Pre-Game Cowboys v Manly [Round 25, 2021]

[Eagle 1]

I can't think of anyone else that deserves it.. Cleary got ripped off last year (well, so did gutho to be honest), i don't wanna see the hands downs best player in the NRL get robbed for a lesser player for the second year straight .. toms numbers speak for themselves, and unofficially, the way he dominated origin on-top of the NRL should make it a 1 horse race by a mile .. but this is the dally m, will prolly go to someone as unspectacular as wighton again... Maybe tedesco

Their should be a case for players to get a bonus Daly M point if you have totally dominated the opposition, like Tommy has been doing now on a regular basis.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Well now we have win easts are no friends of us tonight.

I was trying to lure @globaleagle into tipping raiders

 

[BOZO]

We must keep an eye on the Hammer
Speed Kills

 

[eaglebuzz]

Resting players isn't an option now but hopefully Turbo and DCE will be put on ice with 30 to go if we're up by 40

 

[BOZO]

For those interested, the named Cows team is:

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Kyle Feldt, Valentine Holmes, Ben Hampton, Murray Taulagi, Scott Drinkwater, Tom Dearden, Coen Hess, Reece Robson, Jordan McLean, Ben Condon, Jeremiah Nanai, Jason Taumalolo. Bench - Jake Granville, Heilum Luki, Mitchell Dunn, Griffin Neame.

Reserves - Tom Gilbert, Deajarn Asi, Lachlan Burr, Connelly Lemuelu.

Thanks V8 . The Cowboys are fielding a strong team

 

[HoldenV8]

Thanks V8 . The Cowboys are fielding a strong team

You're welcome.

For the Cows its a strong team. But ours is a lot stronger IMO and if we play to our strengths, our ability ... we'll beat them in a similar manner to the 50-18 win at Brookie a couple of months ago.

4th spot is ours for the taking. And I believe we'll take it.

We need to control our own destiny, not let others control it for us.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Thanks V8 . The Cowboys are fielding a strong team

Yes it's a strong team. It's exactly the type of game we want to have going into the finals. We should win it, but I really hope we win it with discipline and control. We really need to reduce our errors, and this is the game we need to do it in.

 

[BOZO]

You're welcome.

For the Cows its a strong team. But ours is a lot stronger IMO and if we play to our strengths, our ability ... we'll beat them in a similar manner to the 50-18 win at Brookie a couple of months ago.

4th spot is ours for the taking. And I believe we'll take it.

We need to control our own destiny, not let others control it for us.

We are a stronger team in most positions but they also have natch winners in their own right that can turn the game like Jason Taumalolo the Hammer and Valentine Homes
If they complete and hold their own they can make a game of this .

 

[BOZO]

Yes it's a strong team. It's exactly the type of game we want to have going into the finals. We should win it, but I really hope we win it with discipline and control. We really need to reduce our errors, and this is the game we need to do it in.

You are spot on . Soft games do not harden us up or bring out the best in us .

Last week our boys could not get it up against the mediocre wooden spoon dogs

 

[HoldenV8]

We are a stronger team in most positions but they also have natch winners in their own right that can turn the game like Jason Taumalolo the Hammer and Valentine Homes
If they complete and hold their own they can make a game of this .

Oh I agree that players like those you named are proven match winners. But overall I believe we will be far too strong for them.

I'm not bold enough right now to say that we will win it all, its too far our from the Grand Final to say that. But I believe that if we play our best then we most definitely can win the premiership. We do have a lot of talent and its not all Turbo.

 

[Kaufusi's Elbow]

Looks like Cowgirls are fielding their strongest team finally. They have been rubbish all year but might be up for this one, playing for next years spots etc. Should be a good match. Go Manly !!

 

[globaleagle]

I was trying to lure @globaleagle into tipping raiders

That was so deceptive, manipulative and all round meany-pants that you should be a lawyer...

...or a greenskeeper for my local golf course.


(lol)

 

[globaleagle]

-Not sure if posted, sorry.

ELMO Match Preview: Sea Eagles vs Cowboys

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles head to Townsville on Saturday, September 4, to tackle the Nth Qld Cowboys.

www.seaeagles.com.au

ELMO Match Preview: Sea Eagles vs Cowboys
Author
Wayne Cousins (on ya Wayne!)

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I just hope we are not penalised out of the game like we were against the Knights. We just need 50% of the possession. So it’s time to start playing error free semi final football.

 

[Bearfax]

Obviously any thoughts Des may have had of resting players from the game went out the door when the Roosters spanked the Raiders. If Parra won and we lost we would be sixth. Not acceptable I'd say. Des will rest some late in the game if Manly fly ahead. Then its a question regarding who they play. Certainly most probably the Storm but as I've said I wouldn't be surprised if Bennett plays a swifty to avoid playing Manly and gifts the Panthers the minor premiership. Doubtful, but the Storm will have less problems with the Bunnies sans Latrell than a Turbo charged Sea Eagles.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Then its a question regarding who they play. Certainly most probably the Storm but as I've said I wouldn't be surprised if Bennett plays a swifty to avoid playing Manly and gifts the Panthers the minor premiership. Doubtful, but the Storm will have less problems with the Bunnies sans Latrell than a Turbo charged Sea Eagles.

Storm and Panthers would each start as strong favourites to beat Manly.
I think the last few years must have shaken my confidence, at this late hour I am suddenly starting to wonder if Manly has overacheived this year and is about to be bundled out with barely a whimper. I am having a @mickqld moment.

 

[The Wheel]

Des this morning

Coach Media: Des Hasler

Hear the final word from Coach Des Hasler on tomorrow’s game against the Cowboys and the achievements of some of his players this season.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Bearfax]

Storm and Panthers would each start as strong favourites to beat Manly.
I think the last few years must have shaken my confidence, at this late hour I am suddenly starting to wonder if Manly has overacheived this year and is about to be bundled out with barely a whimper. I am having a @mickqld moment.

No question the Storm and Panthers would be considered favourites against Manly, though I think Manly have almost matched or exceeded those two clubs in performance since Round 5. Certainly the Storm are a stand out but as seen in the recent match. Manly had their measure. Penrith have a better defence than Manly but Manly since those rounds has a significantly better attack. In fact the differential since those rounds has been 346 to 262 in the Sea Eagles favour. Of course it can be argued that Cleary and Luai were missing for several matches, but Manly has missed some players for periods also, including Turbo. Personally I think Manly can defeat Penrith. The Storm, I'm not so sure.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Personally I think Manly can defeat Penrith. The Storm, I'm not so sure.

Oh I agree, and best case we can win the comp. But looking at the other side of it, during this entire season the only one of the top seven (7) teams we've beaten is the Eels!
I've had high hopes all year, even during our horrendous opening month, but just trying to reel in my expectations a bit now.
Put it this way - if they can go all the way it will rank as one of the Sea Eagles greatest ever achievements.And this is a club with many great acheivements!

 

[eagle66]

Oh I agree, and best case we can win the comp. But looking at the other side of it, during this entire season the only one of the top seven (7) teams we've beaten is the Eels!
I've had high hopes all year, even during our horrendous opening month, but just trying to reel in my expectations a bit now.
Put it this way - if they can go all the way it will rank as one of the Sea Eagles greatest ever achievements.And this is a club with many great acheivements!

Not only the Eels, we have beaten ourselves during the season. Lessons learnt, I hope.