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***Official*** NRL 2008 Thread

NUFAN

NUFAN

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Simon said:
Pretty confused by what Des' future game plan and strategy is tbh, they threw the house at a genuine half in Todd Carney and now they settle on Chris Bailey, wonder what sort of game Manly will play next year.
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Well Todd Carney's best position is 6 also.

I just think they need someone to help Orford out.
 
NUFAN

NUFAN

Y no Afghanistan flag
Simon said:
Yeh I'm aware of that, but I can't see him being an NRL standard ball player, see a lot of Ash Harrison, Matt Hilder, David Stagg type player in him. Maybe slightly more creative but he's a capable stand in, but to expect him to play five eight for three years is beyond him imo
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Yeah I'm going to say that he'll be a success at 6 for all 3 years in his contract. I just think he's a decent first grader, not better then Ash Harrison is at 6. He'll probably switch from 6 to 13 very often.
 
chaminda_00

chaminda_00

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Simon said:
Pretty confused by what Des' future game plan and strategy is tbh, they threw the house at a genuine half in Todd Carney and now they settle on Chris Bailey, wonder what sort of game Manly will play next year.
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The thing is if we got Carney, then we would have had to get rid of Bell. So with Bailey we can keep Bell and still have a 5/8. There still looking for a big name backrower as well though, to replace Menzies and Williamson. Would just start with Cuthbertson personally. And back Jack, Hall, Mauro and Matai to do a job off the bench.
 
chaminda_00

chaminda_00

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NUFAN said:
Yeah I'm going to say that he'll be a success at 6 for all 3 years in his contract. I just think he's a decent first grader, not better then Ash Harrison is at 6. He'll probably switch from 6 to 13 very often.
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Most likey with his signing Matai will drop to the bench and when he comes on he might play a bit of backrow. But really Des wants a backrower who can play a bit of 5/8. He doesn't really want a tradition 5/8, so there is good chance he could play regularly at 5/8. Also how many clubs actually have traditional 5/8 these days.
 
NUFAN

NUFAN

Y no Afghanistan flag
chaminda_00 said:
Most likey with his signing Matai will drop to the bench and when he comes on he might play a bit of backrow. But really Des wants a backrower who can play a bit of 5/8. He doesn't really want a tradition 5/8, so there is good chance he could play regularly at 5/8. Also how many clubs actually have traditional 5/8 these days.
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Yeah exactly, I'm almost certain barring injuries that this will happen.

Out of left field though.. Michael Bani, heard he used to play as a 6 and wants to eventually move back there, although he is happy on the wing at the moment. Do you think he's any chance to play 6?
 
chaminda_00

chaminda_00

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NUFAN said:
Yeah exactly, I'm almost certain barring injuries that this will happen.

Out of left field though.. Michael Bani, heard he used to play as a 6 and wants to eventually move back there, although he is happy on the wing at the moment. Do you think he's any chance to play 6?
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He is likely to make his return to football through the NSW Cup. Nick Bradley-Q will play ahead of him at 5/8 in that side. Do I need to say more about his chances of playing 5/8.
 
Johnners

Johnners

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Sea Eagles v Dragons
Rabbitohs v Storm
West Tigers v Titans
Warriors v Roosters
Bulldogs v Sharks
 
Simon

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backed Manly heavily for a half time lead @ $1.58, I'm usually the first to have a go at Menzies and his complete over ratedness, but I was cheering when he got over.
 
Son Of Coco

Son Of Coco

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Yep, great bet those Sea Eagles :happy:

I tipped them, but don't mind seeing the Dragons get up, as much as they tried to lose it. Nathan Brown must have nightmares after every game.
 
Simon

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very happy i took the better odds on offer of the halftime lead than straight out winning the match.
 
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