This^. Jury is out and wont be back till about Rd 6. If we have a few wins and our defence doesn't look like a thawing ice lake then we may have grounds for optimism.Manly has 3 current origin players and only 1 player has won a premiership in this squad back in 2011. Also, the highest paid player is injury prone and the coach has a dubious track record.
The circus has been in full swing at Manly for a decade. Like with any unsuccessful business the garbage starts at the top and rolls down the hill. When you cant buy match winners or a good coach because someone enjoys living off an oily rag you got buckley's chance against the heavy weights of the comp.
I hope to be there live at our spiritual home ground
That first 8 weeks is horrendous , I’ll be looking for a committed team , having a go , but just not enough firepower to beat the big guns.This^. Jury is out and wont be back till about Rd 6. If we have a few wins and our defence doesn't look like a thawing ice lake then we may have grounds for optimism.
Still all hinges on Mr Porcelain man. IF he's there all year we'll make finals.That first 8 weeks is horrendous , I’ll be looking for a committed team , having a go , but just not enough firepower to beat the big guns.
If they do “ ok “ during this period the second half should be much better.
But let’s see first of all.
Good to see you follow that Great Manly Winning Instinct feathered friendI've actually put $50 on Manly to win the grand final. I've never done that before.
Heroes are not made in comfort zonesThat first 8 weeks is horrendous , I’ll be looking for a committed team , having a go , but just not enough firepower to beat the big guns.
If they do “ ok “ during this period the second half should be much better.
But let’s see first of all.
In the next iteration of the poll, can we correct the coach's name? (okay, I will cop it now...)
In the next iteration of the poll, can we correct the coach's name? (okay, I will cop it now...)
Team | P | W | D | L | PD | Pts | |
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1 | Bulldogs | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 74 | 14 |
2 | Storm | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 12 |
3 | Warriors | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 12 |
4 | Broncos | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 78 | 10 |
5 | Raiders | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 10 |
6 | Sharks | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 8 |
7 | Dragons | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
8 | Cowboys | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -42 | 8 |
9 | Rabbitohs | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -44 | 8 |
10 | Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 6 |
11 | Sea Eagles | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 6 |
12 | Tigers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 6 |
13 | Titans | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -36 | 6 |
14 | Roosters | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -52 | 6 |
15 | Knights | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -74 | 6 |
16 | Eels | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -107 | 6 |
17 | Panthers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 4 |