Just Making up the numbers?

[double hoops]

Gus pours cold water over Manly's premiership hopes.

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[DUFFMAN]

So are 14 other teams besides us.

Realistically there are only 2 teams that are going play in the grand final, Melbourne or Penrith are the only two teams that are a real chance to be premiers
We all want to win but we are a couple of big names short of winning a grand final.
There is always a chance us or 3 or 4 other teams could but it will take every card to fall into place.

 

[Woodsie]

as a club we're on the improve ... on and off the field .. I never thought we were a big chance at the title this year ... but believe we will be genuine contenders for the next 3 years.

Having said that ... we're in it with a punchers chance ... GO MaNLY

 

[eaglebuzz]

We certainly aren't favourites but we are in it up to our eyeballs if the squad plays to its potential

 

[Eagles4Life]

Gus pours cold water over Manly's premiership hopes.

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He also says that Manly is a lock for the finals. I think he's right about that, but he's wrong about us not having the capacity to challenge the top teams. I think we WILL make the top four in 2025. Just remember we beat almost all the top teams last season (Sharks excepted)

 

[LeonardCohen]

I think we have a backline capable of winning the premiership but sadly, there's a forward pack (including a 9) required to complete the puzzle. I don't believe we have a pack capable of winning the premiership. I also don't think it's a case of 'if we play to our potential' because I don't believe the ceiling is there for our pack. It's just not up to it IMO. I think our ceiling is 4th or 5th place. Until we change up the pack (i.e. get some speed and aggression and a genuine 9), I cannot see us taking out a title.

 

[jbb/james]

IMO manlys biggest issue is some dip**** crapped on about a premiership window and it caught legs.

 

[Woodsie]

IMO manlys biggest issue is some dip**** crapped on about a premiership window and it caught legs.

WOW ... not much happening in your world then?

 

[Rafferty]

I don’t disagree with the thread tittle, most have us as a lock in the 8 and we probably should be, however I have question marks all over us and won’t be at all surprised if we struggle, our pack, our 9, our game speed, game management, the origin period, depth, mental aptitude, fitness, I’ll throw our coach in to boot, no point banging on, we’ll just have to wait and see and hopefully I’m wrong, however I think a lot people on here are very one eyed sometimes, my heart wants Manly premiers 2025, my head on the other hand is very conflicted off the back of genuine concerns.

 

[maxta]

I agree
Have a lot to prove
Under the pressure cooker and competing with Penrith , Storm....clearly off the pace based on recent seasons but the improvement is the key....how much
Will find out soon, as better Defence and performance under pressure is the only thing....players are here to give a full challenge if can build momentum, believe and keep a healthy team