PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Storm v Manly [Round 19, 2019]

[Nice Beaver]

I'm surprised the count is not recorded on the scoreboard. I think that would be a good idea.

Would be a great idea....in a competition that was fair and impartial.

Sadly, this is the NRL. Fiar and equitable is not on the agenda.

 

[Nice Beaver]

Chief Harragon tipped us, Kent laughed at him

Kent wrote of NSW for game 2 also.

The only thing Kent knows for sure, is that he is a whiny b*tch.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I’ll be online and seated for the next game , now in Derby WA. Three nights and yes more fishing!!

 

[BOZO]

I’ll be online and seated for the next game , now in Derby WA. Three nights and yes more fishing!!

I am on fcking shift work and you are fishing ?????

WTF !!!!

WTF !!!

WTF!!!

WTF !!!

 

[globaleagle]

I am on fcking shift work and you are fishing ?????

WTF !!!!

WTF !!!

WTF!!!

WTF !!!

Agreed, who the hell wants to fish?
You're lucky Bozo!

 

[nightster]

Storm fans are already looking for excuses :
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Denial 101

 

[nightster]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/07/25/media--jorge-taufua/

By Jorge he talks - media session with the hit man

Horhay might be trouble with Dessie for mentioning under the radar

 

[Snake]

It’s a more interesting narrative to think that Parker forced his way back because he is “one of the best defensive centres in the comp” lol...the reality is Cust was dropped and that is how Parker found a way back. Cust was cleared to play well before last week’s game.

Parker has improved but still makes too many errors in attack for the upside that he offers. Against quality teams, we cannot afford his 2 drops a game. Des will not tolerate it and Parker will end up at the Tigers next year.

 

[Paw93]

It’s a more interesting narrative to think that Parker forced his way back because he is “one of the best defensive centres in the comp” lol...the reality is Cust was dropped and that is how Parker found a way back. Cust was cleared to play well before last week’s game.

Parker has improved but still makes too many errors in attack for the upside that he offers. Against quality teams, we cannot afford his 2 drops a game. Des will not tolerate it and Parker will end up at the Tigers next year.

I don't think Cust was dropped as much as he was rested. NRL is tough for a rookie half and it would make sense to let him freshen up before the finals. At the same time, Des would be sending the message that he needs to work on certain aspects of his game.
What is more interesting for me is seeing Walker at 6 instead of Croker. Might be because Fainu can't play the 80.

 

[Snake]

@Paw93
Sorry dude, but I know he was cleared and Des went with Walker.

Des is the master and he spots things that aren’t working, even though it looks OK to the average punter. Cust was losing his way somewhat. It doesn’t mean he won’t be back at some stage, but he was overlooked on the weekend.

If Des was simply resting him, he would be playing 6 this week. You want a spine to click before the finals and build combinations, not sit a guy out for a fortnight who has only played 5 games without his teammates.

 

[Sheikheagle]

It’s a more interesting narrative to think that Parker forced his way back because he is “one of the best defensive centres in the comp” lol...the reality is Cust was dropped and that is how Parker found a way back. Cust was cleared to play well before last week’s game.

Parker has improved but still makes too many errors in attack for the upside that he offers. Against quality teams, we cannot afford his 2 drops a game. Des will not tolerate it and Parker will end up at the Tigers next year.

Made a couple of bad handling errors on the weekend. May be because he was a bit rusty as I think he has improved that part of his game in recent times.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Agreed, who the hell wants to fish?
You're lucky Bozo!

Agreed. I took my son fishing once. Got sunburnt and spent more money on hooks, sinkers and bait than it cost to buy fish AND chips!! Just sayin

 

[wedgetail eagle]

I’ll be online and seated for the next game , now in Derby WA. Three nights and yes more fishing!!

Cool. I wondered why the Derby jetty was so high. Then the tide came in.🙂
Up to 9M, I believe.

 

[Woodsie]

What is more interesting for me is seeing Walker at 6 instead of Croker. Might be because Fainu can't play the 80.

Without doubt ... whaterever the combinations and permutations of the run on side ..... Dessie wants whoever the #14 to be able to cover Fainu ... he can hold on well in a slow game, or when kicks find touch often ... but in a fast non stop game his defence drops off alarmingly ... . and it appears Croker is best suited there, and has been putting in the practice at training ...

And with Parker and Suli going well it gives Des the option of trying different things ... like Walker at 5/8 ....

Cust and Croker have both shown they are important parts of the squad ... and any preference towards one combination or other is simply that ... a current preference and a road testing of all combinations ... I am not certain Dessie has made any decision on Walkers move to 5/8 based on one game .... but if he keeps performing it may be his .... good situation to be in ....

I wouldn't be reading too much into it at this stage .... I doubt anybody's card has been marked "F" ....... and we will need all of them before the season is out ...

 

[brad]

Anyway, We'll win this.

 

[Shoe1]

@Paw93
Sorry dude, but I know he was cleared and Des went with Walker.

Des is the master and he spots things that aren’t working, even though it looks OK to the average punter. Cust was losing his way somewhat. It doesn’t mean he won’t be back at some stage, but he was overlooked on the weekend.

If Des was simply resting him, he would be playing 6 this week. You want a spine to click before the finals and build combinations, not sit a guy out for a fortnight who has only played 5 games without his teammates.

Snake is usually on the money, but I hope we keep parker

 

[BOZO]

Agreed, who the hell wants to fish?
You're lucky Bozo!

Who the hell wants night shift . ??
The only good thing about night shift is you get to watch porn

 

[The Wheel]

From NRL app

 

[BOZO]

The Storm have rested their players before this clash . They know they would be in for a tough match against us .
We are not flying over to Melbourne for a cafe latte , We are flying over for a win and we will get it

 

[urulion]

This will be a good way to determine where we are at, playing Melbourne in their backyard. Get ready for an evening of frustration eagles fans, watch the absolute corrupt ref calls we get throughout the match, the slowing down the ruck by Melbourne, whilst we get penalised. Not to mention 16-1 penalty count against us by half time. If we give away less than 5 penalties a half Manly by 8. If the refs put on their show we will get flogged.