Hey Darren - remember the Manly comeback against a Fittler led Roosters team...think Kosef chargedown and ball go's to Craig Innes 50m out....Matt Sing regarded almost the games "best" cover defender comes across at Innes, who swats him away with 1 of the best fends ever seen....great moment!
Recall that Craig Innes showed one of the best dummies i ' ve seen to completely bamboozell a Rooster"s defence around the same time to score . Had some great timing apart from his all round skill and ability
If you ever talk most under rated Manly players - in my time watching the Seaeagles, Craig Innes is up near the top...maybe on top.
That is an amazing game. I watched it recently, and I'm glad there was no bunker in those days! Two or 3 of our tries had very dodgy groundings.
Now they are centres!! Plus Brett!!! Even Hoppa was quick then.
Remember when Kevin Iro was on fire, super big and fast. Pity it wasn't regular though. He had everything.
Yes, a tad underrated, I just remember that head gear he wore and running rampant out wide. Made every tackle. Just pure class and as mentioned, dual international, reminded me of M.O'Connor, just pure class.
Yes, forgot that!!! You have a very good memory!!!!!
Sea eagle backs are meant to fly over the opposition and over the try line and win games in their own right feathered friend
I remember very well feathered friend . I remember the Benchmark players of Manlys Greatness
M. O'Connor was outstanding and another of our stand out Centres that made us stand out from the rest of the teams.
Garrick in 2020 was not as quick as 2021 Garrick, he was an absolute flyer! Probably due to an increase in strength and conditioning aswell as some fine tuning of his running style. Has there ever been a quicker back 3 than Saab, Garrick Turbo? Imagine throwing in Koula!
But we still have to tackle - and there is a lot of improvement needed in that department !!!
I wouldn't say Innes was underrated at all, certainly not by Manly fans. I've heard many list him as a favourite.
I agree. Garrick was very fast last year. Taking that into account, I think Elsegood still may have had a bit more natural speed. Garrick's all round game improved last year, esp. his attack, beating defenders with swerve when running at pace. Overall, he is s very reliable player making the most of his try scoring opportunities.
You are right . There is a lot of improvement that is needed to do better in 2022
Hi mate, I think I typed it wrong. I was a big fan but didn't mean he was a flyer, you are absolutely correct. Just knew where to run with lines etc and freakish at times with his ability to perform.
Definitely not by us fans SER8....nor by his team mates....but when ppl talk up illustrious names of Star Manly players, he would probably not get a mention....that's more what I meant there.I wouldn't say Innes was underrated at all, certainly not by Manly fans. I've heard many list him as a favourite.
Most underrated Manly player? Good topic for a poll.
Luke Williamson? He's underrated because many Manly fans didn't rate him at all! But I thought he had some toughness, had some skill (even kicked some goals), bit unlucky to miss out playing in a grand final for us, and helped in the rebuild of Manly's winning culture.
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12 | 9 | 3 | 83 | 22 |
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14 | 10 | 4 | 78 | 22 |
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13 | 9 | 4 | 110 | 20 |
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13 | 8 | 5 | 66 | 20 |
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13 | 7 | 6 | 81 | 18 |
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13 | 7 | 6 | -55 | 18 |
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13 | 7 | 6 | 133 | 16 |
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14 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 16 |
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15 | 8 | 7 | -8 | 16 |
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13 | 7 | 6 | -34 | 16 |
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13 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 15 |
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13 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 15 |
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13 | 6 | 7 | -47 | 14 |
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13 | 4 | 9 | -126 | 12 |
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13 | 4 | 9 | -111 | 10 |
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12 | 3 | 9 | -123 | 10 |
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12 | 2 | 10 | -137 | 8 |
