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.
"Personally I don't think gaining Lomax would cost us Talagi. He had a great 1st game and could possibly be better than Lomax when he gets going. He could move to the wing for some time to develop then move to the centres later. If he becomes better…"
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I totally agree with your comments regarding the importance and benefits regarding local juniors at discounted rates, however, this is only a factor with their 1st contract if they show promise. Once a player starts showing they have regular…"
"Nah Tago is a centre who may later transition into the backrow. I believe Turuva will leave the club which is fair enough. I think May will move back to the wing and the Mclean brothers will start making their way into FG. Panthers have Laurie and…"
"We definitely need Lomax more than we need Grieg. Plus I back BA to develop gun forwards if we need to. We already have amazing forwards coming through our Matt, SG and Flegg team."
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NO it will work out for them, they will just go back to rorting the cap and make big back ended deals.
Watch the exodus of players
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
Wonder if he's getting the band back together and Toovey rides his coat tails again.
Parra keen on DCE