Post-Game Discussion Penrith v Manly [Round 1, 2022]

[johnperi01]

I am a DCE fan but he plays too many low percentage plays when we are in trouble digging us even deeper. DCE and Foran weren’t a patch on the Penrith halves. We can’t win this comp with our halves.

Throw in Croker and with the exception of Turbo, our spine is way off the pace.
Penrith are the benchmark team, and the concern is not losing in week 1, but it’s a repeat of our performances against the top teams that suggests we are slow learners( that includes the coach).

 

[QLDSeaeagle]

I would like to see us take on a cold-hearted mentality,

Without a Matai or Jorge to lead the charge, no hope mate

 

[Deleted member 26876]

If we typically start the season with a loss, Isn't that a long term problem?????????????

Hmmm it is but it isn’t as it probably won't be affecting us in 10 weeks time

Although if we don't try fix the other issues it's quite likely they will still affect us in 10 weeks time. At least against the top 4 teams!

 

[Nambawan]

I actually think Koula will get a starting centre spot for Harper before too long. Parker runs good hard lines and tackles well. I thought he was one of our better players tonight considering he had to cover all Bullemors poor defensive reads.

Agree with Koula for Parker, but fear that Hasler will hold Koula back - similar to what he did with Olakau-atu.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Without a Matai or Jorge to lead the charge, no hope mate

Yeah I really like our backline at times, but they don't really have much confidence or presence (at least not every game)

 

[The Who]

Full credit to the 'Riff. They gave us no room to move. Doesn't matter how fast you are if you've got no space to exploit it.
Until our forwards can match it with the packs from the top teams (Jurbo and Guaca being the exceptions) then this season will be a re-run of 2021, flogging the lesser teams but not having the forward firepower of the top few.
This has to be the season that Tent and Keppie become our strongmen. Unfortunately, I'm starting to thing that both are good first graders but will never dominate and become our JWH-type 'Big Dogs'.

 

[The Who]

Agree with Koula for Parker, but fear that Hasler will hold Koula back - similar to what he did with Olakau-atu.

Parker played very well tonight. He runs hard and straight and does a lot of tackling. He deserves his spot. If Koala is to replace a centre it will have to be Harpo. But let's get fair dinkum here: No matter that Koala is the fastest bloke on the block, which I'm sick of hearing, unless our forwards can at least match the other pack he's not going to be effective. Look how Turbo was contained. The 'Riff defence was too good and bustled us into errors.

 

[Jethro]

From Post #1

FULL TIME SCORE

Penrith: 28
Manly: 6

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song:

Pressers:

Hasler: We weren't clinical enough | Sea Eagles

Des Hasler has his say on his team's loss to the Panthers

www.seaeagles.com.au

Sea Eagles

Des Hasler chats to the media after his team's Round 1 game against the Penrith Panthers

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Manly Sea Eagles press conference | Fox Sports Videos

Penrith Panthers

Ivan Cleary chats to the media after his team's Round 1 game against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

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Penrith Panthers press conference | Fox Sports Videos


Post Match Interviews:

Post Match: Ethan Bullemor

We caught up with Club debutant Ethan Bullemor after last night’s match against Penrith.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Post Match:Tolutau Koula

We caught up with exciting young back Tolu Koula to talk about his NRL debut last night.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Match Report:

NRL 2022: Match Highlights, Panthers v Sea Eagles, Round 1 | Sea Eagles

he Penrith Panthers and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles face off in Round 1 of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership

www.seaeagles.com.au

Panthers start premiership defence in style against Manly

The Panthers were relentless in a high-quality season-opening 28-6 win over the Sea Eagles, comfortably covering the loss of star half Nathan Cleary to start their premiership defence in style.

www.nrl.com

Match Highlights:

NRL 2022: Match Highlights, Panthers v Sea Eagles, Round 1 | Sea Eagles

he Penrith Panthers and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles face off in Round 1 of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership

www.seaeagles.com.au

Match Highlights: Panthers v Sea Eagles

he Penrith Panthers and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles face off in Round 1 of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership

www.nrl.com

Extended Match Highlights: TBA



Full Match Replay Link:

Full Match Replay: Panthers v Sea Eagles - Round 1, 2022

NRL Telstra Premiership 2022 Round 1 Panthers v Sea Eagles Full Match Replay

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Manly Tries:

Bullemor finishes off a Sea Eagles sucker punch

Manly were under the pump for the entire first half but earned themselves some important relief

