Pre-Game Manly v Knights [Round 5, 2023]

[Budgie]

Knights' Miller and Marzhew made SMH Team of the Week (Haumole also in) ...

Team of the week: Dally M king makes stunning return as Rabbitohs stars pay tribute to Sattler

Did you think Nicho Hynes would be a little bit rusty? Think again as the NRL’s best player last year raced straight into team of the week honours.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Budgie]

Sea Eagles Guide to Knights match in Mudgee

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have arranged a host of fun activities and events for its home match in Mudgee this week.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Nice work by the Club ... again!

 

[Mitch]

Don’t think we’ll see Koula in the team this week.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Don’t think we’ll see Koula in the team this week.

Lionel!!!

 

[Bomb Voyage]

Lionel!!!

oh please not harper.. please... use fletcher myers, anyone! garrick to centre and vaega to wing, anything!

 

[Budgie]

oh please not harper.. please... use fletcher myers, anyone! garrick to centre and vaega to wing, anything!

Agree. And quite happy for Garrick/Vaega.

 

[Bomb Voyage]

Injury news: Tolu Koula

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles centre Tolu Koula will undergo knee surgery tomorrow (Tuesday).

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Mitch]

Agree. And quite happy for Garrick/Vaega.

I'd be surprised if we don't see Harper. It's the least level of disruption to the team, as opposed to moving Garrick to centres where is is untested, mate.

 

[Budgie]

I'd be surprised if we don't see Harper. It's the least level of disruption to the team, as opposed to moving Garrick to centres where is is untested, mate.

Did you watch Harper in NSW Cup on the weekend? Could not have tried less.

 

[Mitch]

Did you watch Harper in NSW Cup on the weekend? Could not have tried less.

I did. I just think they'll bring in a centre for a centre. I don't see them shifting Garrick from Wing at the moment.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Did you watch Harper in NSW Cup on the weekend? Could not have tried less.

Only saw a few minutes of the 1st half, I saw him make one sidestepping run. If he had a poor game that changes things, but my first thought was he's next centre up. If he doesn't work well, then Garrick or the kid.
Highly doubt Weekes will get it. He's valuable to us at 14 and ... he's not a centre

 

[Pete W]

Tuipulotu to centre, Vaega to wing

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

oh please not harper.. please... use fletcher myers, anyone! garrick to centre and vaega to wing, anything!

Not in the top 30 so cannot be used at this point.

They could ask for an exemption if Harper was injured , but he’s next cab off the rank like it or not.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Nice work by the Club ... again!

It’s impressive isn’t it , really kicking some goals with this venue.

 

[wombatgc]

So a coach needs to be in commentary to watch a game and take notes? I don't get it. If anything, being in commentary would detract from serious game planning

I never really thought about it until the Knights game. When Flanno was doing his bit in dissecting the game/tries, I just got the feeling he was putting the info into the "tips on the opposition" Monday team meeting cache. Or maybe it’s just me overthinking Flannos breakdown of play now he’s our assistant coach?

 

[wombatgc]

Sea Eagles Guide to Knights match in Mudgee

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have arranged a host of fun activities and events for its home match in Mudgee this week.

www.seaeagles.com.au

But,but,but, Manly supporters don’t travel…..apparently.

Strange, I don’t recall the commentators mentioning this falsehood in the games they’ve played there.

Looking forward to seeing the Manly faithful packing out this lovely, historic ground.

 

[wombatgc]

Good to know …. Tipping Comp leader!

There goes @Woodsie’ "under the radar" plan in the tipping comp!

 

[Mitch]

Whilst Koula is a blow, there’s absolutely no excuse to not come away with a win against Newcastle.

We have a stronger forward pack and it’s a no contest when comparing both sets of halves.

This should also be a game we need to see a confident Turbo.

The Knights have been playing with heart and players like Miller have impressed, but if we have a new ‘Manly Mentality’ as a unit, we should dominate the contest.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Whilst Koula is a blow, there’s absolutely no excuse to not come away with a win against Newcastle.

We have a stronger forward pack and it’s a no contest when comparing both sets of halves.

This should also be a game we need to see a confident Turbo.

The Knights have been playing with heart and players like Miller have impressed, but if we have a new ‘Manly Mentality’ as a unit, we should dominate the contest.

We have to get into the “ when one player goes down , another steps in to do the same job “ mentality.

We have some depth now , not heaps but it’s getting better.

 

[Woodsie]

Whilst Koula is a blow, there’s absolutely no excuse to not come away with a win against Newcastle.

We have a stronger forward pack and it’s a no contest when comparing both sets of halves.

This should also be a game we need to see a confident Turbo.

The Knights have been playing with heart and players like Miller have impressed, but if we have a new ‘Manly Mentality’ as a unit, we should dominate the contest.

Yeah ... our kick strategy and chase become even more important .... Miller is a very dangerous open field runner ....