I reckon Manly should re-sign Matt Ballin as a replacement hooker. I think hes got a great future. Aaron Groom, Clint Halden likewise in the halve positions. Also I think Jason Wells may be ready to step up to first grade as BK's replacement perhaps next year or even a bench spot. Although our prop depth aint too bad considering we have Sione Finefeuiaki, Jim Curtis and Phil Morwood, I think Manly should target a good young prop from PL or Jersey Flegg elsewhere. Depth in the second row include Mailangi Styles, Nathan Tutt and Adam Cuthbertson and another young player from the PL or Jersey Flegg ranks would be ideal. Then we focus on backs depth.
Fullback: Mark Lennon (not bad) but not in the class of Brett Stewart :lol:
Wingers: Michael Robertson and Chris Hicks (also not too bad although a young sensation like John Williams would be great), Paul Stephenson also is solid
Centres: Steve Bell, Steve Matai and Jamie Lyon (no more please)
5/8: Clint Halden , Travis Burns and Jamie Lyon (enough class)
Halfback: Aaron Groom (big future)
All the names listed are relatively young (exceptions Steve Bell) so the future at Manly is looking very very bright. We now need to build on it and buy a solid young prop, second rower and winger.
For the prop: someone like Charlie Leaneo would be ideal
For the second rower: someone like Mark Offerdahl should be re-signed immediately IMO
For the winger: someone like John Williams from Parramatta should definately be targeted.
