Ok Harper - last chance

[maxta]

I wonder if Harps watched how Staggs tackled Takakai tonight

Similar to Koula 2nd half - up in his face instead of standing back and giving him room to wind up
In fairness, the Brisbane defensive line helped by pushing up and sliding across and up with energy as Harper though the biggest offender, was not alone with some of that terrible edge defence

 

[mickqld]

I think we've just learned that Harper should never be near 1st grade again.

 

[HK_Eagle]

It’s scary how Talakai’s confidence and performance was determined by Lionel’s belief and confidence. It’s even scarier how much we allowed that niche to be exploited.

 

[TokyoEagle]

It’s scary how Talakai’s confidence and performance was determined by Lionel’s belief and confidence. It’s even scarier how much we allowed that niche to be exploited.

Now, now, HK. You should know better than anyone that you should always use emojis when using sarcasm.

 

[winnyason]

I'd take it with a grain of salt..
7kgs is a sh!t load of weight to drop. Surely the club wouldn't really play someone that lost 7kgs in a week, especially when we had options..

When asked how he knew, his response:

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The bloke professes to know a lot, but the reality is, he knows fark all.

That bloke Is a complete cocksucker

 

[Brookie Bob]

Manly were right to drop Harper but right-edge problem goes way deeper than him

Manly made a high profile drop of Morgan Harper this week. But their edge defence issues can't be solved by that. They go much deeper.

www.theroar.com.au

 

[Dion Johnson]

Manly were right to drop Harper but right-edge problem goes way deeper than him

Manly made a high profile drop of Morgan Harper this week. But their edge defence issues can't be solved by that. They go much deeper.

www.theroar.com.au

Good analysis on Saab, I am of the view he needs to add more to his game than speed.

Being carried this season he is, I liked the look of Vega in the trial, Tippytoes is a centre for me, he has done a good job on the wing so far, the high ball is a concern though.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Whilst Soul Glo was completely outclassed last week, the article above is right it wasn't all his doing.

BUT the trouble for young Morgan now will be confidence, whatever he had will be 110% shot to pieces.

He probably needs to go back to Blacktown and regain that confidence and if he's killing it there maybe he gets another chance.

 

[Pete W]

Manly were right to drop Harper but right-edge problem goes way deeper than him

Manly made a high profile drop of Morgan Harper this week. But their edge defence issues can't be solved by that. They go much deeper.

www.theroar.com.au

Great article

 

[Disco]

Is this his 'second' year? Second year syndrome? I though rubes was rubbish last year after a good one the year before but he's bounced back quite well.

I dunno... it's late and I had to do my taxes today.

Garrick debuted in 2019 so last year was his 3rd year and he was fantastic breaking point scoring records.

But yes in his second year in 2020 he was a little down on form

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

All teams, even when they're not playing Manly, usually focus their attack down the left side because it's the natural direction for right-handed players to go. So it's always going to be the toughest side to defend purely because there's usually more traffic coming your way. I feel for Harper, I really do, copping the blame for what has been a long-standing team deficiency. But he's been dropping off tackles and making poor reads for too long for other teams not to notice and he had to go. Not sure how he'll get his mojo back, but until he does he can't be in the top team.

 

[Nike]

With Parker going down I can see Harper being back on the menu come Tuesday.

 

[winnyason]

With Parker going down I can see Harper being back on the menu come Tuesday.

I put Tui in centre and Garrick to wing with Tom back this week

 

[Spartan Eagle]

 

[wombatgc]

With Parker going down I can see Harper being back on the menu come Tuesday.

With Tommy likely to come back next week, I’d run Garrick at centre. He has done a great job at F/B. He looks a more complete player now (especially defensively).
Saab is the real worry. 11 runs for 52 metres. Doesn’t look interested in going anywhere near the ball. (eg that cat pass he thru at Garrick 15 metres out).

 

[Dion Johnson]

With Parker going down I can see Harper being back on the menu come Tuesday.

Tippytoes to replace Parker for me, what a worry if Harper got back in the 17..

 

[Eagle 1]

With Tommy likely to come back next week, I’d run Garrick at centre. He has done a great job at F/B. He looks a more complete player now (especially defensively).
Saab is the real worry. 11 runs for 52 metres. Doesn’t look interested in going anywhere near the ball. (eg that cat pass he thru at Garrick 15 metres out).

Tommy coming back next week has probably saved Saab from the chop. Garrick's been sensational filling in for Tom. I'd put him back to wing only because he's such a great finisher.

 

[Remy]

Parker hopefully will be alright, played a while after the initial injury. Long turnaround. Cannot take it if Harper is back after a week out. Best back 5:

Turbo
Tui
Koula
Parker
Garrick

 

[Red Baron]

Just read he is coming off the bench today. What is DES thinking?!?

 

[Sheikheagle]

Just read he is coming off the bench today. What is DES thinking?!?

Possibly Ben to the back row