Pre-Game Manly v Bulldogs [Round 1, 2023]

[jbay]

Is Keppie actually going to play lock seems an odd choice
And for 80 min?

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Ethan Bullemor

Hear from Ethan Bullemor ahead of Saturday's match against the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Eagles4Life]

Is Keppie actually going to play lock seems an odd choice
And for 80 min?

Watch this space @jbay I think we will see both Bullemore and Weekes rotating through that position. Weekes to come on after 20 minutes is my best guess.

 

[Woodsie]

Is Keppie actually going to play lock seems an odd choice
And for 80 min?

Could be wrong (I was once back in '63) but I think part of the reason the switch with Jake is .. that at prop, jake will be usually taking 1st or 2nd hit ups, and although he doesn't get big post contact meters, he can get a quick play the ball ... this then allows Keppie to take the 3rd or 4th hit up to hopefully capitalise on a disorganized defense ..

I think Seibs and flannel both know how critical getting a set off to a positive start is

 

[Eagle 1]

Must admit, we are looking strong in the forwards compared to the Dogs, they are missing Thompson and Pengai Jr, that's huge, as well as two other forwards. Sieb's no doubt will want to exploit this to it's fullest.

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Sean Keppie

Sean Keppie talks about his shift to lock for Saturday's match against the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[manly al]

Watch this space @jbay I think we will see both Bullemore and Weekes rotating through that position. Weekes to come on after 20 minutes is my best guess.

That could be the thing , whether Keppie would or be expected to go for the full 80 . Have to watch the interchange sequence but don 't mind the prospect of Bulemor spending some time at 13 . Really don 't think that Weekes would be preferred to have any stint there . Maybe to give Froggy a rest but doubt if he has ever spent time as a 9 , not to say that he could not briefly adapt there Still some handy Bulldog forwards , including one bench forward apparently but surely if Manly can lay on some consistent pressure in the ruck area , should get the better of them there to get an important platform for the backs to work off . .

 

[Highflier]

Player Media: Sean Keppie

Sean Keppie talks about his shift to lock for Saturday's match against the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Hi The Wheel ,I am a newly minted premium member and tipping entrant but for the life of me I cannot find where I put my tips in for the Silvertails NRL comp, I am trapped in vortex of pools etc that indicate there is no Tipping comp ,please give me a hint .cheers

 

[Eagles4Life]

That could be the thing , whether Keppie would or be expected to go for the full 80 . Have to watch the interchange sequence but don 't mind the prospect of Bulemor spending some time at 13 . Really don 't think that Weekes would be preferred to have any stint there . Maybe to give Froggy a rest but doubt if he has ever spent time as a 9 , not to say that he could not briefly adapt there Still some handy Bulldog forwards , including one bench forward apparently but surely if Manly can lay on some consistent pressure in the ruck area , should get the better of them there to get an important platform for the backs to work off . .

I could see Weekes being effective for us, playing a similar role to Walker last year. Seibold will definitely find an innovative role for Weekes, when he comes on. Potentially, sniping through the middle with Turbo.

 

[IQofalimabean]

Is Keppie actually going to play lock seems an odd choice
And for 80 min?

first 40 mins during the tough period of the game then bring a faster forward like bullemore or utility to take advantage of a tiring defence.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Hi The Wheel ,I am a newly minted premium member and tipping entrant but for the life of me I cannot find where I put my tips in for the Silvertails NRL comp, I am trapped in vortex of pools etc that indicate there is no Tipping comp ,please give me a hint .cheers

Welcome aboard mate and thank you for your support.

If you go to the tipping Comp thread , and go right back to the very first post @Dan shows you how to do it all.

You have until kick off tonight to do it.

 

[Woodsie]

ALL HAIL KEPPIE

 

[The Wheel]

Hi The Wheel ,I am a newly minted premium member and tipping entrant but for the life of me I cannot find where I put my tips in for the Silvertails NRL comp, I am trapped in vortex of pools etc that indicate there is no Tipping comp ,please give me a hint .cheers

@globaleagle can you assist

 

[The Wheel]

Rd 1 NSW Cup Preview vs Bulldogs

Some very exciting young talent will be on show for the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles in their NSW Cup season opener on Saturday, March 4.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[jbb/james]

That could be the thing , whether Keppie would or be expected to go for the full 80 . Have to watch the interchange sequence but don 't mind the prospect of Bulemor spending some time at 13 . Really don 't think that Weekes would be preferred to have any stint there . Maybe to give Froggy a rest but doubt if he has ever spent time as a 9 , not to say that he could not briefly adapt there Still some handy Bulldog forwards , including one bench forward apparently but surely if Manly can lay on some consistent pressure in the ruck area , should get the better of them there to get an important platform for the backs to work off . .

maybe burbo subs 13 with bully and aioli subbing the props. cant see keppie playing 80.
really like him but can get a bit sloppy

none of them look like playing the jake/yeo role though
weekes could possibly do a stint as you say similar to walker if frog plays 80

i think seeing lawnton back may show us the overall intent in round 3. he gives us more balance in those areas IMO
weeks doesnt stand out as a 14 for me although he certainly seems to fit somewhere and deserves a run.

 

[Seagles68]

maybe burbo subs 13 with bully and aioli subbing the props. cant see keppie playing 80.
really like him but can get a bit sloppy

none of them look like playing the jake/yeo role though
weekes could possibly do a stint as you say similar to walker if frog plays 80

i think seeing lawnton back may show us the overall intent in round 3. he gives us more balance in those areas IMO
weeks doesnt stand out as a 14 for me although he certainly seems to fit somewhere and deserves a run.

It so early days with this squad, I'm sure there'll be tinkering and possibly even significant changes with certain players and positions. I can even see players being moved into different roles during the match if things aren't working. The coaching brains trust is good (on paper) and so I reckon they won't be afraid to change things up mid game if they think it'll work better. Altho this is the real thing Saturday, I still see it as a trial game and come Saturday evening, we'll have a clearer picture of where things are at and what needs to be tinkered with. But come Round 5, it needs to be settled.

 

[eagle66]

Big Day Saturday to say the least.
10am Tarsha Gale
11am Flegg
12noon Matts
12:40 NSW Cup live on Fox
1:30pm SG Ball
3pm NRL live on Fox
Expecting 2 to 3 wins and cheering for 6.
and if that isn't enough, 5:30pm Fiji v PNG live from Fiji on NSWRLTV.

 

[Highflier]

Welcome aboard mate and thank you for your support.

If you go to the tipping Comp thread , and go right pack to the very first post @Dan shows you how to do it all.

You have until kick off tonight to do it.

thanks Mark all done and tips in !!!
Go Manly

 

[Eagle 1]

Big Day Saturday to say the least.
10am Tarsha Gale
11am Flegg
12noon Matts
12:40 NSW Cup live on Fox
1:30pm SG Ball
3pm NRL live on Fox
Expecting 2 to 3 wins and cheering for 6.
and if that isn't enough, 5:30pm Fiji v PNG live from Fiji on NSWRLTV.

Pity the Girls aren't on TV, really love the woman's game.

 

[The Wheel]

Reminder. Post match signing season manly leagues club 6.30pm-7pm. Players subject to availability.