Pre-Game Knights v Manly [Round 5, 2022]

[globaleagle]

Boy, did the odds shorten when tom was ruled out...!

 

[jbb/james]

Back row looked solid.interested to see what happens when walker, schuster and lawnton all available for selection.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Back row looked solid.interested to see what happens when walker, schuster and lawnton all available for selection.

Agree. Davey reminds of Shane Rodney. Every good Manly side has a journeymen.

 

[Snake]

Newcastle sources saying knee was not 100% and they rushed him too early last week so they might give him a rest for this game. We will see soon.

Fingers crossed because he is due for a big game

 

[mickqld]

Agree 100%. Tuitavake was impressive in the trials. What is disconcerting is that he is on the bench for Ressies. Either he is being groomed to be a benchy for 1sts OR we don't rate him. He has played State junior reps and was picked in an Australian junior rep team. Been in the system for a few years now and deserving of a chance. What am I missing?

You're not missing anything. You like the rest of us have been sold the myth that we have this wonderfully successful pathways system that is the envy of most clubs. Well where is the success ? Where are all these outstanding players ? Basically it's yielded Schuster , Olakau'atu and maybe Koula as outstanding talent.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

We are no longer favourites to win ( as per Sportsbet ).

We need to prove we aren’t a one man team and it should start on Thursday night.

 

[The Who]

Just on Tippytoes, why hasn't he been given a chance in 1st grade? While not 'highly rated' at the Roosters he was rated and his trial form earlier this year was solid. he appears to be athletic and big bodied.

Harper was again rag dolled on the weekend so imagine him against Knights (Best/Gagai) or any of the top sides with big bodied centres and I just don't get it. He was in ressies at Dogs, was ok last year (except against top 4 sides where he was badly exposed) so its not like there is a lot of pedigree either. I can live with Parker's defence but Harper just gets pushed aside regularly. This along with a 'proper' number 9 is out most glaring issue.

The form of the Blacktown Workers would suggest he, and others in the Manly system, are nothing special. If they can't star at this level what chance is there in First Grade.
While Harpo's form this seasons has been down on his 2021 efforts I thought he had his best match this season against the Faders. I think he would be the first back dropped when all our options are available but it will take our Workers' players to step up and shine.

 

[mickqld]

We are no longer favourites to win ( as per Sportsbet ).

We need to prove we aren’t a one man team and it should start on Thursday night.

Come on @Mark from Brisbane you know what's going to happen. It'll be same old, same old. Forwards will take the easy options as well as errors and penalties, DCE will run around in circles and no one will pressure their attack or kickers. Without Turbo's 300m and 28 carrier per game we will be rudderless in the wet.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

You're not missing anything. You like the rest of us have been sold the myth that we have this wonderfully successful pathways system that is the envy of most clubs. Well where is the success ? Where are all these outstanding players ? Basically it's yielded Schuster , Olakau'atu and maybe Koula as outstanding talent.

How about Gutherson, Hynes, Turbo and Jurbo, Ramien, Knight, Verrills, probably a few more who have come up through Manly and become NRL players.

 

[MW66]

You're not missing anything. You like the rest of us have been sold the myth that we have this wonderfully successful pathways system that is the envy of most clubs. Well where is the success ? Where are all these outstanding players ? Basically it's yielded Schuster , Olakau'atu and maybe Koula as outstanding talent.

Maybe but he was also identified by junior rep selectors. I would also add Turbo, Jake, Manase F (before being stood down) Ramien, Knight, Gutho etc as pretty decent juniors that have come through.

 

[MW66]

The form of the Blacktown Workers would suggest he, and others in the Manly system, are nothing special. If they can't star at this level what chance is there in First Grade.
While Harpo's form this seasons has been down on his 2021 efforts I thought he had his best match this season against the Faders. I think he would be the first back dropped when all our options are available but it will take our Workers' players to step up and shine.

Again maybe but sometimes form in Ressies doesn't translate to playing with better players e.g. look at Schu, Olakatau, Harper last year. Started year in ressies and I don't think they set the world on fire. I would like to see Tui get a run. Prepared to bet he would at least hold his own.

 

[Class of 96]

We are no longer favourites to win ( as per Sportsbet ).

We need to prove we aren’t a one man team and it should start on Thursday night.

Under the radar MFB, exactly how we like it.

 

[mickqld]

How about Gutherson, Hynes, Turbo and Jurbo, Ramien, Knight, Verrills, probably a few more who have come up through Manly and become NRL players.

Ummm yeah. The Turbos were before this miraculous pathway system was introduced and the rest aren't anywhere near the place.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Come on @Mark from Brisbane you know what's going to happen. It'll be same old, same old. Forwards will take the easy options as well as errors and penalties, DCE will run around in circles and no one will pressure their attack or kickers. Without Turbo's 300m and 28 carrier per game we will be rudderless in the wet.

I know BUT it’s time the team played as a team and showed us they are better than that !!

 

[Ben]

Knights v Sea Eagles

Newcastle Knights versus Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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Team list are in

 

[mickqld]

I know BUT it’s time the team played as a team and showed us they are better than that !!

Mate I wish I could believe that. I'm just sick of watching rocks or diamonds performances for years now. We're almost into the longest drought ever between grand finals since 1947. It's sh*t, it's unacceptable and I never thought I'd live through another era like 1998 - 2007 but seriously since 2013 this has been diabolical.

 

[40 nil]

Teams in - Walker named on bench, Tolu as fullback & Christian as centre 👌

Also Parker (?), Burbo & Weekes named in reserves

 

[mickqld]

Knights v Sea Eagles

Newcastle Knights versus Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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Team list are in

We're fuked. Ref Ashleigh Klown

 

[davohan123]

We're fuked. Ref Ashleigh Klown

You can hear it now

Jake Jake Jake release

Somehow this being a wet weather game you can see a decision deciding this and we know who will benefit from it .

 

[Shoe1]

Teams in - Walker named on bench, Tolu as fullback & Christian as centre 👌

Also Parker (?), Burbo & Weekes named in reserves

Lots of possibilities