Paul Gallen Resigns With Sharks

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Paul
GALLEN RE-SIGNS WITH SHARKS
Wednesday 7 Mar 2007 18:28
by Matthew O'Neill

var rm_host = "http://ad.adsalliance.com";var rm_section_id = 182693;rmShowAd("300x250");The Sharks have been boosted with sensational news on the eve of the Telstra Premiership season with NSW back-rower Paul Gallen remaining at the Shire based club for another three seasons.

Gallen had been linked to Manly for the 2008 season as a long-term replacement for Ben Kennedy and there were further rumours that he would walk out of the Cronulla club.

Last year Gallen played in the third State of Origin match for NSW after a great mid-season patch of form where he replaced Bulldogs captain Andrew Ryan. The fact that Australian Test coach Ricky Stuart is also the Sharks coach would have tempted Gallen to remain at Cronulla as he pushes to add an Australian jumper alongside his Blues jersey.

Gallen's re-signing comes at a great time as they prepare quietly for the season ahead and on top of the losses of Darren Albert and Richard Villasanti who departed the Sharks during the off-season.

Quotes will be made available when the Sharks issue their Press Release and attached to this article.

 

[Stonecutter]

Suck sh*t Manly!!!!!!

 

[wittyfan]

Lol!

 

[lockyno1]

There goes manly's plans. Now look for them to somehow come up with 700K for SBW!

 

[pcpp]

Bit confusing if you don't add the hyphen in the middle of Re-sign

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Thats fine, already have a small backrower, would prefer to get someone with a bit more size when menzies goes

 

[Sea Eagle Scuba]

We'll be lucky to get anyone I'm afraid. Looks highly unlikely we'll snare LOD, as our CEO said he's probably 'out of our price range' and with Beaver contemplating retirement at the end of the season, I'm afraid we're up sh*t creek without a paddle.

 

[wittyfan]

"Out of our price range"? Some of you have said that Manly have heaps of room under the salary cap. :?

 

[lockyno1]

We'll be lucky to get anyone I'm afraid. Looks highly unlikely we'll snare LOD, as our CEO said he's probably 'out of our price range' and with Beaver contemplating retirement at the end of the season, I'm afraid we're up sh*t creek without a paddle.

Don't stress...at least most people get to still dislike Manly! I actually think you have the players, Brett Stewarts brother looks ok and could be a handy replacement similar to David Stagg at Brisbane. You have the halves at least and halves win premierships!

 

[wittyfan]

Do these halves include the Twerp?

 

[Cheesie-the-Pirate]

Bit confusing if you don't add the hyphen in the middle of Re-sign

:lol:

My thoughts exactly.

Resign is effectively the opposite of re-sign. That's an important hyphen.

 

[lucablight]

This news makes me glad if Manly cannot get him.

 

[broncos_are_the_best]

MOD can you plz change the title to Paul Gallen re-signs with Sharks

 

[lockyno1]

Do these halves include the Twerp?

Nope- Lyon/Orford

 

[willvillain]

Good news for Manly. Means that they are chasing L'OD's contract more fiercly.

 

[Stonecutter]

After signing Lyon how much more cap room can Manly have for SBW?

 

[Red'n'White]

Bit confusing if you don't add the hyphen in the middle of Re-sign

I thought when I read it he was going

 

[spider]

they should get him [LOD] too with the money they threw at gallen.

 

[nqboy]

The money they threw at Gallen + the money from Beaver's retirement = LOD or SBW. LOD I could believe, he just feels like a good fit for Manly. SBW? Definitely not IMO, not high profile enough for him I think.

Unless of course, the first sum = the second sum.

 

[wittyfan]

After signing Lyon how much more cap room can Manly have for SBW?

$50 and a carton of stubbies.