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

[Pete W]

Forgot to add, I’m gettin on guaca for first try. I think he might be a handful for Fafita s defence - where he can be lazy.

One advantage is Titans and Fifita will most likely not know much at all about Gauc, and he could be really underestimated by Fifita

 

[Waz13]

100% agree. Schuster instead of Parker if Davey wasn't injured

Honestly I’ve seen nothing from Foran so far to validate him being picked over Schuster. I’d rather leave Parker in the centres when Siro comes back and put Schu straight to 6. Always been a Foz fan but his age and injuries have caught up with him. I’d perhaps carry him as a utility at 14 if we were to start Cust at 9. His value from now must be as a mentor/assistant player/coach. I’d hate to see either Guac or Schu drop out when siro comes back, but I think it’s likely.

 

[maxta]

What better way for Guac to show everyone what he's capable of. A huge assignment against Fifita with very little FG game time, but if he is fired up and focused, and can match it with Fifita, shut him down and belt him in D, and be damaging with ball in hand - this game could solidify him as a future star - one we all know as supporters he is capable of being. Interestingly, he actually dwarfs Fifita in height and weight. He's naturally aggressive, and very mobile.

I also think other key match ups will Harper v Kelly, as well as our premier middle forward Paseka, against Tino. If these 3 players can outplay their opposites, manly win

Fair point mate - that's a different angle but if he does contain Fifita - what a Massive scalp and would confirm he may have played his last game in reserve grade !!

 

[Bearfax]

To quote Han Solo in the original Star Wars, 'I've got a bad feeling about this', referring to the Titans match. Manly just got over the line against a weakened Warriors. Even with Turbo back, I've got a feeling it wont be pretty for the Sea Eagle supporters.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Interestingly, he actually dwarfs Fifita in height and weight.

Not sure what you base that on? Haumole may be a bit taller but Fifita is almost as wide as he is high!

 

[Pete W]

Not sure what you base that on? Haumole may be a bit taller but Fifita is almost as wide as he is high!

Fifita:
186cm
107kg

Gauc:
196cm
113kg

nrl.com player profiles

 

[BOZO]

Fifita:
186cm
107kg

Gauc:
196cm
113kg

nrl.com player profiles

Here are more stats on those two players

It is not the size of the man but the size of his heart and effort he puts in on game day

 

[Pete W]

Here are more stats on those two players

It is not the size of the man but the size of his heart and effort he puts in on game day

I agree. Fifita has been known to clock off. The question is, can Gauc put in for the whole 80? Will be very interesting to see

 

[BOZO]

I agree. Fifita has been known to clock off. The question is, can Gauc put in for the whole 80? Will be very interesting to see

You are right . Fifita like most players do clock off

It is all about Des clocking on All our players on and putting in a resilient effort for 80 minutes each week

 

[SeaEagle21]

Fifita:
186cm
107kg

Gauc:
196cm
113kg

nrl.com player profiles

Size is one thing but it's how you use it too. I'm hoping Haumole makes an impact this weekend but i hope we all cut him a bit of slack coming off a nasty looking injury to mark up against not only a rep fwd but probably the most damaging ball runner in the game atm. It will be a good challenge for our whole team this weekend as the Titans are playing with purpose so far this season.

Having Tom back is a huge plus, given he hasn't played much might be down on fitness but will make the attack more fluid. There were a few times Walker didn't run the right line where DCE was expecting him to be which lead to a pass to no one or a quick on the run change to no option where he was tackled.

Expecting an improvement this weekend but not a miraculous turnaround.

 

[BOZO]

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Size is one thing but it's how you use it too. I'm hoping Haumole makes an impact this weekend but i hope we all cut him a bit of slack coming off a nasty looking injury to mark up against not only a rep fwd but probably the most damaging ball runner in the game atm. It will be a good challenge for our whole team this weekend as the Titans are playing with purpose so far this season.

