Manly v Parramatta, Brookvale Oval, Monday 7pm (EST)
The Adjudicator says: "I never been much of a fella for show tunes but this morning I couldn't resist busting out that old classic Memory, from Cats, while I was in the shower. I was doing a bit of reminiscing over my fondest recollections of the season so far and at the top of the list was seeing Manly get mowed down in their choke-fest against the Eels. I know the Sea Eagles have since turned a corner but remember so too have the Eels. Sing it with me 'memory, all alone in the moonlight…'."
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LATEST COMMENTS FROM FANS
Manly fan Grant from Brookvale says: "Hello Adjudicator, I would like to congratulate Parra on the 2001, 2005 and 2009 premierships.... hang on a minute... they didn't win them... in fact they haven't won since 1986. They beat Manly thanks to a disgraceful forward pass decision in Round 2 and they are talking themselves up??? Hindmarsh doesn't play rep footy anymore because he is too old, should have retired in 2005. We will carry on from our dominance of the Dragons and win comfortably. Manly by 18."
Anguillidae from Coffs Harbour says: There are 3 things certain in life – death, taxes and the Parramatta Eels thumping Manly at Brookvale. The continued inclusion of Glen Stewart, Anthony Watmough and Brent Kite in the NSW team are part of the reason why we can’t win a game of Origin to save ourselves. These blokes just seagull out wide and forget that part of their job is to actually tackle the opposition forwards on occassion. How the blues selectors (and Kangaroo’s for that matter) can leave Hindmarsh out of any representative team is beyond comprehension. He’s the bloke that would make the 50 tackles that Watmough, Stewart, Creagh and Gallen (how does he get picked?) can’t be bothered with. Go the Mighty Eels – Parra by 13+.
Awesomo says: "Mr Adjudicator, you are absolutely right. The eels start every year in poor form for the first 6 weeks and gradually come strong (ie 2001, 2005, 2009). If manly couldn’t beat the eels when they were playing rubbish, manly haven’t got a hope in hell. Having Hindmarsh fired up after the idiotic snubbing from the origin teams, in the words of Silverchair (continuing your musical vein) it’s going to be Pure Massacre. Eels by 18."
Parra fan Matt says: "I personally believe the bye has come at the wrong time for a resurgent Parramatta Eels side. I was also very happy to see Luke Burt get his chance in a Rep jersey. All Parra players who played either for Australia, City or Country played to a great standard. It will be a tough match over at Brookie though and I think it will be a good test of where we stand in this year's premiership. I believe that the Bulldogs game gave up plenty of fighting spirit and we tend to play well in these rivalry matches. Both sides have good attacking flair but I think Parra's defence stood out last match. Eels by 8."
Ozmatt says: Mr Adjudicator I implore you to keep tipping against the Eagles every week, you're the best good luck charm we've had in 2010. With a full 9 day recovery and a rocking Fortress Brookvale, I'm tipping the Eagles by 12 on a Monday night classic!
Andrew Murray says: Fella, You are kidding. Manly just smashed the Dragons and played for the full 80 mins. You will see that Des has been playing poker this season thus far, you don't win comps in April. Not many subs this year, he is getting the boys fit, and it is now showing. Brookie is a bog now, and will be very tough for Parra if they keep trying to throw the ball around without going forwards first. Manly by 10.
Peter says: Are you seriously thinking the Eels can get the mighty Sea Eagles at Brookie Mr A? Surely not? Not sure which corner you think the Eels have turned but just beating an under strength Doggies is no recommendation for a game against the Eagles. Hodkinson to shine against the team that let him go. Origin jumpers up for grabs watch Watmough demolish the Eels right-side defence. Manly at home by 12+.
