Post-Game Discussion Bulldogs V Manly [Finals Week 1, 2024]

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yeah I learnt to be very hyper vigilant quickly as a young girl in the crowds and always alert my dad if I felt safe or uncomfortable so he could keep an extra eye out or move spots if needed. Its some of the comments/ threats I’ve seen on other social media including knives and guns that’s one step too far from just emotion and drinking ending up in a punch on.

No one should have to experience that , stay strong

 

[Wombat Junior]

What a beauty of a pic.

 

[Chunkytuna]

Big shout out to the many Sea Eagle supporters who went to the game today. Vastly outnumbered but big in voice, well done guys.

It was great to be there!!!

 

[Wombat Junior]

No one should have to experience that , stay strong

I was lucky because between my dad and probably some people on here and other guys that went to the functions you would hold, I had a pretty good security around me at all times 😁

 

[Chunkytuna]

We need a headcount on all of them that went to make sure they’ve all come back alive, the amount of grubby comments from dog fans I’ve seen in comment sections of them threatening violence is 🤮

I gotta say the crowd where I was behaved totally fine. It was a great atmosphere.

 

[JenEagle]

Just got back from Homebush.

That is up there with our greatest finals wins.

Incredible win.

Where do I start. Dce, Tom, Koula.

Can anyone remember a more important try in our history ? Beat three defenders. We run it on the 5th from our own end and win the game.

 

[Dion Johnson]

View attachment 28227What a beauty of a pic.

That put down was classy from Talau, and the conversion from Garrick to go with it.

 

[Status Quo]

I've been watching the Footy since I was knee high to a grasshopper and I've noticed that Manly not only have to beat the opposing team, they have to overcome the terrible mistakes that referees make in favour of the opposing team.
Some people want to abolish the Bunker, yet today I think they made some very good and correct decisions that helped Manly and led to a couple of our tries.
To say that I'm a passionate Manly supporter would be a massive under statement.
When the game finished today my head exploded and I cried for 5 minutes or more.
Me so happy.
That was one of The Sea Eagles most courageous and intense wins of all time.
Go Manly!!!!!

 

[ALinda]

Thankfully I survived the game despite being outnumbered and surrounded by Dogs fans who were very vocal. It may have been a different story if we had really flogged them.

Even more thankful we got the win - and how good was that! I said before the game we weren't ready to finish our season quite yet and I think next week is about the right level. Anything after that is a bonus. Go Manly.

 

[HoldenV8]

Where do I start. Dce, Tom, Koula.

I'm thankful for three things here:

• that DCE woke up after half time
• that the half time needle on Turbo worked
• that if Koula only did one decent thing today ... it was that run.

 

[globaleagle]

Reminder if you see this on social media to not waste your time in the comments, all the bulldogs fans whinging DCE should of got 10 or miss a week or two but are conveniently forgetting about Curran striking first, fkn losers.

Rule #1

"Never read the comments"

 

[globaleagle]

A friend of mine who went, said that Ferries were cancelled due to a high swell (in the water, ya perverts) - so an extra well done for those having to cope with that crappy situation.

I suggest hiring helicopters in the future. They get you there faster and their blades can peel potatoes.

 

[ManEagle]

Reminder if you see this on social media to not waste your time in the comments, all the bulldogs fans whinging DCE should of got 10 or miss a week or two but are conveniently forgetting about Curran striking first, fkn losers.

I was furious Curran wasn't sent to the bin, didn't even occur to me DCE should, he didn't run in, was on the spot and stopped an attack on his ball player...
Then I'm a Manly fan 🤣

 

[hozza]

Have woken up with a huge smile. Sun is out, birds chirping, and our Mighty Manly Sea Eagles still in the hunt! Enjoy the week fellow Manly fans!!

 

[The '47ers]

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[Eagle 1]

It was great to be there!!!

After a win like that it's always good taking your time to leave and just taking in the enormity of the win. Were you in the Manly supporters section, you came through loud and clear on the TV.

 

[Top End Eagle]

Centre is a really tough position to defend from in general. In our side defending on the same edge as DCE its even tougher. DCE does Garrick zero favours when he shoots up into the attack and leaves a massive gap behind him.

Reuben gets copped on here heaps but he’s a really key player for our side. Great goal kicker, was very good under the high ball today too.

Yeah we all know centre is hard to defend.

We all know how DCE defends.

We all know that Talau Koula Parker Ben Trboijevic hell even Morgan Harper don't have the same deficiencies outside DCE at centre.

These are just observable facts.

 

[Eagle 1]

Gutsy win. We need to play better though to make it past the Chooks. I thought the Dogs would try to score a try at the end rather than settle for field goal.

nah, we had them covered by then and defensively on top. Was worried with the wind behind Burton, his kick nearly made it, but fell under the crossbar..phew!!..

 

[rj90]

Don't wanna harp on about it, but just rewatched the game (I was at Accor last night).
How the fark was their first try awarded? Surely that was an obstruction from Xerri? He didn't run through the line at all.
Also, suss on the Crichton try as well, but I can live with that one.

 

[master blaster]

Gotta give credit to Ciraldo, he didnt make excuses for the loss, he didnt blame this or that he in-fact gave us praise and praised Tom and Chez and he said even though Turbo wasnt fully fit, his experience shone through and said having players like Chez and Turbo and their experience were the difference today. He didnt whine like Robinson does all the time and he had reason to. The dogs will be a much better side next year for the experience thats for sure. He is a good young coach