Pre-Game Manly v Storm [Round 21, 2021]

[Stewbojevic]

Optimistic? Kaufusi and NAS missing helps, but they still have a huge edge in big game experience - 6 forwards who are Origin or Aust or NZ Test players, plus several grand finals together.
We've got Jake and Marty.
Schu and Smole have about a dozen games each in NRL!
Will be a great experience for our youngsters, as I said I don't think we lose anything talent-wise.

Kamikamica is out too and Kenny Bromwich in doubt, unlikely to play.

That leaves them with Jesse Bromwich, Welch and Finucane in terms of experience in the pack.

I get your point, it’s still classy. But their outs certainly help.

 

[globaleagle]

I can't get over the NRL's hypocrisy in having a no tolerance policy towards fights on the field but they can't get enough of replaying the old ones for marketing purposes.

Yup

Unsurprisingly the telerag has it all over their papers (for the last few days) and now the nrl's own site has it.

tut tut (quick show the replay)
tut tut - not the Egyptian one either - (quick show the replay)

 

[globaleagle]

.....both clubs also copping a $50,000 fine from the NRL for bringing the game into disrepute.

And yet, the game continues to use this as a marketing tool.

time for a refund methinks!

 

[WiseyEagle]

Yeah, what a run that was. Just curious, how many from that side are still with Manly now ?

I remember that season where our toyota cup was smashing teams nearly every game by 50+ with turbo and the other gun players we had. Only to be number 1 coming into the finals and getting knocked out in the 2nd week of the finals.

 

[globaleagle]

Get this into ya!

A bit dated 2019, but it's late and I've already accidentally deleted it once, lol - so enjoy it before the nrl spooks find it again!

 

[The Wheel]

ELMO Match Preview: Sea Eagles vs Storm

Two fierce modern-day rivals are set to ignite Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane this Saturday night.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[BOZO]

ELMO Match Preview: Sea Eagles vs Storm

Two fierce modern-day rivals are set to ignite Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane this Saturday night.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Great write up from Cuzzo puts things in great perspective

 

[Jethro]

Sea Eagles v Storm - Round 21

Jamie Soward takes a look at the key match-up between Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm ahead of their Saturday night clash at Suncorp Stadium

www.nrl.com

 

[globaleagle]

 

[cava2323]

I worry about a Crocker Snake scenario from Bellamy. 2.0 Turbo

 

[Cliffymagic]

I worry about a Crocker Snake scenario from Bellamy. 2.0 Turbo

They will save that for the finals. If we play em.

 

[weev]

Manly attack against the sharks was sizzling. The team is full strength, in form and must be excited about this match up. Their defence will only beef up on Saturday.

Manly $10 for 13+ , while storm are $2. So the bookies don’t fancy us. Good.
(Gamble responsibly)

 

[manly al]

If the Storm have quite a few outs including Hughes and Half Neilson , really need a good showing against them as Manly are at pretty full strength and to show that they can be a threat in the finals . Manly "s backs have been going fairly well [ and of course an under statement with Tom "s form ] but Storm backs seem a bit under rated at times . Really think it is in the forward battle where Manly have to try to assert some real authority and hopefully the skill level of Schuster and even Olokau - atu can come to the fore . Like to see Olokau - atu given more opportunity for more direct gap running , bit like when Paseka at his best does real well . Really hope that Manly do well and jag a win , would set up a great platform for the run into the finals and the critical matches to then follow .

 

[The Wheel]

Coach Media: Des Hasler

Hear the final word from Coach Des Hasler ahead of tomorrow’s match against the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He may hate the media duties but I always find Des worth listening to. He chooses his words so carefully and certainly doesn't waste any words, unlike certain other coaches who love to ramble on and on. With Des its often what he doesn't say that is most informative.

 

[manlyfan76]

He may hate the media duties but I always find Des worth listening to. He chooses his words so carefully and certainly doesn't waste any words, unlike certain other coaches who love to ramble on and on. With Des its often what he doesn't say that is most informative.

Never has a coach chosen his words with more care than Desmond.
Even when he ums and aghs

 

[Shoe1]

Tommy and Nicho Hynes were both in the Manly NYC grand final team of 2015. Along with Jesse Ramien, Liam Knight, Luke Garner and James Parker.

The latter plays for the Marlins now and I think is Brad’s brother. He has a red beard so seems likely.

 

[BOZO]

Coach Media: Des Hasler

Hear the final word from Coach Des Hasler ahead of tomorrow’s match against the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium.

www.seaeagles.com.au

The long road towards achieving excellence has no end and is on going and that is the road that our Manly Legend Des Hasler has taken though out his career as an accomplished Player and Coach

Des ....
We are 4 weeks out of from the finals and this game is our Barometer /Standard test / Benchmark
There are still aspects in our game that we want to improve on

Good enough is only Good enough for the mediocre

 

[Budgie]

Biff, beers and Brookvale: why Hasler and Bellamy are best of enemies

The intense rivalry between Manly and Melbourne has produced many famous - and infamous - moments. The one constant has been two coaches cut from the same cloth.

www.smh.com.au

Masters on Hasler and Bellamy

 

[Bearfax]

Hold on. I know the answer to it all and I'll phone Des immediately. Hang on... What was that idea again. Another soul destroying geriatric moment in the life of Bearfax.