Game Day: Manly v Eels [Round 22, 2021]

[Brookie Bob]

De Luis as run on Prop

Interesting challenge for him.

I had a feeling that Aloiai and Sirro would be taking the 2nd shift together. De Luis the better choice early in the game when it's less expansive and tighter in the middle.

 

[mickqld]

We'll get steamrolled by Parra forwards. Without Paseka, Sipley, Keppie We'll struggle to make meters or offloads. Scumatta by 18.

 

[Rafferty]

We'll get steamrolled by Parra forwards. Without Paseka, Sipley, Keppie We'll struggle to make meters or offloads. Scumatta by 18.

Not if we control the ball and run them around, our boys wont let us down, I’m backing us to heap some more pain on those slimy worms.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Despite my dad (who I loved more than anything) being a Parra supporter, I've loathed the Eels since the 80s. Mum was a Manly supporter and my sweet, sweet Dad would come to the Manly game with us every single week. He only got to see the Eels when they played us.
I've always felt bad about my hatred of Parra. But I cannot shake it.
For me they're always the most important games of the year.
Go Manly!
Sorry (again) Dad up in heaven with Mum!!!

I empathise with you on your hatred of Parra. Hatred is a very strong word. However, I have never felt bad about my hatred of Parra. I have been very pleased to perpetuate this hated with my children. Long may the hatred continue. Go Manly.

 

[Eagles4Life]

We'll get steamrolled by Parra forwards. Without Paseka, Sipley, Keppie We'll struggle to make meters or offloads. Scumatta by 18.

Ye of little faith @mickqld 😎 Manly by 7

 

[Pittwater Legend]

I’m doing some finger stretches now in preparation for another busy night in the game day thread. We’ve got a good win coming up tonight

 

[QLDSeaeagle]

Gutho got a crewcut. He thinks that's Tom's secret. HaHaHa.

 

[nightster]

Both teams motivated ... which one the most?

 

[Rafferty]

BA just wants them to front load their effort and place some more emphasis on their physicality, so in other words just try and bash us, that’s ok I’m sure that doesn’t phase us too much, we will handle that and show them how to play some pretty good attacking footy.

 

[Kalvin]

I think parra will start strong but believe we have too many points in us!

 

[cc eagle]

5 props + Davey missing tonight

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

As an aside to this, The Child Bride came into the man cave, while I was watching this, after hearing me cheer on the Broncs, shook her head, said" what on earth are you doing" and walked out.

I had a similar experience, except with a floor to ceiling mirror.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Both teams motivated ... which one the most?

There’s no doubting the Eels will be as motivated as they’ve been all year.

Their season is on the line , tonight !

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

The Eels will throw everything but the kitchen sink at us in the first 20 minutes , if we can hold them for this I think we’ll be ok.

 

[Kalvin]

The Eels will throw everything but the kitchen sink at us in the first 20 minutes , if we can hold them for this I think we’ll be ok.

Agreed... physical tussle until they crack... manly by 8!

 

[Eagles4Life]

5 props + Davey missing tonight

8 forwards injured or unavailable (if we include Sione and Manase Fainu). It will be a massive performance by the pack when we win this one. Go Manly.

 

[Simonmyers11]

We typically finish strong, so if we can start well and defend well, control to ball and get enough opportunities to attack throughout the game we should win this

 

[Eagles4Life]

Awesome tribute. Thanks Fox. Getting emotional. Go Manly.

 

[pjayz]

Parker ! Learn to pass. A try gone begging.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Nice start here , go the Hank!!