Snake recently posted the rumor that we're looking into getting Todd Carney aka former Dally M player of the year. He's currently playing for Catalan in the ESL, after his 'bubbler' incident. Many people laughed at the idea of Todd returning to the NRL and said it was not going to happen. Well now there's rumors that Manly are seeking him... does this add weight to the rumor that he could return? It's hard to say if we'll keep Sandow, but if Carney returns to the NRL, then why not to the Eels?
Original blog by Snake:
http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/breaking-news-could-todd-carney-be-in-blue-and-gold-in-2016
SMH article by Adrian Proszenco:
Manly have been quietly sounding out Todd Carney about a return to the NRL. Even if they manage to keep Daly Cherry-Evans, the Sea Eagles will need to buy a half to play alongside him.
However, the governing body isn't likely to re-register Carney in the foreseeable future, leaving him in exile in the south of France. Another option could be James Maloney.
The Roosters playmaker appeared almost certain to re-sign with the tri-colours, but we're hearing the club won't be budging on the offer it has tabled, meaning his retention is not a done deal.
The Sea Eagles are one of several clubs who have also expressed late interest in Daniel Vidot, who had been considered an option by the Bulldogs.
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Why not? I don't really have any reason to doubt Snake. A few other people reckon they heard the rumor as well. I just find it interesting to see the same rumor pop up elsewhere, though it was written by Proszenco...
Wow, if you guys think there's Unicorns on this site... check out this Manly team list I found on Zero Tackle. It was a comment on the Carny article. They assume DCE will backflip and partner with either Carny or Malony...
Let me kill this now. Parramatta did discuss Carney. However, Carney has chronic hamstring issues and would not pass a medical, furthermore, the coaching staff see him as too much of a liability off the field and they'd have an issue registering his contract with the NRL. Parramatta have never and will NOT approach Carney.
I heard they want him as a fountain out the front of Brooky so his hammy wont be an issue.
Ronda, as super said we were looking at Carney, there was truth behind the rumour from all reports, i never said we were signing him, i asked 'could TC be in eels colours in 2016' i just asked the question and everybody ran with it like we usually do lol.
But the fact remains i scooped it again :)
We weren't even really looking at him. With our issues at fullback he was tossed up but barely discussed.
Snake's original blog got 13,000 views. Not bad...
Do parra have any chance of bringing him to the club?
I'm with you mate
ill have Todd at the EELS
Lets swap Sandow and Hopper (GO TO MANLY) for Todd .......
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