Post-Game Discussion Manly v Dragons [Round 18, 2021]

[Mataiforever]

Keppie offers a lot of flexibility with the forward rotation and can push Shoe into the halves if required. Probably our second best defender behind Jake.

i agree but he has given away 3 tries lately... on form fully fit he probably loses his spot to lawton/sipley...

 

[eagleron]

I can’t stand McGuire; that was a highlight for me tonight. The other was when Parker went over and got all fired up.

I'm loving the passion and obvious camaraderie in the team right now, with their current mindset they're capable of anything

 

[BOZO]

From Post #1

FULL TIME SCORE

Manly: 32
Dragons: 18

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10159224300225993

https://twitter.com/x/status/1416007648185446401

Pressers:

Sea Eagles: Round 18

Des Hasler chats to the media after his team's Round 18 clash against the Dragons

www.nrl.com

Manly Sea Eagles press conference

NRL: Manly Sea Eagles head coach Des Hasler speaks on his team's Round 18 matchup against the St George Dragons.

www.news.com.au

Dragons: Round 18

Anthony Giffin chats to the media after his team's Round 18 game against the Sea Eagles

www.nrl.com

St George Dragons press conference

NRL: St George Illawara Dragons head coach Anthony Griffin speaks on his team's Round 18 matchup against the Manly.

www.news.com.au

Post Match Interviews: TBA


Match Report:

Sea Eagles record fine 32-18 win over Dragons

An impressive second half performance has seen the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles record a 32-18 win over the St George-Illawarra Dragons at Cbus Super Stadium tonight.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Schuster stars as Sea Eagles outclass Dragons

Manly were without chief playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans, but youngster Josh Schuster added to his bulging reputation by helping the Sea Eagles to a 32-18 win over the Dragons at Cbus Stadium.

www.nrl.com

Match Highlights:

NRL 2021: Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Dragons | Sea Eagles

The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles hosted the St George Illawarra Dragons at Cbus Super Stadium in Round 18 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership

www.seaeagles.com.au

Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Dragons

The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles hosted the St George Illawarra Dragons at Cbus Super Stadium in Round 18 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership

www.nrl.com

Full Match Replay Link: TBA


Manly Tries:

Olakau'atu offloads in traffic for Harper

Haumole Olakau'atu shrugs off some tackles then offloads to Morgan Harper to score

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Olakau'atu is in a mood tonight

Haumole Olakau'atu steamrolls his way to a try for Manly

www.nrl.com

Schuster with a no-look special for Foran

Josh Schuster sends Keiran Foran on his way to the line with a neat no-look pass

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Cust by a fingernail

Cade Cust reaches out and plants the ball down with a finger

www.nrl.com

Foran turns provider with a pop pass for Parker

Keiran Foran send a hard-running Brad Parker over for a try in the second half

www.nrl.com

Game Pics & Video Clips: TBA


Press Print & Video Articles:

‘Influential’ young gun helps shake Turbo curse in $3M miracle; No.1 race not over: Big Hits

‘Influential’ young gun helps shake Turbo curse in $3M miracle; No.1 race not over: Big Hits

www.foxsports.com.au

Manly defeat Dragons without DCE & Turbo

NRL: The Manly Sea Eagles have defeated the St George Dragons in Round 18, despite missing Daly Cherry Evans and Tom Trbojovic.

www.news.com.au

Manly’s Origin stars watch as Foran and Schuster barbecue Dragons

Josh Schuster and Kieran Foran inspired a depleted Manly to a 32-18 win over St George Illawarra.

www.smh.com.au

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Great job @Jethro

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

i agree but he has given away 3 tries lately... on form fully fit he probably loses his spot to lawton/sipley...

Keppie has stepped up and I reckon he'd currently be ahead of Toff. He's possibly a little jaded after several games playing very big minutes while Jake has been out. In shorter bursts this year he has showed great aggro and some damaging defence.
Everything can change quickly of course, Sippers is going great guns so we'll be strong either way.

 

[davohan123]

I understand what you must be going through mate, we've got my wife's 95 year old mother living with us and being thrust into blackout for that long would create a life threatening situation, that's a terrible response time, in 2021 you really do have the right to expect more

Well after my 20 Facebook messages to Ausgrid they got the message power was restored at 10:30 am this morning , power of threatening to go to Zali worked they got the message.

