Pre-Game Manly v Roosters [Round 2, 2024]

[danny-boy]

I like Talau, I think there is talent that has been hampered by injuries.

But lets not stretch the narrative.

Talau has only played 24 more first grade games at starting centre then Garrick has.

As for 'Talau is a quality centre'. Well last year he managed only 10 games at centre for the wooden spoon Tigers losing out more often than not to your Nadans and Toa's of this world.

I like him but if he was good enough he'd have established himself as an NRL starter and won that spot fair and square at Manly.

I don’t know what happened with Talau and the Tigers (was he injured or had a falling out?) but he instills me with a whole lot more confidence than Garrick at centre.

Anyway it’s Garricks position to lose. He’s had a rough start at centre. The pressure is on.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I think Tom is going to decide this game. If he has a stormer, we will win. He can be the difference. The Chooks halves can be patchy so hopefully we get them on an off day!

 

[madmax]

I think you got the score line right but I see it going the other way. Loved our 1st up game against Souths and thought our forwards stood up really well especially when the chips were down. A real solid look around Tom this year but thought Brooks was an absolute revelation in the halves. The Souths tries (apart from one) were directly off individual mistakes in defence and I suspect the guys involved will learn from that. So quite positive about our chances on Sunday.

Totally agree mate……everyone seems to have dismissed the fact that we had 4 probable trys disallowed in the Vegas game!!! Yes we allowed a couple of soft ones in but could have had 10!!!!! I’m tired of the Roosters are back BS all week! Manly all the way!

 

[40 nil]

From the Sea Eagles team that beat the Roosters 18-16 in Rd 18 at Brookvale last year, there are only 10 players selected this week. Both teams were understrength. Schuster provided the try assist for the win.

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Aaron Woods

From the Sea Eagles team that lost to the Roosters 16-26 in Rd 23 at the SCG last year, there are only 8 players selected this week. The Roosters have 14 players from that game (the other three, Baker, Hutchinson & Brown, are at different clubs). Schuster scored an individual try & had two one try assist.

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Toafofoa Sipley
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Matthew Lodge
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Aaron Woods
16. Dean Matterson
17. Ethan Bullemor

 

[BOZO]

From the Sea Eagles team that beat the Roosters 18-16 in Rd 18 last year, there are only 10 players selected this week. Both teams were understrength. Schuster provided the try assist for the win.

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Aaron Woods

From the Sea Eagles team that lost to the Roosters 16-26 in Rd 23 last year, there are only 8 players selected this week. The Roosters were close to full strength. Schuster scored an individual try & had two try assists.

1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Toafofoa Sipley
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Matthew Lodge
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Aaron Woods
16. Dean Matterson
17. Ethan Bullemor

Thanks for your post @40 nil
Last year the Rooster and Manly teams were of different dynamics to this game
Last years result is irrelevant IMO
Two Big wins in a row in two Big games will be a Big Psychological Boost for the Winning team
this Weekend
A winning Momentum is the Mother of All Psychological Magnitudes

 

[BOZO]

NRL. COM

Stat Attack​

• The Sea Eagles have not started the season with back-to-back wins since 2013.
• The Roosters have won three of their past four games at 4 Pines Park.
• Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has scored six tries in his past six games against the Roosters.
• Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored 12 tries in his past 13 games against the Sea Eagles.
• Manly forward Nathan Brown will make his 150th NRL appearance.
  
  A Thought of the day ......
  Stats are like a Bikini
  What they reveal is interesting
  But what they hide is vital
  
  

 

[Super Manly Bros]

Just checked the stat's, I thought he looked a bit frustrated last week but he still had a line break and threw 2 line break assists and a try assist, he is a hungry man!

And that disallowed try

 

[Seagles68]

Great to hear that you are still Holidaying feathered friend
You are certainly making the most of your time away
It would be great if you could post some great selfies with you in your Great Manly Gear with the locals .
It looks like you are becoming our Great Manly ambassador in the USA Parading with your Manly Gear . Well done feathered friend !

Dont worry about a Mr Penn Invite for lunch
Just present your Manly club membership to his secretary and she will organise lunch with Mr Penn , Our Manly club membership has so many privileges

Always Great to hear form you . Keep safe Keep Happy and Keep posting 🙂

Hey Bozo - thought you'd appreciate this. I was out selling the mighty Sea Eagles to New Yorkers today. An iconic club jacket in front of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge but an added bonus - a street name that should make you cheer. I've sent 2 photos to make sure you can read it.

 

[BOZO]

Hey Bozo - thought you'd appreciate this. I was out selling the mighty Sea Eagles to New Yorkers today. An iconic club jacket in front of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge but an added bonus - a street name that should make you cheer. I've sent 2 photos to make sure you can read it.

Thank you so much @Seagles68 for your Big effort in posting the Iconic photos of your Great self the Passionate Manly Evangelist in your Proud Manly colors spreading the Great Manly Gospel in Sin City and Now New York . We are all so proud of you !!!

The Fulton street sign beside the Iconic Brooklyn Bridge portrays the Great Aura of our Great Manly Immortal

Keep safe , Keep Happy and Keep Posting @Seagles68

 

[BOZO]

 

[Eagle 1]

Moment of truth awaits, will Paulo and Talau rise to the occasion, it only takes one good game. Big effort required of our forwards to keep us rolling down the field. Not having Lodge and Sipley up front will be a big challenge for us to overcome, if we can do it in Vegas, we can do it in Brookvale.

 

[Seagles68]

Moment of truth awaits, will Paulo and Talau rise to the occasion, it only takes one good game. Big effort required of our forwards to keep us rolling down the field. Not having Lodge and Sipley up front will be a big challenge for us to overcome, if we can do it in Vegas, we can do it in Brookvale.

Two areas are crucial - the forwards need to at least match the expected aggression from their forwards and there needs to be constant pressure on the kickers coz Toupo and Young will be giving Paulo and Talau nightmares if they get free passes.

 

[The Wheel]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2024/03/14/pointsbet-match-preview-vs-roosters/

 

[The Wheel]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2024/03/14/pointsbet-match-preview-vs-roosters/

 

[The Wheel]

 

[WiseyEagle]

Talau might go OK. Concerned about the other wing. Let's hope it was just first game, new club nerves.

 

[BOZO]

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Thanks for this great news @The Wheel
Our Manly Boys will be playing in front of a full Manly House
Now it is it time to make our Manly House Proud with a BIG Manly Win

There is no place like a Winning Home !

 

[Eagle 1]

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I wonder what will be the sold out figure this time, doubt it'll reach 20k like the old days.

 

[JBW]

I just dont like our flanks here. Roosters have two quality, tall wingers. Tupou always scores a couple on us at the best of times.
That being said, no more being pessimistic, Manly by 8.

 

[40 nil]

iI just dont like our flanks here. Roosters have two quality, tall wingers. Tupou always scores a couple on us at the best of times.

To counter this, we have a couple of midfield aerial weapons in Turbo & Haumole.