Game Day: Manly v Bulldogs [Round 23, 2016]

[HK_Eagle]

Apologies Fluffy, there's so much negative crap written about the team it was hard to tell.
Just not our night.

Just passion, Batty. There was a lot riding on tonight and I'm sure a lot of fans, like myself, are hurting to see the team's season officially over again.

 

[Simonmyers11]

Don't look for common sense on here to agree with you. All you're gonna hear is sack Barrett this and that.

I know. Barrett done a good job imo, we will only be better again next year

 

[The Quirkster]

What a crock.

I remember when Reynolds kicked it into the ref and they got the ball back. We lost.

Now Josh Morris' head gets a try assist. We lose.

These stupid random happenings drive me nuts. I wish they occurred only in matches not involving the Dogs or the Eels. I hate those teams the most.

If only my will power could get a ball through the sticks for a field goal.

 

[Simonmyers11]

Poor Tom was just by self in the dressing room, head down, absolutely shattered. He'll be right. You can see how much the turbo brothers hate losing and feel gutted after a loss.

 

[wedgetail eagle]

How did Graham get away with talking to ref like that without being marched 10?

ABC Grandstand said the same thing.

 

[Kevinward777]

Man the boys have been having a real dig over the last two months. To lose four games, two against top four sides and one top eight by four points or less is an outstanding effort. Particularly when you take in the injuries and disruptions to the team. Things are looking very good for next year and I'm even getting excited to see which outside backs we pick up in the off season. I've got a feeling they might be a bit left field. On another note, Tony Williams was very strong tonight, you can tell he's up for a new contract.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Since goal kicking was one of the key points in the match tonight, I have a question about it. What is the difference between goal-kicking in League and Rah Rah? Union kickers seem to pot it far more accurately and consistently than League players (and often from much greater distances). It's not unusual to see 40-50m out, even 50+ meter conversions/penalties in Union. Is it just more time and effort put into training technique because it is more valuable in a Union game, so teams/kickers invest in it more seriously then League? Is it the actual balls (I vaguely remember something suggested about this a while ago)? Is it something else? It's just one of those things that has always intrigued, along with the short kick off tactic.

 

[Fluffy]

Dogs dressing sheds looked as quiet as ours

They knew they had been given the game and didn't deserve it

 

[Fluffy]

Since goal kicking was one of the key points in the match tonight, I have a question about it. What is the difference between goal-kicking in League and Rah Rah? Union kickers seem to pot it far more accurately and consistently than League players (and often from much greater distances). It's not unusual to see 40-50m out, even 50+ meter conversions/penalties in Union. Is it just more time and effort put into training technique because it is more valuable in a Union game, so teams/kickers invest in it more seriously then League? Is it the actual balls (I vaguely remember something suggested about this a while ago)? Is it something else? It's just one of those things that has always intrigued, along with the short kick off tactic.

Not much of a sports guy i take it.

Why is it league can kick a big kick 50m?
Why is it AFL can kick a big kick 60m?
Why is it union can kick a big kick 70m?
Why is it a soccer player can kick a big kick 100m?

Drum roll......

The shape of the ball

 

[HK_Eagle]

Same as me. But I don't feel the need to jump straight onto a forum and bag the players.

I'd prefer look at the positives after a loss - it's what I like to call - "supporting"
.....
cause jumping on to Silvertails to having a whinge after a loss is just plain sad.

But hey - I'm just a Manly supporter. What do I know. Bring on 2017.

Well, that's fine, you deal with it in whatever way works for you.

At the end of the day, whether bagging a player's performance or criticising how a forum poster chooses to express their emotions is pretty much the same thing. It is dealing with disappointment and unmet expectations.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Not much of a sports guy i take it.

Why is it league can kick a big kick 50m?
Why is it AFL can kick a big kick 60m?
Why is it union can kick a big kick 70m?
Why is it a soccer player can kick a big kick 100m?

Drum roll......

The shape of the ball

Well, TBH I'm not much of a Union fan, watch a little and never played it myself. So, the ball is quite different to a league ball I take it?

 

[Ryan]

Is it just me, or do the Dogs get away with murder with these refs? When Manly back chat, it's an instant 10 metre roll forward penalty.

The way Graham acted tonight, I feel it brings the game into disrepute, and he should be cited for his conduct.

 

[The Quirkster]

Jake got penalised earlier in the game for back chat. His words:

"That was the worst call ever."

A penalty for that? Heaven help us if he had said, "My dad could beat up your dad." Or, "Yeah, well you smell bad, wee-face."

Guess what, Klein: my dad is ready when your dad is, you stinky poo.

 

[Mals]

I know. Barrett done a good job imo, we will only be better again next year

Yep on track for our worse season in 13 years, let's all pat Barrett on the back for a job well done

 

[Fluffy]

Well, TBH I'm not much of a Union fan, watch a little and never played it myself. So, the ball is quite different to a league ball I take it?

as a prop i could prop a field goal with a union ball from 60m when at school just playing around (i.e. not during a game) and i never played reps or anything so you are talking about your bog standard kid here.

 

[Ryan]

as a prop i could prop a field goal with a union ball from 60m when at school just playing around (i.e. not during a game) and i never played reps or anything so you are talking about your bog standard kid here.

60 metres Fluffy? Did you type that number correctly?

 

[StuBoot]

Best game Wright has had in a Eagles jersey tonight. First 5 minutes his desperation to get up off the ground, make a second effort to cover a gap in the defensive line.

If only everyone in our team should that kind of effort and commitment. Top stuff Matty.

Yes, he played well but he had to atone for the stupid penalty he gave away in the first half that invariably led to the 'dogs second try. Dumb, just dumb...how he thought he could get away with it is ridiculous.
But yes, he played well and had a dig.

 

[The Quirkster]

as a prop i could prop a field goal with a union ball from 60m when at school just playing around (i.e. not during a game) and i never played reps or anything so you are talking about your bog standard kid here.

The ball is slightly bigger, allowing for more air inside.

I'm so glad that I have found someone else to share that "bog standard kid" feeling. I thought I was all alone.

 

[StuBoot]

I can't stand Reynolds but aren't you allowed to do a one on one strip when trying to stop a try?

Yes, you are but the ref called a knock on from Jake which resulted in a seven tackle set for the 'dogs instead of a drop out.
A big momentum swing, another one of those anomalies of the bunker of when/if they decide to intervene.

 

[KOMORI]

60 metres Fluffy? Did you type that number correctly?

I'll back that: used to kick goals (and also a prop!) and fair dinkum a Rah Rah ball is just butter off the boot. They feel almost like you can't kick them wrong and seem to carry forever... Pretty much anywhere inside 50 was pretty straightforward but starting to stretch a bit on the other side of halfway..