PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly v Bulldogs [Round 3, 2020]

Canterbury Bulldogs had been buoyed by the news that their best player is fit and raring to go this weekend against Manly.

With a very good record against the sea eagles, Matt Cecchin is looking forward to exploiting the new 'six again' rule for when Jake Trbojevic lays on a tackled player for .2 of a nanosecond.
 
Looks like being a fairly dry track which should be a positive for Manly . Defence has to be the corner stone again and should have enough in attack to get the job done . Can "t underestimate the Dogs , finished well last season and Pay will have them at least competitive . Fan of Paseka but was surprised to see him in the 17 man squad . Keppie seems well regarded and most likely has even more improvement . .
 
Looks like being a fairly dry track which should be a positive for Manly . Defence has to be the corner stone again and should have enough in attack to get the job done . Can "t underestimate the Dogs , finished well last season and Pay will have them at least competitive . Fan of Paseka but was surprised to see him in the 17 man squad . Keppie seems well regarded and most likely has even more improvement . .

Boyle did really really well in games 1 & 2 but I guess “ In Des we Trust”.
 
Manly by 10. Think we will be a bit rusty, and doggies only know how to defend, no attack for 5 years now.
 
Rule refresher: Don’t forget there were a host of rule changes brought in to start the initial season, including a captain’s challenge per team until unsuccessful; 20/40; the banning of tackling a player in the air; and three options to feed the scrum.

(DT)
 
At first I saw this as a danger game, but running my eye over the squads we are much stronger all over the park and I fully expect us to put them to the sword by 20+. They will score no more than 2 tries, worst case scenario.
 
Well the tipping comp pickers are now 80/20 to Manly ( the reverse a few days ago).

Honestly we should win it , but I doubt it will be a cricket score.
 

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