Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Telltails]

Siebold always seems to be ready to walk straight into someone else's position before they are out of the building.. Something about him that is suss.

 

[bythebeardofzeus]

To be fair, as much as fans like to label Twal as a 'plodder' you could see the difference in the defensive effort in the middle after Twal was injured. He's not you're athletic powerful front rower we all love to see progress over the advantage line. He won't be the direct reason you score a try in a game, but he will be the guy who prevents 12 being scored...

Every team needs a mix of both. The problem isn't twal.

I also noticed Twal seems to be one of our only props who starts from the back fence with his hit-ups. He might not make massive post-contact metres but he certainly holds his own. Would be ideal if he could develop an offload.

 

[Garrry]

Wow so what's Des Hasler worth??? He's had some massive payouts, Des has had more payouts than I've had on those stupid poker machines, that's why I won't play them lol

 

[Halbrowne61]

I dont think so,

Just an excuse

Factions in Manly didnt like Des having so much power.

That may be so but interesting their decline occurred straight after the jersey saga.
I actually thought when Fulton passed things might settle down for Des but it seems that Bozos kids picked up the cudgels.
Fascinating that the owner, who lives in NY, seemed very keen on using this opportunity to get rid of Des and get Seibold in?
Obviously the payout not an issue ( Same as Madge) so let’s see what evolves in 23.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I also noticed Twal seems to be one of our only props who starts from the back fence with his hit-ups. He might not make massive post-contact metres but he certainly holds his own. Would be ideal if he could develop an offload.

I will have to watch WT games more closely coz I really can’t remember Twal coming of the back fence.
Wholehearted, good tackler but just a steady hit up guy. No flair at all.
Maybe we shouldn’t confuse effort with output.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Twal averaged nearly 110m per game with ball in hand, only 10m less than Offa. Sure he's not P.Haas, but couple that with the fact that he makes nearly 40 tackles per game and misses less than 1, it's ridiculous that people are questioning the talent this bloke has.
Name one other bloke playing today that can do what Twal does week to week.

 

[diedpretty]

I can't believe that Manly sacked Des Hasler. We are no longer the basketcase of the NRL!

They set KPIs and he didn't meet them - good to see a club stick to their guns. Having said that all i can add is PUNT MANLY.

 

[diedpretty]

Well he'd immediately become the only one in the coaching staff with recent NRL coaching experience.

I'd be worried if i was Hook or O'brien

 

[weststigers]

Twal isn't a bullocking line breaker or anything like that, but he will be as integral to our success as an impact prop. He tightens the middle and can be relied on to make tackles every time. Defence is every bit important as attack.

Twal is consistent. How many players in our team can you say that about?

I don’t think I’ve ever watched a game and thought he had a poor performance.

 

[diedpretty]

Its good to see Lawnmower Man left to go to a more stable club - couldn't happen to a more deserving bloke.

 

[Merlot]

I'd be worried if i was Hook or O'brien

des is cooked

 

[Halbrowne61]

Twal averaged nearly 110m per game with ball in hand, only 10m less than Offa. Sure he's not P.Haas, but couple that with the fact that he makes nearly 40 tackles per game and misses less than 1, it's ridiculous that people are questioning the talent this bloke has.
Name one other bloke playing today that can do what Twal does week to week.

I repeat wholehearted and a good tackler but like Joffa certainly not a game breaker. My feeling is we will have to have one or the other, not both. Makes us too pedestrian.

 

[sleeve]

Tom T coming to the Tigers is the biggest pipe dream I've seen on this forum. Bigger than Munster. Or Trell.

Injury prone, a big risk, and both brothers will stay together.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Injury prone, a big risk, and both brothers will stay together.

All correct, motion carried,they are not coming.
So what’s next on the agenda !

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Twal is consistent. How many players in our team can you say that about?

I don’t think I’ve ever watched a game and thought he had a poor performance.

His highs aren't stratospheric, but the difference between his best and worst is minimal.

 

[Halbrowne61]

His highs aren't stratospheric, but the difference between his best and worst is minimal.

Or as I have heard it put another way,” he won’t win a game for you, but he won’t lose it either”.
I have been impressed with his involvement in club activities after his concussion.
Seems to have been assisting in a few different things which is a measure of the man.

 

[240z]

More than that .. the Turbo Brothers have an exit clause should Des be sacked .. lets offer them top dollar and get the 3 Turbo boys in a package deal .. !!

Hey mate - I read in the paper on Tuesday that, combined, the Turbo brothers signed a $13m dollar deal over 6 years, still 2 years to go. They wanted the "Des clause" in the contract but Manly refused to agree to it.

It was in the SMH so not sure how accurate it was

 

[bythebeardofzeus]

Twal averaged nearly 110m per game with ball in hand, only 10m less than Offa. Sure he's not P.Haas, but couple that with the fact that he makes nearly 40 tackles per game and misses less than 1, it's ridiculous that people are questioning the talent this bloke has.
Name one other bloke playing today that can do what Twal does week to week.

This

 

[Demps]

Turbo bros a pipe dream eh ...

Where could they go and stay together ?

I'm thinking Bulldogs...maybe.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I'd be worried if i was Hook or O'brien

I think Hook is probably on shakier ground at present because we know ( coz he told us) that O Brien has been in and around premiership winning sides.
Sort of like an interview I heard with the actress Sally Field years ago when someone asked her if she had ever been involved in any wild Hollywood parties etc. She said no, but I’ve been in the vicinity !