Thursday, March 11, 2004
Former Parra back-ups crack the big time at Manly
The Manly Eagles NRL line-up has taken on a distinct Parramatta Premier League look about it.
The line-up features five former Parra players who spent most of their time at the club languishing in the reserves.
Winger Scott Donald, hookers Nathan Hollingworth and Shane Dunley as well as props Daniel Heckenberg and Kyle Leuluai will all be in the Manly first grade team that takes on the Cowboys this week at Dairy Farmers.
Interestingly, Hollingsworth has won the starting hooker spot over Dunley. In the limited number of appearances in top grade for Parra last year, Dunley was very good. Mind you, all those appearances were off the bench and new coach Des Hasler might be hoping he has the same impact in that role for Manly.
Other notable former Parra players lining up in the first week of the NRL include Brett Hodgson and Jason Moodie for the Tigers, Clinton Schifcofske, Adam Mogg and Ian Hindmarsh for Canberra, Jason Cayless for the Roosters, Casey McGuire for the Broncos as well as Willie Tonga and Andrew Ryan for the Doggies. Former Parra cult hero Mark Tookey are among the players who have not made the cut, while Brad Drew, PJ Marsh, Pat Richards are all on the injured list.
The line-up features five former Parra players who spent most of their time at the club languishing in the reserves.
Winger Scott Donald, hookers Nathan Hollingworth and Shane Dunley as well as props Daniel Heckenberg and Kyle Leuluai will all be in the Manly first grade team that takes on the Cowboys this week at Dairy Farmers.
Interestingly, Hollingsworth has won the starting hooker spot over Dunley. In the limited number of appearances in top grade for Parra last year, Dunley was very good. Mind you, all those appearances were off the bench and new coach Des Hasler might be hoping he has the same impact in that role for Manly.
Other notable former Parra players lining up in the first week of the NRL include Brett Hodgson and Jason Moodie for the Tigers, Clinton Schifcofske, Adam Mogg and Ian Hindmarsh for Canberra, Jason Cayless for the Roosters, Casey McGuire for the Broncos as well as Willie Tonga and Andrew Ryan for the Doggies. Former Parra cult hero Mark Tookey are among the players who have not made the cut, while Brad Drew, PJ Marsh, Pat Richards are all on the injured list.
