PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly vs Storm [Round 1, 2020]

[Shoe1]

I have a very strong feeling that by Sunday the nrl will stop all fans entering stadiums and force teams to play with no crowds

It will come in as a rule at 330 on sunday

 

[Shoe1]

Brookvals is the smallest ground and is therefore the least risk. Let Manly play ALL 2020 games at Brookie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plenty of fresh sea air and grass to sit on

 

[Woodsie]

So .... the NRL will continue to get the broadcasting monies even without a crowd ..... but for the clubs, no gate or concession income .... what's that ... a loss of about $700,000 of turnover (per home game) .... how long before some clubs are laying people off and are hat in hand going broke ....

 

[manly al]

Manly should then have a good case to request and receive some dispensation from their rental arrangement fees for Brookie with the local council Maybe some of that reported additional 30 mil in N R L revenue can to be utilized to assist the clubs as well for the duration of future crowd lock out matches .

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Its a financial disaster for the game as it is for the entire community but the lessons from other countries are quite clear - best way to limit the damage is to get in early with strong measures to limit social contact and reduce the rate of spreading infection.

 

[The Wheel]

Sea Eagles Captain's Run for Storm game

Here are some of the best snaps from this morning's Captain's Run ahead of our opening round blockbuster against Melbourne Storm at Lottoland on Sunday. #ManlyForever

www.seaeagles.com.au

Good to see both Jake and AFB in the pics

 

[40 nil]

For his first years, probably many last passes from Steve, Brett and Kieran.

Interesting - in this wonderful 2014-15 highlights clip, the majority of Jorge's tries are from Snake try assists - many are cut-out passes.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

To me it’s inevitable that the 2020 season will be at least suspended or worse cancelled.

They can play in empty stadiums all they like BUT as soon as one single player contracts the disease it’s “ game over”.

We might get a few rounds in but I’d be surprised if we are still playing by Easter.

 

[Mitch]

They’re in..

Fonua-Blake, Trbojevic passed fit as Hasler focused on Storm

Hasler's immediate focus on round one Storm clash.

www.nrl.com

 

[ellakasmar]

Forecast looking much better for tomorrow than first predicted of 30mm... now only 2-5mm!

 

[Budgie]

Sea Eagles Captain's Run for Storm game

Here are some of the best snaps from this morning's Captain's Run ahead of our opening round blockbuster against Melbourne Storm at Lottoland on Sunday. #ManlyForever

www.seaeagles.com.au

Good to see both Jake and AFB in the pics

Not to mention how fit they're ALL looking. It's a beautiful thing!

 

[Ben]

To me it’s inevitable that the 2020 season will be at least suspended or worse cancelled.

They can play in empty stadiums all they like BUT as soon as one single player contracts the disease it’s “ game over”.

We might get a few rounds in but I’d be surprised if we are still playing by Easter.

Talk about a long off season

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Talk about a long off season

Funny but sad of course , unprecedented times in the modern era.

 

[The Wheel]

NRL 2020: Des Hasler, Manly Sea Eagles, coach discusses coronavirus impact | Sea Eagles

Hasler's immediate focus on round one Storm clash.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[The Wheel]

Squad reduced

Sea Eagles team cut for Storm match

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Des Hasler has reduced his team for tomorrow’s clash against the Melbourne Storm at Lottoland.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[eaglebuzz]

To me it’s inevitable that the 2020 season will be at least suspended or worse cancelled.

They can play in empty stadiums all they like BUT as soon as one single player contracts the disease it’s “ game over”.

We might get a few rounds in but I’d be surprised if we are still playing by Easter.

Far more likely to be played in empty stadiums than cancelled

 

[ManlyTragic]

Far more likely to be played in empty stadiums than cancelled

Why would they do that? Clubs to play ground hire and no gate takings no merchandise sales no food and drink sales

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Why would they do that? Clubs to play ground hire and no gate takings no merchandise sales no food and drink sales

Because if they don’t Foxtel / Nine don’t pay the NRL and the NRL don’t pay the clubs.

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Squad reduced

Sea Eagles team cut for Storm match

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Des Hasler has reduced his team for tomorrow’s clash against the Melbourne Storm at Lottoland.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Any news on storm squad? Mainly solomona

 

[The Wheel]

Any news on storm squad? Mainly solomona

Still listed in their squad ie he didn’t drop out