This game is of huge proportions now. Both were pretty flash at times in good wins. They looked hot in attack, though their defence looked like a leaky sieve. It should be a beauty and I am even now encouraging supporters to get out and support the boys as a win could see us looking pretty for second spot and the long awaited home semi!!! Manly
I have a few observations about this game. I think there are two things that we need to do that will be key to stopping the Tigers. 1. We have to stop the offload. The Dragons were offloading a lot last weekend and it troubled us. The Tigers' attack revolves around a lot of offloading so it is critical we have intensity in defence, commit several players to the tackle and swarm over them - forcing them into error. 2. Talk. I was shocked at how much talk there was amongst the Tigers on Friday night. They were all yapping away. If Manly are going to play at 110% intensity and dominate in defense then we must at leach match their talk and enthusiasm.
