endevour shark
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A good summation
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A good summation
endevour shark
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If he has now proved wrongful dismissal it might not hurt to have him back with us we are clearly missing not having him in our team ...... But why would he.
Great_White_Shark
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Tell him the board didn't make the decision and that it was Steve Noyce, hence the reason he was squeezed out and made redundant and not considered for the new group CEO role,
**** even i'd believe that
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Still reckon he'd be pizzed off from the bottom of his feet to top of his lips
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Carney wont come back. Cant see it happening.
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Foran officially an eel from 2016
This morning the Sea Eagles Club and players were informed of Kieran Foran’s decision to sign with the Parramatta Eels from 2016.
Sea Eagles Head Coach Geoff Toovey acknowledged that while the club is disappointed that it has been unable to retain Kieran, he thanked him for his service to the Club.
“Kieran is a fantastic player and a wonderful young man. He has played an integral role in the Club’s recent on-field successes and will do so for the remainder of this season,” Toovey said.
‘Kieran has the utmost respect of everyone at the Club and we are proud to have seen him develop into the player that he is today.”
“While today’s news is disappointing, we respect his decision and will move on quickly to ensure that’s we’re focused for Friday night’s clash with the Bulldogs at Brookvale Oval.”
Sea Eagles CEO Joe Kelly also paid tribute to the service Kieran has provided.
“Kieran has been an incredible talent for the Sea Eagles for many years and it’ll be sad for all of us to see him leave at the end of the season,” Mr Kelly said.
“I have great admiration for Kieran, not only as a footballer but most importantly as a person. He is a quality individual. I recognise that it has been an immensely difficult decision for Kieran.”
“The Club is now in a position of having the resources necessary to recruit some of the best talent in the marketplace, to ensure that the Sea Eagles remain a dominant team in the NRL.”
“We have an extremely bright future here at Manly. There is some prodigious young talent rising through our junior ranks, we have increased our resources in the football department, and we are investing in state of the art training facilities.”
Foran, 24, has played 129 NRL matches for the Club since making his debut against the Canberra Raiders back in Round 15, 2009. He has played in two NRL Grand Finals (2011 and 2013), guiding the side to the premiership in 2011.
This morning the Sea Eagles Club and players were informed of Kieran Foran’s decision to sign with the Parramatta Eels from 2016.
Sea Eagles Head Coach Geoff Toovey acknowledged that while the club is disappointed that it has been unable to retain Kieran, he thanked him for his service to the Club.
“Kieran is a fantastic player and a wonderful young man. He has played an integral role in the Club’s recent on-field successes and will do so for the remainder of this season,” Toovey said.
‘Kieran has the utmost respect of everyone at the Club and we are proud to have seen him develop into the player that he is today.”
“While today’s news is disappointing, we respect his decision and will move on quickly to ensure that’s we’re focused for Friday night’s clash with the Bulldogs at Brookvale Oval.”
Sea Eagles CEO Joe Kelly also paid tribute to the service Kieran has provided.
“Kieran has been an incredible talent for the Sea Eagles for many years and it’ll be sad for all of us to see him leave at the end of the season,” Mr Kelly said.
“I have great admiration for Kieran, not only as a footballer but most importantly as a person. He is a quality individual. I recognise that it has been an immensely difficult decision for Kieran.”
“The Club is now in a position of having the resources necessary to recruit some of the best talent in the marketplace, to ensure that the Sea Eagles remain a dominant team in the NRL.”
“We have an extremely bright future here at Manly. There is some prodigious young talent rising through our junior ranks, we have increased our resources in the football department, and we are investing in state of the art training facilities.”
Foran, 24, has played 129 NRL matches for the Club since making his debut against the Canberra Raiders back in Round 15, 2009. He has played in two NRL Grand Finals (2011 and 2013), guiding the side to the premiership in 2011.
