Pre-Game Chooks V Manly [Finals Week 2, 2024]

[manly al]

Not overly superstitious but noticed two Sea Eagles flying around in my general property area last week and somehow had the sense that even when it looked a bit grim for Manly against the Doggies, somehow they would still get there .
Last time a similar experience , in 2017 when the Manly 20 's went all the way through the play offs to win their comp .
Odds of that being repeated with the i st grade side on the unlikely side but guess that stranger things can happen

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

Just watched the replay the last game we played the steggles in the last 15 minutes we scored a fair try out wide on our right & they called it forward what a joke.

 

[BOZO]

• Victor Radley (shoulder, TBC)
• Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspended, finals week 2)
• Sam Walker (knee, 2025)
• Brandon Smith (knee, 2025)
• Egan Butcher (knee, 2025)

The Roosters have a few Casualties but they still have enough premier players with premiership winning experience in their Chicken Coop to give us a tough game

If we ruffle up Jarrod and Spencers red white and blue feathers we should consolidate a Manly win

 

[The Wheel]

Plenty of manly fans are meeting at Watson’s EQ pub at the entertainment quarter at Moore park on Saturday from 4pm for pre game drinks. Spread the word. Let’s take over Roosters territory

 

[ManEagle]

This is laughable! Robbo defence forces getting their excuses in early. Sure they've lost a couple of players but they still have 25 internationals! They're favourites ffs!!

"Even taking into account the three premierships Robinson has won, I think this could rank up with his finest coaching achievements if the injury-ravaged Roosters beat the Sea Eagles to set up a prelim showdown against the Storm."

Robbo haters must back off over blame game; time for Nicho to repay loyalty: Crawls

Robbo haters must stop over blame game; loyalty Hynes can’t take for granted: Crawls

www.foxsports.com.au

🤣 most stacked roster in the comp. Probably only 2 in the 17 that wouldn't be considered for any rep team. The rest could at very least make a claim.
Poor Robbo.

If as they say he always has injuries at this time of year, well the last 3 any way, then maybe he should manage his players better so they don't break down, or be suspended.. 🤣

 

[effnic]

The bookies dont think we have much of a chance of beating the roosters

Go look at the Roosters team list, then come back and actually tell me you believe we will win. Proud the boys made it this far. Maube if Tom was 100% we have a slight chance.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Go look at the Roosters team list, then come back and actually tell me you believe we will win. Proud the boys made it this far. Maube if Tom was 100% we have a slight chance.

Huh!

 

[The Wheel]

It gives us confidence: Jake Trbojevic

Jake Trbojevic talks about the confidence the team has taken from last week and highlights the importance of matching the Roosters' forward pack

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Wheel]

Our main focus is on the Roosters: Luke Brooks

Luke Brooks reflects on his first finals win and shares his focused mindset ahead of the Roosters clash at Allianz Stadium.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[effnic]

Huh!

Why are you shocked with the odds?

 

[ManlyTragic]

Why are you shocked with the odds?

I’m not!

 

[LeonardCohen]

It'll be interesting to see what sort of tactical approach we adopt out of yardage. It was clear to see we played with a more middle of ruck focus against the Dogs, which is in stark contrast with our tendency to shift to the edges against most other opposition.

The Roosters pack is stronger than the Dogs but they also have pretty handy outside backs. Intriguing to see how we go about mitigating the field position battle.

 

[mickqld]

Either up the middle or going out wide I think we're in big trouble. Reckon they'll smother us much like the dogs did but the rorters won't faulter in the last 15 like the dogs did. With a flightless Turbo afraid it's the cheats by 12.

 

[skull61]

I’d actually be more confident if we were playing the Storm

 

[wombatgc]

Our main focus is on the Roosters: Luke Brooks

Luke Brooks reflects on his first finals win and shares his focused mindset ahead of the Roosters clash at Allianz Stadium.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Well played Luke. Dodged the Tigers loyalty call very nicely.
Also. Are you going to sledge Teddy? No, I’m not a sledger, it doesn’t usually work out well for me!

 

[wombatgc]

It'll be interesting to see what sort of tactical approach we adopt out of yardage. It was clear to see we played with a more middle of ruck focus against the Dogs, which is in stark contrast with our tendency to shift to the edges against most other opposition.

The Roosters pack is stronger than the Dogs but they also have pretty handy outside backs. Intriguing to see how we go about mitigating the field position battle.

I’m thinking we need to increase our offloads in the ruck. We had bugger all last week, but maybe that was not in the plan for the Dogs. I think you mentioned previously Ola or someone has to do a job on Crighton. Fully agree. We won’t be able to stop all his offloads, but at least get in his face. It doesn’t take much for the red mist to descend for him. Then hopefully he’ll start making mistakes.

 

[ManlyTragic]

I’d actually be more confident if we were playing the Storm

…. That’s next week!

 

[Rosko]

Did we play our grand final last weekend?

Yeah, that is the danger. Great signs last week, but our side has not shown yet it can produce two weeks in a row.

 

[Rosko]

Now they are saying Radley will play. Cheese has been a bit off for Chooks anyway. So really only missing Walker from a full strength team. Tough assignment. Not booking any flights to Melbourne.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Now they are saying Radley will play. Cheese has been a bit off for Chooks anyway. So really only missing Walker from a full strength team. Tough assignment. Not booking any flights to Melbourne.

I thought Cheese had a good game against us last time, set the intensity with his defensive efforts and had a few runs.

Watson is a different player and the amount of defence he did against the Panthers hurt his running game and energy levels.