Rumours and Stuff

[the phantom menace]

Not true. He played 20 games in 2021, and to a very high level: https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/eels/josh-hodgson/

He was worth the risk, especially considering he was the only hooker available at the price we wanted to pay.

#theclubcandonowrong

Hodgson was always a risky signing, as attested to the vast majority of observers at the time.

It was in question whether the signing was worth the risk - the club rolled the dice and we lost.

It's ok to admit it Poupou....

 

[King-Gutho94]

Too true. But, we already are proficient at Aldi's bargains. Do we dare venture into the garage sale market?

MON would probably get lost he wouldn't know where the garage sale is actually taking place.

Probably why he sticks to Aldi and gets bargains with Harper and Tuilagi.

 

[Eelogical]

MON would probably get lost he wouldn't know where the garage sale is actually taking place.

Probably why he sticks to Aldi and gets bargains with Harper and Tuilagi.

There's always the car boot sale at Blacktown Drive In.

 

[Avenger]

#theclubcandonowrong

Hodgson was always a risky signing, as attested to the vast majority of observers at the time.

It was in question whether the signing was worth the risk - the club rolled the dice and we lost.

It's ok to admit it Poupou....

Him admitting that is more difficult than Albo admitting he got the referendum all wrong.

 

[Avenger]

Sea Eagles chasing former Blues forward

Already one of the most active clubs in the player market, Manly are now in talks with an ex-Tigers, Rabbitohs, Eels and Roosters veteran.

amp.smh.com.au

 

[Parra Pride]

Was that the year 2000 Noddy kept Joey in at the hooker position for NSW.

I reckon Joey was at his peak during his last 6 years 2001-2006.

I didn't see much of him before that season but certainly after his brother Matty got pushed out the door in 2000 i think Joey took his game to a new level from 2001 onwards.

2003 & 2005 is when he dominated Origin.

2001 he won a premiership & 2002 he got injured before the finals which probably cost Newcastle another Premiership.

He also should’ve had another Dally M to his name, missing to Thurston by 1 point after only playing half the 2005 season.

 

[Gazzamatta]

30 isn't that old physically. I think with Junior its mentality. He can get a bit lazy and also a bit pass happy. There was still a few games thisnyear he was destructive. It wasn't like he didn't have it anymore. Just seemed a bit distracted and also heavy

JFH and Leota smashed him last week. Put a fork in him. Hes done. Well hopefully not.

 

[Soto]

Sea Eagles chasing former Blues forward

Already one of the most active clubs in the player market, Manly are now in talks with an ex-Tigers, Rabbitohs, Eels and Roosters veteran.

amp.smh.com.au

Wow some bog average signings for Moanly

 

[Tiger5150]

Everyone is just swapping the deck chairs with someone else's garbage.

Im happy with the Fainu's

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Im happy with the Fainu's

Yes they are a fine family, no chance of any off field shenanigans with those solid young men.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-star-samuela-fainu-slammed-for-horrific-driving-record/news-story/6679eab6ae0c1abff95054826e79c04c

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Wow some bog average signings for Moanly

Didn’t manly give 2 of their best young Jnr forwards to St George?

 

[JokerEel]

Yes they are a fine family, no chance of any off field shenanigans with those solid young men.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-star-samuela-fainu-slammed-for-horrific-driving-record/news-story/6679eab6ae0c1abff95054826e79c04c

Yep just saw this .

Won't last at the Tigers

 

[gaffer]

Why do you think he'll bounce back? He's become a slug. He's a big unit who is starting to slide. Another year older and probably beefier by the time 2024 comes around. Will something magical happen to give him a new lease of life?

Lap Band surgery ?

 

[hindy111]

#theclubcandonowrong

Hodgson was always a risky signing, as attested to the vast majority of observers at the time.

It was in question whether the signing was worth the risk - the club rolled the dice and we lost.

It's ok to admit it Poupou....

Mate we signed him for his knowledge of the game.

 

[hindy111]

JFH and Leota smashed him last week. Put a fork in him. Hes done. Well hopefully not.

He was overweight. Poor for someone in our senior role setting a poor example. He needs to look at himself in the mirror and fire up.

 

[Lemon Squash]

He was overweight. Poor for someone in our senior role setting a poor example. He needs to look at himself in the mirror and fire up.

He was looking pretty fit before his fight. He weighed in lighter than RCG. Hopefully he can keep it up over the off-season.

 

[Tiger5150]

Yes they are a fine family, no chance of any off field shenanigans with those solid young men.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-star-samuela-fainu-slammed-for-horrific-driving-record/news-story/6679eab6ae0c1abff95054826e79c04c

Need to get them away from bad influences at Manly and into a good kulcha

 

[Tiger5150]

#theclubcandonowrong

Hodgson was always a risky signing, as attested to the vast majority of observers at the time.

It was in question whether the signing was worth the risk - the club rolled the dice and we lost.

It's ok to admit it Poupou....

i thought it was for his biceps?

 

[King-Gutho94]

Need to get them away from bad influences at Manly and into a good kulcha

Surprised chairman Lee didnt put his hand up to represent him in court.

 

[The Predictor]

I have always liked Junior but I think he's not as dangerous as he used to be. I really think he needs some time away from sport in general for starters.

Maybe stick with boxing, he never looked that fit throughout the footy season