Pre-Game Manly V Raiders [Round 9, 2024]

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

Funny Sticky dropped Schiller I actually thought he was Raiders best last weekend.

I watch all the Raiders games as I live in Canberra (they are my 2nd team). Schiller is a liability in defence & has missed a heap of one-on-one tackles that have led to tries. It also certainly does not help his cause that he is off the the Knights next year.

Anyway, we are in luck as Codric has been selected to replace Schiller & he is sooooooo slow. We should be able to burn him off easily.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I watch all the Raiders games as I live in Canberra (they are my 2nd team). Schiller is a liability in defence & has missed a heap of one-on-one tackles that have led to tries. It also certainly does not help his cause that he is off the the Knights next year.

Anyway, we are in luck as Codric has been selected to replace Schiller & he is sooooooo slow. We should be able to burn him off easily.

I can guarantee you , I live in Brizvegas & I definitely do NOT have a second team in the Bronco’s.

If you live up here you’d think they don’t have two other sides within spitting distance , it’s sickening really.

The Bronco Mail ( Courier Mail) is unreadable about 10 pages on the Donkeys and then half a page on the other two.

I NEVER watch Channel 9 up here , it’s infested with Bronco’s this , Bronco’s that. I prefer Channel 7 which always leads with the AFL, and then does little bit on the 3 league sides.

Love it when they lose , nothing better

 

[double hoops]

Nice to see Nella coming out of his shell.

 

[Waz13]

I can guarantee you , I live in Brizvegas & I definitely do NOT have a second team in the Bronco’s.

If you live up here you’d think they don’t have two other sides within spitting distance , it’s sickening really.

The Bronco Mail ( Courier Mail) is unreadable about 10 pages on the Donkeys and then half a page on the other two.

I NEVER watch Channel 9 up here , it’s infested with Bronco’s this , Bronco’s that. I prefer Channel 7 which always leads with the AFL, and then does little bit on the 3 league sides.

Love it when they lose , nothing better

The only thing wrong with this post is I can’t give it two winner trophys!

 

[Eagle 1]

I can guarantee you , I live in Brizvegas & I definitely do NOT have a second team in the Bronco’s.

If you live up here you’d think they don’t have two other sides within spitting distance , it’s sickening really.

The Bronco Mail ( Courier Mail) is unreadable about 10 pages on the Donkeys and then half a page on the other two.

I NEVER watch Channel 9 up here , it’s infested with Bronco’s this , Bronco’s that. I prefer Channel 7 which always leads with the AFL, and then does little bit on the 3 league sides.

Love it when they lose , nothing better

I'm with you on this Marl, 7 hsve a more evened balance report on Broncs games, mainly because they don't do business with the NRL.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Paseka to the edge, Lodge and Aloia up front and Bully to the bench.

Are you taking the piss?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

All the good teams have given a severe rooting to another team , surely it’s our turn.

Bend over Raiders , we are coming in fast AND dry!!

Speaking from experience, Mark?

 

[manlyfan76]

Speaking from experience, Mark?

Are you saying he's a faider?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Are you saying he's a faider?

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

 

[highlandeagle]

Are you taking the piss?

Ha ha. Paseka is a better lateral defender than bully. He would be huge running out wide off DCE.

 

[manlyfan76]

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

There is tablets for that

 

[Shoe1]

I watch all the Raiders games as I live in Canberra (they are my 2nd team). Schiller is a liability in defence & has missed a heap of one-on-one tackles that have led to tries. It also certainly does not help his cause that he is off the the Knights next year.

Anyway, we are in luck as Codric has been selected to replace Schiller & he is sooooooo slow. We should be able to burn him off easily.

My impression is that cotric always gets tries against manly. I would prefer the other Mr bean-like bloke was selected, Schiller

 

[Bearfax]

Thanks for posting @The Wheel
Our Home Grown Superstar Tom Turbo is the Star Attraction that fills home grounds to the rafters
Tom always has a Big game against the raiders and consolidates a big win for Manly

We hope Tom is not too far off the mark
To join our Legendary Benchmark Premiership Winning Fullbacks
View attachment 26902View attachment 26903

Ah Bozo. You stimulated my recollections of past Full Back Greats in the Manly side. They've had what I consider three great full backs Eadie, Stewart and Turbo. Some would include Ridge but I considered him more very safe. Not as dynamic as those three. I'm an Eadie fan and considered he pipped the other two but only just. You might also recall another full back well loved in his time. Not as great as those three, but still a fine custodian. I'm talking of Bob Batty. In a time of top full backs such as Langlands, Churchill, Johns, Barnes, and I even had a soft spot for Eric Simms, he was a worthy name to include. Ah the memories Bozo.

