Happiest players in a Long time

[Go manly]

Individually and as a team, Manly seem so relaxed, confident and harmonious
During interviews, players seem to be buying into Des and almost to a man are complimenting the team and associating their own performances with playing a certain role/assignment - "for the team"
During every game the players are running from everywhere to celebrate tries or great defence and the emotion from a recent Foz spray after an opposition try was a thing of beauty
During the early losing games, leaders like Jake would talk to his troops in an identical situation and 7 - 8 players were turning backs disinterested....what a shift in Attitude.
Regardless of the 2021 outcome, this will be looked back upon as the true changing period where the success followed....that Seaeagles emblem once again means something and is worn with pride.

Think it had its origins in 2019 and was building well then
2020 we also began well with enthusiasm and enjoyment

don’t underestimate Covid in 2020 and isolation after the first few rounds
It took all the elements and traits that Des uses to build successful teams

apart from players not being together the support staff that we had just pulled together (snake and others) were banned and were missing from pre and post game day

I think Des found it hard through 2020 to do what he does best which is to create a dressing room fortresses

but fast forward to 2021 and beyond and look out

maybe 2020 was the year we had to have

 

[Tragic Eagle]

The head space of the playing group is critical and a major component of the formula that leads to consistent performance and success. Many underrate it and simply say a winning side is a happy side. That is over simplifying things. Our playing group is in good head space right now lets hope they stay there for the rest of the season and years to come. Well done Des. I thought Des was done but I am so glad he has evolved and I was wrong. Change doesn't come by the doing the same things over and over again and things are being done differently with success. Go the mighty Eagles!

 

[Kevinward777]

I'll be happy tonight when the storm put 50 on the roosters to heal our for & against...

Nostradamus.

 

[maxta]

Nostradamus.

Apparently Sportsbet had a punter Win big last night - Jerry could well have cashed in !!

 

[XV-1]

I'll be happy tonight when the storm put 50 on the roosters to heal our for & against...

I hope u put $$ on your tip.

I should have read this b4 I backed the rorters

 

[Kevinward777]

Apparently Sportsbet had a punter Win big last night - Jerry could well have cashed in !!

Share the love Jezza.

 

[Class of 96]

Agreed. I just hope the team can get DCE back and give him a cuddle and a bit of love. State of Origin seems to have been an emotional journey for him and the extra criticism can't help. Hopefully his club form doesn't suffer as a result.

DCE had a blinder after SOO I, and I reckon he will be out for no mercy blood tomorrow.

 

[wombatgc]

Sipley would have to be the happiest player in the side. Wether he’s on the field or celebrating on the sideline. The biggest smile ever. Love him.

 

[manlyfan76]

Sipley would have to be the happiest player in the side. Wether he’s on the field or celebrating on the sideline. The biggest smile ever. Love him.

Agree, it will be contagious for the team and staff too.

 

[maxta]

Sipley would have to be the happiest player in the side. Wether he’s on the field or celebrating on the sideline. The biggest smile ever. Love him.

And now the big blokes crashing over for tries for fun !!