PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Chooks v Manly [Round 2, 2020]

[maxta]

I'm watching the storm game again now and geez dce had a shocker... I think this wknd he will have a blinder IF its a dry track. Good to see Des went with the same team... GO Manly

I think he was almost ok...which for DCE our leader...is a shocker.
What concerned me about the game after watching the replay sober, was the game was alive at the 60th minute and they simply took control and better options, particularly the kicking game...which in wet conditions is a long way towards a Win.
A couple more things I noted 2nd time watching, was big Solomona added a heap of momentum off the bench winning the ruck constantly and the Kapow knock on 20m out in the 64th minute was a big turning point....and again - Manly competed well and defence actually good...but predictable attack and poor kicking game made it a dour struggle, that played into Smith/Storm's hands.

 

[The Wheel]

Jake talks Roosters

Sea Eagles lock Jake Trbojevic talks about taking on the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.

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[Deleted member 26876]

I hear you... I think Cust is at the crossroads at Manly but has the potential for a breakout season if he tidies up his front on defence. Don't understand why we keep extending Croker much less put him in 17. I understand he is a good trainer but has done nothing in NRL other than a pass against Raiders at Brookie.

I will be amazed if Schuster is not in NRL by round 6, as for backup 9 I don't think ZDC is eligible but it is as close as you can get to a sensible backup 9. Very surprised we did not put Reed Izzard in 30 ahead of Croker.

IMO Croker is the only one of our options (maybe Cust) that offers any chance of at least doing a job from the bench as utility/dummy half. He was very poor in rd 1, but needs to be used earlier I feel (50th-65th minute I reckon). He is a half and can at least assure ok service and some playmaking ability. He is fit and has pretty good defence, but agree he is out of place. I think bringing him on when we did killed us last week because he felt the pressure to win the game for the team, especially when against Smith. I think the plan is to turn Levi into an 80 minute player but he will need time obviously to develop that. Also think the conditions were another factor in our disjointed attack. Feel we'll pull some organised attack together against the Chooks.

We are very under the radar for this game and I feel the game will be very close. Combinations will determine the result.

 

[The Who]

As with the pre-match Storm discussion, our weakness is defending kicks behind our left winger. Every club will try to exploit this. I think Jorge has a lot a great attributes and has been a wonderful contributor to the team's success, but the tactics in rugby league has changed. Now the main attacking weapon is the kick, so having tall wingers who can leap is a priority. We don't have one of these at our club. Sandwich is the closest we have and is a certain starter. But we will continue to be exposed by kicks to our corners throughout the season. Our recruitment priority for 2021 should be a tall winger (dare I suggest the disgraced Wreckingball from the Dogs?).
Swapping Jorge for Suli is not an answer as you are just getting like-for-like.
I see our lack of 'tall timber' in the backline as our only real weakness.

 

[47MVEagle]

I hear you... I think Cust is at the crossroads at Manly but has the potential for a breakout season if he tidies up his front on defence. Don't understand why we keep extending Croker much less put him in 17. I understand he is a good trainer but has done nothing in NRL other than a pass against Raiders at Brookie.

Are you talking about the game where DCE went off injured & Croker took control of the game & scored 2 tries?

 

[The better Robbo]

As with the pre-match Storm discussion, our weakness is defending kicks behind our left winger. Every club will try to exploit this. I think Jorge has a lot a great attributes and has been a wonderful contributor to the team's success, but the tactics in rugby league has changed. Now the main attacking weapon is the kick, so having tall wingers who can leap is a priority. We don't have one of these at our club. Sandwich is the closest we have and is a certain starter. But we will continue to be exposed by kicks to our corners throughout the season. Our recruitment priority for 2021 should be a tall winger (dare I suggest the disgraced Wreckingball from the Dogs?).
Swapping Jorge for Suli is not an answer as you are just getting like-for-like.
I see our lack of 'tall timber' in the backline as our only real weakness.

We have the tallest timber already on our books... Sam Smith towers over everyone including Turbo. He is the mystery man. Ive been hoping and waiting for this guy to show us something but he really is the mystery man. He is 8ft 7 and identified as a real talent. Surely someone with that size and apparent skills could be a weapon on the field???

 

[DieHardManlyFan]

Does anyone think Tapau needs to be a little bit more destructive in attack? You look at what the likes of Haas and Fifita offer the Donkeys. Imo Kapow and AFB have the potential to offer the same if not more for us

 

[The Who]

We have the tallest timber already on our books... Sam Smith towers over everyone including Turbo. He is the mystery man. Ive been hoping and waiting for this guy to show us something but he really is the mystery man. He is 8ft 7 and identified as a real talent. Surely someone with that size and apparent skills could be a weapon on the field???

You are right. He's the forgotten man. Although he was named to play for Blacktown last Sunday he was replaced by Funa and Elliott.
Did he get a run anywhere?
Perhaps our media department can do an interview with him, just to prove he is real.

 

[The Wheel]

Hasler: Talks Roosters clash

Manly Coach Des Hasler shows his support to the Warriors and talks about preparing for the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval tomorrow.

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[Mark from Brisbane]

Hasler: Talks Roosters clash

Manly Coach Des Hasler shows his support to the Warriors and talks about preparing for the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval tomorrow.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Des is looking pretty smick as well and younger than his years.

 

[BOZO]

The Eagle v the Rooster

WE HAVE IT WITHIN OUR DNA TO WIN THIS GAME AND EVERY GAME

THE EAGLES DO NOT TAKE FLIGHT LESSONS FROM CHICKENS

THE EAGLES SPIRIT AND RESILIENCE IS KNOWN TO SOUR ABOVE AND CONQUER ALL

 

[manly al]

Des is looking pretty smick as well and younger than his years.

Yes he does seem very hip these days

 

[BOZO]

Des is looking pretty smick as well and younger than his years.

Des looks youthful and now that he had his hips done he will be able to lose a few kilos as well

Excessive alcohol and nicotine fcks up our skin and makes us look older

 

[The Wheel]

Captains run

Sea Eagles Captain's Run

Check out some of the best snaps from the Captain's Run this morning ahead of tomorrow's clash against the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval. Photos: Ben Hamilton

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[Kevinward777]

I hear you... I think Cust is at the crossroads at Manly but has the potential for a breakout season if he tidies up his front on defence. Don't understand why we keep extending Croker much less put him in 17. I understand he is a good trainer but has done nothing in NRL other than a pass against Raiders at Brookie.

I will be amazed if Schuster is not in NRL by round 6, as for backup 9 I don't think ZDC is eligible but it is as close as you can get to a sensible backup 9. Very surprised we did not put Reed Izzard in 30 ahead of Croker.

I will be amazed if the season is still going by round 6.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Leichhardt tomorrow

 

[The Wheel]

Sea Eagles team cut for Roosters match

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Des Hasler has cut his squad for tomorrow's match against the Sydney Roosters.

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[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

Sea Eagles team cut for Roosters match

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Des Hasler has cut his squad for tomorrow's match against the Sydney Roosters.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Elliot and Sipley are still on the extented reserve bench. I wonder if Des is thinking what I'm thinking......Sipley in for Olakau'atu and Elliot as reserve hooker in place of Croker.

 

[Luke_m]

Wish we had API at hooker this year makes the panthers attack look so good !! Real shame we let him go our attack last week really struggled

 

[Jethro]

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