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Smith Hooper Palu - a rather strong Manly back row.

Showed Sharpe the door. Not sure about Smith I think everything was very mutual. I think he thoroughly deserved to go off shore and play after 110 test, unlike Elsom who went to chase the coin and never really returned to the form prior to his sabbatical.

I know that, but a good employee often gets looked after by the employer.

Slim, i believe George's relationship with Eddie is very very strong there is alot of mutual respect (something the Beale needs to learn), and I'd think if George wanted to play in the Lions series and form warranted it he'd just have to ask. I've said all along, this takes nothing from Hooper...

Pro is Pro 1996, or 2026, you don't have to be an elite athlete to use social media. There are possibly business men on this forum who earn an income in line with some of these players, does it give them the excuse. Respect plays a big part, doesn't appear he has any, without respect...

That is a crap excuse, one the game has been professional since 96, that's 17 years give or take some months. This is not the first time with Beale either.

Not comparable in any way, I made reference to respect, served, distinction, Smith for years would have been one of the first chosen in any world 15. Burgess possibly luck to be first picked half at the Wobs.

I think policy should stay, however an exception to policy is required. If form says Smith should be picked he should be first picked. He has always respected the Gold Jersey, has always served his country with distinction - and he will bring more than a quality game. He will be inspirational...

Jets, seriously that behaviour is in acceptable. Bad day or not, you don't need a beer to take your shirt off and be an idiot. Not the first time either

Very well put, a comment I've been wanting to post for some time. Doesn't surprise me when the "General Manager Marketing & Commercial | Waratahs Rugby", doesn't respond to emails when advising ideas. I also wish their attention to grass roots rugby would improve, focus on that and I'm sure the...

Fat prop, a 13 relies heavily on what happens inside him. Smith has been given so many more opportunities, and much more space for this reason. At the start of the season I rated AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), was told know he can't pass, so I have paid particular attention to his game. You will note I only criticised...

Tuff win, good win, tried hard, guys it was an ugly win. Phase play, well last year it was 2 - 3 phases, we re now stringing more together which is good, but we now need to do it with purpose passed the ad line. Our ball at the rucks was slow, due to poor ref, but also not bending the ad line -...

Gill didn't play this week, smith had another quality game.

What game is Chieka watching, his half time summary was off the mark, our first half was terrible

George Smith to be the Wobs 7, another stand out performance plus he brings experience, respect and an aura. He is a player that has always respected the gold jersey, and if his form is there he should be first picked. I think Smith would bring more to the Wobs than deans, players listen and...

Crowds is consistent as our kicking. Do these players not listen to he coach? AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) kick on turn over ball was a pearler. Right on the Blus line Hooper is tackled and ready to pop, and know one is there, keeping ball in play - we are a whole per season and six games in??? Supporters aren't turning...

Yeah should have read all Kenny's post he is on the money

CTPE and Kenny, not debating that Private Schools to not contribute in a big way to rugby. In most cases it is their only code. I didn't like this comment because they should be doing something, so jumped straight in and didn't continue to read. WTF was I smoking, as Kenny went on with one of...

Manly club men and coach travel; http://www.hongkongtens.com/blog/penguins-in-seventh-heaven-at-gfi-hkfc-tens/#

Bruce, not sure, last year it was Manly 2 Uni 1, we missed the one that counted (3 miss reads in D, and a brain snap inb our 22). Could we be 3 from 3 this year. Both teams always lift for these games. What do you reckon Bruce, how will Manly fair strengths and weakness's? I'd love to see both...