Best Pre-Season Pump Up

[Loobs]

Before a ball has been kicked or passed or dropped with points on the line is always a great time of the year for clubs and media to join forces to pump up fans expectations.

With that in mind, I thought I’d start a thread to collate all the best pre season pump up jobs.

We obviously have our own where the maroon and white media powers have been getting us comfortable with Croker at 6, but these are nothing compared to:

Best Pump Up
1. Tim Mannah declaring this is the best Hayne he’s ever seen!

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...e/news-story/7a8b80e3bd263760722d058196af765a

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-eels-captain-tim-mannah-20180205-h0u6sn.html

2. Gagai getting chased down by a flying Inglis (maybe he was driving a mobility cart)

3. Queensland issued/certified no beef with Hunt/Munster all good nothing to see here just some mates punching on.

Any more..?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

4. Klemmer says it's amazing Foran is on the Dogs team as he is a world class player (even though "he hasn't been excited about playing footy for a long time").
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/01/klemmer-backs-foran/

 

[Captain Moondog]

Dave Taylor on joining the Capras
“A couple of NRL sides were interested but I was pretty happy to just come home ... I never listened to them,” the 29 year old said."
“We spoke and in six months time if I’m playing good footy and enjoying myself, they’ve given me opportunity that if an NRL club comes along, these guys are happy to release me,” Taylor said."

 

[Loobs]

4. Klemmer says it's amazing Foran is on the Dogs team as he is a world class player (even though "he hasn't been excited about playing footy for a long time").
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/01/klemmer-backs-foran/

On 360 last night one of their players said something like how last year sucked because they were losing games but this years been great, like everyone is so happy at the Dogs because so far in 2018 they’re undefeated

 

[Chip and Chase]

Lachlan Croker breaks 2000m world record

 

[MadMarcus]

Great idea for an offseason thread!

Here's one:

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp...hases-spot-for-round-one-20180203-h0t5oc.html

'New Sam' impresses as Melbourne Storm signing Kasiano chases spot for round one

 

[The Who]

Graham goes from the Doghouse to the Sainthood.

 

[Loobs]

Graham goes from the Doghouse to the Sainthood.

Waiting for the “Graham takes a bite out of...” headline

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Kane Evans will get the Eels over the line for this year's premiership. Kane who?
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/05...els-missing-title-ingredient-says-tim-mannah/

 

[The Who]

Kane Evans will get the Eels over the line for this year's premiership. Kane who?
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/05...els-missing-title-ingredient-says-tim-mannah/

Kane unAble

 

[ricardo]

Boom youngster Brad Arthur Jnr, 12, looking to be the first primary school boy to represent the Eels after thrashing Jarryd Hayne in beep test.

 

[KOMORI]

Beaver. Nuff said...

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

Beaver. Nuff said...

My best ever Manly moment. My 3rd best moment all time after 2 kids. Wedding comes in at 4th.

 

[WESTIE]

SMSed my raiders mate back telling him I don't follow footy anymore. ..after yet another pre sesson of him talkin shyte like every pre season....killed the faider crap talk instantly. ..fck him and rickys arse bandits. ..cant wait till kick off.

 

[The Who]

Boom youngster Brad Arthur Jnr, 12, looking to be the first primary school boy to represent the Eels after thrashing Jarryd Hayne in beep test.

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Hayne is waiting for a train or plane whilst his career goes down the drain.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

That Bronco's doyen and well respected ( cough cough splutter) Rugby League commentator Gorden " Gordie the Wanker" Tallis suggesting the Rorters were a shoe in for the 2018 Premiership, and it's almost like the rest are just after thoughts.

Brain dead footballers shouldn't be allowed near a commentary position full stop.

 

[Shoe1]

Dave Taylor on joining the Capras
“A couple of NRL sides were interested but I was pretty happy to just come home ... I never listened to them,” the 29 year old said."
“We spoke and in six months time if I’m playing good footy and enjoying myself, they’ve given me opportunity that if an NRL club comes along, these guys are happy to release me,” Taylor said."

This one is great. He’s had the same “this season I’ll..” article written about him every year.

 

[Go manly]

My best ever Manly moment. My 3rd best moment all time after 2 kids. Wedding comes in at 4th.

I can’t help it
I know what the clip is
Know every word of commentary
Know every second of footage but can’t help clicking and seeing it again and shouting out champion
Even just now on a quiet carriage if the train
Bloke next to me was sort of watching my phone and a souffs supporter so I showed him too and I told him Sam burgess is a girl compared to beaver
He actually agreed
Brings a tear to the eye each time
I watch it

 

[Shoe1]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2018/02/07/camp-environment-a-positive-for-manly/

Apparently a “camp” environment is the go. Oh behave!

 

[HappilyManly]