Post-Game Discussion Manly v Bulldogs [Round 1, 2023]

[Mark from Brisbane]

Ola looked good, Kikau looked owned.

Poor game from the big fella ( theirs not ours ).

 

[pt73]

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Kik out on the full.

 

[Cliffymagic]

Dogs dont have any heart and soul.
They buy a load of high profile players and expect results but they arnt the roosters.

 

[Will on the hill]

I wasn't all that impressed by DCE today or the attack in general, it was very poor to watch and a yawn.

In fairness hot exhausting conditions and first game nerves played its part but the only impressive element out of the game was the unity and starch in the defence that kept at it all game(shows good attitude and fitness levels) even in the heat, but it really wasn't tested by a very weak predictable opposition.

Manly look good when playing short, flat, direct first man plays and using the second man depth plays as the option play. Playing more off the front foot and rolling forward is when we look good, i thought Croker(attacking wise) was disappointing also which didn't help with the sharpness out of the ruck. You can get away with steady play from the ruck when you have the likes of Foran and Walker offering attacking penetration and variety but today his limitations got showed up and made it more difficult for the lack of penetration style attack Cooper and DCE offer.

Having both Cooper and DCE who don't take the line on often will be showed up against quality opposition and the points wont flow unless we win the battle in the middle with the points coming off the back of winning the grind.

Was a boring game to watch and a struggle to stay interested throughout but i did love the effort on display which is good to see.

You sure know how to spoil a party but I can't disagree with anything you said. That win was built off defensive resolve and making less mistakes than the doggies. TBF we improved in the areas that let us down last year and if we continue that the attack will click.

 

[Captain Moondog]

Dogs dont have any heart and soul.
They buy a load of high profile players and expect results but they arnt the roosters.

No cohesion, they played like they didn't know each other.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Hopefully Schuster back against the Eels, Weekes has been very good in the trial games though for me if Gordy can play he would be should be the 14 IMO.

A few unlucky ones not to be in the 17 which is what we want, Fifita if fit maybe in for Ben T.

Looking forward too round 3 after today the team will only get better in attack.

 

[Technical Coach]

You sure know how to spoil a party but I can't disagree with anything you said. That win was built off defensive resolve and making less mistakes than the doggies. TBF we improved in the areas that let us down last year and if we continue that the attack will click.

If the attack doesn't click, evolve and improve it's output efficiency the defence will lose it's steal eventually from lacking a reward for their efforts.

Today against a weak opposition the good starch in our defensive efforts was enough to come over the top, when Manly get punished points wise after failing in attack ourselves that is when we will see if the mental defensive toughness is real or not.

 

[Will on the hill]

No cohesion, they played like they didn't know each other.

They were so short on middles they already had to apply for dispensation to play a development player off the bench. If they had TPJ and Thompson it would've been a much bigger test.

 

[Technical Coach]

Hopefully Schuster back against the Eels, Weekes has been very good in the trial games though for me if Gordy can play he would be should be the 14 IMO.

A few unlucky ones not to be in the 17 which is what we want, Fifita if fit maybe in for Ben T.

Looking forward too round 3 after today the team will only get better in attack.

Hopefully Schuster shows more than stuck on the left edge playing heavy and overloading with second man plays or lacking sharpness drifting to the right side(merely for variety)and not contributing an effective high quality sharp play.

 

[Seagles68]

I mentioned it was hot and first game nerves but the attacking structures in general were very poor to watch and not worth paying money for.

Yep, I thought I was agreeing with you but I just wouldn't say it was boring. I enjoyed having a full house, I enjoyed that the forwards really aimed up, I enjoyed watching Parker do his hard work and I thought the Paseka, Turbo, DCE try was pretty good. So I'll take that as good Saturday arvo entertainment for sure.

 

[Will on the hill]

Hopefully Schuster shows more than stuck on the left edge playing heavy and overloading with second man plays or lacking sharpness drifting to the right side(merely for variety)and not contributing an effective high quality sharp play.

Schuster has a decent left foot step and a freakish ability to pass in every direction from any body position. I can't wait to see our LHS with him as the playmaker.

 

[Technical Coach]

Hopefully Schuster shows more than stuck on the left edge playing heavy and overloading with second man plays or lacking sharpness drifting to the right side(merely for variety)and not contributing an effective high quality sharp play.

The main benefit of Schuster over Cooper on the left is at least Schuster has size and power to hold the defensive line on him which will lead to more effective second man plays and defensive mistakes to his left, so the attacking output will improve.

How effective Schuster remains when he fatigues during poor periods of play or high tempo games is the big question mark.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Dogs looked like they had no idea, ciraldo is the new Barrett.

Not sure how burton and Kikau could’ve been any worse.

