2019 Squad - Plenty of Pace !

[maxta]

There is a key component that has been an obvious miss at Manly in recent times - Speed !!
The 2019 squad has definitely improved in this area.
The 5/8 Elgey is pacey and full of energy.
Outside backs in Garrick and Elliott can motor (Elliott out paced Ponga in a 70m dash to the line)
Youngsters Funa and Anderson are fliers.
Young Hoppa is a genuine speedster and has it all....

To be realistic I feel the only 2 definites to own a spot here are Elgey and Hoppa....but have a feeling Elliott/Funa will be a starting winger and Garrick is in the sights of a starting centre spot based on training and trial form.

The main point here is the speed factor is far better than it was and if the forward pack can match or win up front, is great to have some speedy backs to cash in.
There's no doubt Turbo, DCE and Walker, will appreciate more pace around them....

 

[ManlyTragic]

..... but can they tackle?

 

[maxta]

..... but can they tackle?

If they have a more comitted Attitude they are half way there - if they can't, reckon Des will send them to Blacktown to learn....

 

[Supreme Leader]

Wonder how many will dummy spit when they get sent to Blacktown?

 

[Woodsie]

We looked ok last year until we got down to just 20 fit players .... injuries will again be critical .... but you are correct, our starting position gives us some options ..... the 2nd string players this year appear to have a bit more sting ..... 5/8 will be the difference between a good backline and an ordinary one ......

 

[IQofalimabean]

We came second last the year before but with the same team as last year i reckon we will win the premiership.

 

[manlyfan76]

Wonder how many will dummy spit when they get sent to Blacktown?

I would.

 

[pjayz]

I agree with most of that except that Funa isn’t a flier. He is about the same as Jorge for speed.

Im interested to see a backline with Tom, Anderson, Hoppa, Garrick and Walker (if he is still around) - now that is a quick backline.

 

[Kevinward777]

How quickly things can turn around...

 

[double hoops]

Wonder how many will dummy spit when they get sent to Blacktown?

can't recall the Mad Professor ever having a problem sending blokes back to reserves. He's done it to plenty and generally when they next play A grade they have been better for it. The Man is back in Manly mate.

 

[BOZO]

There is a key component that has been an obvious miss at Manly in recent times - Speed !!
The 2019 squad has definitely improved in this area.
The 5/8 Elgey is pacey and full of energy.
Outside backs in Garrick and Elliott can motor (Elliott out paced Ponga in a 70m dash to the line)
Youngsters Funa and Anderson are fliers.
Young Hoppa is a genuine speedster and has it all....

To be realistic I feel the only 2 definites to own a spot here are Elgey and Hoppa....but have a feeling Elliott/Funa will be a starting winger and Garrick is in the sights of a starting centre spot based on training and trial form.

The main point here is the speed factor is far better than it was and if the forward pack can match or win up front, is great to have some speedy backs to cash in.
There's no doubt Turbo, DCE and Walker, will appreciate more pace around them....

You said it feathered friend !