PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Knights v Manly [Round 12, 2021]

[globaleagle]

Does anyone else get a bad feeling about this game coming? Knights got blasted by the coach in the post match conference last week (didn't he basically call the team soft and losers?). Wouldn't be surprised to see a bit of bite in this one.

Also, if Burbo is debuting who is dropping out? I assume Siro might not be ready or is Suli getting the flick?

I always feel a bit nervous about every game and try not to think of reasons the opposition would win as there's always something (lol).

Players back
team on a roll
team got a rocket up 'em by the coach
coach sacked to watch for team bounce back
team 'doing it for someone'
new star wars movie comes out.....

so fingers crossed and if Manly play like "they know they can play" then they should account for the Knights team.

 

[Snake]

I think one of the things the new rules have changed is the number of upsets. I don't want to put the mock on us but it seems that with less wrestle and a more open game, the teams with the better players seem to keep winning. In the past, if you could wrestle, you could nullify the talent of the opposition, and jag the odd win. But these days, it is very hard to keep the games elite players out of the contest. If you look at the ladder, the best squads are at the top and the worst are at the bottom; that might seem obvious but it's a clear gap nowadays. We used to see a couple of teams with average squads, punching above their weight. I'm not seeing that anymore.

 

[40 nil]

Is Ben the one who pushed Jake into the pond while playing golf?

If so, watch for a few special hospital passes from Jake!

Better still, would be a no look Schuster pass sending Burbo in a for a try. They are best mates & had a great understanding coming up through the ranks.

 

[mickqld]

I always feel a bit nervous about every game and try not to think of reasons the opposition would win as there's always something (lol).

Players back
team on a roll
team got a rocket up 'em by the coach
coach sacked to watch for team bounce back
team 'doing it for someone'
new star wars movie comes out.....

so fingers crossed and if Manly play like "they know they can play" then they should account for the Knights team.

Pretty sure I've just seen a trailer for "Return of the Return of the Return of the Return of the Jedi". Just sayin'.

 

[stoodamire]

Better still, would be a no look Schuster pass sending Burbo in a for a try. They are best mates & had a great understanding coming up through the ranks.

im foaming at the mouth with the idea of Schuster sending Burbo over for a meatie.

 

[The Insomniac]

I don't think there's too much complacency in this team. Easy win by 20.

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

I don't think there's too much complacency in this team. Easy win by 20.

Early days yet, but I believe they will become the next "LyonsToMenzies"

 

[globaleagle]

Just walked past some Canadians having some drinks and Eagle rock was playing.

So omen time...we're gunna win!

I think that's the first time I've heard it here in 10,000 years.

 

[globaleagle]

Pretty sure I've just seen a trailer for "Return of the Return of the Return of the Return of the Jedi". Just sayin'.

Yeah but it was just a re-run!

 

[Stewbojevic]

Daily Telegraph reporting he’s replacing Siro on the bench.

 

[Shoe1]

Does anyone else get a bad feeling about this game coming? Knights got blasted by the coach in the post match conference last week (didn't he basically call the team soft and losers?). Wouldn't be surprised to see a bit of bite in this one.

Also, if Burbo is debuting who is dropping out? I assume Siro might not be ready or is Suli getting the flick?

The game could be anything. We could win by 50, or get pipped in a frustrating mistakeathon.

 

[Will on the hill]

Yeah but it was just a re-run!

Hey GE, is your code "Manly goes for gold"?

 

[Dion Johnson]

The Knights halves have not been playing very well, I think we get the Knights comfortably with Ponga out.

 

[globaleagle]

Hey GE, is your code "Manly goes for gold"?

Yes! Yes it is! You brilliant Turing minded winner!

My first code went unsolved for about 3 years but 'maybe' I made it too easy this time!

Nicely done. ub uber l77t haxxor

 

[The Wheel]

Here is the latest

Sea Eagles team cut for Knights match

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

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Wheel]

Interesting to see who dropped out and who went onto the bench

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Interesting to see who dropped out and who went onto the bench

Burbo 18th man

Could be a ruse

Or is Suli being considered a forward ??

 

[mickqld]

I expect the desperate knights will really try to put us to the sword early tomorrow. If we can weather the early crusade then we should be able to repell the infidels and steele for a win. BUT I think we will be on a downer after last weeks big win. Knights by 10.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I expect the desperate knights will really try to put us to the sword early tomorrow. If we can weather the early crusade then we should be able to repell the infidels and steele for a win. BUT I think we will be on a downer after last weeks big win. Knights by 10.

Definitely NOT going to be a walk in the park !!

 

[ManEagle]

Definitely NOT going to be a walk in the park !!

No but hopefully it will be Manly in a canter at Marathon stadium