Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

**Brenton Lawrence**

Manly’s own prop rotation is unlikely to feature fellow veteran Lawrence in 2018 as the 32-year-old exploring his options elsewhere.

**It’s understood the Wests Tigers are considering making an offer.**

Th Knights were also offered his services however Lawrence is chasing a two-year-deal which has put them off.

A Super League swan song looms as the most likely option for the popular club man, who has enjoyed a strong return to form in Manly’s 2017 revival after a couple of injury plagued seasons.

A 2018 stay may yet be negotiated, but the Sea Eagles won’t stand in Lawrence’s way should he choose to leave given the service he’s provided since joining the club five year years ago, when he emerged as one of the buys of the season en route to their 2013 grand final appearance.

Manly’s latest round of prop shuffling continues the theme of the past 12 months, and will see them enter the market for reinforcements before the season is out.

Already in 2017 Myles, Marty Taupau, Darcy Lussick and Lloyd Perrett have all been sidelined at various points through injury and suspension, leaving Barrett light on up front.

In the last year Manly have turned over forwards Liam Knight (Roosters), Siosaia Vave (Eels), Josh Starling (Knights), Luke Burgess and Willie Mason (Catalans) Feleti Mateo, while adding Shaun Lame, Lloyd Perrett and Curtis Sironen.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/sea-eagles/nrl-2017-manly-veterans-nate-myles-brenton-lawrence-to-leave-storm-sign-queensland-discard/news-story/a42ee68751b8384977bde301d3632854
 
One name that stuck out to me in that Brenton Lawrence article was Liam Knight. Wasn't he supposed to be one of the next big things before he did something stupid (DUI was it?)? I get that the Roosters pack is pretty strong, but anyone that sees a bit of NSW Cup know how he's going?
 
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He'll be 34/35 when he retires. Couple that with recent injuries.

Good player on his day but it's a pretty risky signing.
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Apparently is one of the fittest players in the comp. Does really well in beep tests. The part i don't get is why its worth reporting that we are "considering" making an offer. That's 2 big leaps. It would be a leap to say we've made an offer, but we haven't even got that far, if the article is to be believed.
 
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In regards to Martin being on the outer at Penrith I read over the weekend (for the life of me I can't recall the source) that there is far more to this story than just lack of form or that coach is dubious about having 2 young halves.
The story stated that a fellow team mate at Penrith approached coach demanding Martin be removed from the team due to Martin having an affair with his wife. The article didn't name the player who requested Martin be let go but I guess if true explains why he's so desperate to leave Penrith.

Yeh kndw thaf ages agom Thats why I dont want him. Teammates are like brothers. Thats one of the lowest things to do.
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Well there are conflicting rumours as to whom is the victim and the identify of the POSOM. It seems while the Panthers will put up with poor off field behaviour of one player, another appears to have been ostracized. Every one makes mistakes and if he has made one, I'm sure he'll learn from that and I'd like to see him back at WTs.
 
So the TMM affair rumour wouldn't happen to be linked to the news of Trent Merrin and Sally Fitzgibbon splitting up would it?
 
Looks like Rona was just a rumor, according to MSN article:
Manager denies Curtis Rona NRL Tigers link

Curtis Rona

Western Force outside back Curtis Rona is keeping his sights on a Wallabies berth and has no plans to leave the vulnerable Super Rugby franchise for the NRL's Wests Tigers, his manager says.

Rumours Rona was set to join the Tigers were sparked when an apparent social media post by the speedster with the words "on the bus" were circulated.

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The bus reference could be interpreted as alluding to comments by the NRL club's coach Ivan Cleary, who used it as a metaphor when discussing players' commitment earlier this year.

But manager Steve Gillis denied Rona was looking to leave the Force as they await an Australian Rugby Union decision that could axe them from Super Rugby.

"There's been absolutely no discussion whatsoever (about joining the Tigers)," Gillis told AAP.

"He's under contract. So until we know anything different, nothing changes. He's very happy in rugby and doing well.

"We anticipate he'll play for the Wallabies this year. So there's plenty of positives.

"We were hoping he'd get there (in the current Wallabies squad) but I think he accepts that well and is pushing forward and hopefully makes the next one."

Rona, who has played some wing this season but spent most of his time at outside centre, has been one of the Force's best players.

The 25-year-old joined the Perth-based side on a two-year deal after switching from NRL team Canterbury at the end of last year.

He has previously said he would be open to a rugby league return if his Super Rugby career failed, but hoped he could stay with the Force in his hometown.
 
It's gotta be the Force. The ARU will have a massive crapfest on it's hands if it moves the Rebels on as they're a private franchise and I'm sure there's some sort of financial guarantees that will have to be met if they do give them the bullet.
 
Just read that SKD has been released by the Roosters effective immediately. No mention of why or where he might be headed. Very experienced. Worth going after for a season or two? He's 29.
 
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In regards to Martin being on the outer at Penrith I read over the weekend (for the life of me I can't recall the source) that there is far more to this story than just lack of form or that coach is dubious about having 2 young halves.
The story stated that a fellow team mate at Penrith approached coach demanding Martin be removed from the team due to Martin having an affair with his wife. The article didn't name the player who requested Martin be let go but I guess if true explains why he's so desperate to leave Penrith.

I heard some rumblings about an alleged affair with a player's partner and was tempted to match it to the Te Maire Martin situation. It's obviously untenable at Penrith and, if the rumour is true, Martin has made a serious mistake. However, does this stop the Tigers making a play for him? Before this all blew up, I'm sure he was perceived as a very centred, humble young player, especially at Wests. I repeat, The Tigers should definitely try to get him back.
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That rumour did the rounds here a few weeks ago, everyone was pointing the finger at Bryce Cartwright, due to his previous form.
The rumour did involve TMM, and that's what they were blaming Penrith's poor form on.
 
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Just read that SKD has been released by the Roosters effective immediately. No mention of why or where he might be headed. Very experienced. Worth going after for a season or two? He's 29.
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Wouldn't come cheap. We'd be better off spending the money on forwards as we already have quite a few backs for next year.
 
Just to keep everyone in the loop re: our North of the Border recruit Tyson Gamble. Below, is the address of the recent game in the ISC Cup - Redcliffe vs Easts. Of note
1\. 39 sec into the video - Gamble is the first receiver and then he delivers an inside ball - thing I like about Gamble is that he runs straight, drawing defenders, and not across field
2\. 58 sec into the video Gamble delivers a well weighted kick - his kicks into the goal line have been consistently good this year'

http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2017/06/12/highlights_dolphins_.af_intrust-super-cup_video.html
 
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He'll be 34/35 when he retires. Couple that with recent injuries.

Good player on his day but it's a pretty risky signing.
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Aren't all signings a risk..?

Nate just took his big noggin down the M5 to the Storm so Manly go and sign Toafofoa Sipley for 2 years…so scratch another available Prop option...
 
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Looks like Rona was just a rumor, according to MSN article:
Manager denies Curtis Rona NRL Tigers link
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Yep, cos managers and players never make up stories….....
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NRL: Warriors front-rower Ben Matulino denies signing with Wests Tigers
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11841918
 
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