PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly v Tigers [Round 17, 2020]

[Will on the hill]

So, from the 21 in the squad this is what I consider to be the best/most interesting combination:
Tyfuna
Hoppa Jnr
Harper
The Shoe
Miski
Con
DCE
Aladdin
Levi
Kapow
Guaca
Sir Loin
Jake
Res:
Keppie
Tent
Duck
Froggy

Definitely interesting.
I'd suggest, Hoju (Simpsons reference but may have already been used on Will),
Instruments (Organ Harp), Masour Mk ll, 501s, Jurbo and Sheep Dog (Kelpie) should be in that list.

 

[Cioran]

Schuster will play. But where? im assuming he will make the bench as the 14. Could play centre 5/8 or at lock.

Depends who we loose to a serious injury during the match I suppose. Sorry, couldn’t resist.

 

[Jigzkiller]

Who does Des think he is fooling naming Schuster in 18? we all know he is playing. Stop with your stupid games Des and start coaching the rabble.
Is Donny Singe still our fitness guy? if so we need to shake that up in the off season as we don't look as fit as most teams we are gassed after 15-20 minutes.

Also if rahme can't get on top of Tom's hamstring issues someone else should be bought in not blaming rahme but with the money tied up in Tom we need another set of eyes on him.

 

[Shoe1]

Who does Des think he is fooling naming Schuster in 18? we all know he is playing. Stop with your stupid games Des and start coaching the rabble.
Is Donny Singe still our fitness guy? if so we need to shake that up in the off season as we don't look as fit as most teams we are gassed after 15-20 minutes.

Also if rahme can't get on top of Tom's hamstring issues someone else should be bought in not blaming rahme but with the money tied up in Tom we need another set of eyes on him.

Yeah the dencorub therapy aint cutting it

 

[madmax]

I can see either Parker swapping with Hoppa or Jorge swapping with Miski before kick off as having Hoppa & Miski both on one side could be risky.

Is Thommo injured?

Ankle injury....out for the rest of the season mate!

 

[davohan123]

Ankle injury....out for the rest of the season mate!

So no final farewell game at brookvale for Joel then.

Shame because his final game and turbo returning in round 19 thought we may have a chance of a win against titans.

 

[sheridanstand78]

Think I heard Maguire may give a few of their new guys a run, not sure. Brooks will be on display, they reckon he is only on about 800k so quite a bargain for a half. Although he can't organise a team, of course.
I look forward to watching Hoppa after that run under his belt, and Funa is good to watch too, although you never know what you'll get. Hopefully he soon settles into a more consistent performer as he has plenty of class.
If Haumole and Schuster get picked but we lose, I'll be most interested to see the the comments of all those who reckon they won't mind losing as long as the youngsters get a run 🙂

If they are not tried, we will never know and anything has to be better than the continuing failing players of the last 10 weeks, if we dont win another game so be it and at least these kids will get the experiene that they will need as its all about 2021 now!

 

[Chip and Chase]

Far out, its getting worse. Jetski in front of Guaca, and the 2 dwarfs on the wing. Its going to be a bombathon out wide again

Nofo is no giant and not sure on their new wingers vitals.

 

[davohan123]

If they are not tried, we will never know and anything has to be better than the continuing failing players of the last 10 weeks, if we dont win another game so be it and at least these kids will get the experiene that they will need as its all about 2021 now!

I agree with what you said but not to win another game this year I can't cop that, yes try the new kids but still have some pride in that jersey and find that will to win.

 

[sheridanstand78]

I am glad that we have some new blood named at least.

I would like to see young Hoppa at Fullback and Funa into right centre. Bring in Miski for Jorge and bring Oka in for Jetski, and have Schuster on the bench replacing Croker as he covers five eighth and lock .

I really hope we see some changes now, the last 10 weeks has really showed the deficiencies of the team and we need to try new players to see if they can function!!

 

[Shoe1]

Thanks for your efforts Joel, best of luck in the next stage of your career.

 

[Disco]

Why is everyone so certain of Schuster making the 17?

I'd love it but we all know Des

 

[Will on the hill]

Nofo is no giant and not sure on their new wingers vitals.

Not a giant but busts more tackles and gets more offloads than almost any other winger.

 

[davohan123]

Not a giant but busts more tackles and gets more offloads than almost any other winger.

he will be licking his lips playing us this weekend. He will get 4/5 tries against us.

 

[manlyfan76]

I am glad that we have some new blood named at least.

I would like to see young Hoppa at Fullback and Funa into right centre. Bring in Miski for Jorge and bring Oka in for Jetski, and have Schuster on the bench replacing Croker as he covers five eighth and lock .

I really hope we see some changes now, the last 10 weeks has really showed the deficiencies of the team and we need to try new players to see if they can function!!

THIS 100%

 

[Highflier]

I am glad that we have some new blood named at least.

I would like to see young Hoppa at Fullback and Funa into right centre. Bring in Miski for Jorge and bring Oka in for Jetski, and have Schuster on the bench replacing Croker as he covers five eighth and lock .

I really hope we see some changes now, the last 10 weeks has really showed the deficiencies of the team and we need to try new players to see if they can function!!

I agree on all of that except Hoppa ,i dont think at this point he has the legs to play FB at NRL level ,but ultimately in a week or two yes swap Funa and Hoppa once he has been run in a bit

 

[ManEagle]

Also who goal kicks this week?

DCE??

Harper may come in at center or wing
DCE
I think Funa can kick also but unlikely

 

[davohan123]

Harper may come in at center or wing
DCE
I think Funa can kick also but unlikely

Hope harper comes in cant get any worse than what we offer now.

 

[davohan123]

Harper may come in at center or wing
DCE
I think Funa can kick also but unlikely

Funa actually was the goal kicker in the u/20’s 2017 finals campaign and GF win.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Funa actually was the goal kicker in the u/20’s 2017 finals campaign and GF win.

Funa's conversion rate is 55%.