Game Day: Manly v Penrith [Round 20, 2018]

[Kevinward777]

so Parker should not have followed Suli in and left Suli's man untouched to score?

I just had another look at the try and it’s 50/50 yes Suli did come out of the line... but there was still enough defence on the inside with Walker and Turbo coming across... Let me ask you this. When you have a look at ALL the wingers playing first grade this weekend, where does Parker rate in your opinion? Have you watched his overall performance in our games this season and if so how do you rate him? I know we have injuries... I know Suli has made some howler’s in decence over the last two weeks as well. I just think Suli is fairly likely to continue his development and one day will be a very dangerous footballer. I think Parker is limited and if he has any success in the NRL, it will be as a back up player who can be relied upon to fill a hole on most occasions. Similar to Matt Wright. If you’re a fan of Brad Parker then good luck to you. I always maintained that Brian Kelly had all the ingredients of a very good player, and I feel the same about Suli. But to me, Parker is definitely nothing special and never will be.

 

[killerspud]

Im officially on the sack Barrett side. We do i sign up? I hope he quits after this performance.

 

[Wombat64]

Im officially on the sack Barrett side. We do i sign up? I hope he quits after this performance.

I'd love him to quit but why would he quit? He's getting good $$$ for preparing a team to play that badly and the clowns in charge extended him at the end of last year ..... we're stuck with him.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I'd like to see us adopt the Warrior's tactic with a twist. An honesty circle after every point we score.

 

[Normie]

I’ve been a supporter for the last 49 1/2 years & am so pissed off at the moment! The crap that is being served up week after week is doing my head in. I can handle the crap you cop from being a Manly supporter but this year has been the cream on the cake! The team seem to not give a rats are not displaying the Manly spirit. Comes from the top down..... Never won a spoon but this year looks like it may be the 1st
I will never give up on Manly but FMD, they are making hard!!!!!

 

[killerspud]

When will Tom learn? I'm not bagging the kid but he played with alot more care when he played for NSW, he has a history of fcking things up at crucial times in a game and he needs to work it out or play him in the centers.

 

[Ryan]

I really think we need to get more pace in our backline, and Walker back in the centres (especially defensively).

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jorge Taufua
03. Brian Kelly
04. Dylan Walker
05. Jade Anderson
06. Tom Wright
07. Daly Cherry-Evans
08. Addin Fonua-Blake
09. Manase Fainu
10. Marty Taupau
11. Joel Thompson
12. Shaun Lane
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Trent Hodkinson
15. Taniela Paseka
16. Kelepi Tanginoa
17. Jack Gosweiski

Parker, Suli, M. Wright for Blacktown.

 

[Nordburg]

I hate blaming refs and I won’t on this occasion either,BUT,all of Jorge’s “lost balls”weren’t lost balls,the knock into TomT from the bomb which was ruled to be a knock on and 6 to go,the hair pull which is apparently a no no now etc.But still,plenty of dropped ball and unnecessary pushed passes and Barrett leaving 2 fresh blokes on the bench for 65 minutes is the main reasons

 

[killerspud]

I'd like to see us adopt the Warrior's tactic with a twist. An honesty circle after every point we score.

I say we just drop players that dont perform and stop naming the same team week after week and getting the same result why barrett cant see this is beyond me.

 

[HappilyManly]

Kels needs to be celebrated today

https://twitter.com/NRL/status/1023091754658979840?s=19

 

[Highflier]

I remember reading one supporter on this forum saying at the beginning of the season that he'd never seen a match lost because of poor goal kicking. At last count, we've lost at least three or four games this season because of it.

Make that 4 or 5

 

[Nordburg]

I really think we need to get more pace in our backline, and Walker back in the centres (especially defensively).

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jorge Taufua
03. Brian Kelly
04. Dylan Walker
05. Jade Anderson
06. Tom Wright
07. Daly Cherry-Evans
08. Addin Fonua-Blake
09. Manase Fainu
10. Marty Taupau
11. Joel Thompson
12. Shaun Lane
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Trent Hodkinson
15. Taniela Paseka
16. Kelepi Tanginoa
17. Jack Gosweiski

Parker, Suli, M. Wright for Blacktown.

Can we leave TWright out until the people who are payed to coach teach him to tackle or at least read in defence?the Coaches have a lot to answer for in regards to his development

 

[Fluffy]

I just had another look at the try and it’s 50/50 yes Suli did come out of the line... but there was still enough defence on the inside with Walker and Turbo coming across... Let me ask you this. When you have a look at ALL the wingers playing first grade this weekend, where does Parker rate in your opinion? Have you watched his overall performance in our games this season and if so how do you rate him? I know we have injuries... I know Suli has made some howler’s in decence over the last two weeks as well. I just think Suli is fairly likely to continue his development and one day will be a very dangerous footballer. I think Parker is limited and if he has any success in the NRL, it will be as a back up player who can be relied upon to fill a hole on most occasions. Similar to Matt Wright. If you’re a fan of Brad Parker then good luck to you. I always maintained that Brian Kelly had all the ingredients of a very good player, and I feel the same about Suli. But to me, Parker is definitely nothing special and never will be.

Are you talking all, those who are under 22, or those who are 4th pick?

Besides, Parker is a centre who can read the game and defend well. Right now we have Suli who has leaked 30 points in 2 weeks.

Parker is too slow for the wing and his attacking style is a bit like Matai (not as good but Matai wasn't as good when he was 21 either). His biggest issue though is staying on the park for more than 3 weeks, until he sorts that out he will remain a useful backup and thats it.

Play Suli off the bench instead of Winterstein and put Tom Wright on the wing with a license to roam.

 

[Ryan]

Tom Wright is not the messiah.

May as well give him experience and exposure now mate. It will only help him. Barrett was a 5/8, so should be the perfect mentor.

 

[Kevinward777]

Are you talking all, those who are under 22, or those who are 4th pick?

Besides, Parker is a centre who can read the game and defend well. Right now we have Suli who has leaked 30 points in 2 weeks.

Parker is too slow for the wing and his attacking style is a bit like Matai (not as good but Matai wasn't as good when he was 21 either). His biggest issue though is staying on the park for more than 3 weeks, until he sorts that out he will remain a useful backup and thats it.

Play Suli off the bench instead of Winterstein and put Tom Wright on the wing with a license to roam.

I like a lot of what you’ve posted their mate.

 

[weev]

Where is Mr Penn? His absence is getting truly spooky. Should the club send out an APB, hire Colombo or perhaps get clues from a clairvoyant?

Mr Penn. Please phone home. Am really keen to get your insights and solutions for the current mess. You had a pretty strong view - shared by Peter Peters - about Toovey's ability to coach.

Really mate, need an update on what kind of business this actually is?

 

[Ryan]

Anyone got the crowd numbers from today?

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Funny Parra just second pushed a souths player over for a goal line drop out yet we were penalised.

 

[davohan123]

Anyone got the crowd numbers from today?

6000 odd
Both the FMS and KA stand only looked like had 25% capacity many spare rows

 

[anthonyb1965]

It was just a joke. Next time I will refrain from any sort of attempt to create positivity or humour on this site.

What a load BS.

Mate if you are going to "joke" in "text", put a smiley face in or something!

The supposed "joke" was not funny at all. He has not even had his day in court!

Stupid kids..........................................

 

[40 years an eagle]

Barrett handed them the game when we had it won by putting on Hodko and Frank.

Get rid him, he has NFI how to run a NRL team.