Terry-Randal
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I've never felt so relaxed about a game before easy manly win.
2013 GRAND FINAL Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters Game day thread
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The Prince of Brookvale
Member
Lurker on Sportal saying Snake is in doubt with his hamstring.
Jatz Crackers
First Grader
The Prince of Brookvale said:
Im not so sure Lurker knows much about anything.
EagleFromMay1967
Sky Punching : send them High as the Clouds
and there's zero chance he'd want to participate in the World Cup, given his injury prone legs . . . so yes, no training for Snake until January.ifernolan said:
the mauler
Bencher
The Prince of Brookvale said:
The Lurker should go back to hanging around public toilets.
ManlyBacker
Winging it
A good article comparing all the season's stats between Manly halves DCE & Foran vs Chook Pearce & Maloney can be obtained @ http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/roosters-halves-mitchell-pearce-and-james-maloney-vs-manlys-daly-cherry-evans-and-kieran-foran-may-decide-grand-final/story-e6frf3ou-1226732980107
Five reasons Manly can win:
1. Big game experience
It has been the big game experience that has helped Queensland dominate NSW at Origin level, and it will be that same factor that will help Manly overcome the Roosters. The Sea Eagles players have 26 games of grand final experience between them. It's hard to see any team with Brett Stewart, Anthony Watmough, Jamie Lyon and Glenn Stewart getting beaten on the big stage.
2. Stewart brothers
Don't underestimate how important the Stewart brothers are to Manly. When one plays, they win most games. When both play, those odds of victory increase dramatically. If anyone knows this, it's South Sydney, after the brothers combined to end their season in last weekend's preliminary final at ANZ Stadium. Their connection and ability to read each other's next move are what make them so dangerous. Don't forget Brett Stewart did not play in the first week of the finals against the Roosters.
3. The halves
Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans are the best halves pairing in the competition. Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney are a close second, but neither has been able to deliver on the biggest stage. Pearce has struggled to take his game to the next level at Origin and did not stand up in the 2010 decider. Maloney experienced similar stage fright in this year's Origin series, as well as the 2011 grand final against the Warriors. Cherry-Evans and Foran have won a premiership together and have tasted success at international and Origin level.
4. Kicking game
The Roosters have scored the least tries from kicks this seasonof any team, despite having the tallest winger in the competition in Daniel Tupou on one side of the field. The last time the Roosters played Manly, the only try of the match came off the boot and resulted in Roger Tuivasa-Sheck claiming the match winner. Cherry-Evans and Foran need to utilise the boot if they again struggle to penetrate the Roosters defence.
5. Right-side potency
Manly's right-edge combination of Glenn Stewart, Lyon, Cherry-Evans and David Williams has produced 54 tries this season compared with 45 on the left. Despite the Roosters having the best defensive record in the competition, their one weakness appears to be their far left edge, which has conceded 19 tries this season compared with eight on their right.
Michael Chammas http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/five-reasons-manly-can-win-20131004-2uzpa.html#ixzz2gnL4VDdR
Five reasons Manly can win:
1. Big game experience
It has been the big game experience that has helped Queensland dominate NSW at Origin level, and it will be that same factor that will help Manly overcome the Roosters. The Sea Eagles players have 26 games of grand final experience between them. It's hard to see any team with Brett Stewart, Anthony Watmough, Jamie Lyon and Glenn Stewart getting beaten on the big stage.
2. Stewart brothers
Don't underestimate how important the Stewart brothers are to Manly. When one plays, they win most games. When both play, those odds of victory increase dramatically. If anyone knows this, it's South Sydney, after the brothers combined to end their season in last weekend's preliminary final at ANZ Stadium. Their connection and ability to read each other's next move are what make them so dangerous. Don't forget Brett Stewart did not play in the first week of the finals against the Roosters.
3. The halves
Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans are the best halves pairing in the competition. Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney are a close second, but neither has been able to deliver on the biggest stage. Pearce has struggled to take his game to the next level at Origin and did not stand up in the 2010 decider. Maloney experienced similar stage fright in this year's Origin series, as well as the 2011 grand final against the Warriors. Cherry-Evans and Foran have won a premiership together and have tasted success at international and Origin level.
4. Kicking game
The Roosters have scored the least tries from kicks this seasonof any team, despite having the tallest winger in the competition in Daniel Tupou on one side of the field. The last time the Roosters played Manly, the only try of the match came off the boot and resulted in Roger Tuivasa-Sheck claiming the match winner. Cherry-Evans and Foran need to utilise the boot if they again struggle to penetrate the Roosters defence.
5. Right-side potency
Manly's right-edge combination of Glenn Stewart, Lyon, Cherry-Evans and David Williams has produced 54 tries this season compared with 45 on the left. Despite the Roosters having the best defensive record in the competition, their one weakness appears to be their far left edge, which has conceded 19 tries this season compared with eight on their right.
Michael Chammas http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/five-reasons-manly-can-win-20131004-2uzpa.html#ixzz2gnL4VDdR
Corder apparently playing, after 7 weeks off he may well struggle at some point
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Apparently, Wayne Pearce lost both of his GFs.
Lets hope its congenital
Win big Manly, dont leave anything in the tank!
Lets hope its congenital
Win big Manly, dont leave anything in the tank!
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Mark from Brisbane said:
I hope corduroy comes apart at the seams.
EagleFromMay1967
Sky Punching : send them High as the Clouds
The fine conditions and heat should help to keep the pitch dry thru to 7:15.
Think this will help the backs so this game will not finish 4-0. However Kitey, Choc, gifty may suffer with the heat. Brenton, Buhrer, TRed, Gifty will have to really stand up to those super fit Roosters.
This is going to be a hard close match. Lets hope the pressure is just too much for Pearce & Maloney and they have a melt down in the heat.
5 hrs to go.
Think this will help the backs so this game will not finish 4-0. However Kitey, Choc, gifty may suffer with the heat. Brenton, Buhrer, TRed, Gifty will have to really stand up to those super fit Roosters.
This is going to be a hard close match. Lets hope the pressure is just too much for Pearce & Maloney and they have a melt down in the heat.
5 hrs to go.
captainskin
Reserve Grader
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
work finished
bets placed (the only time I bet is Manly GF's)
t.v. sorted
nerves steady
beer chilling
and
PRIDE OVER FLOWING!
Go Manly!
bets placed (the only time I bet is Manly GF's)
t.v. sorted
nerves steady
beer chilling
and
PRIDE OVER FLOWING!
Go Manly!
seaeagles4life
Reserve Grader
At the brewery, im the guy in the manly jersey
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Good omen, as it is as oppresively hot as in 1987 Gf - especialli in my Wormald Jersey
Should be about 22 by the time Manly run out to wring their chicken necks
Should be about 22 by the time Manly run out to wring their chicken necks
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 12 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -18 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
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6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 4 |
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6 | 0 | 6 | -90 | 2 |
