Kevinward777
First Grader
The boys will be switched on for this one. Contain Fergo and stop Moses’ running game, and we win.
PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly vs Parra [Round 18, 2019]
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40 nil
It's only a game ...
I am concerned about this game, especially if Parra's back three have any room to move. Also, Takairangi had a big game last week. Our kicking game needs to be spot on. Wonder if Des plans any late switches, e.g. recalling Parker to bolster the left edge defence?
I tend to agree with another poster that Croker with his kicking game and defensive reads would be a better starting option that Cust. In turn, Cust could be dynamic coming off the bench as replacement dummy half.
I tend to agree with another poster that Croker with his kicking game and defensive reads would be a better starting option that Cust. In turn, Cust could be dynamic coming off the bench as replacement dummy half.
Bring back the.... Biff?
Captain/Coach
Maxwell oh great he took that cust try off us and cost us the game. Horse head bastard
Takairangi is the epitome of a rocks and diamonds player. Put a large part of his triple last week down to the Fergo factor outside of him. Put him under pressure defensively and he’s always good for a dropped ball or a pushing of the pass. And having Tommy challenging them on corner kicks instead of a Corey Thompson (who I rate, but like Dufty, they’re fast and elusive, but get found out in the jump.). It all comes down to Walker not being sucked into coming out of the defensive line.
Play with intensity from the whistle and defend like that 2nd half and points will come......especially with the much needed added punch from the back in Turbo.
The main stops need to be on the early set carries of Fergo that create momentum, the Manly forwards have the ability to comfortably control their pack, which will go a long way to determining the outcome on Sunday....
The main stops need to be on the early set carries of Fergo that create momentum, the Manly forwards have the ability to comfortably control their pack, which will go a long way to determining the outcome on Sunday....
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Manly just need to go RHS and defend like it's a Fortress once more 
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
I'm not at all sold on Croker. He was dreadful last year but for the one game before his season ended. He's played a couple of good games this year but I think Cust has played better games and gained kudos from all quarters. Mind you I don't think Cust, Croker or Elgey are the answer at 5/8. Cust shows occasional clever ball playing as does Elgey but they are halves. Croker is tougher than he was last year, good defender and takes on the line. But I don't think any of them thus far have shown the needed skills of 5/8, that being to set up your back line. As I indicated in another section, we need a Cliff Lyons/Alan Thompson type of 5/8. The only player I see coming through who has those skills is young Schuster, but he may not get a look in until mid 2020.
There were some really weird cuts in that Walker interview. Anyone know what that was about?
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Ridiculous edit piece, why put it out at all
It's not like he is someone that Manly Fans want to hear from after his dismal performances on and off the field
Bring back the.... Biff?
Captain/Coach
Ohh yuck!
Oh thank that historical figure and his dad, at last the real comp has resumed, after the state of Origin circus Oz (that we are so enthralled by, ho hum.)
And what better way to signal the return the an actual rugby league competition than Manly v Eels at Brookie. Had to dip out of the members cocktail partee bash tonite unfortunately but am really looking forward to this weekends match, should be the biggest Brookie crowd in at least 3 years. Be there or be square!!
And what better way to signal the return the an actual rugby league competition than Manly v Eels at Brookie. Had to dip out of the members cocktail partee bash tonite unfortunately but am really looking forward to this weekends match, should be the biggest Brookie crowd in at least 3 years. Be there or be square!!
Bring back the.... Biff?
Captain/Coach
Hes **** house always has been the guys a goon. Turbo is going to have a ball with him you watch. Tigers were woeful that game made the sqeels look good.
brad
First Grader
I agree with you.
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
Hey guys, got a conundrum (that otherwise know as a problem). My oldest son, age 27, and living at home...again, his nick name is boomerang, is a Parramatta supporter (I have asked for a DNA test - he can't be mine!) anyway he wants to have a side bet on the game, he never has money - so that's out because he'll never payout, we can't have a bet on doing jobs because he's lazy as s#$t, will never get done.
So what are your suggestions other than drowning him as a mercy killing?
So what are your suggestions other than drowning him as a mercy killing?
You get to name his first born - Wombat or Snake could be good.
Class of 96
Bencher
Waz13
Let’s all have a chew!
Parra lose, he’s out on his A***! If Manly lose, he’s still out on his A***!
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 12 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -18 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
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6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 4 |
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6 | 0 | 6 | -90 | 2 |
