Warriors Player Profile


Charles
Manning

NicknameChuck (for those who think they have a bit of yank in them)
Date of Birth20 June 1965
Number10
PositionAttacking Defence (previously 17 years as goalie)
League Debut Year1983
Representative TeamsUnder 17 ALC 1979
Under 17 State 1980-81-82
Under 19 State 1983-84-85
Senior State Team Tour of Texas 1986
Senior State 1986-87-88-90-91-92-96
Broken Spokes 1996-99
Career HighlightPlaying the game, I don't care what level, I love it. Playing overseas in 86 & 94 was cool. Playing games at the Cotton Bowl in Texas and the Pines Stadium in Adelaide. Finals for Woodville in all grades. The Reserves Premiership in 1982 was good as well.
Career LowlightInjury to my knee in 97 made me realise you only get a short time to play this game, make the most of it while you can. Missing out on being in the league premiership was low too. After all the years of been involved in rebuilding the club it would have capped my time off.
Cliff Savage retiring.
Career Goals / AmbitionsTo play for as long as I can. I don't care what grade.
Biggest Career InfluenceRobert Potter, he is a man of great respect, stong values and an exceptional brain (lacrosse and generally).
Viv Peacock as my junior coach and idol.
Most Inspiring MomentIn lacrosse - seeing lacrosse for the first time as child, the speed, the game and the equipment made football, soccer and rugby look like cave man games.
Favourite FoodThai.
Janice's cooking.
Favourite Drinkfine wine and premium beers
Favourite MovieShawshank Redemption & Good comedies
Favourite BandThe Cruel Sea
Favourite TV ShowX-Files, Foriegn Correspondence and Star Trek Voyager
Pastimes / HobbiesFamily, Fishing, Sport and my career.
Most Admired SportspersonAt the moment - Shaun Rehn - 3 knee comebacks!
OccupationOrganisational Development Consultant - I help people, teams and companies achieve their full potential.