Pre-Game Manly v Storm [Round 7, 2023]

[Mark from Brisbane]

What’s happening with the last vacant squad position after loosing those two young’uns?

No idea , they seem to be holding back for some reason , maybe another signing 🤷🤷

 

[mave]

Doesn't that rule change in Round 11?

Is old mate picking sides a month in advance?

If so, sack Flanno and Siebs and get him in.

And get him to give us the lotto numbers for June as well please.

 

[HK_Eagle]

No idea , they seem to be holding back for some reason , maybe another signing 🤷🤷

Can’t wait for another Tiger reject… perhaps Brooks?

 

[XV-1]

What’s happening with the last vacant squad position after loosing those two young’uns?

Maybe Seibold is waiting for Aiden Tolman to accept the offer to come out of retirement 🤔 🙄

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Can’t wait for another Tiger reject… perhaps Brooks?

God help us

 

[maxta]

Fantastic stuff, except Stuckey, Gordie and Toby aren't part of the 30, and therefore not available for consideration as selections in 1st grade at this stage.

Gordie is and I reckon with injuries there are also exceptions in relation to availability.
Fainu and Fulton definitely are and all I'm saying is it would be good to light a fire under a few of their a**es and have players looking over shoulders knowing if not giving their all, there's a bloke prepared to give everything just waiting for an opportunity

 

[HK_Eagle]

Maybe Seibold is waiting for Aiden Tolman to accept the offer to come out of retirement 🤔 🙄

Play for Benji perhaps? Gotta be better than the Ghost Who Walks, Schu?

 

[mave]

We have the Jarryd Hayne syndrome (back when he was playing for Parra of course).
Give it to Tommy and let him do his thing, without putting in the hard yards.

Worse, we have the 2005 Tigers thing happening.
We think we will outscore everyone, so defence is optional.

 

[Bomb Voyage]

In hindsight, Turbo had some gall giving it to Keppie after his own touch footy effort all game. Frustration got to him I guess and we all like to see some fire and care factor, especially when playing so poorly.

when was this ? at what point during the game?

 

[maxta]

Gordie?

Not officially as far as I'm aware, I may have missed it though???

You have but that's ok, also Fulton and Fainu 100% available which makes 3
Others can become available with injury exemptions also I believe

 

[mave]

Gordie is and I reckon with injuries there are also exceptions in relation to availability.
Fainu and Fulton definitely are and all I'm saying is it would be good to light a fire under a few of their a**es and have players looking over shoulders knowing if not giving their all, there's a bloke prepared to give everything just waiting for an opportunity

Any source on Gordie being elevated to the 30?

There was talk after we let the 2 go to the Dragons, but nothing official, unless I missed it

 

[XV-1]

Play for Benji perhaps? Gotta be better than the Ghost Who Walks, Schu?

What happened to last weeks Silvertails messiah Weekes?

Schu will be back stronger and better. Just not sure when 🤣

 

[mave]

You have but that's ok, also Fulton and Fainu 100% available which makes 3
Others can become available with injury exemptions also I believe

Ok great. Sauce me up. On Gordie.

 

[HK_Eagle]

when was this ? at what point during the game?

I missed it TBH, other posters during the game day thread brought it up at the time.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Gordie is and I reckon with injuries there are also exceptions in relation to availability.
Fainu and Fulton definitely are and all I'm saying is it would be good to light a fire under a few of their a**es and have players looking over shoulders knowing if not giving their all, there's a bloke prepared to give everything just waiting for an opportunity

Throwing in Fulton and Gordie (who are great mates) in the team would be a morale booster of sorts even if they don't get the results. At least you will get the effort.
I reckon there's a real attitude problem at the moment and I don't mean to sound harsh but if you watch Brad Parker's presser yesterday I think he seemed a little too casual about the loss and kind of laughed off the kick he did. It wasn't a great look from a fan perspective.

 

[NREagle]

when was this ? at what point during the game?

After one of the tries Penrith scored beside the posts. Can't remember which try it was sorry. I think Keppie was at marker and moved too slowly to defend the line?

 

[HK_Eagle]

What happened to last weeks Silvertails messiah Weekes?

Schu will be back stronger and better. Just not sure when 🤣

I mentioned before Weekes’ game at 6 it was fair and right to give him a go, but also emphasised to also lower expectations as he wouldn’t be the next messiah. He earned a go, had a go, and should have learned a fair bit from the run. He, and the coaching staff, should be clearer on how far the gap is and what he needs to work on moving forward.

Meanwhile, Tisschu continues to be on that mythical Manly return from injury list that varies from next week to a season. I assume they do this bcos they are scared of what effect announcing a star is out for an extended period on support and ticket sales?

 

[Budgie]

Yeah but Keppie argued with Tom. That’s way worse than any actual poor football he played.

I think Tom just told him off. Not sure Keppie got a word in.

 

[Supreme Leader]

Just asking if anyone thinks we will win on Friday. Just want to know if I'm delusional.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Just asking if anyone thinks we will win on Friday. Just want to know if I'm delusional.

It’s certainly possible. That said, I perceive we are the more fragile and vulnerable of the two teams.