PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly v Cowboys [Round 14, 2021]

[Simonmyers11]

How about we pi$$ off origin altogether?

Should be a one off game after the season is over. No disruptions to the regular season.

 

[Shoe1]

This is a joke plays for nsw in a no one cares game and dogs it for us in a desperate game we need to win.
New rule should be implemented if you don't back up for your club you are ruled out of next origin.

Sick and tired of players not putting the people (clubs) who pay their wages first.

He will be sitting in the stands when our finals hopes go up in smoke but good news he will be right for origin 2.

****ing priorities

Better to have no nrl games the same week, or origin after the season again. Standalone origin.

 

[The Wheel]

Turbo out

https://twitter.com/x/status/1402889781072203778

 

[40 nil]

In 2019, Turbo was rested after SOO Game Two (having just returned from his second hamstring injury). We lost to Souths 20-21 at Stadium Australia.

 

[eagleron]

Did anyone see the crocodile roll tackle that Munster did on Tommy. Can’t believe the MRC missed it. He has taken over from Smith as biggest grub in game.

No doubt Smith had much to do with his grubby approach the game

 

[davohan123]

With turbo not playing glad I have something on tomorrow night which means I can't make it.

Yes I get resting turbo but this is a must win game tomorrow, with cowboys pretty much full strength I don't like our chances now.

To me tomorrow night is season defining we have to beat teams around us in order to be playing finals footy.

With the news of turbo being rested expect a very small crowd tomorrow night.

 

[40 years an eagle]

I think you should consult with his GF first.


(juvenile humour…yes. But I’m a man child so I can get away with it )

Reminds me of an old joke-

Two mates having a beer and one of the guys' dog is nearby licking his balls.
Guy 1 "wish I could do that"
Guy 2 "i think you better pat him first mate"


Yeah I know...juvenile.

 

[maxta]

Much as Turbo influences the side, will be a big boost if the side can lift for a big win without him and it's something they will be striving for tomorrow night....it's not a case of sit back and wait for Tom to do something special....the entire team has to lift and roll up the sleeves to get it done, which will only benefit when Tom does return, as if everyone else is playing well, it loostens up Turbo a little more making him only more dangerous and Manly a more "Complete" team.

 

[The Royal Soup]

Absolute ****ing joke

fuk origin!!!

cowboys will win 13+ now

disgusting

 

[Will on the hill]

Take 2 weeks off in the middle of the season. Play the round prior on thurs, fri, sat. Play the round after on sat, sun, mon. This gives us 20 days to fit in a 3 game series. Run best of 3 series for women's SOO and 4 other international sides at the same time. Heaps of content for everyone and a nice window for teams to regroup for the run home. Zero impact on the regular season and ratings would be through the roof.

 

[davohan123]

Take 2 weeks off in the middle of the season. Play the round prior on thurs, fri, sat. Play the round after on sat, sun, mon. This gives us 20 days to fit in a 3 game series. Run best of 3 series for women's SOO and 4 other international sides at the same time. Heaps of content for everyone and a nice window for teams to regroup for the run home. Zero impact on the regular season and ratings would be through the roof.

Also crowds numbers now being affected because the news just gone about turbo resting will stop any last minute ticket sales from happening.

It's such a shame he has to be rested but I understand why. We still have enough talent to win but don't like our chances.

 

[The Wheel]

Team cut

Sea Eagles team cut for Cowboys game

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Des Hasler has cut his squad for tomorrow's match against the Nth Qld Cowboys at 4 Pines Park.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[KaZa]

Its the correct decision. Even if we get hammered. What if we played him and he does his hammy again. The risks are much higher so soon after playing 48 hours earlier.. especially after a high intensity match.

This is a test to show how far we have come. How much is it all on him. Would be nice if Shuster and Olakatau are in as well as they have been integral to this side too.

Edit: Just saw he has named Walker at full back.... Look at that bench. Surely hes not playing Suli Cust Turbo Sipley bench.. smokescreen for De Luis? oh oh.

 

[davohan123]

Its the correct decision. Even if we get hammered. What if we played him and he does his hammy again. The risks are much higher so soon after playing 48 hours earlier.. especially after a high intensity match.

This is a test to show how far we have come. How much is it all on him. Would be nice if Shuster and Olakatau are in as well as they have been integral to this side too.

Edit: Just saw he has named Walker at full back.... Look at that bench. Surely hes not playing Suli Cust Turbo Sipley bench.. smokescreen for De Luis? oh oh.

Agreed walker fullback big oh oh

 

[sheridanstand78]

The club really had no choice but to Rest Tommy. Whoever at the NRL made the decision to play on a Friday night less than 48 hours from an Origin game needs their head read.

Yet again the clubs are at the mercy of the TV deal and with it being a long weekend, surely they could have played the 8 games between Saturday and Monday. Oh well.

It does restrict our chances a bit and tomorrow I think will be a 101 slog, heavy pitch and ripe for conservative play, good kick chase, running hard and completing sets. I think Foran will play a big role tomorrow night and DCE will want to redeem himself. I think that Jake will be relatively fresh after playing limited minutes last night.

The team will want to put on a good performance after the lackluster effort in Newcastle and to celebrate the passing of Bozo.

I do wish the NRL would play origin away from the NRL season as it really affects the quality of games and you get teams being penalised for their success.

 

[Shoe1]

When Tom took the 2nd hit up of the game at full speed, I thought go easy mate, hang out in the centres and bludge! Then he proceeded to go 1000 miles an hour for 80 mins in attack and defence.

Impressive, but I knew he wouldn’t be able to back up after that effort.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Agreed walker fullback big oh oh

Agreed, but we really have no choice.
Walker is making up the numbers of fit players with FG experience and where else can you play him? No way he ousts either Harpo or Scorpio for a centre spot...or take anyone else's backline spot for that matter.
Walker at FB provides the least disruption...unfortunately.

 

[XV-1]

Poor ole Dylan Walker is on a hiding to nothing.

Maybe Des will surprise is all and swap Harper and Walker. 🙂

 

[40 years an eagle]

Poor ole Dylan Walker is on a hiding to nothing.

Maybe Des will surprise is all and swap Harper and Walker. 🙂

Then it would be "Poor ole Saab" who will be on a hiding

 

[Nordburg]

Take 2 weeks off in the middle of the season. Play the round prior on thurs, fri, sat. Play the round after on sat, sun, mon. This gives us 20 days to fit in a 3 game series. Run best of 3 series for women's SOO and 4 other international sides at the same time. Heaps of content for everyone and a nice window for teams to regroup for the run home. Zero impact on the regular season and ratings would be through the roof.

Some morons think by stopping club footy in that time that it’s a free kick to other codes.If club sides are not playing that weekend,who is saying they’re going to watch,say AFL and never come back to League again?I love all sport and try to keep up to date with all codes(not Union)but I’m certainly not abandoning Manly/League because my team isn’t playing that particular weekend.With the amount of stress Manly gives me,I quite enjoy a weekend off once in a while