PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Eels v Manly [Round 11, 2021]

[Kevinward777]

Even before Cust was out we had a new halves pairing and no utility on the bench. Id alsi argue Cust’s defence would be more costly than Keppie at backrow.

You make two very solid points.

 

[Waz13]

There’s only one King…..Wally Lewis, there’s only one Prince…….Brett Stewart & there is only one Queen…..Clint Gutherson!!!!

I absolutely despise this team and their piss ant fullback who is not in the same league as Tom, Teddy Pap n co. My hatred for this team grows every year. I really do need to seek help. Lol

 

[court83]

Don't like the changes.. had I known cust was out I prolly tip the eels...
Young cust replacing old foz doesn't change team dynamic that much..

Schuster to 5/8 means we lose the attacking flair having a ball playing backrower brings, and if Lawton plays it's a new hooker that's never played with the side.

Long term it will work out, but last minute against a team rolling like the eels?? I don't like it at all

 

[Pete W]

Even before Cust was out we had a new halves pairing and no utility on the bench. Id alsi argue Cust’s defence would be more costly than Keppie at backrow.

The new halves pairing point is not really relevant as both teams have to deal with this. The question is, is this team without Cust, and instead Lawton, a stronger line-up? Possibly one day. But I'd have to disagree with respect to this week. Can you remember Panthers first try at Bathurst? - very costly from Keppie (absolutely love the guy, and he does a great job but let's be honest, he is a prop). And can anyone argue that Marty coming off the bench isn't a stronger option for Manly than him starting these days? And Lawton may take a couple of weeks to get going, gel, and game fitness etc

 

[pjayz]

These days no team is ever at full strength or very rarely. Eels and Penrith have had more luck than others with injuries. Their time will come.

Got any gum?

 

[Little Grubber Kick]

Well we will now see how the Shoe goes at 5/8

And I’m excited to see how Lawton goes although a big ask coming in for your first game against the red hot Eels.

Jeez we can’t take a trick with injuries can we.

The Shoe has been on fire so I would expect it to continue in his favored position.

The worms will need to hot foot it to keep tabs on all that will be going on.

But all the worms Hot Feet won't be a match for the Shoes Fire.

 

[mickqld]

Seriously weak bench plus too many changes in the forwards. Fuk all these constant injuries it's killing us. Will be the slime x 20 I'm afraid.

 

[Waz13]

Got any gum?

Let’s all have a chew......

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Seriously weak bench plus too many changes in the forwards. Fuk all these constant injuries it's killing us. Will be the slime x 20 I'm afraid.

Could be , mightn’t be either

 

[KaZa]

I agree it may be optimistic, but do you really think Des was ever going to build his September team in March (especially with Tom out) or bring the new guys along slowly and see what comes out in the wash?

so Penrith just playing pub players till September?

 

[KaZa]

It's tongue in cheek, @KaZa. No different to the fanatical "Des Disciples." Hardly what I would call labelling someone, I didn't even mention any poster by their pseudonym. But I do apologise if I have inadvertently caused you an offence.

I accept your humble apology sir.

 

[The better Robbo]

Keppie has issues in his lateral movements defensively. Lawton hasn't played a 1st grade game all year, and never played with this team. Schuster moving from the position he is best suited imo... definitely not a stronger team. Our bench is now considerably weaker too, as marty and paseka will now start together, as opposed to having a serious and experienced forward coming on for stability and impact. If Keppie is starting left 2nd rower, then that is a totally new combination that most likely will struggle re defensive understanding: Keppie-Schuster-Parker. I hope I'm wrong

As someone else suggested I'd say Des was always gonna play Schuster at 5/8 and Keppie to backrow. Really the only change is Lawton for Cust

 

[40 years an eagle]

so Penrith just playing pub players till September?

Yeah, same cattle, same amount of injuries, same coach.

Good grief.

 

[mickqld]

Glad I won't be watching the constant milking joke penalties of crusher tackles by Sivo and the queen flipping around like a fish. It will be another ref farce this game.

 

[Kevinward777]

Seriously weak bench plus too many changes in the forwards. Fuk all these constant injuries it's killing us. Will be the slime x 20 I'm afraid.

Cheers Mick.

 

[Dion Johnson]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Des shuffles the team around with Croker to 6, Schuster to right edge, Keppie staring prop with Tent, Lawton at 9 and Marty impact off the bench.

 

[Rosko]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Des shuffles the team around with Croker to 6, Schuster to right edge, Keppie staring prop with Tent, Lawton at 9 and Marty impact off the bench.

Experiment with the team, like the first time we played Parra at Wankfest? That worked out well.

 

[40 years an eagle]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Des shuffles the team around with Croker to 6, Schuster to right edge, Keppie staring prop with Tent, Lawton at 9 and Marty impact off the bench.

I thought about this as a solid option but I couldn't think who could be Lawton's relief at 14.

 

[wombatgc]

Can’t wait to see Shoe level Moses and Brown, and put Gutho on his arse as well.
‘But expect Mahoney to give Lawton plenty of problems.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Good luck to our boys!
They will gain a great deal of confidence if they beat the eels.