 

[Simonmyers11]

Yep mate. I really enjoyed watching at the ground tonight. Three generations of Manly supporters had a great night out at CBus. I am going to watch it again right now. Nothing better then watching Manly win with my father and daughter there with me. Go Manly.
Your dead right full strength we can beat anyone. Any supporter on here right now who doesn't believe that can kiss my maroon and white arse.

Lucky you!

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Good win
I was one of the ones that thought we could do it without our best 3 ,
Who else can say they had the faith at the start of the game ??
; )

I’ll put my hand up. Had us by a margin of 20 for most of this week then heard DCE was out shortly before kick-off and confidently changed the margin to 14

 

[grogbog]

I think we have by far the most underrated backrow in the competition.

Olakau'atu and Schuster are such dynamic players whilst Jake is one of the best at cleaning up around the middle with his work rate and leadership.

I’d say only Penrith and maybe Squeels on their day could rival ours. Exciting to have these guys locked up for the next couple of years.

 

[highlandeagle]

I think we have by far the most underrated backrow in the competition.

Olakau'atu and Schuster are such dynamic players whilst Jake is one of the best at cleaning up around the middle with his work rate and leadership.

I’d say only Penrith and maybe Squeels on their day could rival ours. Exciting to have these guys locked up for the next couple of years.

Mate you need to update your avatar.

 

[Shoe1]

In 2014 I played touch footy against 1990s manly stars.

Cliffy, nevin and beaver ran the same play as the Parker try.

I was defending in the Hunt position, cliffy dummied to beaver who was running inside out, but he passed it to nevin outside in. Nevin was within an arm length of me but scored before I realised what had happened.

 

[Highflier]

I’ll put my hand up. Had us by a margin of 20 for most of this week then heard DCE was out shortly before kick-off and confidently changed the margin to 14

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Hope you gambled responsibly

 

[rosco]

Last dragons try. Why was our fullback at lock in the scrum???

No wonder hunt kicked it, nobody was at home. Garrick desperately ran from the scrum to no avail.

Hope we learn from that slip-up.

Fullbacks often lock the scrum when defending. Not sure why.

 

[Shoe1]

Fullbacks often lock the scrum when defending. Not sure why.

It doesn’t seem a smart thing to do does it.

 

[ManEagle]

Anyone see Jakey giving it to Dragon fans last night? Hahaha And Des saying in the microphone tell Jake to stfu ! hahahahahaha

Actually I think, Des was saying get him away, trying to get him away from the fence, he was getting to close and could have broke the bubble rules, outing him for 2 weeks.
I do agree though he iss chomping at the bit to come back.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Had to watch the game on my phone as the whole town has lost power after gale force winds. So I'll probably watch a replay at some stage to get a better view!

I thought Marty had a huge game. We needed to win it up front. Interesting move starting with Sipley. Well done to the whole team, special mention to Cust who was very good. Haumole, Schu, Foran, Lawton, Garrick, Suli, Harper, it really was a great team effort.

Marty has a huge game every week even though the nufties on here must be sleeping for the entire game before they make comments on how we need to ship him out lol.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Davey I'm happy to see come back because in the little time he had to show his wares he was quite impressive but Sirro has had his day, I'm over him starving his outside men and killing our attack with his cutting back inside

Davey is just a players player - out and out footballer. The type that teams thrive on and everyone wants to play with. Not sure if he makes our 17 but will be interesting to see him have a real crack next year. I have a feeling he will surprise us again next year... just like he surprised us this year.

 

[Jethro]

Full Match Replay: Sea Eagles v Dragons - Round 18, 2021

NRL Telstra Premiership 2021 Round 18 Sea Eagles v Dragons Full Match Replay

www.nrl.com

 

[jbb/james]

I think keppie is performing a role currently due to an injury crisis in the backrow. If all the backrowers are fit and firing he will switch back to his old role with new confidence.

His motor and defence in the front row makes him an asset if he plays with the same vigour, as he has some skills

I think he will really surprise shen the games spice up at the back end of the season

 

[grassy]

Can’t believe we beat St George as it’s been a while. They have been a bogey team. Finally cracked them and boy it feels good. I hate the buggers. Yesterday leaving the ground felt good. Turbo, jake, Cherry to return against the tigers. You beauty, I would hate to be in the tigers team next week. Go Manly.

 

[globaleagle]

Sometimes time-zones help as I went to sleep without knowing dce was out.

So that took some 'stress' off.

Interesting a commentator said that in the 20 mins after half time, Manly are +88 in points f/a. Guess that's Manly's sweet spot.