Pre-Game Manly V Warriors [Round 27, 2025]

[Mark from Brisbane]

Not sure about it being a meaningless game, to all the thousands going to Brookie on Friday night they'll be wanting a big win to finish the season off.

I don’t mean meaningless in that way , but it’s not important in the scheme of things as to getting into the 8 and I’d hate to see him injured again in a fake that doesn’t really count for much.

 

[Hibyemama]

It won't matter. The Raiders will rest most of their first graders, all but guaranteeing the Dolphins an easy win.

Even if the Roosters lose the Dolphins will get their spot.

exactly- there more chance of Elvis appearing in a Memphis Diner chomping on deep fried peanut butter /banana sandwich than manly making the finals. 😆

 

[Eagledare2dream]

Look just hope we win well enjoyed the weekend BBQ, stay safe till next year, love U all Eagles.

 

[Disco]

Generally speaking, I'm of the 'if he is fit, play him' opinion but Paseka is so important, just leave him out and Give Laifai a shot.

We need Paseka fit and firing round one.

If we were a finals hope, different story.

 

[DanielTurbo888]

I want Paseka playing. If he's fit let's do it

 

[Eagle 1]

It's probably up to Paseka, if he's 100% and really wants to play, let him play.

 

[Supreme Leader]

Can't wait for the team announcement. Will they have the gonads to blood a few future stars just to wet our appetite for next year?

I suspect no they won't because we don't make changes.....

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

For a player who has missed all season it's probably a psychological boost to get back on the field, as well as a reward for working so hard on his rehab.
Means he can go into the off-season knowing he's ready.
(And no way would he be picked if his injury wasn't fully recovered, Manly aren't that dumb) (totally different scenario to Haumole and his shoulder)

On the flip side I'd also like to see Simione or Zaidas get a run. So I'm happy either way.

Bottom line, this is not a trial, so we want to win!

 

[Phobia]

I don't want Paseka to play, but I imagine he'd have one eye on representing Tonga again, and thus will want to play.

Unfortunately for Tonga, they'll certainly miss Haumole, and possibly Koula too. Koula might return from injury right as the internationals begin, however.

We have quite a few Tongans who will likely play for them, either this year, or in the future.

Lehi Hopoate
Haumole Olakau'atu
Tolu Koula
Taniela Paseka
Siosiua Taukeiaho
Onitoni & Ashton Large
Simione Laiafi (?)

Quite a large contingent. Pun not intended.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I’d prefer to see some of the youngsters get a run , it’s a fabulous opportunity to play them without the stress of needing the 2 points and thinking it a risk to play them as a result.

Anyway whatever will be will be

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Good luck to @Chip and Chase & @Shells Eagles who are 128 points each in the tipping competition coming into the final round.

May the best tipper win.

PS: there’s a couple just below with a chance as well.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I wouldn't be playing Paseka this weekend. We made a mistake bringing Big O back too early and you would think we learnt something from that. There are good young players who have out their hands up with good consistent form and they deserve to be rewarded. Wake up Manly.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I wouldn't be playing Paseka this weekend. We made a mistake bringing Big O back too early and you would think we learnt something from that. There are good young players who have out their hands up with good consistent form and they deserve to be rewarded. Wake up Manly.

Imagine he’s injured again and misses the opening for 2026, just for an almost nothing game.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Anyone think the Wahs will rest players ??

Maybe that’s why the bookies have framed the market as they have

 

[DanielTurbo888]

Anyone think the Wahs will rest players ??

Maybe that’s why the bookies have framed the market as they have

I don't believe they will. Either way our attack has been pretty good I think we will score plenty again and finish the season on a positive note. Manly 40 Warriors 22

 

[DanielTurbo888]

We timed our run one game short. I believe we can beat anyone at the moment. DCE and Turbo are fully firing and everyone is all pumped up.

 

[Eagle 1]

We timed our run one game short. I believe we can beat anyone at the moment. DCE and Turbo are fully firing and everyone is all pumped up.

Tommy's all primed up for our last game, he'll be hell bent on putting on a show for the raucous mob on the hill.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Tommy's all primed up for our last game, he'll be hell bent on putting on a show for the raucous mob on the hill.

and for Kevin Walters

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

and for Kevin Walters

Far more important

 

[Once Was Brissie Kid]

Reminds of season 1979 where in the final round game at Brookie the Manly team rolled the Bulldogs (Berries?) who despite the loss somehow hung onto 5th place. All this showed just how good Manly was as the Dogs went on to reach the grand final.

After the Brookie game Tom Mooney said on tv "No one would have touched us if we'd made the finals'". And he was right.

But Manly's team through 1979 was full of injuries and worn out players after the monumental play offs run in 1978 and then the kangaroos tour.

This 2025 team from Manly though dropped so many winnable games they don't to my mind have any where near the excuses the 1979 team had for missing the finals.