Welcome DCE - Done deal according to Phil Rothfield.

[HunchoRooster]

We completed 20 sets. 11 were long kicks. 4 were bombs leaving 5 sets. One was Toia's try and one was the intercept.
So apart from the bombs (one resulting in a try) that leaves us 3 full set for Hugo to create something in a reasonable position. Notwithstanding that Teddy did try and control the attack once Sammy went off and that is a team tactic.

Some are very harsh on Hugo to try and justify DCE's poor year. His record playing half is 10 wins from 15 games many with Sandon. Two unfortunate close losses against Dogs and Raiders from poor teams discipline.

Sammy/Hugo combo (full games) are 4-0 including very strong wins against Manly, Dolphins and Dogs. They compliment each other and have improved each game.

His record speaks for itself.

FFS

Good points made, Teddy seemingly took on more of the responsibility with Sam off which was definitely a mixed bag. I’m a big Hugo fan but I still feel like DCE is still a more complete player for 2026 to compliment Walker for us. DCE this year is the not DCE we will get next year. And if it is, he can play NSW Cup.

[Inflictor]

Good points made, Teddy seemingly took on more of the responsibility with Sam off which was definitely a mixed bag. I’m a big Hugo fan but I still feel like DCE is still a more complete player for 2026 to compliment Walker for us. DCE this year is the not DCE we will get next year. And if it is, he can play NSW Cup.

If the deal is done and the true value is $500K then I am ok with it. If he performs badly it is not so bad to drop him.
I still prefer we start the year with Hugo/Sammy as the combo has worked exceptionally well to date and a pre-season will make it even better.
Not sure how DCE would react to being dropped though. One can only guess.
If one goes down then at least we don't have Townsend as an option. The three combos Hugo/Sammy, DCE/Sammy, DCE/Hugo does give us good depth.
But as I have said before, even though I am strongly against him wearing the RWB I will support anyone wearing our jersey.

[HunchoRooster]

If the deal is done and the true value is $500K then I am ok with it. If he performs badly it is not so bad to drop him.
I still prefer we start the year with Hugo/Sammy as the combo has worked exceptionally well to date and a pre-season will make it even better.
Not sure how DCE would react to being dropped though. One can only guess.
If one goes down then at least we don't have Townsend as an option. The three combos Hugo/Sammy, DCE/Sammy, DCE/Hugo does give us good depth.
But as I have said before, even though I am strongly against him wearing the RWB I will support anyone wearing our jersey.

Good balanced way of looking at it mate. Even the most ardent DCE hater would think 500k is a bargain, especially when you consider Townsend is on like 350 with us or something? In the grand scheme of it, 500 is nothing for a player of his calibre.

This is probably what Daly meant when he publicly said “when it’s all confirmed it’ll be obvious that it’s not about the money for me” . He’s taken a good 200-300k paycut to leave. A lot took that as a hint he was going back to QLD for his swansong. He probably is just so fed up of Manly and the coach that he’d pay to leave the club at this point.

[QWERTY]

Still don’t agree with the signing but for $500,000 I’ve definitely softened a bit towards it.

[Inflictor]

Good balanced way of looking at it mate. Even the most ardent DCE hater would think 500k is a bargain, especially when you consider Townsend is on like 350 with us or something? In the grand scheme of it, 500 is nothing for a player of his calibre.

This is probably what Daly meant when he publicly said “when it’s all confirmed it’ll be obvious that it’s not about the money for me” . He’s taken a good 200-300k paycut to leave. A lot took that as a hint he was going back to QLD for his swansong. He probably is just so fed up of Manly and the coach that he’d pay to leave the club at this point.

Mind you I hope the car isn't worth $300K as that still comes under our cap I guess. Hopefully a second hand cheap chinese car for the Mrs.

FFS

[HunchoRooster]

Mind you I hope the car isn't worth $300K as that still comes under our cap I guess. Hopefully a second hand cheap chinese car for the Mrs.

FFS

Look, if its a McLaren I’ll join the anti-DCE camp too.

[Mr Whippet]

Mind you I hope the car isn't worth $300K as that still comes under our cap I guess. Hopefully a second hand cheap chinese car for the Mrs.

FFS

Might be a little something in the glove box.

And platinum wheelie walker in the boot.

[mightyrooster]

Good balanced way of looking at it mate. Even the most ardent DCE hater would think 500k is a bargain, especially when you consider Townsend is on like 350 with us or something? In the grand scheme of it, 500 is nothing for a player of his calibre.

This is probably what Daly meant when he publicly said “when it’s all confirmed it’ll be obvious that it’s not about the money for me” . He’s taken a good 200-300k paycut to leave. A lot took that as a hint he was going back to QLD for his swansong. He probably is just so fed up of Manly and the coach that he’d pay to leave the club at this point.

Good point about the money comment. I do remember him saying that it’ll be obvious it’s not about the money

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Bloody hell.

We drop 1 game, and all of a sudden Savala (the best thing since sliced bread up until this weekend) is not good enough, and people are viewing DCE as the saviour.

I can see this place hasn't changed.

Knee jerk emotional reactions from fans based on short term results.

I recall people wanting to punt Robbo in early 2018.

So true. A boring forum full of people like Bates, calling for Robbo to be sacked and an interim coach to be appointed in his place. Yes, that's what he said a few days ago.

And 13 saying Rob Toia's attack is no good. Soon to be rookie of the year, and a complete gun.. How bad a judge can you be than that??

It used to be so much better on here. Now it's 96% lame

[Inflictor]

So true. A boring forum full of people like Bates, calling for Robbo to be sacked and an interim coach to be appointed in his place. Yes, that's what he said a few days ago.

And 13 saying Rob Toia's attack is no good. Soon to be rookie of the year, and a complete gun.. How bad a judge can you be than that??

It used to be so much better on here. Now it's 96% lame

I'm still here TOK

You do know what you have just done to this thread right?

FFS

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

I'm still here TOK

You do know what you have just done to this thread right?

FFS

No. Please enlighten me. Who is this TOK you refer to?

[JAF]

Mind you I hope the car isn't worth $300K as that still comes under our cap I guess. Hopefully a second hand cheap chinese car for the Mrs.

FFS

Does the car value actually get included in the cap?

[Inflictor]

Does the car value actually get included in the cap?

No idea but imagine he did get a $300K car. Surely the NRL would investigate.

Didn't Storm players get in trouble for being given boats?

[Bates]

So true. A boring forum full of people like Bates, calling for Robbo to be sacked and an interim coach to be appointed in his place. Yes, that's what he said a few days ago.

And 13 saying Rob Toia's attack is no good. Soon to be rookie of the year, and a complete gun.. How bad a judge can you be than that??

It used to be so much better on here. Now it's 96% lame

Sounds like you've had a rough day.

I'm here for you brother Batemans if you wish to chat and I will pray for you tonight.

[Rooster1908]

So true. A boring forum full of people like Bates, calling for Robbo to be sacked and an interim coach to be appointed in his place. Yes, that's what he said a few days ago.

And 13 saying Rob Toia's attack is no good. Soon to be rookie of the year, and a complete gun.. How bad a judge can you be than that??

It used to be so much better on here. Now it's 96% lame

Went downhill about February 21 as I recall