Game Day: Manly v Knights [Round 8, 2018]

[davohan123]

This is it

I was there when the tigers gave us nothing and destroyed us at brookvale oval 2 weeks ago, then I travelled last week to ANZ, well that was embarrassing to say the least.

Tonight I again travel to brookvale oval just down the road again to see the boys play..more confident than other weeks don't know why ..think us by 13+.

If we don't win tonight then our draw coming up roosters broncos storm raiders all away could very easily be another month until we have a chance of winning again.

I will be there tonight supporting the boys, I really don't care if we don't win( I would love that though) I just want to see the boys have some pride in our jersey tonight and stand up and be counted.

Manly forever!!!

 

[sheridanstand78]

I want to see 17 blokes out there having a go, playing with discipline and commitment!! Newcastle are a solid outfit and they will be difficult to beat, its so important that we start well, the last 2 games we have been done by half time, time to deliver fellas!!!

 

[manlyfan76]

I don't bet but I'm very tempted to drop a pineapple on a Manly win tonight.

 

[HappilyManly]

Skies have cleared but the southerlies are even stronger

Manly by many

 

[TimmyQ]

We need:
Croker to magically turn into a game manager.
DCE to play to his ability.
The forwards to bang crash bang crash.
Walker to return to form.
Jake to be Jake again.
Hold onto the ball.
The gumption to get the **** over the guaranteed early tsunami of penalties.
No injuries.
No poo game time - take that as you will.
Easy peasy!
Manly by plenty!!

Jayzuzzzz ure right... We have no hope making all that happen. Im wearing maroon and white tonite whilst putting $20 on the Knights 13+ 😛

 

[MadMarcus]

Hope the players aren't reading this thread - the game starts at 6pm, not 8pm.

Trent must be confident the players know what time the game is on. I read an article during the week in which Trent is quoted saying he expects to see them there.

 

[MadMarcus]

We need:
Croker to magically turn into a game manager.
DCE to play to his ability.
The forwards to bang crash bang crash.
Walker to return to form.
Jake to be Jake again.
Hold onto the ball.
The gumption to get the **** over the guaranteed early tsunami of penalties.
No injuries.
No poo game time - take that as you will.
Easy peasy!
Manly by plenty!!

Worst pep talk ever. I’m ready to jump off the nearest bridge. Just as well I’m a Manly fan so I’m too lazy to go on a bridge...

 

[Chip and Chase]

I don't bet but I'm very tempted to drop a pineapple on a Manly win tonight.

Just had a look and we are $1.50 favs Can't believe we are that short given current form

 

[Spartan Eagle]

A lot of people have already drawn a line through Croker's name .. he needs an A+ game to get the monkey off his back.
Good luck Lachlan

Croker has got king Kong on his back. Needs a massive performance to shut people up.

 

[ALinda]

After being at the last 2 losses, together with all the misery recently, I'm hoping today will be 3rd time lucky. Go Manly....please!

 

[davohan123]

After being at the last 2 losses, together with all the misery recently, I'm hoping today will be 3rd time lucky. Go Manly....please!

Last week was tough to be at live but let's hope our night tonight is a better one.

I would love the boys to put in an effort worthy of a standing ovation rather than a chorus of boos.

Enjoy the game!!

 

[Ned]

Just had a look and we are $1.50 favs Can't believe we are that short given current form

I've always thought Pearce was over-rated, this is more evidence of it.

 

[Eagles2nv]

Api is clear. Baz confirmed he is fit and healthy.

 

[Ralphie]

Sadly we are no chance again. This team will all think that they just need to turn up because Pearce is out. Between their attitude, the absence of a game plan from the coach and the usual input from the referees this is a much of a certainty as last weekend was.

 

[Nice Beaver]

we just need the first 3-5 penalties.

That and hold the bloody ball for the first 6 sets.

We seem to be on the wrond end of possession about 30/70 by the 25 minute mark the past few weeks.

 

[manlyfan76]

Just had a look and we are $1.50 favs Can't believe we are that short given current form

Wow. Not betting now.

 

[Go manly]

Manly half time full time
Manly 13 +
Turbo 2 tries
Walker 1st try scorer
AFB last try scorer
DCE mom

 

[Sue]

Ridiculous price. Even money about right with knights slight favourites in my book. Knights knocked off tigers last start and I seem to remember we faired fairly ordinary against them.

Pearce is s loss but Watson a tough player.
Forwards are far more mobile than ours so middle defence needs to be tight, particularly if they get a run of penalties which seems certain.

Their backrowers Fitzgibbon and Barnett run great lines off the short pass in the red zone so they will try to isolate Croker , Kelly and c0 on our line with the pass out the back to Ponga being another option.
Tom needs to track Ponga like a hawk. He will eat up in goal grubbers if Tom is lazy at the back. Will be a good bet he scores off a kick.

Hooker dangerous close to line .

We need to control the ball and play second phase off AFB and Marty’s go forward. Try to get early ball to Kelly and Walker. With room they are hard to handle.DCE in for a big game tonight I think.

Knights by 6. Just hope we play with a good attitude regardless of the result.

 

[Budgie]

Worst pep talk ever. I’m ready to jump off the nearest bridge. Just as well I’m a Manly fan so I’m too lazy to go on a bridge...

All doable, except maybe Croker.
And, if they need a pep talk after being booed at home last time,then there's no chance.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I know it’s sacrilege to tip against your own side but I’m thinking of changing, how about you @mave or mores the point the uncatchable @Fibro Eagle ( although he’s so far in front of me now it doesn’t really matter).