PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly v Knights [Round 8, 2020]

[BOZO]

Sorry I feel pessimist about this one also. Newcastle are a better side than the Sharks, and other than Suli, which is an improvement, this is the same team humbled by the gummies. Not convinced about our backline again. Too slow, too uncreative. Just my thoughts and no doubt I'll be criticised for showing apparent disloyalty. Cust may add something from the bench. See it as I see it.

No criticism feathered friend as you are entitled to your opinion
In regards to your Newcastle is better than the Sharks and they should beat us theory. If we beat the raiders who are a better team than the Sharks with 6 players out it means we that we should have beaten the Sharks with only 3 men out . It does not work that way as it is how a team aims up on the day .
On the day we were as flat and ugly as phylis Dillers breasts and we humbled our selves more so than the Sharks humbles us .
Too slow and Uncreative ? Our lack of intensity and poor defence was last weeks issue and not our attack as we scored 22 points enough to win a match .
I do agree that Cust added spark when he came on and our boys will all be sparked up against the Knights after a good and well deserved spanking by Des
I see another great comeback by the Sea eagles

 

[The Wheel]

Froggy talks to media this morning

Croker: Attitude and intent

Sea Eagles Lachlan Croker talks about changing the teams attitude as a whole and the excitement on returning to Lottoland

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[BOZO]

The Knights have won only one of their past nine games at Lottoland.
The Sea Eagles have won nine of their past 11 games against the Knights.

 

[susan]

We can win for sure .... this week probably defines the rest of our next two months. Moses back is huge ... he has the ability to break open a game.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Won't Parker be marking Best and Suli on Tuala? I think Sirro is going to have busy day.

Best is left centre for Knights so he will match up against our right side - i.e. Siro, DCE, Suli, Funa

 

[maxta]

No criticism feathered friend as you are entitled to your opinion
In regards to your Newcastle is better than the Sharks and they should beat us theory. If we beat the raiders who are a better team than the Sharks with 6 players out it means we that we should have beaten the Sharks with only 3 men out . It does not work that way as it is how a team aims up on the day .
On the day we were as flat and ugly as phylis Dillers breasts and we humbled our selves more so than the Sharks humbles us .
Too slow and Uncreative ? Our lack of intensity and poor defence was last weeks issue and not our attack as we scored 22 points enough to win a match .
I do agree that Cust added spark when he came on and our boys will all be sparked up against the Knights after a good and well deserved spanking by Des
I see another great comeback by the Sea eagles
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Phyliss dillers breasts - Classic ....good report also Bozo

 

[maxta]

Just 1 other "quick" observation....our left edge last week was very poor defensively so expect Pearce to try expose Croker/Thommo defensively and I expect Ponga from tackle 3, to slide across the ruck to the right as the ball is being played, to add a man and try exploit even further....
Again as many Silvertails have stated...Attitude is key to most defensive lapses along with confusion or extremely fast play balls, but 1 thing Pearce and Ponga will do is aim for that right edge.

 

[QueefRichards]

The Knights have won only one of their past nine games at Lottoland.
The Sea Eagles have won nine of their past 11 games against the Knights.

We hadnt lost to the Sharks since 2016 either

 

[Shoe1]

The Knights have won only one of their past nine games at Lottoland.
The Sea Eagles have won nine of their past 11 games against the Knights.

sounds like the sharks

 

[Tragic Eagle]

sounds like the sharks

We know how that turned out.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Best is left centre for Knights so he will match up against our right side - i.e. Siro, DCE, Suli, Funa

Best is wearing 4 according to NRL.
game day.

 

[BOZO]

sounds like the sharks

But it smells like the Knights

 

[BOZO]

We hadnt lost to the Sharks since 2016 either

Read between the lines feathered friend
We are talking about the Knights and we are talking about the Sea eagles all pumped up for redemption

 

[BOZO]

Just 1 other "quick" observation....our left edge last week was very poor defensively so expect Pearce to try expose Croker/Thommo defensively and I expect Ponga on tackle 3-4 to slide across the ruck as the ball is being played to add a man and try exploit even further....
Again as many Silvertails have stated...Attitude is key to most defensive lapses along with confusion or extremely fast play balls, but 1 thing Pearce and Ponga will do is aim for that right edge.

When was the last time that Pearce and Ponga were knocked out unconscious . I think they are both due this weekend .

 

[Chip and Chase]

Best is wearing 4 according to NRL.
game day.

I don't know that jumper numbers mean too much do they ?? Matai wore number 4 all the time for us and he was left centre. All I know is that all the games I have seen Best play this year he has been on the left - can't remember his jersey number, but I assume that he will more than likely play left side again this weekend

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Best is left centre for Knights

So Best is left. Don't even know who the right centre is so whoever they are they'd be the lesser centre.
Which means the Knights centres can be known as Best and Less.
You're welcome 🙂

 

[jbb/james]

So Best is left. Don't even know who the right centre is so whoever they are they'd be the lesser centre.
Which means the Knights centres can be known as Best and Less.
You're welcome 🙂

Where you dont pay for any fancy overheads

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Where you dont pay for any fancy overheads

Clever!!

 

[susan]

Just 1 other "quick" observation....our left edge last week was very poor defensively so expect Pearce to try expose Croker/Thommo defensively and I expect Ponga from tackle 3, to slide across the ruck to the right as the ball is being played, to add a man and try exploit even further....
Again as many Silvertails have stated...Attitude is key to most defensive lapses along with confusion or extremely fast play balls, but 1 thing Pearce and Ponga will do is aim for that right edge.

Ponga goes left nine times out of ten.Thats a big part of why Ramien left. And he will target Moses. Sirro will be a busy man.But yes .. any coach worth his salt saw Crokers tactics last week.

 

[susan]

I don't know that jumper numbers mean too much do they ?? Matai wore number 4 all the time for us and he was left centre. All I know is that all the games I have seen Best play this year he has been on the left - can't remember his jersey number, but I assume that he will more than likely play left side again this weekend

Plays left centre.Best and Ponga coming Sirro and Moses way. Sirro is a star, Moses need to stay alert .
Ex Cowboy kid Tuali is right centre. Good player. Junior star who got a crack real young up North. I wouldn’t underrate him.Good test for Parker as kid plays strong , as does the ginger ninja.