GAME DAY - Manly v Bulldogs [Round 1, 2016]

[Lord Eagleton]

Also, Parcell brought on in the last 25 minutes is going to destroy those fat and slow Doggies props around the ruck. Cant wait to see him go berserk, so explosive

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

And another newbie welcome @SeaEaglesBlog

 

[lsz]

Kick-off in the U20s match is 5.45pm. Gates open 5.30pm.

It will be followed by the NRL match at 8.05pm. What happened to the 7pm kick off?

We are a bit out of sync to the start of the year without your game day threads!

 

[HappilyManly]

We are a bit out of sync to the start of the year without your game day threads!

I was debating whether to start one as there are so many already. I guess the mods can merge them

 

[brad]

Thats one strong unit . Very happy with that .. great backline with youth experience and speed , an awsome pack and x factor on the bench.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I was debating whether to start one as there are so many already. I guess the mods can merge them

Do it, I for one love them!!

 

[Acta]

Welcome newbies @Acta & @Talons

Cheers Mark

 

[Loobs]

haha DCE looked like he wanted to punch on!

Interesting team. Surprised Leary made it. Thought there'd be another prop in there. Maybe Mateo will play up the middle. He's got the ass power to do it.

That NSW Cup team looks pretty handy too.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

haha DCE looked like he wanted to punch on!

Interesting team. Surprised Leary made it. Thought there'd be another prop in there. Maybe Mateo will play up the middle. He's got the ass power to do it.

That NSW Cup team looks pretty handy too.

Wonder is it anything to do with two less interchanges??

 

[HappilyManly]

Round 1 Match Day Information


Here is the match day information for the opening round blockbuster against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Brookvale Oval on Friday, March 4.

Times

Gates open: 5:30pm

Holden Cup Kick-off: 5.45pm

NRL Kick-off: 8.05pm

Match Day Partner

Our Match Day Partner, Daikin, will give away special 70th Year Anniversary flags to the first 5,000 fans through the gate.

Tickets

GAME: SEA EAGLES V BULLDOGS DATE: 4/3/16
VENUE: BROOKVALE OVAL NRL KICK OFF: 8.05PM

REFEREE: GERARD SUTTON
ASSIST REFEREE: MATT NOYEN

TOUCH JUDGES: JASON WALSH & ADAM REID
REVIEW OFFICIALS:LUKE PATTEN & STEVE CHIDDY
SENIOR RO BERNARD SUTTON
JERSEY COLOUR: LIME

SEA EAGLES V BULLDOGS - FRI 4 MARCH, 8.05PM, BROOKVALE OVAL
Sea Eagles
1 Brett Stewart
2 Jorge Taufua
3 Jamie Lyon (c)
4 Steve Matai
5 Tom Trbojevic
6 Dylan Walker
7 Daly Cherry-Evans
8 Jake Trbojevic
9 Apisai Koroisau
10 Nate Myles
11 Lewis Brown
12 Nathan Green
13 Martin Taupau

Interchange
14 Matt Parcell
15 Blake Leary
16 Darcy Lussick
17 Feleti Mateo
18 Siosaia Vave

Coach: Trent Barrett


Bulldogs
1 Will Hopoate
2 Curtis Rona
3 Josh Morris
4 Chase Stanley
5 Sam Perrett
6 Josh Reynolds
7 Moses Mbye
8 Aiden Tolman
9 Michael Lichaa
10 James Graham (c)
11 Josh Jackson
12 Tony Williams
13 Greg Eastwood

Interchange
14 Sam Kasiano
15 Danny Fualalo
16 Tim Browne
17 Adam Elliott
19 Shaun Lane

Coach: Des Hasler

Apisai Koroisau wins the race for the vacant No.9 jumper with Matt Parcell named on the bench as Dylan Walker, Nate Myles, Lewis Brown, Nathan Green and Martin Taupau earn their club debut under new coach Trent Barrett.

Brett Morris's long-term layoff means Will Hopoate will make his club debut at fullback, with Chase Stanley named in the centres. Tony Williams (pec) makes his return while Adam Elliott is tipped to make his NRL debut following David Klemmer's suspension.


Manly 13+

 

[Briza]

.11 and .12 worry me, but overall nrl and nsw cup look very strong.

 

[Snake]

I am happy that Api will start in the 9...There is so much more to the hooking role than simply being quick...he provides great service and has a huge motor for chopping down the big dogs pack.

As predicted, Lussick is getting a start. I like this. He is angry and aggressive. If he doesn't aim up after a few weeks, he has some pretty decent replacements nipping at his heels.

I'd be tempted to drop Leary off the bench and give Vave a start against a side like the Dogs, especially with two lightweights in the back-row.

Regardless, this looks like a great side.

 

[Roger]

Got to say I liked the team announcement video, hopefully they keep that up all season and the questions to the coach on team selections

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Love your work @HappilyManly

Mods can we merge the others into this???

 

[winnyason]

Have to be honest leary nor Mateo offer nothing from what I have seen.

 

[Talons]

Thanks Mark. Have been a regular viewer for years, thought it was about time to join.

 

[TagMonster]

Would have gone a different direction against the biggest pack. Api to NSW Cup for match fitness, Pacell to 9, bench of Lawrence / Starling / Lussick / Mateo, Vave 18th man.

Looking at this team we are likely to be steamrolled up the middle. Heaven help us if we get an injury to a Prop.

 

[HappilyManly]

 

[Manlymaniac]

Would have gone a different direction against the biggest pack. Api to NSW Cup for match fitness, Pacell to 9, bench of Lawrence / Starling / Lussick / Mateo, Vave 18th man.

Looking at this team we are likely to be steamrolled up the middle. Heaven help us if we get an injury to a Prop.

We still have Jake, Nate, Marty and Lussik plenty of size.

 

[tookey]

So Api play's no trials and get's starting spot over Parcell and same for Brown (Penrith loyalty's from Barrett?) . The pack doesn't seem that intimidating to me. Brown and green not that impressed.

Yes and we don't have any forwards who can play 80 minutes so not sure how barrett will use the 8 interchanges