PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly v Titans [Round 6, 2021]

[47MVEagle]

Although he'd be a bit short on match fitness, I hope Olakau'atu puts in a blinder on Saturday. In all reality with Siro due back soon and Shoe establishing himself on the left edge, unless there are more injuries he's probably on borrowed time in first grade so I hope he does more than enough to impress.

Olakau'atu HAS to be our future in the second row!

 

[globaleagle]

I bet my whole sportsbet account against us! I feel terrible.

You do you mate.

Not every team can be like the league leading Colorado Avs!

 

[AlxFromNthNarra]

Nice line-up, as others have said we are starting to resemble our better self on paper.

Fingers crossed Turbo gets through ok - hope that Mudgee field is immaculately groomed...

Should be a good test, forecast mostly sunny, 21 degrees, 3pm afternoon game. Sounds great!

Bring on a cracking game!

 

[BOZO]

For those who came in late.....

FB - Tom Trbojevic
WG - Jason Saab
CE - Brad Parker
CE - Morgan Harper
WG - Reuben Garrick
FE - Kieran Foran
HB - Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
PR - Taniela Paseka
HK - Lachlan Croker
PR - Martin Taupau
SR - Haumole Olakau'atu
SR - Josh Schuster
LK - Jake Trbojevic (vc)

Bench - Cade Cust, Toafofoa Sipley, Sean Keppie, Josh Aloiai

18 - Tevita Funa
19 - Zac Saddler
20 - Christian Tuipulotu
21 - Ben Trbjoevic

Our backs look more accomplished with Tom at the back

Our premiership winning halves should dominate their less experience opponents

Our pack is made out of a lethal cocktail of brut power in the middle forwards and strike power out wide

Our Bench has players that are capable of making an impact

If we go into the game with the right attitude we give our selves a big chance to win the game

Manly to win !

 

[frank stokes]

I know it is injury-enforced and that Guac and Tom are both first game back from injury BUT....

I am a bit excited by this team... I would rather have Schuster at 6 but generally this is pretty close to the team that I have been wanting to see....

Hopefully the boys rip in and make it hard for Des to change a winning side...

 

[BOZO]

I bet my whole sportsbet account against us! I feel terrible.

Why do you feel terrible ? Why dont you think this team is competitive ?
You did say the same thing last week

 

[stoodamire]

Forgot them yes they are both in our full strength

schuster vs Fifita one of the matches up I am keen to see.

don’t like our chances on Saturday but just so good to see turbo back.

they wont. opposite sides.
Guac will be up against Fifita

 

[Cliffymagic]

Wonder who our centres would have been if Walker and suli were also fit.

 

[stoodamire]

Remember Turbo’s last come back game.....against the Titans.

One of his worst.

hope he doesn’t overplay his hand. Titans would be smart to kick early and move Turbo around. He will be gassed and test those hammies out.

 

[Dion Johnson]

I thought the balance was good last week with the middle forwards,Tent and Aloai starting and Marty, Keppie and Sipley as impact.

The more minutes we get out of Tent the better the middle looks.

 

[Dan]

Exclusive photo from Crokers collection

 

[maxta]

they wont. opposite sides.
Guac will be up against Fifita

This is true - but was almost thinking it was worth considering Schu on Fifita defensively, as he has what any edge hoping to minimise the Fifita bomb going off, is quick feet....as Fifita is not only strong, but very agile and this in fact a Mass part of his tackle breaking ability...the first and most important part of any tackle, is getting into correct position, which is what Schu can do very well as unlike most backrowers, has the agility to match Fifita....be a big call, but this kid is a Special talent.
Have been a Guoc ambassoder for 2-3 years, but this is a ridiculously tough assignment coming back from injury and minimal game time.

 

[Jay Eagle]

Been a while since a Tuesday Team reveal put a smile on my face... but it did today..
personally I would still like to see Cust at 9, Foz to 14 and Shu at 6 but thats hoping a little too much of a change from Mr Des.

Go hard boys!

 

[madmax]

Wonder who our centres would have been if Walker and suli were also fit.

Definitely Walker & Suli.....

 

[Heckenberg]

Wonder who our centres would have been if Walker and suli were also fit.

Walker and suli lol

 

[WiseyEagle]

It's a shame that Funa couldn't fit somewhere into the starting side. but great to see Tom and Haumole in. Go hard Sips! Bring it on Titans!

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Surprised to see Haumole Olakau’atu picked to start game Very unlike Des , Glad to see it but think that will change come game day , Still baffles me that Croker is the starting hooker

 

[pjayz]

Definitely Walker & Suli.....

I’d have Walker there but not Suli, he has been atrocious defensively, can’t set up his outside man and even his normally strong runs out of our end have been lacking. I’d like to see Harper given more time or even Tuipulotu if need be.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

A better side except I’d like to see Cust in for Croker. Injuries have forced Des.s hand. It’s up to the players to take their opportunity.

 

[Eaglehauser]

Remember Turbo’s last come back game.....against the Titans.

One of his worst.

hope he doesn’t overplay his hand. Titans would be smart to kick early and move Turbo around. He will be gassed and test those hammies out.

He ran for over 300m on his hamstring comeback in 2019 against the dragons. I think he will be in the same mindset.