Pre-Game Manly v Dragons [Round 18, 2021]

[Kevinward777]

It is most certainly one of the teams shortcomings in that we do not do enough in pressuring opposition kickers.

Sean Keppie got ten in the bin for pressuring the kicker against Newcastle.

 

[wombatgc]

Harper to fb and walker to center.. i like this

Leave Lionel were he is. He’s got a good combo going with Saab. If Walker took his spot, Saab wouldn’t get the ball at all. Walker at 14 works better.

 

[wombatgc]

Manly rarely pressure the opposition kickers, with one or two exceptions. It is so noticeable I've almost wondered at times if it is deliberate! Or am I imagining things?
In terms of one per-centers you'd almost have to count kick pressure as a one-point-five or even a two per-center?

The freedom Sullivan and Frawley were given last week in their kicking game was unbelievable . I think Shuster should be the man to get up and in the face of Norman. Leave Hunt to DCE. But if we sit back like last week, it’ll be drop out after drop out, that’s if they dont score from a well measured grubber.

 

[Wombat64]

Mate I think you need to park the lube mobile wherever the dogs are playing, you'll get alot more business there.

The lube mobile is mobile but I have no desire to see Bulldogs supporters lubed.

 

[ManEagle]

The lube mobile is mobile but I have no desire to see Bulldogs supporters lubed.

Could always substitute the lube for glue
And the look on zoolanders face when he realises

While Des looks on

 

[alafua8]

Not too many errors and 6 against us should get us a win .Manly by 13+

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Given the comical interactions between Garrick and Suli at the back last week, you can bet the Dragons will be hoisting the ball as high as they can as often as they can. The key to winning will be getting enough possession and field position to offset that.

 

[The Royal Soup]

Are you saying we'll lose because of a winger? No offence to wingers, but I think that is stretching their importance just a little.

Nah man

just saying poor coaching decisions and selections again

 

[Rafferty]

Given the comical interactions between Garrick and Suli at the back last week, you can bet the Dragons will be hoisting the ball as high as they can as often as they can. The key to winning will be getting enough possession and field position to offset that.

They probably fancy their chances along the ground too, don’t think we were all that great with that either

 

[Stewbojevic]

They probably fancy their chances along the ground too, don’t think we were all that great with that either

Garrick just needs to attack the bombs tonight… I don’t care if he drops them, but DON’T let it bounce.

The boys worked their butts off defending the Raiders and we gifted them a couple of easy and unnecessary tries.

Without Dufty they lose a lot of attacking spark. Norman has his good days but he’s inconsistent.

Pressure the halves, kick well, complete at 80% and we’ll win.

 

[WiseyEagle]

It’s sad when you have to wish for our fullback to catch bombs isn’t it.

He’s a confidence player / I hope he does something good early.

If he misses his first kick for goal, that seems to affect his confidence. That is the indicator.

 

[Wombat64]

Could always substitute the lube for glue
And the look on zoolanders face when he realises
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While Des looks on

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LOVE it!!!

 

[joeboy]

Garrick is putrid at the back and needs to play a lot better than he usually does back there. He also needs to goal kick like a fist string goal kicker should. suli has to start repaying the seemingly misplaced faith. Parker needs to catch and cherry and foran need to direct and build pressure. All players need to respect the ball, make their tackles and show some want. Sounds easy, but I got the feeling we are going to make it look hard, just like last week. However, I will watch where I can. Go manly!

 

[Will on the hill]

Garrick is putrid at the back and needs to play a lot better than he usually does back there. He also needs to goal kick like a fist string goal kicker should. suli has to start repaying the seemingly misplaced faith. Parker needs to catch and cherry and foran need to direct and build pressure. All players need to respect the ball, make their tackles and show some want. Sounds easy, but I got the feeling we are going to make it look hard, just like last week. However, I will watch where I can. Go manly!

So many people seem to think a decent outside back can easily shift to Fullback and kill it. It's simply not true. Fullback is the most dynamic position on the field and takes years of practice to cover all required bases. Even Tommy had some deficiencies not too long ago. Garrick is improving quickly and is very good at learning from his mistakes. Calling him putrid is reactionary and shortsighted.

 

[The Eagle Has Landed]

No Turbo, No DCE we will get beaten and beaten significantly.
Just mentioned on channel 9 Gallen said DCE is not playing also.

 

[The Eagle Has Landed]

How many Manly V Dragons threads do we need?

 

[mave]

Walker at 7 again I suppose.
**** me drunk.

Edit...thank fk for the Shoe!

 

[Sheikheagle]

Just interviewed foz. Schu to the halves. My pitchfork and burning effigy of Des is ready and waiting if Walker plays 7 again.

 

[davohan123]

Sea Eagles team​

5 Reuben Garrick

2 Jason Saab

3 Brad Parker

4 Morgan Harper

18 Moses Suli


6 Kieran Foran (c)

12 Josh Schuster

8 Taniela Paseka

9 Lachlan Croker

10 Martin Taupau

11 Haumole Olakau'atu

15 Karl Lawton

13 Sean Keppie

Interchange

14 Dylan Walker

16 Kurt De Luis

17 Toafofoa Sipley

21 Cade Cust

Reserve

19 Tevita Funa

 

[Remy]

I reckon after halftime especially if we are down by points, we just chuck all our strike players on the field. Walker to lock, Cust for Lawton and Schuster back in the second row. Cust Walker Schu Foz and Garrick all combining, surely our attack looks more threatening and we get some points on the back of that.