Pre-Game Manly V Eels [Round 8, 2024]

[Will on the hill]

Yeah thought of him mate, but in place of who? Possibly Waddell, but ones a prop, the other backrower.

Based off the team picked for Penrith Sipley is ahead of Bully in the pecking order.

 

[ALinda]

Where is Jamie Humphries not picked in any grade. Didn’t see him picked last week either.

He's hooker in this week's Blacktown team list. He played off the bench for Blacktown last week.

 

[ALinda]

When Burbo is back we'll need to fit him in and I think he can go a long way to helping with that defensive problem too. Not quite sure how, but I know that when he played in the centres after Garrick went off with the head knock, he was superb. Not suggesting Garrick be moved but I reckon there must be a way of getting him in the defensive line there - 2 or 3 in.

So that would leave a back row spot for Burbo but Brown has proven his worth and Waddell has been doing a good job. Would he drop Waddell for Burbo to walk straight back in? I'm not so sure.

I would think when Burbo returns, he'll replace Waddell who will go back to the bench and Bullemor is dropped. Bullemor's been good but Waddell's been better, imo.

 

[Sheikheagle]

He's hooker in this week's Blacktown team list. He played off the bench for Blacktown last week.

My bad. I’ll call it a seniors moment.

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Burbo is about a month away as per the injury report

I think the report was actually a month from the time of his injury, so sooner than you think.

 

[Seagles68]

I would think when Burbo returns, he'll replace Waddell who will go back to the bench and Bullemor is dropped. Bullemor's been good but Waddell's been better, imo.

It'll be a tough call.

 

[double hoops]

Rumours floating that it’s Gutho to 5/8

He’s got crook knees.

They’ll do a Ponga on him if they aren’t careful.

Gutho has to be target no 1.

 

[StuBoot]

beware that parra line up
it looks like apart from Moses a near full strength parra outfit
Sivo back in worries me always saves his best for us
sutton ref worries me also
manly by 7 this will be a lot closer than people think
worst week to get parra is this week

Yep, Sutton is a big in for them.

 

[Under the Sticks]

Gutho has to be target no 1.

You’d have to think he wouldn’t be playing if Moses was in.

Desperate times for Brad Arthur.

 

[Highflier]

Where is Jamie Humphries not picked in any grade. Didn’t see him picked last week either.

he is 9 in NSW Cup

 

[rosco]

Burbo is about a month away as per the injury report

Month from injury so 2 weeks.

 

[The Wheel]

Can't wait to get out there: Jason Saab

Jason speaks about his successful return from injury ahead of our ANZAC Round clash against the Eels on Friday

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Carl]

My bad. I’ll call it a seniors moment.

I must have had the same senior moment. I saw gordie at 9 for blacktown + extra reserve for nrl. I wondered about humphreys. I figure someone fixed it since then.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Well this game can go either of two ways.

They’ll be completely demoralised and it’ll be a shut out , our way.

Or , they’ll be like we were after that Dragons fiasco , gritty & determined to win at all costs , throwing everything bar the kitchen sink at us.

I’m picking option 2.

May not be as easy as we think.

 

[The Wheel]

To commemorate the ADF and RAN is special: Lachlan Croker

Lachlan speaks about his excitement about playing at 4 Pines Park in ANZAC Round

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Eagle 1]

Well this game can go either of two ways.

They’ll be completely demoralised and it’ll be a shut out , our way.

Or , they’ll be like we were after that Dragons fiasco , gritty & determined to win at all costs , throwing everything bar the kitchen sink at us.

I’m picking option 2.

May not be as easy as we think.

Very True, this 2024 season is proving hard to predict with most games going with the greater momentum shifts. The Eels are now teetering on the edge and it wont take much for that final nudge to send them crashing in flames. We haven't dished out a flogging yet, but, in front of a packed Brookie and with a massive TV audience behind us, me thinks Friday night will be the night.

 

[DUFFMAN]

Well this game can go either of two ways.

They’ll be completely demoralised and it’ll be a shut out , our way.

Or , they’ll be like we were after that Dragons fiasco , gritty & determined to win at all costs , throwing everything bar the kitchen sink at us.

I’m picking option 2.

May not be as easy as we think.

I'm thinking the same way Mark.
We should be red hot favourites and put a cricket score on them.

But with all the media attention on them they will be determined to turn it around and with our play great against top teams and poorly against the bottom sides we might be in for a tough game.

Its a perfect game to build our for and against as it should have been last weekend but I don't see us winning by much if at all.

 

[BOZO]

To commemorate the ADF and RAN is special: Lachlan Croker

Lachlan speaks about his excitement about playing at 4 Pines Park in ANZAC Round

www.seaeagles.com.au

Thank you for posting @The Wheel

Great Manly Jersey and a Great way to show respect for all those Brave Heroes that defended our Great Country

We also hope our Manly players can defend our try line with the same Honor on our home soil

Manly Premiership Winning Heroes
We will remember them
Lest we forget

 

[Andrew..]

Can't wait to get out there: Jason Saab

Jason speaks about his successful return from injury ahead of our ANZAC Round clash against the Eels on Friday

www.seaeagles.com.au

When Jason first came to Manly I thought, here's a bloke who can run like the wind but he's probably going to be a liability in defence. Fast forward a few seasons, and whilst he's had some defensive issues I've warmed to having him at the club. He always plays with enthusiasm and he genuinely looks like he loves playing for Manly. I'm happy to say he proved me wrong.

 

[BOZO]

When Jason first came to Manly I thought, here's a bloke who can run like the wind but he's probably going to be a liability in defence. Fast forward a few seasons, and whilst he's had some defensive issues I've warmed to having him at the club. He always plays with enthusiasm and he genuinely looks like he loves playing for Manly. I'm happy to say he proved me wrong.

There is absolutely no SAABstitute for SPEED feathered friend
Jason is a Super Sonic crowd pleaser
There is always great anticipation when he is out in the clear
I also see a more muscular/ powerful speed machine this season as well as improvement in defence