Game Day: Manly v Titans [Round 5, 2018]

[brad]

I have seen better NSW Cup backlines than that one.

Good for you .

 

[simon64]

Look at the bright side.

We may be inconsistent.
But we could be consistent like the Squeels.

 

[Moops]

Good for you .

You seem to be following me around and not saying too much in the process, so, umm, piss off and join the positive thread?!

 

[brad]

You seem to be following me around and not saying too much in the process, so, umm, piss off and join the positive thread?!

Dont have to say to much mate . Look over your left shoulder.

 

[brad]

Dont have to say to much mate . Look over your left shoulder.

Haha. Bet you did.

 

[Simonmyers11]

The forward pass call was a tough 50/50 against us. Would of put us ahead 26-22 with 5 to go. Dare say we win

 

[Wombat64]

Look at the bright side.

We may be inconsistent.
But we could be consistent like the Squeels.

At least we are consistently inconsistent.......

 

[mosto]

I’ve been happy with Baz’s coaching and still am. However, I thought it was a no-brainer to put Hastings to 5/8 when Croker came off, not Api. I know Api’s filled in ok in the halves before, but he looked a bit lost there and is the form hooker in the comp and Hastings cut his teeth playing in the halves. Just my opinion.

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

Sorry Eagle but no way I'd have two slow players on the wing. Uate has had his day and Parker would be better on the bench covering forwards and backs. Bring in speed and lots of it. Anderson and Tom Wright. Hastings at 5/8 is a must

None of these guys are the answer against any top 4 side.

 

[lsz]

It is a fact but it had no input in our inept performance today.

We have 5 or 6 first choice players out and we do not have the quality to replace them...but yeah it has no impact

 

[Wombat64]

Look at how the panthers are giving it ago without Cleary. Our excuses are lame.

 

[Ralphie]

Can we get a negative nancy thread going? Fmd We were in that with 10 to go irrespective of who we had out there today . Round 5 and things to work on but not all gloom and im as passionate as anyone, but things will be better next week.

Round 1 = loss
Round 2 = win
Round 3 = loss
Round 4 = win
Round 5 = loss

Do you see a pattern here? We are certs next week.

 

[Bearfax]

I could see that working, but maybe bringing in one at a time would be better. Speed would be a welcome inclusion but only if they can hold their own in defense.

Both seem to have good defence, Anderson better than Wright who is a bit grabby. But both are strong and I've seen them both man handle other players with ease.

Its good having Walker back alongside Kelly but they need fast players outside them. And they desperately need someone inside them who distributes well and gives them space to use their skills. Croker may eventually develop it. But at present its not there.

Like many on this forum I'm curious as to why Hastings is only used as hooker. Api is not a 5/8 but is an excellent hooker. Why take him away from that position. Hastings has an aggressive style of play, quick off the mark and seems to know when to pass the ball. Seems logical to me and others on this forum, but apparently Barrett doesnt see it for some reason.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Round 1 = loss
Round 2 = win
Round 3 = loss
Round 4 = win
Round 5 = loss

Do you see a pattern here? We are certs next week.

It’s 2002 all over again.

Has anyone got Blunty’s number?

 

[Bearfax]

None of these guys are the answer against any top 4 side.

PSE I respect your comments generally, but on this one I'm confused. You are judging players, Anderson and T. Wright who have never played first grade. We have never seen Hastings in a Manly side given a chance at 5/8. Walker and Kelly were close to the best centre combination last year...they certainly outscored together all other centre combinations. How can you assess they wont be good in assisting Manly to a top 4 position. Unless we see them in action in those positions, we cant judge

 

[HoldenV8]

Kelly would, he's actually been one of our best this year.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Holy sh*t imagine what we would be without DCE?
He's pretty much it out there for everything so I'm gonna forgive him for the occasional bad call.

Fair call I think sometimes DCE lacks a bit of polish considering how many games he has played maybe I just judge him a bit hard sometimes and expect him to do finish off sets a bit more effectively

 

[Bearfax]

To me a full back and two wingers should be making at least 100 metres per game. They have the most space to play with. They run the ball back from kicks down field. Yet the two wingers ran 75 and 77 metres, Matt Wright 96. In fact the backline outside of Kelly and DCE made little ground over all. Walker I can excuse, coming back from injury. But Croker barely ran the ball. He made 7 tackles and even missed one. DCE made 20 tackles and missed none. Seems DCE is trying to cover for the kid and its affecting his play. As I said, Manly needs speed on the wing and Hastings at 5/8. Sorry for going on about it. But unless Barrett gives it a go, this season will be lost and his position under scrutiny. Bite the bullet Trent.

 

[HappilyManly]

Reality is that Manly were only 2 points behind with 10 to go.

Our D faded badly in the end

 

[Bearfax]

Here's a fun game I like to play, have a look at our team and see how many of these blokes would get a game for another NRL side at the moment.
Looking at all our backs.

DCE - Yes
Walker - Yes
Tommie T - Yes
Parker - NO
M Wright - NO
J Wright - NO
Uate - NO
Kelly - Maybe, but probably NO
Croker - NO
Hastings - NO
Funa - NO
T Wright - NO

Tells the story.

hang on. Kelly, but for one game has been our best centre by far this season. He ran well over 100 metres today, missed only one of 14 tackles, and scored a try. What more do you want? He, Tom T and DCE are the only three backs making any headway this season. Hopefully Walker will get back to form and maybe Taufua, but Kelly has been one of our best backs.