Having Tom back is a huge plus, given he hasn't played much might be down on fitness but will make the attack more fluid. There were a few times Walker didn't run the right line where DCE was expecting him to be which lead to a pass to no one or a quick on the run change to no option where he was tackled.

Expecting an improvement this weekend but not a miraculous turnaround.

What an inspirational player Toovey was . Every week he gave 110%
Every week he played above his weight something our players have not been doing Every week

 

[Waz13]

To quote Han Solo in the original Star Wars, 'I've got a bad feeling about this', referring to the Titans match. Manly just got over the line against a weakened Warriors. Even with Turbo back, I've got a feeling it wont be pretty for the Sea Eagle supporters.

A weakened warriors Bear?? I know this has been mentioned but we were more weakened than they were and the Warriors beat the Titans albeit at full strength. I don’t think we win, I just want to see us have another good dig. The lineup is much improved with Tom and Guac in. I watched the Titans knights Kayo mini yesterday and fair go sone of those knights efforts were as bad as I’ve seen. Fafita made a break and Tge Centre was not even running to try get him, just jogging back. And the try off the tap! I think we will be a far tougher challenge for them than Newcastle last week. Let’s hope we get a win.

 

[SeaEagle21]

What an inspirational player Toovey was . Every week he gave 110%
Every week he played above his weight something our players have not been doing Every week

Agree 100%, never took a backwards step and what he lacked in size physically made up for it with a big heart and determination to win. He was the personification of toughness

 

[Waz13]

Here are more stats on those two players

It is not the size of the man but the size of his heart and effort he puts in on game day

Fafita does go missing in games too tho Bozo. Look at his real beast mode games. Largely against poorer opposition. Not saying he’s a flat track bully. But it’s not impossible to contain him either. It will be an interesting battle in the middle this one. Lots of good forwards on display in this one.

 

[BOZO]

Agree 100%, never took a backwards step and what he lacked in size physically made up for it with a big heart and determination to win. He was the personification of toughness

Toovey Never put in a weak performance . 110 % effort very week

What a player !!!

 

[BOZO]

Fafita does go missing in games too tho Bozo. Look at his real beast mode games. Largely against poorer opposition. Not saying he’s a flat track bully. But it’s not impossible to contain him either. It will be an interesting battle in the middle this one. Lots of good forwards on display in this one.

YOu are right Fifita has been known to go missing . I saw that when he played with the Broncos .
I believe those Big boys like Fifita and Kikau can also be put off their game by an enforcer defender out wide who consistently moves up and unsettles them .
I believe we have that aggressive player now in Gauc who can do the job
I love Gaucs aggression and intimidation Something our players have been lacking
I wish Jake couid play with a bit more aggression and intimidation . He looks like a choir boy on the field

 

[BOZO]

HAUMOLE OLAKAU'ATU

 

[BOZO]

BRING ON SADDLER AS WELL !

 

[Mac Man]

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Size is one thing but it's how you use it too. I'm hoping Haumole makes an impact this weekend but i hope we all cut him a bit of slack coming off a nasty looking injury to mark up against not only a rep fwd but probably the most damaging ball runner in the game atm. It will be a good challenge for our whole team this weekend as the Titans are playing with purpose so far this season.

Having Tom back is a huge plus, given he hasn't played much might be down on fitness but will make the attack more fluid. There were a few times Walker didn't run the right line where DCE was expecting him to be which lead to a pass to no one or a quick on the run change to no option where he was tackled.

Expecting an improvement this weekend but not a miraculous turnaround.

We have Crocker... 🙂

 

[BOZO]

FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN AS A SUPPORTER .....

JAKE SMASHES A PLAYER AND THAN SAYS , ARE YOU OK MATE ?

SADDLER AND GUAC SMASH PLAYERS AND SAY , GET UP YOU BASTARD !!!

JAKE NEEDS TO ONLY BE A NICE GUY OFF THE FIELD AND NOT ON IT