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

[Alfreddo]

Is Croker really back? 100% Confirmed?

 

[wombatgc]

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.

Agree Miller was impressive. But he was hesitant on two occasions of letting the ball bounce from bombs. Hopefully they’ll give him a work out in that area.

 

[Alfreddo]

I would move Kaeo Weekes into the centres. And Cooper Johns on the bench to give Croker a couple of 10 minute breathers. Less disruption and always good to have some speed in the Centres. We can get away with one slow Centre in Parker but not 2 with Harper. Cooper Johns would be sharp in dummy half and he has no problems putting his body on the line from what I have seen.

 

[Dion Johnson]

I would move Kaeo Weekes into the centres. And Cooper Johns on the bench to give Croker a couple of 10 minute breathers. Less disruption and always good to have some speed in the Centres. We can get away with one slow Centre in Parker but not 2 with Harper. Cooper Johns would be sharp in dummy half and he has no problems putting his body on the line from what I have seen.

Blake Taffe shrugged Cooper off very easily on Saturday, from what I have seen of Cooper his defence is an issue, would be further exposed in the middle.

 

[Budgie]

Is Croker really back? 100% Confirmed?

We'll know in 22 hours ... or not.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

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.

All the games I’ve attended at Mudgee there has always been a real good showing of Manly fans I’d say they outnumbered the opposing fans every time but this one could be a little different cause it’s against Newcastle but there will be plenty of maroon and white there for sure

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Brad Parker

Hear what Brad Parker had to say about the heart breaking Golden Point loss to Souths.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[wombatgc]

Player Media: Brad Parker

Hear what Brad Parker had to say about the heart breaking Golden Point loss to Souths.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Very interesting interview. Parker is the sort of clubman that Manly needs to hang onto after he retires.

 

[Alfreddo]

Blake Taffe shrugged Cooper off very easily on Saturday, from what I have seen of Cooper his defence is an issue, would be further exposed in the middle.

Well I thought he handled himself very well on the big stage in round 1. Played the full 80 mins Only 2 missed tackles, one error. No problems throwing his body on the line. I am more than confident that he is up to two short stints at dummy half. Plus he adds another dimension in attack with his kicking game. Nice crisp passing from what I saw.

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

Manly by 10. If Frog was in then I would think Manly by 20. But I am getting a bad feeling about this shoulder thing of his.

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Taniela Paseka

Hear what Taniela Paseka had to say following the controversial loss to South Sydney.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[alafua siaosi]

Hope the boys will lift after the disappointment from the Rabbits game .We are starting to get a few injuries so we need the points while most of the troops are healthy .Knights will be tough but we should beat them .Let's go Manly .

 

[Eagle 1]

I would move Kaeo Weekes into the centres. And Cooper Johns on the bench to give Croker a couple of 10 minute breathers. Less disruption and always good to have some speed in the Centres. We can get away with one slow Centre in Parker but not 2 with Harper. Cooper Johns would be sharp in dummy half and he has no problems putting his body on the line from what I have seen.

I like Johns, but not as a back up hooker, he wouldn't be able to handle the defensive workload that's required. Lawton get's this spot hands down for mine.

 

[Disco]

Interested in this team drop to see what happens with the Koula replacement

 

[The Wheel]

NRL Team Sheet: Round 5 v Knights

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Anthony Seibold has named his Round 5 squad to take on the Newcastle Knights at 3pm this Saturday at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Bomb Voyage]

NRL Team Sheet: Round 5 v Knights

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Anthony Seibold has named his Round 5 squad to take on the Newcastle Knights at 3pm this Saturday at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee.

www.seaeagles.com.au

harper, lame.. this choice dissapoints me, thought we were going to give young guys a go to prove themselves not players who have been sent to reggies due to performance. oh well.

 

[Cameron]

harper, lame.. this choice dissapoints me, thought we were going to give young guys a go to prove themselves not players who have been sent to reggies due to performance. oh well.

Harper is the next best centre at the club and he's not as bad as people make out.

 

[globaleagle]

TEAM LISTS
BACKS
Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Josh Schuster

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

FORWARDS
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

INTERCHANGE
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo Weekes

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Sean Keppie

RESERVES
Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Cooper Johns

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Karl Lawton

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Samuela Fainu

Sea Eagles Ins

Cooper Johns
Lachlan Croker
Morgan Harper
Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Samuela Fainu

Sea Eagles Outs
Tolutau Koula

 

[globaleagle]

I'm kinda looking forward to seeing Harper playing. I thought he went quite well and had an angry streak - pre his covid, which he was rushed back from too early.

I understand not everyone is a fan. But there's my $500 worth.

Hopefully he's fit 'n firing.

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

Croker back, that is good news. I was afraid that shoulder niggle would end up with surgery.... seems a week of rest might have fixed it.