Ya got three choices...(probably more bit it's early)
1) Des and family have joined - (uh oh),
2) It's democracy at work - (shocking), or
3) They're doing it to bug you. (unfathomable!!)
Optimist/Pessimist pulse .. UPDATE
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Ya got three choices...(probably more bit it's early)
1) Des and family have joined - (uh oh),
2) It's democracy at work - (shocking), or
3) They're doing it to bug you. (unfathomable!!)
Nah, can't imagine that ....... anyhoo ... the optimists have climbed back to 87.1% ...
87.4 % now
I have changed the name of this thread ... formerly the Sea Shawshank redemption to the Optimist/Pessimist pulse .. poll ...
And allowed voters to change their votes based on changing attitude or results ... it will be a constant recording of the pulse of Silvertails ..
And allowed voters to change their votes based on changing attitude or results ... it will be a constant recording of the pulse of Silvertails ..
At 86% positive ... we are currently between joyful and exuberant ... just a vinegar stroke away from ...
It’s good that we are feeling optimistic, it is truly better for your soul than living every day in misery.
Of course the poll may change when we start losing games ( which we will ) but hopefully we win more ( even slightly ) than we lose.
Of course the poll may change when we start losing games ( which we will ) but hopefully we win more ( even slightly ) than we lose.
We were sadly playing the wrong brand of footy and without Tom we were plaing that at an ordinary level
an emphasis on forwards, kicking and chase games would be an easy quick fix
momentum and working to turn it , instead of low % plays and hope
imagine being methodical with Tom, and a relay squad outside him
every time Tom takes a hit up or dummy half run, he is shaming someone else , within reason of course . And a leader needs to let the team know it.
potential , but a few major roles missing from the team
will a few young forwards and new coaches fill those roles. A bit hopeful but footy is hope
i think we will be stronger in a few basics but may still lack the game to trouble the heavyweights. For the 3rd year in a row it seems our season is still Tomcentric and
Des or Seibs , its tommy really
an emphasis on forwards, kicking and chase games would be an easy quick fix
momentum and working to turn it , instead of low % plays and hope
imagine being methodical with Tom, and a relay squad outside him
every time Tom takes a hit up or dummy half run, he is shaming someone else , within reason of course . And a leader needs to let the team know it.
potential , but a few major roles missing from the team
will a few young forwards and new coaches fill those roles. A bit hopeful but footy is hope
i think we will be stronger in a few basics but may still lack the game to trouble the heavyweights. For the 3rd year in a row it seems our season is still Tomcentric and
Des or Seibs , its tommy really
I think we all know we are a few stars short of being top 4 material.
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I get your drift feathered friend
The more stars in our line up
The brighter we shine
One of the Bright Stars in the Sea eagle 2023 Show is the high flying Koula
Wouldn’t that be different.
To be honest it’s not anywhere near the best forward pack BUT if they work together, as a unit , they could achieve at a much higher level.
We have tacklers and runners in our forwards but we lack an intimidating enforcer
All our forwards are passive aggressive
And they are led by the nicest , friendliest and most lovable guy on the planet
No introduction necessary
I do love an aggro front rower but good guys can do OK too. We all remember Des in his playing days used to be called "Sorry", but he went OK and so did the teams he was in. To paraphrase Winston Churchill, if you are going to kill someone it costs nothing to be polite 
The poll is now sitting where I’d expect it to be , around 90% positive 10% negative.
You’ll always get 10% who are glass half empty types.
The important thing though is where will those figures sit after 4 rounds.
You’ll always get 10% who are glass half empty types.
The important thing though is where will those figures sit after 4 rounds.
It has been said many times that Footy is not rocket science. Its about teams playing a fast cohesive and well structured football which is centred around controlling the football. You can't win footy games without the ball. With or without Tommy this is the formula required. We lacked composure and played ill disciplined football last year and paid the price. Our ball players need to think about the impact of low percentage plays on our forward pack who last year looked as though they gave up at times. I'm expecting a huge improvement in 2023.
Yeah. I'm always reminded of this classic quote about Tooves:
As current and former Manly players will tell you, Toovey is a basic coach. "Run hard, make a break, score a try is basically all he says," is how one player describes his methodology.
Manly Sea Eagles need to tell coach Geoff Toovey where he stands
There needs to be an investigaaaaation into Geoff Toovey's position at Manly.
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
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24 | 18 | 6 | 333 | 42 |
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24 | 18 | 6 | 214 | 42 |
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24 | 16 | 8 | 168 | 38 |
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24 | 16 | 8 | 124 | 38 |
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24 | 14 | 9 | 175 | 35 |
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24 | 14 | 10 | 122 | 34 |
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24 | 13 | 11 | -24 | 32 |
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24 | 13 | 11 | -137 | 32 |
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24 | 12 | 12 | 59 | 30 |
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24 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 30 |
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24 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 30 |
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24 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 29 |
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24 | 9 | 15 | -111 | 24 |
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24 | 9 | 15 | -126 | 24 |
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24 | 7 | 17 | -331 | 20 |
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24 | 5 | 19 | -199 | 16 |
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24 | 4 | 20 | -290 | 14 |
