Game Day: Manly v Cowboys [Round 16, 2016]

[HappilyManly]

NRL Team
1. Brett Stewart 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Tom Trbojevic 6. Dylan Walker 4. Brayden Wiliame 20.Jamie Lyon 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Darcy Lussick 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11.Nathan Green 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Josh Starling 16. Addin Fonua-blake 17. Siosaia Vave

Match Officials
Referees: Matt Cecchin, Chris Butler;Sideline Officials: Nick Beashel, Clayton Sharpe;Video Referees: Ashley Klein, Steve Chiddy, Ben Galea;


#Go Manly

 

[simon64]

We will do well to only lose by 30.
Maybe they'll cut us some slack and rest a few blokes.

I'm thinking Scott, Tamou, Taumololo, Thurston and Morgan. And don't replace them. Play with 8. Might have a shot.

 

[The Who]

Imagine how ugly this might get if Parcell is out injured? He has been our one shining light this season. Apart from his attacking plays he does a heap of tackling and is enthusiastic.

 

[Mitch]

Imagine how ugly this might get if Parcell is out injured? He has been our one shining light this season. Apart from his attacking plays he does a heap of tackling and is enthusiastic.

Parcell returned to Sydney along with Liam Knight while the rest of the team will stay in QLD, he won't be there next week mate. Hopefully DCE, Walker and Lyon all will though.

 

[DVS Matt]

The only question is, at what point in the game will the Cowboys declare???

I am optimistic and will say the 28th minute.

 

[Disco]

Give Pratt a shot

Instead we will see Brown at hooker or god forbid Leary

 

[Shoe1]

Has there been a forfeit since the 1909 grand final? Souffs have the hide to count that as one of their premierships.

 

[MissKate]

I was going to ask if we could forfeit the game. I think I would rather poke sticks in my eyes than watch the impending car crash

 

[The Who]

No Parcell or Knight. And Tom Turbo doubtful. I've lost interest in the match already.
It's time to experiment with selections/positions.
I'd like to see Buhrer tried at 5/8 again. I think he is too small for a forward, these days. Even though he is a good tackler it's hard for him to continually have monsters targeting him. He has the speed, step and ball handing skills to make a decent 5/8.
We need to try something!

 

[NYEagle]

No Parcell or Knight. And Tom Turbo doubtful. I've lost interest in the match already.
It's time to experiment with selections/positions.
I'd like to see Buhrer tried at 5/8 again. I think he is too small for a forward, these days. Even though he is a good tackler it's hard for him to continually have monsters targeting him. He has the speed, step and ball handing skills to make a decent 5/8.
We need to try something!

I noticed Buhrer was trying to be creative in the game last night, and with some support would have opened up the line a few times. Give him a run.

 

[Crusher_Cleal]

Buhrer against JT, yep sounds like a plan..

 

[Nice Beaver]

I noticed Buhrer was trying to be creative in the game last night, and with some support would have opened up the line a few times. Give him a run.

He can't kick though. A pretty big requirement for a 5/8 in my opinion.

 

[Ralphie]

Last week I suggested looking away but this week I think I will leave town. As dramatic as this sounds, this game has the potential to be our worst ever loss if NQL switch on and decide to build some for & against points.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Give Pratt a shot

Instead we will see Brown at hooker or god forbid Leary

Might be another issue with the Tier 2 Salary Cap, but I'd like to see him given a go, too. Either that or switch Api to hooker and bring in a proper half from the lower grades.

 

[Keffola]

Best I can hope for is if the team at least tries to put in a decent effort in defence.

We may not have the troops to score points, but surely if the players cared they can at least put a decent defensive effort....

Comes down to supercoach Barrett to motivate his troops....

 

[Wombat Legacy]

It's the White Vee I tell ya-bring me back my double hoops...rapido

 

[manlyfan76]

Ive just listed my t.v. On gumtree. Im paying $120 for someone to take it.

 

[ricardo]

Will be interesting to see if Mateo can dodge first grade again this week

 

[EagleRock40]

Hopefully they rest a few of their blokes, its our only hope. Based on injuries and form I'd pick -
Tommy
Taufua
Walker
Williame
Wright
Lyon
Api
Lussick
Buhrer
Starling
Taupau
Mateo
Jake
Bench: Vave, AFB, somebody & somebody (not Brown & Leary)

 

[Disco]

With luck

1.Stewart
2.Tafua
3.Turbo
4.Walker
5.Williame
6.Lyon
7.DCE
8.Lussick
9.Koroisau
10.Myles/Starling
11.Taupau
12.Buhrer
13.Jurbo

14.Brown
15.AFB
16.Vave
17.Starling/Mateo but Baz won't pick Mateo