Pre-Game Eels v Manly [Round 16, 2023]

[manly al]

Pivotal game in quite a few ways , somehow to jag a win and will help big time to keep in touch with a top 8 position and onward progression from there . Won 't have the same latitude then against the Dolphins but sure that the side will be very intent to keep some good momentum going . Forward lineup should be able to more then hold their own , just how well Shu , Weekes and particularly Jacob Arthers can go to give the backs the right direction and attacking opportunities will probably be the key . Defensively should go O K , some good mobility through the squad should help with that and Eels have their share of capable attackers as well . Big game from Shu probably will be the biggest factor to get Manly home .

 

[Disco]

Lets hope we can make them pay.

Us on 6 wins and in the 8 only due to the bye is inflating our position. There are 6 other teams hovering below us on the same number of wins or one less.

This is a must win.

Accurate postion without byes is equal 8th with Parra and the Dolphins. The byes effect the ladder much less than people think.

Agree an important game though.

 

[Disco]

So.. thought about heading to Parra on Saturday - $110 for an adult and child in the away bay - add on transport and food and bev no change out of $200 - really? For a game missing all the origin players that is an absolute disgrace - have the NRL lost the plot - nice shiny new stadium but that's taking the p!$$!

Yeah I'm going, $200 for the two of us.

Couldnt figure out the discount either so just paid it.

Crazy!!

Great stadium though

 

[Eagle 1]

On paper imo we are stronger. Take Cooper Johns out of the line up vs knights (from the start) and every chance we win that one. If our pack come out like they have the last 2 games, we are a massive chance to win this. No excuses as Eels have players out as well. Looking forward to Sat arvo.

100% Waz, never get a better chance to beat this mob. Even with us not having Turbo, DCE and Jake out. They have Mosses, Brown, jnr Paulo and Lane all missing. Will be interesting to see what the bookies have us now.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Its a must win. We have already blown points we should have bagged this season (3 points to Newcastle) and can't afford to do it again this season. Win this and we are in the hunt for the finals. Just as importantly the side needs to start playing with the same level of intensity they played with last week every week. I hope the referees don't spoil this contest.

 

[deanm]

100% Waz, never get a better chance to beat this mob. Even with us not having Turbo, DCE and Jake out. They have Mosses, Brown, jnr Paulo and Lane all missing. Will be interesting to see what the bookies have us now.

Lane is on extended bench, so may still play.

 

[Eagle 1]

Lane is on extended bench, so may still play.

According to the eels site, coming back after injury, they named him, but more likely to play the following week.

 

[ALinda]

I hope the referees don't spoil this contest.

Agree but with Chris Butler the Ref and Adam Gee in the bunker, it could be worse...

 

[Kalvin]

#breakingnews we will win this weekend!!

 

[Spartan Eagle]

If we (insert cliche), (insert cliche) and (insert cliche) we should come home with the win.

 

[LeonardCohen]

If we (insert cliche), (insert cliche) and (insert cliche) we should come home with the win.

Let me guess, if we win, full credit to the boys, the forwards laid a platform, we dug deep and came away with the win?

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Let me guess, if we win, full credit to the boys, the forwards laid a platform, we dug deep and came away with the win?

That's one of many combinations. Well done.

 

[wombatgc]

If we (insert cliche), (insert cliche) and (insert cliche) we should come home with the win.

1.Defend hard.
2. Complete our sets
and 3. Score more points than Parra do.

Can I have a post match cliche after the win @Spartan Eagle? Thanks in advance.
"Credit to the BoYs!".

 

[wombatgc]

Let me guess, if we win, full credit to the boys, the forwards laid a platform, we dug deep and came away with the win?

Sorry @LeonardCohen . Didn’t finish the thread before I saw your "full credit to the boys" and posted my response. I suppose that’s why it’s a cliche?

 

[mickqld]

The worry I have is they have the biggest game breaker in the field. The Ref! I have a sick feeling we’re going to get stitched up in this one bad.

Agreed. The NRL already have the Parra fairytale story written and it doesn't include losing to the big bad sea eagles.

 

[The Wheel]

Blacktown Workers out to bounce back in NSW Cup

Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles will be looking for their fourth win in their last seven matches when they travel to Parramatta to take on the Eels in round 16 of the NSW Cup on Saturday.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[wombatgc]

Jakob Arthur in his Fox post match winning interview …..

 

[Saabnaldo]

Weekes needs to inject himself into this game. He was a ghost last time he played

 

[Saabnaldo]

Weekes needs to inject himself into this game. He was a ghost last time he played

If weekes fails to impress this game I’d like to see koula get a go at fullback when turbo can’t play

 

[Eagle 1]

Weekes needs to inject himself into this game. He was a ghost last time he played

Well and truly overdue, hasn't shown anything since that trial match in mid Feb. Gota feeling he's going to come good this Sat.