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Thanks to Juju I have some tickets. I'm the oldest guy on this forum,age 80 and found the process quite stressful even though nothing really ever really worries me,except maybe when I get onto the internet. Thanks again JuJu

I showed my daughter the last 3 minutes of the 2008 1 v 8

Anythings possible...

Expect the Metcalf resigning to be announced in the next couple of weeks , end of season.

tajhay said:

People acting like TMM is some sort of saviour if he starts, but forget he has been on the field in 16 games this year for:

2 try assists
2 line breaks
Tackle rate 85%
10 kicks (193m)

He can plug gaps if someone is injured. A jack of all trades, master of none.

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Whilst I don't necessarily disagree, I think if we are going to hang him on the 16 game stat, we should acknowledge he has played in a variety of positions (sometimes in desperate circumstances), played 80 once and had a total of 6 and a half games worth of time in the middle. He has hardly had the opportunity to put his best foot forward.

We're not talking about a half who is not doing his job over a run of starts. He is doing what the coach is asking of him satisfactorily, which is plugging gaps.

Whoever is named.

Our team is already written off.

We were meant to nose dive out of the 8 when Barney and Metcalf were out for the season.

Performances haven't set the world on fire.

Yet your still here at the end of the day brothers,finals footy in your sights.

Thank you for the ride!!! no matter what the result.

Hit the switch,change the script.
Play like its your last.
You can do it!!!

Dannevegas said:

This guys quickly becoming the biggest myth. Yes he has 4 premierships, but put Jacko Ford in that panthers side instead of fish, he’d have 4 rings as well.
His biggest highlight for us was his pukana the other week.

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I disagree and so does chatgpt.

Tackles: At the Warriors he’s averaging around 34 tackles a game, compared to about 31 a game at Penrith. That’s actually an increase in defensive work.

Tackle Rate: His tackle efficiency has hit a new career best at 24.6%, higher than the 22.0% he managed at Penrith.

Running Metres: His running numbers are slightly down, 116 metres a game this year versus roughly 123 at Penrith, but still strong and well above average for a prop.

Tries/Attack: He’s scored 2 tries in 18 games, which is pretty much what he’s always done – usually 2 to 4 a season. Add in 26 tackle breaks and 5 offloads, and he’s still contributing with the ball.

Consistency: In total he’s already chalked up more than 2,000 running metres and over 600 tackles this year, plus averaging 45 fantasy points a game. Those are solid, workmanlike numbers that match his career standards.

The reality is he’s still delivering what he always has. He might not look as dominant without Penrith’s pack around him, but on an individual level his 2025 stats are right in line with his past seasons. The perception that he’s been “poor” for the Warriors is more about the team’s overall platform than his own output.

Noitall said:

Manly in danger of losing Reuben Garrick as NRL club circles

He is a former Dally M Winger of the Year.

www.zerotackle.com

There’s a bit of talk that Reuben Garrick won’t be offered another contract by manly. I’ve got real concerns for Berry and his career with how he’s picking up serious injuries constantly. If we were able to pick Garrick up for 2026, that would be ideal I reckon. Needs someone fit and to lead that kick chase that the right centre does and he kicks also

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Take him now please for 2026-2028. 3 year deal

There’s a bit of talk that Reuben Garrick won’t be offered another contract by manly. I’ve got real concerns for Berry and his career with how he’s picking up serious injuries constantly. If we were able to pick Garrick up for 2026, that would be ideal I reckon. Needs someone fit and to lead that kick chase that the right centre does and he kicks also

Interesting listening to that bit on Metcalf that the initial offer was $900k per season and that offer was pulled when he picked up his latest injury. Would expect to see somewhere in the eight hundred thousands that sees him extend? That’s about right I reckon

Good to see there are extension discussions going on and we’re looking to extend Metcalf before November

Wrighty said:

I would let Harper go somewhere else next year and sign Brent Naden for that centre depth back up position and let him play ten first grade games per year.
1) Naden is off contract for 2026 and is available for next season
2) He is a character player and would add to our leadership
3) He is an upgrade on Harper who has turned into a wasted signing as it has become apparent he is never going to get first grade time here no matter how low on stocks we get.

Naden is quality and I could see him doing a job for us for only $250K

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Naden is terrible man & has toxic off field issues, no thank you. We don’t need aging outside backs, we need youth, energy & X factor.

This is basically the full group of players I'd expect to do the main pre-season training.

That's 29 spots taken in the top 30 and assumes we release Freddy Lussick which is the only realistic cut of contracted players imo.

All the train and trial guys are are still Flegg eligible next year except Durbin, Moimoi and Tauafiafi-Iutoi. I think we will call on Flegg for depth in our NSW cup team next year instead of having guys like Going, Doyle and Tu.

I've put an asterisk next to guys I think will be signed to development contracts for 2027.

I've included Toby Crosby but I think he will be lost to Penrith.

The Warrior Waka said:

What's Boyd's stats the last 5 games ?

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6 try assists,
6 linebreak assists,
10 tackle breaks

Hes going well. He defence needs work but hes the best playmaker we currently have.

Yesterdays game, stastically was his best game in nrl this year and his defence was ok and improved from prior games.

Ever Hopeful said:

Hats off to Leka too. Positioning at centre takes a high footy IQ, which on top of his physical x-factor and age is bloody impressive.

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Anyone notice when DCE did the drop goal, Leka was sprinting from out wide and almost charged it down.

He picked the play and reacted fast when the rest of our team didn’t have a clue.

His footy IQ is elite!

timburgesstheonlyoneiknow said:

No I didn't hear if he did. The comment about Clearly was by Anasta not Metcalfe.

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Funny thing is Clearys not even close to Hansen at the moment, he may have a higher ceiling but right now Hansen has a better running and defense game & is closer to 1st grade. Aussies love just hyping up Cleary!!!!

Matiunz said:

There was a few concerning ‘wtf is this?!?’ Shots from Webby during the game which I’m not sure I’ve seen before. Problem is he seemed almost too upbeat about the team’s prospects in the presser that I’m not sure he sees some of the glaring issues

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Of course he sees them, but he's not going to call them out publicly, that would be insane.

The team we have is limited, the players we have are limited. You can see coming through the grades there are players with much higher ceilings.

Right now we play a game plan that suits our limitations (which is why we never have a plan B when plan A goes out the window), but hopefully our fundamental based game plan will hold us in better standing when it's mixed with higher ceiling players in the future.

Inruin said:

This is year three for AW It is most definitely Cuddle's team and selections. Saying he is doing well with crap players is a bit of a stretch, this is the team he has signed and resigned. There doesn't appear to be much adaptability.

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To be fair to Webster, losing your best forward AND captain AND your clear best half is going to derail many a team. I take a positive out of the fact that we have managed to cling on so long. This is all after losing Tohu Harris and Dylan Walker earlier than expected I may add.

3rdstriker said:

Terrible game like said, we looked as bad as the storm just clunky burnt out, no structure people give Clearys era shit about bad attacks but this is the worst I've seen the grinding style just doesn't quite work.
Especially if you're coughing up possession and missing tatackles.

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We are a "grinding side" that can't hold the ball or make tackles.

Now I was kicked out of school at 15 20 odd years ago, but even I know the math ain't math'n.

We are the third iteration of Penrith ball, and the most bat shit boring version of it.

Play some fucking football. We are essentially the SK Warriors with a bit of lipstick on.