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

[Ryan]

He has potential but it can be harder when gassed from extra defence

I like him as a centre, I like Harper and how hard Parker works too. They are solid defenders who work hard in attack, Suli isn’t as strong on D but does things with the ball the other 2 will never be capable of

I hate, hate, hate the idea of a centre / wing combo of Parker / Suli due to pace, though.

They got targetted towards the end tonight due to lack of pace.

He defended quite well tonight though.

 

[Ryan]

They sat 3 out today. Maybe 3 per game.

How they get a 3-4 game player loan though from the Kiwis ? I don't get it. At ALL.

 

[The Eagle Has Landed]

Spinal injury off to hospital they said on tv

Damn! I hope he's ok he's been a great signing for us.
Will be sorely missed.
Hope it's nothing serious.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Glad that the goons disintegrated in the 2nd half. Foran did well to control the game but gee some of the decisions from Walker were brain dead.

Walker is a centre , not a half or fullback , till he plays there that's when he will be at his best , but our centres are going great at the moment ,

 

[40 nil]

Whole team contributed tonight. Maybe Suli won VB Award? Walker made a couple of mistakes, but his defence was strong & he saved a try. Selection headaches for Des next week...

 

[Simonmyers11]

Guys , would Suli make a good wide running backrower or no ? If he played like he did tonight.

Defence on the edge not good enough for back rower, especially on goal line. Goes all right on the wing when he is motivated and head switched on. Some booming runs tonight

 

[Kevinward777]

Sad for Lawton.
I used to have a soft spot for Keppie but now I think he's just too soft. He might need to head to England.
And I can't stand seeing DeBellin out there. Very lucky pig that one.
And I hate that St George have a dozen players do the wrong thing and still field a very good team.
Come on Manly!!!!

Keppie is soft - spoken like a woman.

 

[Simonmyers11]

What happened to Lawton?

Back injury. Off to hospital.

 

[eagleron]

Why not both?

A bit rough on all the wingers out there😁

 

[Little Grubber Kick]

Walker was below average. That kick FMD

Walker nearly got them the momentum they needed, well in fact he did get them the momentum they needed......but they bled it

 

[Simonmyers11]

I thought Harper had a ripper game . Ran hard, plenty of metres and defence was great

 

[40 years an eagle]

Walker is a centre , not a half or fullback , till he plays there that's when he will be at his best , but our centres are going great at the moment ,

Agree, but his defence nowhere near good enough for this "new game" so is #3 centre in this squad. I hope Aoli is ready very soon so Walker can only have the #14 spot with Lawton maybe out for a while. I can't believe we extended this guy.

 

[HoldenV8]

Whole team contributed tonight. Maybe Suli won VB Award? Walker made a couple of mistakes, but his defence was strong & he saved a try. Selection headaches for Des next week...

Actually not much of a selection headache.

DCE, Turbo and Jake all back will likely see Suli and Cust out of the XVII (I don't think we'll have Lawton either. I seriously hope he's OK).

 

[eagleron]

Well done boys that second half was gusty

I will admit I was one who didn't like our chances tonight but that was just enjoyable to watch.

Dragons won't be making the 8

Just watch the media take the gloss off our win by suggesting they were down on players due to the BBQ, nothing will be said about our courage without three of our stars

 

[stoodamire]

Just saw from Nine’s coverage, Lawton sitting down eating in the sheds with the boys.
Might be ok?

 

[Fonzarelli]

Playing Walker ahead of him last week.

Pulling him off second half tonight.

He just only ever seems to use him as a last resort.

Like how Walker gets used as a half ahead of Cust is mind boggling

Cust had a hia once he passed it he went back to half. Dessy learnt his lesson as walker is no half. His position in the team i question at this point

 

[Disco]

I never watch 9 bar Origin, but it is on tonight.

But wtf are they teasing out this big "bulldogs signing" do they think they are being clever? They have already said it is Gus the idiots

 

[Jerry1]

And so it starts.. Multi quotes....

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

Walker is having a shocker tonight

makes a couple now

 

[Disco]

Cust had a hia once he passed it he went back to half. Dessy learnt his lesson as walker is no half. His position in the team i question at this point

Ahhh makes sense, didn't notice the HIA