Manly v Sharks Round 16 (Pre-Game Day Discussion)

[Tragic Eagle]

Hastings before Brown IMO!

 

[voicefromthehill]

http://afltables.com/rl/teams/manly/manly_bv.html#21
Manly scores vs Sharks at Endeavour or whatever its called this week.

2016 lost 20-12
2015 won 14-12
2014 won 26-0
2013 n/a
2012 lost 17-14
2011 won 19-13
2010 won 48-18
2009 won 32-26
2008 won 34-6
2007 won 29-22

The above record is not bad.

But before that Manly's record after the mid 1980s was shocking. Thankfully Manly didn't play there every season.

2006 lost 15-12
2005 lost 68-6
2004 lost 28-20
2003 lost 40-16
1999 lost 32-4
1996 lost 12-10
1994 lost 26-14
1992 lost 28-8
1989 lost 19-14
1987 lost 18-13
1986 won 32-4
1985 lost 26-11

I was at that 2007 match, and the '08 match - both games showed the true feral 'aryan race' nature of the shire folk

 

[grassy]

Will be flying down and wont miss this one. The missus is coming with me to this one so its full on party time if we win, with some much needed plum brandy.I'll even try walking afterwards if i'm lucky.We need to beat the sharkies but it will be close.

 

[desreturnoftheking]

The sharks have the most errors in the game and give away a lot of penalties.. they don't score much but there defense keeps them in games... I think we can get them by 10. or if dce is in a mood by 18. There halves aren't on fire and Tommy is twice the fb Holmes is. should be a good match. I like our bench though I'd have hastings on instead of brown. I do get the brown on the bench he can cover center 2nd row and hooker so kinda males sense. bring on the footy last round was pathetic

 

[desreturnoftheking]

We should get them they aren't playing the best make a lot of errors and give away loads of penalties..

Manly by 10 or if dce is in a mood by 18. we always beat the sharks.

side note: lussick in the team worries me, his discipline alone is a worry and he's good for a dropped ball too. Hopefully Barrett has him play the team game and defend as a unit none of this wild man rubbish he loves to try to do and never pulls off lol

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

2016 - not enough halves
2017 - too many halves

Including two each and every game.

 

[desreturnoftheking]

Why?

he isn't needed and only gets a couple minutes each week if that.
Brown can cover more positions ie center hooker and 2nd row. I'd prefer hastings over brown but it makes more sense why have hastings who barely plays when brown can cover more and sharks have a big pack this might just be a strategic move for this game alone.

 

[Danly Manly]

I think we will be too hot for the Sharkies to handle. Manly by 16

 

[Danly Manly]

Top 4 here we come!

 

[Peter C]

Will have to agree to disagree, he moved his arm out to promote the ball IMO, and I tipped the sharks hahaha

I think that is ok along as you don't lift your arm to promote the ball

 

[ricardo]

They're just ensuring Hastings is fresh for the finals series

 

[manlyfan76]

he isn't needed and only gets a couple minutes each week if that.
Brown can cover more positions ie center hooker and 2nd row. I'd prefer hastings over brown but it makes more sense why have hastings who barely plays when brown can cover more and sharks have a big pack this might just be a strategic move for this game alone.

Saying Brown can cover centre is like saying Willo can cover coaching first grade.

 

[double hoops]

That they hung in and hung in and got the win at the end last week. Has me thinking they will fall short this weekend. We can do it!!!

 

[pjayz]

he isn't needed and only gets a couple minutes each week if that.
Brown can cover more positions ie center hooker and 2nd row. I'd prefer hastings over brown but it makes more sense why have hastings who barely plays when brown can cover more and sharks have a big pack this might just be a strategic move for this game alone.

I don't think Brown covers more positions at all. Hastings can cover halves, hooker, fullback and centres.

 

[WESTIE]

..... so its full on party time if we win, with some much needed plum brandy.I'll even try walking afterwards if i'm lucky.

Hey Grassy....im a bit of a fan of the old plum brandy. ...any brands youd like to suggest ? Or do you prefer the backyard brew ?

 

[Nordburg]

he isn't needed and only gets a couple minutes each week if that.
Brown can cover more positions ie center hooker and 2nd row. I'd prefer hastings over brown but it makes more sense why have hastings who barely plays when brown can cover more and sharks have a big pack this might just be a strategic move for this game alone.

It's made sense for the last 10 weeks but they persisted with both of them on the bench.And no way Sharks pack is bigger than the Raiders who they played only 2 games ago

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I don't think Brown covers more positions at all. Hastings can cover halves, hooker, fullback and centres.

Hastings still tackles a bit like a halfback, needs to improve that aspect to nail down a spot.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

lussick in the team worries me

I think he's the type of player that worries the opposition and also worries his own team.

 

[Eagles2nv]

My thought is that hastings has been left off the bench because of the sharks pack.

Guys like fifita will run over the top of him.

Its a shame cause he is playing good footy.

 

[Briza]

with 3 props on the bench id like to see bj to left edge and frank to bench, replace bj with whoever.