HaroldBishop
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I know what you mean, but it's actually bad for us. They lost two quality halves, neither one of them to us. They are now cashed up and will be in the market for halves. As a player where would you rather go?
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Hopefully they manage to get Carney out of his contract, as he surely won't come back here, leaving us still in the better position money wise.
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We could have Cronk, Slater and Smith and still play **** if we keep following the coaches game plan.
Flanno ball! Time to give that crap up Coach. Get the forwards playing closer to the ruck and give the backs some bloody room will you FFS.
Oh and get a decent fuggin kicking coach.
Flanno ball! Time to give that crap up Coach. Get the forwards playing closer to the ruck and give the backs some bloody room will you FFS.
Oh and get a decent fuggin kicking coach.
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For what it is worth.... The "lurker" is "reporting" that barba to fullback flash to the wing and bird to 5/8. Interesting if true... Can't see it myself but thought I would throw it out there.
Mungusjack
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Christ I hope this is true. Seems to be the only combination that might create some excitement.
CrazyMatt
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I don't think they're going to give up on Barba at 5/8th after just 2 games.
evertonshark
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Should have got terry campese when we had the chance. 
endevour shark
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Should have got terry campese when we had the chance.
There is no guarantee he would want to come here anyway
evertonshark
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Superstar players are hard to sign mate
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TOP 5 OFF CONTRACT BACKS
NRL_THEGUMMY – MARCH 16, 2015
ALEX JOHNSTON, DANE GAGAI, JASON NIGHTINGALE, NEWS, SIONE MATA'UTIA, WILL HOPOATE
Jason Nightingale
With so much talk about who is going where and who needs what, I've put all the top off-contract players in the one place. Of course your lists will be different but in my personal opinion these are the players that are the best in there class. I could re-order these lists over and over again and still not be satisfied, but I did take representative accolades into account. There is always the debate of potential to proven ability but I think I have found the right balance between the two. Let me know what you think: @NRL_TheGummy
OFF CONTRACT BACKS
1. Alex Johnston: At just 20 years of age Johnston has quickly established himself as a freakish athlete with a phenomenal try scoring record; in just 18 games Johnston racked up 21 tries! An incredible talent, Johnston has the speed and height to become one of the best outside backs in the game. An integral part of the Rabbitohs formidable back line it will be hard to see them releasing the young winger but, there will be offers incredibly hard to resist. The young flyer will have to prove himself in his second season as he is now a known commodity and will be watched very closely by defences.
2. Jason Nightingale: The Dragons flyer is an exceptional finisher and in my opinion the best available this season. With 81 tries in 182 games for the Dragons his try scoring prowess is staying very much in-tact. Coming off a season where he equaled his best 16 tries he remains one of the games best. At 28 years of age Nightingale still has 3 good years left in him and will almost certainly leave the Red V due to salary cap restraints. Nightingale is equally versed as a fullback however his best position is on the end of a back-line movement. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts being the dragons number 1 target without Brett Morris on the other side.
3. Dane Gagai: The 24 year old centre has plenty of football ahead of him, although he has never lived up to expectation, he has been a solid centre for Newcastle in recent years. Gagai's defence is his biggest flaw but does have the frame to be a powerful force on the edge in attack and defence. Last season was the best of his career and the centre looks like he still has room for improvement. Gagai is a gifted speedster with a wicked offload and would be a valuable pick up for almost every club. Brisbane look to be the favourites for his signature.
4. Will Hopoate: The Parramatta centre turned fullback is currently filling some big shoes. He is showing glimpses of brilliance which was clearly enough to warrant a return to the origin arena. Playing fullback is like being a second five-eighth. Hopoate does need to improve his defensive reads and playmaking slightly to become a true "Modern-Day" fullback, but, at just 22, the Eels incumbent could potentially be one of the games best. It is early days at Parra but the talented back could lock down the number 1 jersey if he continues to play as well as he has been. Look for the young-gun to extend his stay at the Eels.
