PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Warriors v Manly [Round 20, 2020]

[40 nil]

Mitch Creary

2​

Scott Donald

3​

Kevin McGuinness

4​

Ben MacDougall

5​

Albert Torrens

6​

Luke Williamson

7​

Luke Dorn

This backline is not too bad - there's some pace, at least. Think I can probably dredge up a worse one circa 1965

 

[Jigzkiller]

Why are players we are letting go like waddell continually picked? If you rate him so high Des why didn't you sign him.
Can't wait for this season to end.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Tenterfield has never been named

Saddler is development squad not Top 30. And yes he, Anderson and Titmuss not named in the 21 at any point this year as far as i can remember

 

[ricardo]

Might get a debut this weekend? Would love for Des to go all out and play Sione, Luke and Ben for lols

 

[XV-1]

How come the club rushed Turbo back from injury but has been deadly quiet about Walker?
Not that I miss him.

Not playing Origin.

 

[The Who]

Leaving Hoppa Jnr out of the team may be a telling sign that he won't be with us next season.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Leaving Hoppa Jnr out of the team may be a telling sign that he won't be with us next season.

Not at the $$$$ he wanted that’s for sure

 

[Shoe1]

Leaving Hoppa Jnr out of the team may be a telling sign that he won't be with us next season.

Miski played better in his 15 min cameo. Hoppa will get better but not up to scratch at present.

 

[40 nil]

Not at the $$$$ he wanted that’s for sure

Playing him in these last few matches has probably reduced his market value. Any other team that wants to sign him will be doing so only solely on potential. Hopefully, he does come good for us playing in the NSW Cup next year.

 

[Bearfax]

Playing him in these last few matches has probably reduced his market value. Any other team that wants to sign him will be doing so only solely on potential. Hopefully, he does come good for us playing in the NSW Cup next year.

He's got loads of potential. Been out of the game a long time and with two serious injuries. It will take him time to get his confidence up. Every game he plays is a plus. I hope they keep him.

 

[HoldenV8]

You guys do realise that Hoppa Mk.IV has been named on the bench at #14 and not just in the 18-21 reserves? He's still named in the 17, just on the bench.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Maybe Croker could relieve Levi, Harper shift in to 5/8 and Hoppa stand somewhere out wide??
Other than that, Hoppa at 14 is an odd choice.
I think each of the past few weeks Des has brought someone into the 17 at the last minute, and I'd be happy enough to see any of the 4 named reserves get a go this time.

 

[Kez]

Des you dumbass....this guy is really starting to annoy the crap out of me..he seriously has no idea in selecting..this week is so underwhelming..boyle miski and waddell..doesnt split our 2 best props..crapper..you could go on...nsw cup team at best

 

[BOZO]

Des you dumbass....this guy is really starting to annoy the crap out of me..he seriously has no idea in selecting..this week is so underwhelming..boyle miski and waddell..doesnt split our 2 best props..crapper..you could go on...nsw cup team at best

I know what you mean . it is like going to a restaurant and being served peanut butter and vegemite sandwiches every week . I hope next year we are served something that wets our appetite

 

[Dion Johnson]

Des you dumbass....this guy is really starting to annoy the crap out of me..he seriously has no idea in selecting..this week is so underwhelming..boyle miski and waddell..doesnt split our 2 best props..crapper..you could go on...nsw cup team at best

One upside this week for me is Tent finally gets to be in the starting 13 again,!

Looking forward to see if he can dismantle the warriors in the middle early.

 

[Forster eagle]

Honestly if I was Des I’d get them together and say “ just go out and have some fun “ try a few things , be daring and don’t put your heads down if you get behind.

At this point it means **** ALL.

Could easily be 42-36

Really.....i thought that's what they had been doing for 6 weeks.
All I want is for the team to show some commitment and urgency in defence..
That's it....and if we get beat I won't be as pissed as what I am when teams put 40 on us.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Really.....i thought that's what they had been doing for 6 weeks.
All I want is for the team to show some commitment and urgency in defence..
That's it....and if we get beat I won't be as pissed as what I am when teams put 40 on us.

24-18 then with a dog fight to the end!!

PS: and pigs really do fly

 

[southsideeagle]

When do they select the team .."not the list posted on Tuesday to satisfy the authorities" .. the real team selection.
Does anyone believe the team posted on Tuesday is real?

 

[ALinda]

When do they select the team .."not the list posted on Tuesday to satisfy the authorities" .. the real team selection.
Does anyone believe the team posted on Tuesday is real?

It never is with Des!

'Real team' usually 24 hours before kick-off, final 1 hour before.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Last game of the year so I think I’ll watch it live , even if only to participate in the last game day thread which is ALWAYS entertaining!!