Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Cobarcats]

Manly Sea Eagles boss Stephen Humphreys has mysteriously stepped down from his chief executive role at the club.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal the Sea Eagles board met on Thursday night over an issue that has led to his departure.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/manly-ceo-stephen-humphreys-steps-down-from-role-with-the-sea-eagles/news-story/5185063f1fe68fbc4bb82786d4a22f7d

What's Humphreys son Jamie like?

Stephen was a pretty good winger and fullback for balmain in the 80's an became weststigers CEO.
He was at war with the board over factions from the joint venture between wests and balmain and left WT for manly
Do we really want him back??

 

[tony soprano]

That will do nothing but buy the players another 2-3 years of being able to use the excuse of getting settled in under a new coach. We need to offload our lazy players first and replace them with hard workers. Look at Aiden Tolman, he's used as a running joke by most fans but he still gets picked every week in a very strong Sharks pack. It's a fair bet to say he is a great trainer and committed to giving his all on game day. Those sort of players are worth more to a club than a super talented guy with a huge ego who only puts in when he feels like it.

Madge cant coach attack or select teams.

Enough is enough

 

[tony soprano]

Brooks to Newcastle
Barnett to tigers ( us and Warriors looking at him )
Nokora to Tigers
Papi. To Tigers
Api. To Tigers
that stiffens us up

Where u hear we looking at Barnett and why they removing him?

 

[Rusty]

For me Drinkwater is an a astute 2 year buy. He is a goal kicker that covers both 5/8 and fullback and just remember he was chosen first in front of Pappy pending injury
He plays eyes up footy and would put pressure on Laurie at fullback "jury is out there" and for me would complement Hastings at 7
If played in the front line would need to improve his D though or put him along side Papalii it doing wonders for Mitch Moses

 

[Bones]

Where u hear we looking at Barnett and why they removing him?

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[Mighty_Tiger]

why would we pay any of brooks freight?
Hasn't he asked for a release twice. Surely if released we are not obliged to honor his contract

More the point if we are paying his frieght and all of Thompson salary as a swap then Thompson is apparently worth over $1mil next year. Which is very dumb by us if we come close to accepting it.

 

[KH1988]

Stephen was a pretty good winger and fullback for balmain in the 80's an became weststigers CEO.
He was at war with the board over factions from the joint venture between wests and balmain and left WT for manly
Do we really want him back??

I was talking about his son Jamie who plays for Manly. Has to be awkward for him at Manly now.

Soaking up experience a key for Jamie Humphreys

Jamie Humphreys doesn’t need to walk far to ask for advice from one of Manly’s greatest halves pairing in Daly Cherry-Evans and Kieran Foran.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[supercoach]

Stephen was a pretty good winger and fullback for balmain in the 80's an became weststigers CEO.
He was at war with the board over factions from the joint venture between wests and balmain and left WT for manly
Do we really want him back??

And stuffed our salary cap

 

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Madge cant coach attack or select teams.

Enough is enough

As far as selecting the team goes: who would you drop and what player would you replace them with from our current available KOE players? Interested to know because apart from To'a and maybe Mikaele, we have nothing worth promoting unfortunately.

 

[Camel2281]

As far as selecting the team goes: who would you drop and what player would you replace them with from our current available KOE players? Interested to know because apart from To'a and maybe Mikaele, we have nothing worth promoting unfortunately.

His continued reliance on Brooks. To'a did not deserve to be dropped last week. His bench rotations are appalling

 

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His continued reliance on Brooks. To'a did not deserve to be dropped last week. His bench rotations are appalling

I agree with most of that but the question is WHO are you going to replace Brooks with? Taipari from KOE would be ineligible, same goes for Stevanovic.

 

[Camel2281]

I agree with most of that but the question is WHO are you going to replace Brooks with? Taipari from KOE would be ineligible, same goes for Stevanovic.

I'd put my savings on Brooks staying instead of Madden when Hastings returns. When performances dictate that Brooks should be dropped. He hasn't dropped Brooks ever. Thats what I meant by his over reliance

 

[Needaname]

Brooks to Newcastle
Barnett to tigers ( us and Warriors looking at him )
Nokora to Tigers
Papi. To Tigers
Api. To Tigers
that stiffens us up

I wonder if a three way swap may be on the cards?
Barnett to Warriors.
Atkin to Tigers.
Brooks to Newcastle?

 

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I wonder if a three way swap may be on the cards?
Barnett to Warriors.
Atkin to Tigers.
Brooks to Newcastle?

Wouldn't mind that but it won't happen.
Newcastle would be more than happy with the combination of Clune and Clifford at the moment.

 

[tony soprano]

As far as selecting the team goes: who would you drop and what player would you replace them with from our current available KOE players? Interested to know because apart from To'a and maybe Mikaele, we have nothing worth promoting unfortunately.

Anyone for gildart.

Luchiano crap in attack

Not use players for 4 minutes on bench rotation.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I don't believe it matters who we sign unless there is a change of coach. With Sheens in situ the argument about disruption is non-existent. With Sheens in situ, there is the option of an experienced coach or, hiring a younger coach with Sheens providing a sounding board.

 

[Needaname]

Wouldn't mind that but it won't happen.
Newcastle would be more than happy with the combination of Clune and Clifford at the moment.

I think so too. Clune has surprised and I dont think they are just blowing smoke. I really think they would consider other options now if required.
The swap that might end up may be straight Aiken for Barnett.

 

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Anyone for gildart.

Luchiano crap in attack

Not use players for 4 minutes on bench rotation.

???? Luciano is our biggest attacking threat.

Gildart needs to learn when to pass a bit earlier to his winger instead of jamming himself up against the sideline and trying to flick miracle balls. He creates opportunities, just can't capitalise on them.
The under-use of Seyfarth last night was criminal for sure.

 

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I don't believe it matters who we sign unless there is a change of coach. With Sheens in situ the argument about disruption is non-existent. With Sheens in situ, there is the option of an experienced coach or, hiring a younger coach with Sheens providing a sounding board.

Just don't be surprised when once the coach is changed we are still getting the same crap results. Good players make coaches look good, we don't have more than 2 or 3 at most.

 

[Demps]

I don't believe it matters who we sign unless there is a change of coach. With Sheens in situ the argument about disruption is non-existent. With Sheens in situ, there is the option of an experienced coach or, hiring a younger coach with Sheens providing a sounding board.

What do you think of Johnny Morris under Sheens?

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