Darren Lockyer being a good example. He should have retired from rep games 3 or 4 years before he actually did. I can see DCE doing the same thing and then some unless he is pushed. Given his age and the turmoil Manly, less arrogant people would have already quit by now.
Couldn't we same the same about Ben Hunt?
Not in my opinion
Why? Same age, same position, both capts of struggling teams.
On his current form he has deserved a ticket on the plane and Meninga won't leave him behind
Maybe but I don't think DCEs form has been bad. Just saying like DCE, it might be time for Hunt to concentrate on his club commitments.
It's similar but not the same. DCE won't be the first choice halfback and it's not as if teams carry halfbacks on the bench. Hunt will be in the 17 as run on or interchange hooker who can all fill in at halfback in the event of an injury to the halfback during the game.
Maybe that is how Hunt should be used for our team as well.
Seriously everyone a reality check for each and everyone of you. Knowing the intricacies of how a rugby league club works and the power that this old school coach has. Hunt will be our 7 next year, the signing of that up and coming star Liddle from the wooden spooners clearly shows that. If he re signs and believe me he is just waiting for the awards night. Not only will he get 2 more years at $850k a year he will finish his contract with us as cpt and no.7 mark my words. This means that we will lose a number of our young talented players such as Sullivan, Muhleisen, even perhaps Sloan. Very sad in my view.
Yeah, on second thoughts Hunt should be #7 next year. First choice #7 but if he extends his contract, maybe it should be to play the same role. Not saying that will happen but something I feel should happen with a competent coach. A bad start next year will surely see Griffin hooked in the first half of the season.
I think you're right if Hook himself could decide.
Albert has to avoid this happening at all costs, even if it means sacking Griffin and Hunt.. the two most disruptive elements in our club at the moment.
Good for Zac but to have only 2 players in the team minus the best 6 teams is really pathetic. Bulldogs have 4. Wests Tigers have 3! Gold Coast have 3! Unbelievable!
He won't the status quo will remain
I'd take Burton
Depth is usually the problem. They have a core of really good players but the rest of the team is made up of mostly reserve graders or fringe first graders. Does Amone represent Tonga or Samoa? Is Samoa, I'd include him at Milford's expense.
In the old days, the islanders mostly played for NZ. How good would NZ be with half of those players on top of the real Kiwis?
The same as they have always been. The winner of a solitary World Cup (2008) to the Kangaroos 12 plus with internationals between the two nations, NZ 32/ 'Roos 100.