji Marshall - while he may have been involved in some off-field controversies (that he was cleared of) he's been one of the most dangerous weapons that the Tigers have ever produced. One of the best players in the world at present who can easily change the game, lift the team as well as bring fans in through the gates.
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