Game Day: Bulldogs v Manly [Round 18, 2020]

[Fibro Eagle]

Got home late just watched delayed on kayo wow do Manly know how to play dumb at times but win ugly and I'll take it
Some good performances there Funa and Harper , So missing a good hooker and 5/8 , Hopefully Schuster and Fainu next year can fill that void

 

[Waz13]

What to make of that ! Lost for words tbh, that first 30 was terrible although we did have a couple of nice breaks with the ball. It felt like the standard of game I wander down and watch at the local park at times. The quality best summed up by the Taupau try

Funa, must be in our starting 5 somewhere next season, just looks a natural footballer

Harper, impressive, definitely something to work with there

Cust, I’ve tried my best, but can’t warm to him as a skilled footy player, love his effort and what he tries to bring, but he is Travis Burns 2.0

Hopoate, showed some natural ability with the offloads and was very pleasing to see him go looking for work this week

The commentary was appalling, best summed up by them raving about Albert holding his brother up when it was all Harper

Cust has energy but imo he’s not a starting nrl half. Keep him in the 28 as a backup and he will help fill in. Haha burns 2.0 not bad.
Yep Hoppa showed a bit more tonight.
Although u need to play what’s in front of you, that dogs team is not nrl standard so we shouldn’t get too excited. I think the titans will be a better test.

 

[Waz13]

He wanted 350 didn't he where did 600k come from which he ain't worth btw

Both those figures are far too high from what I’ve seen. Tonight was better. He’s worth about 150k for 2 imo.

 

[Shoe1]

He wanted 350 didn't he where did 600k come from which he ain't worth btw

600 spread over 2 or 3 years sure. He was improved tonight

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

seriously you should have watched the first 30 mins, the last few minutes of the game were outstanding compared the first half

I might catch up with it tomorrow. At least there’s a happy ending.

 

[The Wheel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1304369733999849475

 

[mickqld]

Its going to be interesting. Turbo is about the only one not there right now who I would guarantee gets a spot. Walker, Suli, Garrick, plus Parker ... its going to be interesting.

Suli is gone for 8 months, Garrick is gone so
Walker to center, Harper center, Hoppa Jr and Funa wings, Schuster 5/8, Cust to #14.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Suli is gone for 8 months, Garrick is gone so
Walker to center, Harper center, Hoppa Jr and Funa wings, Schuster 5/8, Cust to #14.

Suli 8 months ??

Think that happened when I was remote , FMD that’s the middle of 2021

 

[40 nil]

From what Des said in presser, maybe selection headaches this week with Turbo, Garrick (these two most likely) & Walker to return.

 

[HoldenV8]

Suli is gone for 8 months, Garrick is gone so
Walker to center, Harper center, Hoppa Jr and Funa wings, Schuster 5/8, Cust to #14.

Don't be so sure Garrick is gone. Apparently his injury is such that he's due back either next week or the final round. And I really can't see us swapping him for Saab either. He's contracted until the end of 2021 and I believe he'll be one of us until at least then.

 

[ricardo]

From what Des said in presser, maybe selection headaches this week with Turbo, Garrick (these two most likely) & Walker to return.

Turbo
Hoppa
Funa
Harper
Garrick
Walker
DCE

Not the worst we've fielded this year! I'm a little excited!!!

 

[40 nil]

Not the worst we've fielded this year! I'm a little excited!!!

Yes, probably the best back line this year, but Des is unlikely to drop Parker who had a reasonable game tonight. This probably points to Hoppa (as well as Miski) being dropped which would be unfortunate as he is just starting to gain match fitness & form. In the long term, I think Funa & Harper should have permanent places in the team. Looking good for the future (2021) even though it was only the Bulldogs tonight. 🙂

 

[Jethro]

From Post #1:

FULL TIME SCORE

Bulldogs: 20
Manly: 32

https://twitter.com/x/status/1304357636779864064

Team Victory Song:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1304388541036638209

Pressers:

Sea Eagles: Round 18

Des Hasler chats to the media after his team's Round 18 game against the Bulldogs

www.nrl.com

Bulldogs: Round 18

Steve Georgallis chats to the media after his team's Round 18 game against the Sea Eagles

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Post Match Interviews: TBA



Match Report:

Harper heroics offset by more Manly injuries in win over Bulldogs

Morgan Harper earned high praise after carving up his old team in Manly's 32-20 win over the Bulldogs but the excitement about the centre was offset by more injuries.

www.nrl.com

Sea Eagles end losing streak with win over Bulldogs

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles ended a six game losing streak with a 32-20 victory over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium tonight in round 18 of the Telstra Premiership.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Match Highlights:

Match Highlights: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles

The Bulldogs host the Sea Eagles during Round 18 of the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership

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Manly Tries:

Paseka with the fancy feet

Taniela Paseka shows he has plenty of footwork when he steps his way through the line to score

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Sironen wins the race to a Cherry-Evans kick

Daly Cherry-Evans gets into space from some second phase play then puts a kick through for Curtis Sironen

www.nrl.com

Parker hits a hole as the Sea Eagles grab lead

Brad Parker finds a gap to score a try which gets the Sea Eagles into the lead before half-time

www.nrl.com

Cherry-Evans feeds Gosiewski

Daly Cherry-Evans puts Jack Gosiewski into a hole as the Sea Eagles extend their lead

www.nrl.com

Harper carves up the Bulldogs

Morgan Harper slices through the Bulldogs defence to score a brilliant individual try for Manly

www.nrl.com

Taupau kicks for himself to score

Martin Taupau puts it on the toe, the Bulldogs fail to clean up the kick and he scoops up his own kick to score

www.nrl.com

Game Pics:

Rd 18 Best pics: Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs

Check out the best snaps from last night's match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium. Pics: NRL Photos.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Press Articles:

Remember me? Unwanted Dog comes back to haunt Canterbury

DCE leads sizzling Sea Eagles to comeback win over brave Bulldogs

Casualty ward: Manly’s Cust out for season, AFB suffers PCL injury

Bulldogs blow early lead against Manly thanks to a Cherry-Evans masterclass

 

[Waz13]

Suli 8 months ??

Think that happened when I was remote , FMD that’s the middle of 2021

I reckon! Source on Suli?

 

[40 years an eagle]

You cant expect metcalf to run a team without a decent 6

So you are saying we are paying a halve 1.25M/ year that can't run a team around the paddock?

Come on, that's loony bin stuff!

 

[Jethro]

SET RESTARTS

1st Half:

Bulldogs: 4 - Tackle Number: 3, 3, 4, 3.
Manly: 2 - Tackle Number: 2, 4.

2nd Half:

Bulldogs: 0 - Tackle Number: N/A
Manly: 2 - Tackle Number: 4, 2.

GAME TOTAL:

Bulldogs: 4
Manly: 4

 

[Jethro]

Rd 18 Best pics: Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs

Check out the best snaps from last night's match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium. Pics: NRL Photos.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[mickqld]

I reckon! Source on Suli?

Lisfrac surgery with recovery time 3-5months but a 20% loss in function in the foot for 12 months

 

[BOZO]

Benchmark Perspective

Feels so good getting a win as Manly is not all bout losing

How good were we ?
As good as the last placed team in the comp allowed us to be
Even Big Marty Kappow was made to look as good as Phil Blake with a chip and chase try
I rate players quality performances when they are up against quality opposition

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Could we be anymore disoriented and disorganised

Winners!