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Game Pics & Video Clips: TBA



Press Print & Video Articles:

No Cleary, no problem as Luai leads champs; blueprint to stop Turbo revealed: 3 Big Hits

No Cleary, no problem for ‘ruthless’ champs; blueprint to stop Turbo revealed: 3 Big Hits

www.foxsports.com.au

‘Where’s he supposed to go?’: Bunker call leaves greats baffled in no-try controversy

‘Where’s he supposed to go?’: Bunker call leaves greats baffled in no-try controversy

www.foxsports.com.au

NRL 2022, round 1: Penrith Panthers crush Manly Sea Eagles in season opener

No Cleary, no worries as Panthers kick off title defence in style

Penrith barely missed a beat in a big win over Manly despite the absence of superstar half Nathan Cleary.

www.smh.com.au

Relentless Panthers savage Sea Eagles to kick off title defence

Relentless Penrith dominate Manly from start to finish at Panther Stadium with a 28-6 victory, picking up where they left off after last year's premiership success.

www.abc.net.au

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[simon64]

Seen on Facebook

"As the sea Eagles haven't won a 1st round since about 2012, can the club request the bye in round 1 next season when the Dolphins join the competition."

We'd probably lose in golden point.

 

[eagleron]

not with our esteems change

Early days mate

 

[The Royal Soup]

Early days mate

it’s been early days every year for the past 5 mate

 

[Class of 96]

Manly were flat tonight & Penrith were as sharp as a tack.

We played poorly without confidence. For example, not once did we try an early shift to get out of our end. I think many teams, including those outside last year's top eight, would have beaten us tonight.

Two positives: most will write us off for the year, saying there is no way we can win the comp and Bullemor - no current forward except our regular 14 (Walker) could have scored that try. Hopefully, he'll score a stack of tries this year.

By the end of the season, Marty may not be in the top seventeen, replaced by a younger front rower with more aggression & go forward.

I assume Des didn't bring Koula on tonight as the game was a lost cause early in the second half. No point in the young man getting bashed unnecessarily. Des obviously likes him, so he may start in the thirteen sooner rather than later.

They suffocated us mate. Very little chance to shift the ball. We were just trying to ruck it out for some field possession. Thought Koula could have been brought on with 20 to go. Give the lad some game time to try and make a difference.

 

[Class of 96]

Agree with Koula for Parker, but fear that Hasler will hold Koula back - similar to what he did with Olakau-atu.

Koula for Parker? You’re kidding right? Parker was one of our best tonight. Would consider Koula for Morgan, but that leaves two inexperienced players on the left edge, which is a recipe for disaster. I can’t wait to see Koula take a permanent spot in the centres, but only after some experience there.

 

[QLDSeaeagle]

it’s been early days every year for the past 5 mate

Its actually been early days since 2012 Ten bloody years without a round 1 win. Between 1998 and 2012 we only won 5. Not good enough.

 

[40 nil]

They suffocated us mate.

I agree, but we were outplayed by Canberra in the second half in the trial & we weren't any better tonight. Lack of cohesiveness & lack of sharpness.

 

[Class of 96]

I am a DCE fan but he plays too many low percentage plays when we are in trouble digging us even deeper. DCE and Foran weren’t a patch on the Penrith halves. We can’t win this comp with our halves.

Mate, he was so deep in our half the only option was to reef it. Tried his guts out to get a relieving 40/20, and the kickoff that went out on the full was 3cm from being brilliant. Not sure what else the guy could do without a platform.

 

[Class of 96]

I agree, but we were outplayed by Canberra in the second half in the trial & we weren't any better tonight. Lack of cohesiveness & lack of sharpness.

Yeah, get where you are coming from mate, but it was a trial and we switched off with an eye to not getting injuries. I rate Penwiff a few levels above Ricky’s girls.

 

[Clint]

Thank goodness for the work function huh!

 

[Class of 96]

I agree, but we were outplayed by Canberra in the second half in the trial & we weren't any better tonight. Lack of cohesiveness & lack of sharpness.

Thank goodness for the work function huh!

Bet you’re glad you didn’t give ‘em the “bit crook mate, will have to pass”

 

[ManEagle]

It was a pretty ordinary performance but the guys were gassed, yes the riff were good but they were let get away with slowing the ruck while we got pinged every time.
I'm not making excuses we need to improve specially our forwards but we are behind the 8 ball if matches get reffed like that.