Pre-Game Penrith v Manly [Round 1, 2022]

[winnyason]

Very ecstatic about this team list. Haumole being there is super. And well deserved for Sipley with the starting spot man, he's on a mission this year and I can't wait for him to kill it. Tolu at 14 is exciting but will most likely have like a 10 minute cameo.

Looking at the penny side, cleary out is fab for us. I'm very happy they named staines at wing, pretty bog defender, and on our preferred left side, I expect us to coast in for some tries there. Also Eisenhuth on the bench is a dud. They look quite vulnerable my friends, I know it's been 8 long years since a round 1 win, but we can break the streak on Thursday in fashionable style. Get ready Manly fans !!!!!!!!

Very onboard with sipley starting need more agro and he give it for first 20-25 minutes

 

[XV-1]

Shocked, named a full strength side, Walker dropped for Koula. Most of the injured players are playing or is Des confusing everyone? Sipley to start? Marty to start, Haumone to start in 2nd row?

2022 NRL Team Lists: Round 1

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 20 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.

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How did you figure Walker has been dropped?
He went off injured against Canberra. No doubt, not 100%.

 

[mave]

I'd be down to at least give Koula a shot playing Walkers middle roving role late in the 1st half.

From what I saw in the trial, we wouldn't lose too much defensively with Koula over Walker.

Worth a shot, if that is in fact Dessie ends up doing.....and who really knows with the side named?

 

[Nordburg]

Yep I get it @Nordburg but just imagine Koula playing Walkers role, with his extreme pace, through the middle. It could be a thing of beauty.

No,I can’t imagine it.A 19 year on debut thats predominately a Fullback or Centre,playing in the middle against the reigning premiers forward pack and having to make a ton of tackles.I’m not a fan of Walker playing in the middle either but at least he has a seasoned body,injury prone as it is.If he does stay on the bench,knowing Des,he’ll be lucky to see 5-10 minutes,if any time at all,unless there’s an injury

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Great 17 I’m really looking forward to this!

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

I'd be down to at least give Koula a shot playing Walkers middle roving role late in the 1st half.

From what I saw in the trial, we wouldn't lose too much defensively with Koula over Walker.

Worth a shot, if that is in fact Dessie ends up doing.....and who really knows with the side named?

Walkers middle role is as a ball player... no way Koula is any ball player certainly not at the moment. And yes no way will he be there to defend in the middle of the ruck.

 

[mave]

Walkers middle role is as a ball player... no way Koula is any ball player certainly not at the moment. And yes no way will he be there to defend in the middle of the ruck.

I said replace Walkers middle roving role......not ball playing role.

 

[Supreme Leader]

How did you figure Walker has been dropped?
He went off injured against Canberra. No doubt, not 100%.

He ain't on the injured players list?

 

[Eagle 1]

Very ecstatic about this team list. Haumole being there is super. And well deserved for Sipley with the starting spot man, he's on a mission this year and I can't wait for him to kill it. Tolu at 14 is exciting but will most likely have like a 10 minute cameo.

Looking at the penny side, cleary out is fab for us. I'm very happy they named staines at wing, pretty bog defender, and on our preferred left side, I expect us to coast in for some tries there. Also Eisenhuth on the bench is a dud. They look quite vulnerable my friends, I know it's been 8 long years since a round 1 win, but we can break the streak on Thursday in fashionable style. Get ready Manly fans !!!!!!!!

Well summed up report Remy, and a good insight into the Chocolate Soldiers.

 

[ManEagle]

Oh yeah baby !!!!
Thats a good looking 17, and very excited for Thursday come rain, hail or stars.

Of course it depends on the final list Thursday but this is alot better than it was looking with Injuries.

Sippers starting with Keppie coming in off the bench is a good move too.

 

[XV-1]

He ain't on the injured players list?

Is there an official Manly list of injured players?

He went off injured and Des said after the game he was in doubt.

 

[Eagle 1]

Very onboard with sipley starting need more agro and he give it for first 20-25 minutes

That's all we need from Sipley, a good smash it up 20min.

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Jake Trbojevic

Jake Trbojevic speaks to the media ahead of our Round 1 game against the Penrith Panthers on Thursday night.

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[Brisbane Tragic]

That's all we need from Sipley, a good smash it up 20min.

as long as he also defends and doesn't get lazy at marker or around the middle of the ruck. He looks much much fitter so maybe that will also help his defensive motor.

 

[winnyason]

That's all we need from Sipley, a good smash it up 20min.

Yeap agree need that impact

 

[ManlyTragic]

for 24 hrs we will either be first or last on the table

Ah ! But what if it is a draw!

Just sayin’

 

[Waz13]

Yep I get it @Nordburg but just imagine Koula playing Walkers role, with his extreme pace, through the middle. It could be a thing of beauty.

Like someone else said he’ll be used like Pap for Melb. Or he’ll sit on the bench for 80 perhaps. Can’t see him in walkers role at all. Jake will do the link work for 80. Like the side and we are a big chance to start the year with the 2 for once……..

 

[eaglebuzz]

That 17 looks a lot better than I was expecting, will be interesting to see if there are any changes between now and kickoff.

 

[JEF]

Got to say in Jake interview he doesn't seem confident they are going to win. Philosophical and realistic based on the past I guess. I think they can.

 

[Budgie]

Ah ! But what if it is a draw!

Just sayin’

Then we'll be first