Post-Game Discussion Manly v Tigers [Round 19, 2021]

[Brisbane Tragic]

One of those token Queensland-based Queenslanders sucking up oxygen in Australian sides pre-SOO.

And more than a few post-SOO. Rohan Hancock and Greg Conescu come to mind.

Yes not sure he was Australian worthy. Hancock - one tough hombre but yes agreed. Conescu - I knew a bit more seeing he came over to Redcliffe when I was there - super tough - no nonsense hooker with a bit of craftiness/skill but yes compare him to say a Ray Brown - no comparison.

 

[globaleagle]

was @Mark from Brisbane watching this game?

Is that why this wasn't a well drilled +50 point victory?

#blamemark
#thisweek

 

[Waz13]

Concerning the number of times they caught us short out wide. We were a little switched off in defence. Melbourne would have put 50 on us. Glad we got the win.

Not the way they played against the cows they wouldn’t. I think it’s getting tough for the better teams to get up for these types of games at the moment. Look at the performances this week of us, Penrith and Melb. Even to a lesser extent Parra.

 

[mickqld]

Not the way they played against the cows they wouldn’t. I think it’s getting tough for the better teams to get up for these types of games at the moment. Look at the performances this week of us, Penrith and Melb. Even to a lesser extent Parra.

But Parra is always a lesser extent.

 

[niccipops]

I agree that Manly could have been better but I guess we can't win every game by 50 points. They were a little bit off in attack. Bombed tries. And loose in defence. Let in too many. But they still won 8 tries to 4. Still a lot of work to do to be real contenders.
Go Manly!
Thank you Morgan Harper for your happiness after your hattrick.

 

[Brissie Kid]

They were allowed to lay all over us and slow the play the ball down. We were clunky and were not clinical. Most concerning was our defence. Work to be done before the Sharks next week.

Good point. I think in the Manly team after being tackled only Parker and Schuster seem to agitate to milk a six again call or creep forward to take the markers out of play. Almost all of the Tigers do it. The Eels, Titans and Storm all do it nearly every tackle. To Manly's credit they play more like a traditional footy team than these other 2021 teams full of milkers, but thanks NRL that's the game you''ve made.

 

[Brissie Kid]

Nice touch to see Manly players clapping the Broncos onto the field last night.

I don't know if it was spontaneous or planned, but would be a smart move heading into the finals if they are to be played in QLD. Show respect to the QLD teams and their fans may just adopt Manly at Suncorp or Townsville and give us a home fans advantage.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Nice touch to see Manly players clapping the Broncos onto the field last night.

I don't know if it was spontaneous or planned, but would be a smart move heading into the finals if they are to be played in QLD. Show respect to the QLD teams and their fans may just adopt Manly at Suncorp or Townsville and give us a home fans advantage.

Saw that , a nice touch.

First time I’ve seen that at NRL level.

Of course happens all the time in junior footy.

 

[40 nil]

Maybe the lacklustre performances of some of the top teams this round can be attributed to not yet adjusting to their new environments - five star resorts designed for luxury holidays! Last week, Josh Schuster posted a clip on Instagram showing our players relaxing in a garden area with a waiter serving them drinks (presumably non alcoholic) - very laid back. Unfortunately, the clip didn't display when I tried posting it here.

I got a sense that Manly didn't enter the game with quite the right mindset, especially after they scored an easy early try. From then on, the attitude was a bit cavalier. For example @ 23 minute mark, DCE chipped ahead on the first or second tackle after a set restart. It wasn't successful with the Tigers regaining the ball. At the time, Turbo was dismayed, saying something like 'why did you do that?' or 'what a dumb play'. I was also thinking it would have been a better tactic for DCE to hold on to the ball. We could have scored in that set or else forced a line drop out. However, the pressure was released for the Tigers & they scored in the next couple of sets.

Manly had many unforced errors and finished with just a 68% completion rate. They still managed to score eight tries. However, most of the tries by both sides were soft with poor defence being the standout feature. I thought our best try was scored by Croker after Saab regained a high kick from DCE. Also, the try when Schuster stepped inside, broke the line & passed to DCE was almost an exact replica of the Schuster-DCE try in Rd 7 v Tigers.

I think another factor in Manly's uneven performance was the non rotation of middle forwards. I am not sure how many minutes Sipley played & Keppie was introduced after 70 minutes. I guess the ploy was to build Aloiai's match fitness. Unless Aloiai produces good form in the coming weeks (after his likely suspension), I personally wouldn't have him in the the top 17. Also, I hope Jack doesn't end up in the top 17. If another back rower is needed, I would prefer Ben (more upside). Parker was effective in attack yesterday off some good passes from Turbo. With the same room to move, I think Walker at left centre would have been much more dangerous (ongoing attack v defence discussion )

For the Tigers, Brooks' kicking & running game was slick. Doueihi had a big impact - dangerous in attack & determined in defence. Perhaps because of his height, he reminds me of Turbo in the way he constantly tries to inject himself and dominate in games. I think he'd be an ideal no. 14 for the Blues in coming seasons.

 

[Jethro]

SET RESTARTS

1st Half:
The Time Figures in Brackets = Approximate Time Left on Clock for the half when the Set Restart occurred.

