Game Day: Manly V Warriors [Round 27, 2025]

[Mark from Brisbane]

I hear there is a celebration planned ... probably for Walsh's debut ?

Well you have to agree , that IS “ something “ to be celebrating tonight, well other than we are finally finished with the **** year to end all **** years.

 

[Waz13]

Anyone else leaving?

50% of the members!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

50% of the members!

If that was to happen , it would most certainly send a huge message to the owners

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I can't remember being less interested in a game than this one? What an underwhelming season this has been ....

I am excited to see Walsh debut, even if he only gets 10 minutes. I do like the symbolism of he and Cherry playing one game together before the old bloke f#cks off to the Far East(ern suburbs), but mostly it's because watching some of our younger players develop has been about the only joy Manly has delivered me over the past 10 years or so. Even when, like Weekes, they do most of that development at another team.

 

[Eagle 1]

How many can the Warriors legally rest today.
Can they use all of their reserves list ?

 

[Brookie1973]

Eagle Rock playing in Woolies this morning. I’m taking that as an omen. Of what, I’m not sure.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

How many can the Warriors legally rest today.
Can they use all of their reserves list ?

I think it’s the 24 hour mark where they cut from 4 to 2, so all I can think of is the two on the list both go in and I’d be resting Fish & Halesima , need them injury free for the finals

 

[Jethro]

Anyone else leaving?

Here is a list of Off Contract Players at season's end sourced from the 2025 NRL Signings Tracker webpage:

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles​ Aaron Schoupp 2025 Aitasi James 2025 Daly Cherry-Evans 2025 Dean Matterson 2025 Gordon Chan Kum Tong 2025 Jazz Tevaga 2025 Josh Aloiai 2025 Michael Chee Kam 2025 Raymond Vaega 2025 Siua Taukei'aho 2025 Toafofoa Sipley 2025 Tommy Talau 2025

2025 NRL Signings Tracker: Farnworth, Kennedy ink new deals; London calling for Havili, RCG

Livewire fullback Will Kennedy will remain a Shark in 2026 after inking a one-year extension with the club while Herbie Farnworth has inked a contract extension with the Dolphins before flying to England.

www.nrl.com

 

[Fred]

I don’t mind the Warriors. I love NZ ..but …Manly by 50

 

[jbb/james]

Away this weekend and was hoping to watch the game on sunday afternoon when i get home .

So please , i would appreciate NO SPOILERS on ST until then

I did say please, and its only a suggestion, as i am sure your considered reply would also be …..a suggestion

Gotta say…..just dont feel much about the game at all. Are we there yet

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Away this weekend and was hoping to watch the game on sunday afternoon when i get home .

So please , i would appreciate NO SPOILERS on ST until then

I did say please, and its only a suggestion, as i am sure your considered reply would also be …..a suggestion

Gotta say…..just dont feel much about the game at all. Are we there yet

Chance of that ZERO

Yes it’s surreal in a way , pretty meaningless game , other than a decent farewell for those departing

 

[Rosko]

Here is a list of Off Contract Players at season's end sourced from the 2025 NRL Signings Tracker webpage:

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles​ Aaron Schoupp 2025 Aitasi James 2025 Daly Cherry-Evans 2025 Dean Matterson 2025 Gordon Chan Kum Tong 2025 Jazz Tevaga 2025 Josh Aloiai 2025 Michael Chee Kam 2025 Raymond Vaega 2025 Siua Taukei'aho 2025 Toafofoa Sipley 2025 Tommy Talau 2025

2025 NRL Signings Tracker: Farnworth, Kennedy ink new deals; London calling for Havili, RCG

Livewire fullback Will Kennedy will remain a Shark in 2026 after inking a one-year extension with the club while Herbie Farnworth has inked a contract extension with the Dolphins before flying to England.

www.nrl.com

One, maybe two there I would keep.

 

[The Wheel]

One, maybe two there I would keep.

Siua and TT - the rest can go. We need a refresh and rest

 

[mickqld]

In an absolute dog of a year that would be nice.

But it’s a bit like “ kissing your sister “ at this point.

I would suggest there will be a lot of emotion , it being the Chasers finale, so I’d suggest they’ll be UP for the game.

It’s just such a pity he was dogging it for many games this year , we lost 3-4 that we should have easily won , and imagine what 8 more points would mean.

I have a feeling the realisation ( by him ) that he was ****ting on his own legacy probably hit him a month ago and that turned his performances around.

Anyway it’s all history now , let’s get it over and hope 2026 isn’t worse

Mate look at our injury list. We'd be out in 1 if we'd made the 8 and also would be papering over the huge cracks in our squad.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Mate look at our injury list. We'd be out in 1 if we'd made the 8 and also would be papering over the huge cracks in our squad.

Agree , it’s a blessing really although some would say “ who cares we made the finals “.

 

[jbb/james]

Chance of that ZERO

Yes it’s surreal in a way , pretty meaningless game , other than a decent farewell for those departin

Just having fun

 

[Wombat64]

Not just them , potentially AoA & Croker, Matterson also going to France.

Would be really nice for some sort of parade.

BUT we know they’ll all be forgotten , won’t they ??

and maybe even Seibold .... who knows....

 

[Wombat64]

I hear there is a celebration planned ... probably for Walsh's debut ?

Yeah, I think that along with the fans the whole club just wants to see the end of this season.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

and maybe even Seibold .... who knows....

Nah , Mr Fluffy is a tight arse , if he sacks him it’s from his own money.

He’ll get another year out of him

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Yes it’s surreal in a way , pretty meaningless game

Would you say it's another "free throw at the stumps"?

[I'm still not over that game we gave away against the Rabbits last year.]