PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Raiders v Manly [Round 23, 2019]

[MuzztheEagle]

Tooves believes:

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Ummmmm "improved game"???? He scored 2 tries, could have had 3, over 100 run meters & tackled pretty well. For someone who hasn't played for a while I think he did pretty good!

I think he means the errors he had 3 (raiders will not let us off the hook like a broken tigers outfit) if im not mistaken and was out of position a couple times or ran the wrong line. I think hes like watmough tough bastard who can runa good line and tackle hard. Under Des he will thrive!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

It would be an upset but think they can do it, gee I wish we had big Sirro though he’s been killing it down his edge.

 

[Budgie]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/08/22/media--martin-taupau/

Marty talks Raiders

The flu that has attacked me this week with the ferocity of the Battle of Brookie started out with a simple sniffle like Marty has in this interview.
Someone wrap him in honey and lemon infused cottonwool ffs!!!

 

[BOZO]

It would be an upset but think they can do it, gee I wish we had big Sirro though he’s been killing it down his edge.

We have been upsetting teams all season . This win by Manly should not be any different

 

[BOZO]

The flu that has attacked me this week with the ferocity of the Battle of Brookie started out with a simple sniffle like Marty has in this interview.
Someone wrap him in honey and lemon infused cottonwool ffs!!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery feathered friend !

 

[StuBoot]

We have been upsetting teams all season . This win by Manly should not be any different

One thing that concerns me in this game and leading into the finals is the Raiders ability to bait players into losing their **** with AFB, Walker and Jetski most prone to take the bait, not to mention their grubby tactics to unsettle the rest.
If ever there is a game where controlled aggression is called for this is it.

 

[BOZO]

One thing that concerns me in this game and leading into the finals is the Raiders ability to bait players into losing their **** with AFB, Walker and Jetski most prone to take the bait, not to mention their grubby tactics to unsettle the rest.
If ever there is a game where controlled aggression is called for this is it.

You make good point there @StuBoot . I think Walker and co have been improving in that area.

 

[Nice Beaver]

One thing that concerns me in this game and leading into the finals is the Raiders ability to bait players into losing their **** with AFB, Walker and Jetski most prone to take the bait, not to mention their grubby tactics to unsettle the rest.
If ever there is a game where controlled aggression is called for this is it.

Leilua and Rapana say hi.

Likewise Tapine, but he is out.

 

[StuBoot]

Leilua and Rapana say hi.

Likewise Tapine, but he is out.

Yes, they are walking penalties too especially BJ but it’s their all round grubbiness and home ground refereeing that concerns me more.
Let’s just hope that AFB and Marty can play their games and show them who’s boss.

It only takes one slight bit of perceived ill discipline that can derail our season - look at Waddells two match suspension for not a lot of aggro as an example.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Funny but I just think the Raiders will be a bit down after 2-3 big weeks for them and we will ambush them as a result.

Manly by 8 , and yes I’ve even tipped that way!!

 

[redlineg]

Please, Please, Please reverse your tips!!!!

 

[redlineg]

Funny but I just think the Raiders will be a bit down after 2-3 big weeks for them and we will ambush them as a result.

Manly by 8 , and yes I’ve even tipped that way!!

Please Please Please reverse your tips!!!

 

[Budgie]

Funny but I just think the Raiders will be a bit down after 2-3 big weeks for them and we will ambush them as a result.

Manly by 8 , and yes I’ve even tipped that way!!

I believe you’ve been warned Mark. Yellow card!

 

[manlyfan76]

Please, Please, Please reverse your tips!!!!

Mark change a tip? Unheard of lol

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Raiders left edge attack with Wighton will put a lot of pressure on us for sure.
However I wouldn't be surprised if the key match up turns out to be Elliott vs Leilua on the other side.
Especially with Turbo providing plenty of distraction down that edge I can imagine Elliott's footwork doing some damage. On the other side, Leilua with the ball can be hard to contain.

 

[Woodsie]

I don't like Wighton's head ...

 

[manly al]

No doubt a good and skillful Raiders line up this weekend and Sezer from some indications has notably given some better wide running attacking options . in some ways , Manly has seemed to have the wood on the Raiders in recent seasons but of course will have to be on their game in every respect to first match them and then hopefully gain an edge . Just get the feeling that big games will be needed by D C E and Tom . Fainu could also be a key at certain stages of the match also . Siro would be ideally suited to this type of game but Jet Ski has ability and no reason why he can not play an effective role . A win over the in form Raiders would be a huge boost naturally in so many ways , Manly are good enough and maybe just need a few things to go their way also to get the job done .

 

[40 nil]

In the Round 7 game against the Raiders, Manly started without Turbo, Walker & AFB and DCE was injured in the second half. We came from behind (trailing 12 points after 12 minutes) for a good win. It was a different stage of the season - Manly playing well, but Canberra hadn't yet found form. Elgey was injured during the warm up & Croker took his place. Below are the two team lists from that game.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Would love a 33 nil win to leap frog the raiders.