Manly: 4 - Tackle Number: 1 (38:50 - Ruck Infringement [Pauga]), 2 (22:31 - FOX: Inside 10m / NRL.com: Ruck Infringement [Leilua]), 0 (5:31 - Inside 10m [Utoikamanu]), 2 (0:18 - Ruck Infringement [Simpkins]).
Tigers 2 - Tackle Number: 1 (37:26 - FOX: Inside 10m / NRL.com: Ruck Infringement [Schuster]), 1 (7:22 - Ruck Infringement [Walker]).


2nd Half:
The Time Figures in Brackets = Approximate Time Left on Clock for the half when the Set Restart occurred.

Manly: 2 - Tackle Number: 2 (24:08 - Inside 10m [Ofahengaue]), 0 (28:49 - Ruck Infringement [Liddle]).
Tigers 2 - Tackle Number: 2 (39:05 - Ruck Infringement [Aloiai]), 2 (16:10 - Inside 10m [Cherry-Evans]).


GAME TOTAL:

Manly: 6
Tigers 4

 

[Jethro]

Full Match Replay Link:

Full Match Replay: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers - Round 19, 2021

NRL Telstra Premiership 2021 Round 19 Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers Full Match Replay

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[davohan123]

Round 19 charges: Thompson, Herbert receive bans

All the official charges from round 19 of the Telstra Premiership.

www.nrl.com

 

[BOZO]

From Post #1

FULL TIME SCORE

Manly: 44
Tigers: 24

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10159241380445993

https://twitter.com/x/status/1418871602029252609

Pressers:

Sea Eagles: Round 19

Des Hasler chats to the media after his team's Round 19 clash against the Wests Tigers

www.nrl.com

Wests Tigers: Round 19

Michael Maguire chats to the media after his team's Round 19 game against the Sea Eagles

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Post Match Interviews: TBA



Match Report:

Morgan Harper Hat-trick sinks Tigers in crushing win

A dazzling hat-trick from centre Morgan Harper saw the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles record a crushing 44-24 win over the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium tonight in round 19 of the Telstra Premiership.

www.seaeagles.com.au

'Outstanding': Hasler hails DCE after half runs riot to tame Tigers

A Daly Cherry-Evans masterclass and a Morgan Harper hat-trick have helped Manly tame the Wests Tigers and cement their place in the top eight with a 44-24 win at Suncorp Stadium.

www.nrl.com

Match Highlights:

Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers | Sea Eagles

The Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers do battle during Round 19 of the 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership

www.seaeagles.com.au

Match Highlights: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers

The Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers do battle during Round 19 of the 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership

www.nrl.com

Full Match Replay Link:

Full Match Replay: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers - Round 19, 2021

NRL Telstra Premiership 2021 Round 19 Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers Full Match Replay

www.nrl.com

Manly Tries:

Big shift right ends up with Harper squeezing through

Morgan Harper scores the opening try of the game for Manly when he slides through on the right edge

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Saab leaps and two offloads later Croker has a four-pointer

Jason Saab wins a kick contest and Lachlan Croker ends up scoring the second try of the game for the Sea Eagles

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There is something special about Josh Schuster

Josh Schuster dances through the line to set up Daly Cherry-Evans for a try just before half time

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Harper has his double as Manly get two in two minutes

Morgan Harper scores his second try of the first-half at Suncorp Stadium

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No help needed as Tom Trbojevic beats Laurie

Tom Trbojevic chooses the run game to score another Manly try against the Wests Tigers

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Croker turns inside to Walker through the ruck

Dylan Walker scores through the ruck when Lachlan Croker turns him under

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DCE feeds a hard-running Harper for his hat-trick

Morgan Harper has his third try of the game at Suncorp Stadium

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DCE gets a double of his own when he steps off the right and goes himself

Daly Cherry-Evans joins the party for the Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium when he scores his second try of the game

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Game Pics & Video Clips: TBA



Press Print & Video Articles:

Re-signed Sea Eagle playing above his paycheque; Madge filthy at former Tiger’s tackle: Big Hits

Re-signed Sea Eagle playing above his paycheque; Madge filthy at former Tiger’s tackle: Big Hits

www.foxsports.com.au

Sea Eagles ‘win ugly’ against Tigers to edge towards top four

Manly’s 44-24 victory against Wests Tigers was their 11th from 14 starts after shaking off their early season struggles.

www.smh.com.au

Aloiai in hot water for ‘cannonball’

NRL: Josh Aloiai could find himself in hot water for this average looking effort in his side's match against the Wests Tigers.

www.news.com.au

Harper heroics earn a hatty!

NRL: Morgan Harper had himself a night to remember for Manly against the Tigers, with the slippery centre claiming a hattrick at Suncorp.

www.news.com.au

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Thank you for your great contribution to our great forum @Jethro . Great work feathered friend

 

[Jethro]

Extended Match Highlights:

Extended Highlights: Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers do battle during Round 19 of the 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership

www.nrl.com

 

[Jethro]

Player	Josh Aloiai
Club	Sea Eagles
Minute of match	31st
Charge/incident	Dangerous contact - Other
Charge grade	2
7yrs incident free for discount?	No
Base penalty for charge	200
Prior similar offences in last 2 years (50% loading)	0
Prior non-similar offences in last 2 years (20% loading)	0
Carry-over points	0
Early plea points	150
Guilty at panel points	200
Misconduct on whom?	Alex Seyfarth

 

[QueefRichards]

Aloiai is very lucky to only miss one week