Manly v Canberra. Pre-Game discussion. (Rd 4 2018)

[Andrew..]

Geez our backline is looking a little vulnerable this week. If our forwards don’t aim up and win the battle up front I can see us being in for another long afternoon. Hopefully Tom has one of his big games and we can jag a win.

 

[brad]

I just assumed Matt Wright was in his 30's and just an old safe veteran. But he is 27 . Should be in the peak of his career setting the backline on fire!!!. Just too slow i thk for a back these days. Should hit the weights and gain some bulk and be a forward

Should hit the weights and move forward.

 

[HappilyManly]

I just assumed Matt Wright was in his 30's and just an old safe veteran. But he is 27 . Should be in the peak of his career setting the backline on fire!!!. Just too slow i thk for a back these days. Should hit the weights and gain some bulk and be a forward

Matt did have a hip injury in pre season.

Lets share the love to all those representing Manly

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Manly to win well
Wright 2 x tries....not 80m solo tries

Hope you are Wright

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Sorry but cannot help think we will have our pants pulled down on Saturday, especially now we’ve lost the power of Horhay’s metre gaining runs.

I sincerely hope I’m wrong.

 

[HappilyManly]

Sorry but cannot help think we will have our pants pulled down on Saturday, especially now we’ve lost the power of Horhay’s metre gaining runs.

I sincerely hope I’m wrong.

You're wrong 😛

 

[globaleagle]

In my opinion this is a very very dangerous game and not at all to do with the off field issues.
Sorry and I know we should win but I don’t think we will!!
And no @globaleagle Im not being a negative Nancy it’s simply the situation for this weeks game.

Sorry but cannot help think we will have our pants pulled down on Saturday, especially now we’ve lost the power of Horhay’s metre gaining runs.

I sincerely hope I’m wrong.

Love it! A true gem on this caravan of life.

Go Manly!

 

[Class of 96]

Really tough game to pick. I’m normally on the optimist side, but so many variables in this one. As Baz said, it is an attitude thing. So, I’ll tip a 20-20 draw.

I’m hoping that Stick person has lost his dressing room and they have lost the fight after the 0-3 start.

Dry weather at least that suits us, and now down to the forwards to at least match or dominate to compensate for our backline deficiencies.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Wait, you mean we've got a game to think about this week as well? Hope the players can drown out all the noise and focus on the game at hand.
Canberra will be very dangerous. We jagged a couple of wins against them last season but the games were always in the balance.

 

[The Who]

Canberra's backline looks superior in all positions, except for halfback.
I expect a high scoring match and hope that Canberra continues to be the Faders.

 

[Paw93]

Canberra's backline looks superior in all positions, except for halfback.
I expect a high scoring match and hope that Canberra continues to be the Faders.

I'd say Turbo and Kelly are better than Wighton and Leilua. They still beat our backline but only just.

 

[nightster]

Sorry but cannot help think we will have our pants pulled down on Saturday, especially now we’ve lost the power of Horhay’s metre gaining runs.

I sincerely hope I’m wrong.

Uate can do some good metre gains from our end .... & sometimes without dropping the ball

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Without Horhays metres ( and with Wright who is pedestrian at best), Raiders by plenty!

 

[globaleagle]

Raiders smashed up front, Turbo who is starting to bark orders more, ties things up at the back and shall cut 'em to shreds on the back of some slick dce/crocker moves.

Manly by plenty!

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I'd say Turbo and Kelly are better than Wighton and Leilua. They still beat our backline but only just.

Wighton is hit or miss, but on his day I reckon Leilua is one of the most damaging centres in the game. Let's just hope it's not his day.
With any luck last week's abject performance and the salary cap distraction will serve to galvanise our players. But there's always the chance it could go the other way. In any case, Canberra won't want to lose four in a row and we'll need a complete performance to win.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Sorry but cannot help think we will have our pants pulled down on Saturday, especially now we’ve lost the power of Horhay’s metre gaining runs.

Good, tip the Raiders.

 

[brad]

On 7 news that Hastings to 9 , Api to 6 and Croker dropped . It looks like ..

 

[FlyingHigh]

On 7 news that Hastings to 9 , Api to 6 and Croker dropped . It looks like ..

Why wouldn't you just have Hastings at 5/8?

 

[maxta]

On 7 news that Hastings to 9 , Api to 6 and Croker dropped . It looks like ..

Heard that too....
Fair enough giving Hastings a shot , but would have thought 5/8 with API staying at hooker...
Anyways, hope it works well.

 

[Sheikheagle]

I wonder if Croker will go to the bench or get dropped completely and they will bring in Tom Wright as utility