Pre-Game Manly v Rabbitohs [Round 1, 2024]

[ALinda]

Well the way our bench looks I'm certain brown will play 13 and jake will goto prop. So Paseka and Aloiai come off Bullemor and Brown on and Jake to prop. Burbo to be spelled by Waddel and Croker by Lawton. Not sure how or why Lawton is there but im not the coach. Sad we didn't get rid of him tbh

Most of this is probably spot on but can't agree about Lawton. In such a big game he's our most experienced and best sub for Croker and others. I'm glad we didn't get rid of him as he's a handy backup and can still be useful to the team.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Not sure how or why Lawton is there but im not the coach. Sad we didn't get rid of him tbh

Lawton 81 NRL games
Gordie 2 NRL games
Jamie 0 NRL games

This game is not just your usual NRL game, the build-up is more like and Origin or grand final so experience will definitely help.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

No brainer for mine. Lawton had to be there he is a strong defender.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Maybe just covering all bases in case of injury/HIA. Lawton can play back row, dummy half & five eighth. If an outside back is injured, Burbo can move to centre.

Agreed @40 nil He has also played in the centres for the Warriors and covers lock as well. I have often wondered why we haven't given him any game time as lock? He definitely has the size for it.
( He has 4 cm and 5 kg on Radley for example.)

 

[Super Manly Bros]

Manly looking good 👍

 

[Super Manly Bros]

Bah that was terrible defence