Next 14 games

[The better Robbo]

In the next 14 games we only play 3 genuine top 8 sides, the rest are border line or bottom 8 sides. We have a real opportunity to build some momentum and string a few wins together. This week's team will be the best team we have named all year despite all the injuries. I reckon we can still make a run and try sneak into the 8. Even beyond those 14 games we only have 3 more genuine top 8 sides to finish the year. Its a favourable draw from here on so anything is possible if we can continue to build on last week.
I see 6 teams definitely making the 8 so that leaves 2 spots for everyone else, Titans may take one of those so maybe 1 spot, I don't see why it can't be us! A lot will depend on Turbo playing out the year and I see Lawton as a really important inclusion aswell. I'm not saying I think we will but it's there if we want it! I'm still expecting 10th to 12th place but optimistic about the potential.

 

[ManlyTragic]

We haven't been competitive in our first 4 games and won the last one by 1 point

Sorry but too soon to get optimistic

 

[Eagles4Life]

Turning point or not? Let's enjoy it for what it is. No matter how your analyse it, it's an improvement on last week. Go Manly.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

To be fair to @The better Robbo , the first 4 games were losses to teams currently placed 1st, 2nd, 4th and 7th on the ladder. Ok we got our asses spanked by losing in huge margins. If we continue playing with the same attitude, playing for the 1%rs, then it's not beyond us and feasable to make a cheeky run towards top 8.

 

[Jerry1]

We haven't been competitive in our first 4 games and won the last one by 1 point

Sorry but too soon to get optimistic

Now you spoiled it for me.

 

[sheridanstand78]

One game at a time I think is the best policy at the moment. The next game we will be rank outsiders against the Titans. If we get a win in that game it really starts building something!

 

[HK_Eagle]

Oh shiiiite, we have more games. I thought we could just retire for the season winners after that game

 

[Jigzkiller]

Wow overhyping a 1 point win much lol

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Wow overhyping a 1 point win much lol

Gotta start somewhere and the thread is about the next 14 games. If we get Olakau'atu back he can take jetski spot and that is a big improvement. Tommy is back and the boys will have confidence from the win.

Next 5 games
Titans L
Tigers W
Panthers L
Warriors W
Broncos W

Then
Parra L
Knights W
Cowboys W
Titans L
Dogs W

6 out of 10 not bad.. who knows what form we will be in later on we could even beat titans and parra

Full team we have a great side just need them all back

 

[Technical Coach]

-121 PD yeah nah.

 

[The better Robbo]

Wow overhyping a 1 point win much lol

And I suppose you think Tigers, Sharks and Knights etc are much better outfits than us? Because they are the teams we are fighting against for 8th to 12th place.

 

[maxta]

Here's the thing
The top 1- 5 teams murder opposition on the scoreboard
If Manly can beat those mid fielders and challenge for a 8-10
Place - I'm elated

 

[Wombat64]

-121 PD yeah nah.

 

[Wombat64]

-121 PD yeah nah.

What is your problem? For ****s sake what do you prefer? That we keep losing? Seriously what the **** do you want? A win is a win and the try by Saab was one of the highlights of our arse **** of a season. At least we had a go and weren't thrashed for once....

*no offence intended to people who do like arse ****ing.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

IMO we can’t compete with the top 8 sides playing the football we played over the last 5 weeks with simply improved effort and better defence. Our win on Friday was the first baby step. I hope change is coming.

 

[47MVEagle]

What is your problem? For *s sake what do you prefer? That we keep losing? Seriously what the * do you want? A win is a win and the try by Saab was one of the highlights of our arse **** of a season. At least we had a go and weren't thrashed for once....

*no offence intended to people who do like arse ****ing.

Essay-length reply incoming

 

[Wombat64]

Essay-length reply incoming

So true ......

 

[peterh]

And based on ACTUAL current form

Titans L
Tigers L
Panthers L
Warriors W
Broncos L

Then
Parra L
Knights L
Cowboys L
Titans L
Dogs W

More like 2 out of 10.

 

[47MVEagle]

There are a few drones on this forum

 

[Spartan Eagle]

In my dreams:

Titans W
Tigers W
Panthers W
Warriors W
Broncos W

Then
Parra W
Knights W
Cowboys W
Titans W
Dogs W

Then home semi finals
Beating Rorters Scum and Panthers in GF