5. Sione Matautai: 18 years of age, an Australian jersey, all the potential in the world, but not starting for Newcastle. There are plenty of players I could of put ahead of Sione but from what I saw last year he is way too hard to overlook, just 8 first grade games but 7 tries he can certainly find the line. He is a very talented player and has the versatility to handle any position in the backs. He has plenty to offer a side but also needs plenty of guidance. This pick you could say, is based on potential, but this kid is incredibly talented and would make a difference to any NRL side. It remains a tug-of-war between the Bulldogs and Knights for his services in 2016.
Read more: http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/top-5-off-contract-backs-16703/#ixzz3UXB5XVxT
NRL_THEGUMMY – MARCH 16, 2015
ALEX JOHNSTON, DANE GAGAI, JASON NIGHTINGALE, NEWS, SIONE MATA'UTIA, WILL HOPOATE
Jason Nightingale
With so much talk about who is going where and who needs what, I've put all the top off-contract players in the one place. Of course your lists will be different but in my personal opinion these are the players that are the best in there class. I could re-order these lists over and over again and still not be satisfied, but I did take representative accolades into account. There is always the debate of potential to proven ability but I think I have found the right balance between the two. Let me know what you think: @NRL_TheGummy
OFF CONTRACT BACKS
1. Alex Johnston: At just 20 years of age Johnston has quickly established himself as a freakish athlete with a phenomenal try scoring record; in just 18 games Johnston racked up 21 tries! An incredible talent, Johnston has the speed and height to become one of the best outside backs in the game. An integral part of the Rabbitohs formidable back line it will be hard to see them releasing the young winger but, there will be offers incredibly hard to resist. The young flyer will have to prove himself in his second season as he is now a known commodity and will be watched very closely by defences.
2. Jason Nightingale: The Dragons flyer is an exceptional finisher and in my opinion the best available this season. With 81 tries in 182 games for the Dragons his try scoring prowess is staying very much in-tact. Coming off a season where he equaled his best 16 tries he remains one of the games best. At 28 years of age Nightingale still has 3 good years left in him and will almost certainly leave the Red V due to salary cap restraints. Nightingale is equally versed as a fullback however his best position is on the end of a back-line movement. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts being the dragons number 1 target without Brett Morris on the other side.
3. Dane Gagai: The 24 year old centre has plenty of football ahead of him, although he has never lived up to expectation, he has been a solid centre for Newcastle in recent years. Gagai's defence is his biggest flaw but does have the frame to be a powerful force on the edge in attack and defence. Last season was the best of his career and the centre looks like he still has room for improvement. Gagai is a gifted speedster with a wicked offload and would be a valuable pick up for almost every club. Brisbane look to be the favourites for his signature.
4. Will Hopoate: The Parramatta centre turned fullback is currently filling some big shoes. He is showing glimpses of brilliance which was clearly enough to warrant a return to the origin arena. Playing fullback is like being a second five-eighth. Hopoate does need to improve his defensive reads and playmaking slightly to become a true "Modern-Day" fullback, but, at just 22, the Eels incumbent could potentially be one of the games best. It is early days at Parra but the talented back could lock down the number 1 jersey if he continues to play as well as he has been. Look for the young-gun to extend his stay at the Eels.
5. Sione Matautai: 18 years of age, an Australian jersey, all the potential in the world, but not starting for Newcastle. There are plenty of players I could of put ahead of Sione but from what I saw last year he is way too hard to overlook, just 8 first grade games but 7 tries he can certainly find the line. He is a very talented player and has the versatility to handle any position in the backs. He has plenty to offer a side but also needs plenty of guidance. This pick you could say, is based on potential, but this kid is incredibly talented and would make a difference to any NRL side. It remains a tug-of-war between the Bulldogs and Knights for his services in 2016.
Read more: http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/top-5-off-contract-backs-16703/#ixzz3UXB5XVxT
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Why not. Flanno gave up on Wade at 5/8 after 2 games in 2012.
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