Off the Record: Rugby League Transfer Gossip #18
Fresh gossip from around the grounds of rugby league in both hemispheres.
Manly
Is the new ruthless Manly a sign of the times?
In May 1988, a diminutive blonde halfback picked up a Great Britain international prop twice his size and drove him backwards in a tackle.
Sea Eagles swoop for Walker
Manly has signed former South Sydney centre Dylan Walker for the next four years.
Toovey ‘dumbfounded’ at ref’s decisions
Manly coach Geoff Toovey was angered at a number of refereeing decisions during Friday’s 32-30 golden point loss to Canterbury.
Stewart aiming for Origin comeback
Glenn Stewart hopes to play himself back into NSW contention after ruling himself out of next week’s first match in the series.
King blow for Sea Eagles
Manly co-captain Jason King faces up to four months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.
Waerea-Hargreaves hit ‘not intentional’: Robinson
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ high shot on Manly prop George Rose wasn’t intentional, according to Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
Stewart out for a month
Manly full-back Brett Stewart will sit out at least a month of NRL action after suffering a back injury during the win against St George.
Toovey livid at Matai ban
Manly centre Steve Matai‘s one match ban for his tackle on George Burgess has angered coach Geoff Toovey.
Lyon denies “ridiculous” Titans move
Manly playmaker Jamie Lyon says he has no intention of taking up a “ridiculous” four year deal offered to him by Gold Coast.
Farrar lifts lid on injury hell
Manly’s Ben Farrar has opened up on his nightmare knee injury, which saw him miss the whole of last season.
Sea Eagles swoop for Johns
Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has joined Manly in a specialist coaching capacity.
Cherry-Evans eyes Storm challenge
Manly will need to be at their best if they are to overcome Melbourne and secure a place in the NRL Grand Final, according to halfback Daly Cherry-Evans.
Payne a chance for Grand Final
North Queensland veteran Aaron Payne could still feature for the Cowboys if they make the NRL Grand Final.
Lyon in injury race
Jamie Lyon faces a race against time to be fit for Friday’s elimination final with North Queensland.
Lyon in doubt for Manly
Manly veteran Jamie Lyon is one of two injury doubts for the premiers ahead of next weekend’s elimination final.
Toovey lauds “fantastic” Stewart
Manly coach Geoff Toovey has described Brett Stewart‘s two-try performance against Brisbane on Friday as “fantastic”.
Brett Stewart close to new Manly deal
Manly star Brett Stewart says he is “not far away” from signing a new deal with the Sea Eagles.
Defensive effort impresses Thurston
North Queensland’s defensive effort in the crushing victory over the New Zealand Warriors was a supreme one, according to Johnathan Thurston.
Kite focused on improving
Manly veteran Brent Kite says the Sea Eagles can still improve, despite outplaying much-fancied Souths on Friday night.
Burgess happy for sibling
Sam Burgess says he’ll be delighted to welcome younger brother Tom to South Sydney when he joins from Bradford next year.
‘Destiny in our hands’: Flanagan
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has urged his team to take their opportunities if they are to make the NRL finals.
Watmough free to face Cowboys
Manly second-rower Anthony Watmough will face North Queensland after his “chicken wing” tackle charge was downgraded by the NRL judiciary.
Toovey: we had a bit of luck
Manly coach Geoff Toovey said luck was on his team’s side during the come-from-behind victory over the New Zealand Warriors at the weekend.
Daly Cherry-Evans inspires England academy
Manly Sea Eagles star Daly Cherry-Evans has urged the 23-man England Academy squad to grasp every opportunity presented to them during their current four week, four-game tour of Australia.
Graham ready for Brookvale crowd
Canterbury’s James Graham says Friday’s much-hyped clash at Manly could have all the ingredients of a fiery Super League derby match.
Buderus delighted with victory
Danny Buderus was the first to praise the Newcastle players following their crushing victory over Manly on Saturday.
Sea Eagles can repeat success: Cherry-Evans
Daly Cherry-Evans is “quietly confident” Manly can repeat last year’s premiership glory if the Sea Eagles squad can remain injury free.
Stewart out of Origin decider
Manly’s Glenn Stewart has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Origin decider after failing a fitness test.
Stewart outside chance for Origin
Injured Manly backrower Glenn Stewart faces a race against time to be ready for next Wednesday’s Origin decider in Brisbane.