Pre-Game Manly v Roosters [Finals Week 2, 2021]

[Luke_m]

Dessie needs to fire up our forwards !!! If they win the battle we will win !! This will give allow Tom and our halves to control the game !! If our forwards don’t turn up again the roosters will run over us

 

[davohan123]

Dessie needs to fire up our forwards !!! If they win the battle we will win !! This will give allow Tom and our halves to control the game !! If our forwards don’t turn up again the roosters will run over us

Add Croker playing to that list and you are 100% right. Forwards win the forwards battle and if Croker plays that is the ball game right there. We let jwh and their forwards dominate we go out in straight sets.

 

[grassy]

Please let Croker be fit.

Don't think we will beat the roosters next week but having Croker back does help massively in terms of team dynamics.

Roosters are not that impressive. Of late they have made many errors in their games. All we need to do is complete our sets and respect the ball and we can easily put points on. I think we will beat the roosters.

 

[pt73]

Didn’t Ridley hurt his shoulder as well.

I think it was just a burner, unless it’s major damage he’ll play needled up.

 

[Luke_m]

Add Croker playing to that list and you are 100% right. Forwards win the forwards battle and if Croker plays that is the ball game right there. We let jwh and their forwards dominate we go out in straight sets.

Yes 100% I think Dessie needs to organise a zoom call with Spud so he can fire up our forwards !! They should want to prove a point after being walked over this week

 

[cava2323]

Dessies ****ty stubborn team selection scares me the most.

Only injuries forced his hand earlier this year.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Dessies ****ty stubborn team selection scares me the most.

Only injuries forced his hand earlier this year.

Really the only change I’d make is Paseka in the run on, Josh A to the bench.

And naturally Froggy in lieu of Lawton.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Really the only change I’d make is Paseka in the run on, Josh A to the bench.

And naturally Froggy in lieu of Lawton.

Taupau has to be demoted to the bench for mine. He was a trainwreck. Just want him to come off the bench when the game is settled and play like a robot. Run hard, run straight, hold the damn ball, don't offload it like a moron

 

[cava2323]

I watched it in a Turkish taxi on a phone. Wasn’t great for detailed viewing. How many minutes Keppie and Siro get?

If Dessie hits me up -> Walker. Paseka. Sipley. X man Moses.

Marty / JA other props.

 

[Eagle 1]

Roosters are not that impressive. Of late they have made many errors in their games. All we need to do is complete our sets and respect the ball and we can easily put points on. I think we will beat the roosters.

The Titan forwards dominated in the 2nd half, we will do the same but with bigger impact. It's ours to lose.

 

[davohan123]

Manly $1.31 opening betting
Easts $3.50 opening betting

Surprised by this

 

[mave]

Manly $1.31 opening betting
Easts $3.50 opening betting

Surprised by this

Yeah me too, given the doom and gloom on here over the last 48 hours.

I'm reliably informed we are no chance, mainly because of Parker, Harper, Marty and Dessies terrible selection policy.

Oh, and our lack of speed, and lack of international players in all 17 positions.

 

[The Wheel]

All match details and tix on sale for you Qlders

NRL Telstra Premiership Finals: Week 2 and 3

The National Rugby League (NRL) today confirmed the times and venues for Weeks Two and Three of the NRL Telstra Premiership 2021 Finals Series.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[bob dylan]

Taupau has to be demoted to the bench for mine. He was a trainwreck. Just want him to come off the bench when the game is settled and play like a robot. Run hard, run straight, hold the damn ball, don't offload it like a moron

He controls the ruck with Jake - absolutely must start.

Agree he needs more ball control and to fire up.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

All match details and tix on sale for you Qlders

NRL Telstra Premiership Finals: Week 2 and 3

The National Rugby League (NRL) today confirmed the times and venues for Weeks Two and Three of the NRL Telstra Premiership 2021 Finals Series.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Perfect. Our Prelim - if we should choose to accept it - is the Friday one. Gives us an extra day recovery over the GF opponent.
Of course we've got to beat the bloody Chookies first, to keep the season alive! I'm pretty confident of a mega-rebound by Manly, and a trip to the prelim.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I can't work out our defense... at times it is impenetrable, other times wet-tissue paper weak

I believe you did just work it out 😊

 

[Remy]

Taupau has to be demoted to the bench for mine. He was a trainwreck. Just want him to come off the bench when the game is settled and play like a robot. Run hard, run straight, hold the damn ball, don't offload it like a moron

Yea agree, Taupau has had his best games this year from the bench. His combination with Sipley coming on is where we excelled. Crocker for Lawton, Lawton for Sipley. Paseka and Aloiai start with Marty, Sips and Keppie waiting to come on. And if we actually do that rotation properly, utilise our middles properly, we go a long way into winning the game.

 

[silvertail]

Is this the first finals meeting since we were robbed in the 2013 GF?

If there is any justice, we deserve fair treatment at a minimum.

 

[Jethro]

When NRL.com confirms that it is Friday night, I will believe it to be true then.

Until then, they have the following:

Everything you need to know about finals: Bunnies and Panthers square off

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 draw announced. Grand final venue locked in

www.nrl.com

Draw

The 2025 Telstra Premiership draw, NRL draw, live NRL scores; results, fixture, schedule, State of Origin draw, Pre-season Challenge draw, Pacific Championships, Hostplus Cup draw and NSW Cup draw.

www.nrl.com

They have left their options open by not specifying which Qualifying Final Loser and Elimination Final Winner for each game.

All confirmed for Friday night.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Is this the first finals meeting since we were robbed in the 2013 GF?

If there is any justice, we deserve fair treatment at a minimum.

Won’t happen , we’ll have to take the ref out of the equation to win !!