Hasler's problems were with players that are no longer at the club. If you listen to Watmough's podcast he explains why he left in the first place. All the players he pissed off at Manly are long gone like.
"It's not so much the result in trials, but what you did to get there. Parra showed that they are up for a challenge, especially coming from behind to win. That's what would excite Ryles at the moment. Not winning trial games, not even winning the…"
"I reckon when Ryles signed TDS last year he didn't think that Smith had what it takes to be a topline dummy half. It would be interesting to see what his thoughts are now, as Smith has come on in leaps and bounds. I think Parra definitely is better…"
"Trial form means nothing but it certainly doesn't hurt to win either. I mean that's precisely what both teams are trying to do in a trial match. Winning is infectious. "
It doesn't change the better part of the last three years, but we won the 2026 Witzer Pre-season Challenge on the back of some encouraging trial form.
Gus Gould says trial results mean nothing. What matters is physicality, fitness and energy within…
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Des Hasler is a good coach! He just wasn't suited to the Bulldogs! He's a Manly guy through and through! I reckon it work out for him.
Shame they didn't offer it to BA
Parra keen on DCE
It's up to des now he has a 3 year offer on the table he should take it. Des might clear the decks to get more cap room.
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