Yeah, the dogs were very ordinary. Aside from Mahoney, who gave it everything, they had nothing else to offer. Burton was anonymous and the loss of two of their best middle forwards obviously did them no favours. Still exciting to get the win though, and to know how much room there is for improvement.

 

[Eagle 1]

If the attack doesn't click, evolve and improve it's output efficiency the defence will lose it's steal eventually from lacking a reward for their efforts.

Today against a weak opposition the good starch in our defensive efforts was enough to come over the top, when Manly get punished points wise after failing in attack ourselves that is when we will see if the mental defensive toughness is real or not.

Bit harsh TC, to only concede one try and a dodgy one at that, in very hot conditions was a real stand out for me. But I see your point about our attack, Koala didn't get positioned to take the ball through a gap today, but instead was around Kikau's legs bringing him down all afternoon, which kinda made up for it.

 

[Briza]

That defensive effort by our middle was up there with the mid 90's, a bit disjointed in attack but we'll gel soon enough.
If our defence and ruck control are consistent this year, I can really see a top 6 this year.

 

[Will on the hill]

@Dan can you please unpin this thread. I keep missing it in the pinned threads.

 

[Jethro]

From Post #1

FULL TIME SCORE

Manly: 31
Bulldogs: 6

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song:

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Pressers:

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Sea Eagles: Round 1

Daly Cherry-Evans and Anthony Seibold chat to the media after their Round 1 clash with the Bulldogs

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Bulldogs: Round 1

Reed Mahoney and Cameron Ciraldo chat to the media after their Round 1 clash with the Sea Eagles

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Post Match Interviews:

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Post Match: Daly Cherry-Evans

Hear from DCE after our opening win against the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park

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Post Match: Taniela Paseka

Hear from Taniela Paseka after our win against the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park

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Post Match: Reuben Garrick

Hear from Reuben Garrick after our win against the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park

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Match Report:

DCE Hat-Trick Helps Seibold’s Sea Eagles Sink the Bulldogs

The fresh and exciting new beginning under Manly Warringah Coach Anthony Seibold kicked off in superb style at 4 Pines Park today.

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Cherry on top as Turbo-charged Sea Eagles outclass Bulldogs

The return of superstar Tom Trbojevic and a captain's knock from Daly Cherry-Evans led Manly to a 31-6 win over the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park on Saturday.

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Sea Eagles Stats Review: TBA



Match Highlights:

Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs face-off in Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership

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Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs face-off in Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership

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Extended Match Highlights: TBA



Full Match Replay Link:

Full Match Replay: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs - Round 1, 2023

NRL Telstra Premiership 2023 Round 1 Sea Eagles v Bulldogs Full Match Replay

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Manly Tries:

Guess who's back

Tom Trbojevic doing what he does best

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Garrick takes advantage of the extra man

Reuben Garrick gets over in the corner

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DCE pounces on the mistake

Cherry-Evans pounces on the Bulldogs mistake to score the try

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The captain gets a double

Daly Cherry-Evans gets a double as Manly extend the lead

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Cherry-Evans seals the masterclass

A late DCE intercept takes him to three for the day

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Game Pics & Video Clips:

DCE rolls it in

Cherry-Evans earns the drop out

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DCE adds the extra

Daly Cherry-Evans slots the field goal

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Press Print & Video Articles:

Ciraldo’s reality check as glaring problem emerges; ‘masterclass’ puts rivals on notice: 3 Big Hits

Ciraldo’s reality check amid glaring problem; ‘masterclass’ puts rivals on notice: 3 Big Hits

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Dogs rebuild far from finished after Manly dust-up

‘Ridiculous’ call leaves great in disbelief​

Sea Eagles soar into new era on the back of a Cherry-Evans masterclass

Manly have made a brilliant start to life under Anthony Seibold thanks to a Daly Cherry-Evans hat-trick in a thumping win over the Bulldogs.

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NRL Saturday: Tom Trbojevic scores on return as Manly spoil Canterbury's rebuild

In his first game since last May, Tom Trbojevic has crossed for a try to help lead Manly to a 31-6 win over Canterbury.

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[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Yeah, the dogs were very ordinary. Aside from Mahoney, who gave it everything, they had nothing else to offer. Burton was anonymous and the loss of two of their best middle forwards obviously did them no favours. Still exciting to get the win though, and to know how much room there is for improvement.

Reed Mahoney shone out like a beacon in that doggies team . He’s a seriously good player.

 

[Jethro]

@Dan can you please unpin this thread. I keep missing it in the pinned threads.

Done and sorry about that. I forgot to unstick it when I unlocked it. 🙄

 

[Will on the hill]

Anyone else on the hill today? The pyrotechnics were not pleasant. It was hot as a mofo and the flames added to the discomfort. Save the flames for late July. You can feel the heat at the back of the hill. A water fountain or dry ice cannons would be preferable on a day like today.