2018 Rd 5 - Manly v Titans: - Pre-Game Discussion.

[globaleagle]

Well I was going to go to this game but I left my run to get tickets a little too late and it was sold out.

"Ironstine"




lol

-that sucks though

 

[Fluffy]

Tits defence in the middle was a bit soft even against the donkeys. The inside balls will work well but much harder if it is wet in which case field position is the key.

 

[mozgrame]

You aren’t that far away I thought you’d be going for sure.

Apparently stand seating ( not sure how many) sold out in about 10 mins.

And not sure how big the Oval is ( @mozgrame might know) but amazing to sell this out!!

They've upped capacity to 6000 apparently. It sold out pretty fast as CQ people are footy mad. We need a team here! Maybe one day when the capras perform a bit better (fingers crossed)

Capacity increased for Gladstone NRL match.

NEW details about tickets to Gladstone's inaugural NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and Manly Sea Eagles on April 8 have been confirmed by Gladstone Region mayor Matt Burnett.

Cr Burnett held a teleconference last Thursday with officials from the Titans and GAPDL (Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited), who are now managing marketing and promotion for the event.

"The most important decision last Thursday from my point of view was about a temporary grandstand,” Cr Burnett said.

"Council has agreed to take the risk on the temporary grandstand... it had become a bit of an issue about who wanted to fork out the funds for a second grandstand on the other side of field and whether that was value for money.

"The Titans decided not to do that but would not oppose Council doing it. We've decided to go ahead with the temporary grandstand so we can get more people in without affecting general admission.”

The grandstand would back up near the Marley Brown Oval hill towards the roadway where the junior rugby league fields are, allowing general admission ticket holders further space.

"The capacity audit is done and they believe we'll have approximately 4000 general admission tickets,” Cr Burnett said.

"The main grandstand will probably have 700-800 in there because some of the back rows will be taken out for media.

"They'll be the premium spots obviously and be the highest-priced tickets, general admission will be reasonably priced.

"The Titans are very particular that tickets are reasonably priced.

"Then there's the Council option on the other side - we're looking at a 1000-seat grandstand, but we're looking at a few different options.

"We definitely want to put a grandstand in on the other side. We've been given permission from the Titans to do that and to keep the revenue.

"Council won't be able to make a big profit - it's around $48,000 to set up a temporary grandstand - if we can sell 100 seats at $50 or $60 we can cover the costs and administration.”

Cr Burnett estimates the venue could hold up to 6000 spectators once all tickets are sold.

A pre-purchase ticket window for Gladstone residents is also being strongly perused with locals likely to need proof they live in Gladstone.

https://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/capacity-increased-for-gladstone-nrl-match/3324495/

 

[Bearfax]

Anderson cannot play NRL without special dispensation from Toddy as he is not in the top 30.

You may be right Fluffy. I cant seem to find a definitive statement on Developmental players (Manly has 4 including Anderson). Developmental players replaced 2nd tier players and included veterans. I get the impression as well as the 30 players Manly should have registered, that their 4 developmental players can in fact play first grade. But I could be wrong here. I'm hoping someone knows the exact criteria of eligibility

 

[Woodsie]

They've upped capacity to 6000 apparently. It sold out pretty fast as CQ people are footy mad. We need a team here! Maybe one day when the capras perform a bit better (fingers crossed)

Nah ... your weather is far too dodgey ... bloody cyclones ...

How is Dave Taylor going .... I reckon Jarod Haynes, Vave and T-Rex all have him covered for the largest arrse in Rugby League ... must be something in Parra's training regime..

 

[mozgrame]

Nah ... your weather is far too dodgey ... bloody cyclones ...

How is Dave Taylor going .... I reckon Jarod Haynes, Vave and T-Rex all have him covered for the largest arrse in Rugby League ... must be something in Parra's training regime..

He's certainly got them covered in the snoot department. That's why the titans got rid of him. No one like a greedy guts at a party. That would be quite a nasal crust.

 

[double hoops]

Don't forget to Bring a rain coat.

 

[mozgrame]

I'm married so...I won't need a raincoat. Some of you single people might get lucky though!

 

[Woodsie]

I'm married so...I won't need a raincoat. Some of you single people might get lucky though!

If they are single and spending their time on a footy forum I wouldn't be too confident in them ... they may need more than luck ...

 

[Kevinward777]

Lot of noise around regarding Turbo... Barrett says he’s a big chance to play on Sunday.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He's always grabbing at his ankle in agony. Just like Matai really, he's fine, just a big sook

 

[Woodsie]

Lot of noise around regarding Turbo... Barrett says he’s a big chance to play on Sunday.

To have named him in the 21, Baz must of known on Tuesday that his injury was not as bad as first thought.

If he plays ... who drops out .. Parker or Wright ...

I think Parker will play, but it is a hard school if Wright is dropped after giving Rapana a bath and scoring 2 tries.

 

[HappilyManly]

He's always grabbing at his ankle in agony. Just like Matai really, he's fine, just a big sook

The more exposure Turbo's very hairy legs get, the less print Jake's form gets

 

[Kevinward777]

To have named him in the 21, Baz must of known on Tuesday that his injury was not as bad as first thought.

If he plays ... who drops out .. Parker or Wright ...

I think Parker will play, but it is a hard school if Wright is dropped after giving Rapana a bath and scoring 2 tries.

I think Parker will go and Wright will stay on the wing. Provided Walks plays.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I think Parker will go and Wright will stay on the wing. Provided Walks plays.

Classic smoke screen with this week's selections, Baz has really come a long way!

 

[HappilyManly]

Baz ->> Bazo


Risking Turbo's ankle on a cyclone softened paddock

 

[Sillybus]

It's gonna be a wet one boys! Lock this up for a titans win this week seeing as we can't play in wet weather for ****. Seriously though, living in south East Brisbane it's absolutely teeming down so it's going to be dreadful up north.

 

[Johnno74]

Hope the ground has been looked after, usually not in great condition, but being a nrl match id say will be presented nice.A bit of rain will help soften it as usually hard as @#$%.I certainly would not be playing anyone with a injury concern lol

 

[mozgrame]

Jeez they’ve copped it in spades for the last 3-4 years though, poor bastards!!

A little further away I know, but Fiji is not having a very happy time lately either. The missus has a few relatives over there that are struggling at the moment with floods/cyclones.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

It's gonna be a wet one boys! Lock this up for a titans win this week seeing as we can't play in wet weather for ****. Seriously though, living in south East Brisbane it's absolutely teeming down so it's going to be dreadful up north.

15 minutes no rain, 5 minutes pissing down!

Been going all day here ( Redland Bay).