 

[ManlyTragic]

be very interesting how the two ex Manly players Weekes and Hopoate perform in their new roles. Personally I hope they do well, but not enough to contribute to a Manly loss. I suspect Manly will win it now that DCE is confirmed, reasonably comfortably, as long as that damned defense is addressed. Manly's attack is No2 shaded only just by the Bronks but 11th in defense. No way a serious premiership threat until they get that sorted out

Yes.. but is our attack so good because we have played an extra game ie haven’t had the bye…. And is our defense so bad because we have played an extra game?

 

[Will on the hill]

Yes.. but is our attack so good because we have played an extra game ie haven’t had the bye…. And is our defense so bad because we have played an extra game?

True, but it doesn't change a lot. On a PPG basis we are 4th in attack and 10th in defence. The more concerning stat is we are 2nd worst for missed tackles per game, only the Bunnies are worse.

 

[Bearfax]

Yes.. but is our attack so good because we have played an extra game ie haven’t had the bye…. And is our defense so bad because we have played an extra game?

Valid point. But I do think this side has lots of points in them, unlike the past seven or eight years (2021 the exception). But would suggest if Manly is to be a true contender, they need to tighten their defense. I know its over a season but Penrith won the premiership averaging 27 points in attack per match and only conceding 13 in defense. So far Manly are averaging 26.5 points per match (comparable to Penrith) but are conceding on average 23 points per match. Big difference. Then compare the Manly side last year coming in at 12th. 22.7 points for on average, 22.5 points conceded on average. The defense last year was therefore fractionally better. By the way Manly were coming in at second at the same time last year and were leaking 21 points per match.

ps. My mistake. Manly is third not second in attack. Both the Broncs and the Roosters have scored more but only just.

 

[manly al]

Should be of some interest how Lodge , Sipley and Brown will be used from the bench and whether Jake will be given a bit more of a rest then usual . Guess will just depend on how the game will play out .
Thought that Parker may have been a bit more advanced at this stage of pushing for a i st grade forward spot but looks like just not happening for whatever reason .
No reservations with Bully regarding edge attack just some subtle adjustments in defence and will need some clear communication as still not ideal with the previous regular edge makeup on that edge side
Assume that Bully has lost none of his genuine speed and could be really hard to run down if given any opportunities in the open and with a bit more space on an edge to bust tackles .
Side should have a clear advantage if they can knuckle down and really hit their straps , weather could be a factor but will apply to both sides

 

[Eagle 1]

Valid point. But I do think this side has lots of points in them, unlike the past seven or eight years (2021 the exception). But would suggest if Manly is to be a true contender, they need to tighten their defense. I know its over a season but Penrith won the premiership averaging 27 points in attack per match and only conceding 13 in defense. So far Manly are averaging 26.5 points per match (comparable to Penrith) but are conceding on average 23 points per match. Big difference. Then compare the Manly side last year coming in at 12th. 22.7 points for on average, 22.5 points conceded on average. The defense last year was therefore fractionally better. By the way Manly were coming in at second at the same time last year and were leaking 21 points per match.

ps. My mistake. Manly is third not second in attack. Both the Broncs and the Roosters have scored more but only just.

Agree, on us having lots of points in us. Also, we seem to bomb a lot as well, we could of easily have scored another 3 trys against Parra but didn't, watch out when everything sticks and all the chances are taken.

 

[The Wheel]

Coach Media: Anthony Seibold

Hear from Head Coach Anthony Seibold ahead of our game against the Canberra Raiders this Friday Night.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Wheel]

Blacktown out to make amends in NSW Cup

Blacktown Workers will be hungry to make amends for a poor performance last week when they head to 4 Pines Park on Saturday to tackle the Canberra Raiders in The Knock On Effect NSW Cup.

www.seaeagles.com.au