Pre Game - Manly v Warriors (2018 Round 14)

[Kiwi Eagle]

For what it is, basically made out of scaffolding, it does a good job

Can't find a photo of the old ground, I loved it. They had 2 fields in there, had a game on the number 1 ground one day which was awesome. Used to be named the killing fields because nobody could come down here and beat Canterbury

 

[Simonmyers11]

Big plus for them with johnson back. They play like a top 4 side with him in the team, have looked very beatable last few weeks with him not playing.

 

[Mitch]

Whether RTS plays or not will have a big impact on the game. Kearney said he looks doubtful.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Wackos Whispers just now - doesn't look good for us with Shady, Horhay and Wigwam out. At least the Turbos are backing up

Sea Eagles vs Warriors

Sea Eagles could have a number of changes with Taniela Paseka (ankle), Jorge Taufua (concussion) and Shaun Lane (concussion) all expected to be ruled out with Matt Wright coming onto wing, Lewis Brown into 2RF and Lloyd Perrett coming onto bench. Jake Trbojevic and Tom Trbojevic are both tipped to back up from State of Origin. Warriors will be dealt massive blow with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set to be ruled out after failing to recover from ankle injury, this will see Peta Hiku moving to fullback with Gerard Beale coming in at centre. Shaun Johnson will play after recovering from ankle injury picked up in Rd 9.

 

[Woodsie]

I would think Frankie would slot into 2nd row before Brown .... Perrett onto the bench .... and either Parker, Brown or Tom W into #14

 

[Nice Beaver]

Wackos Whispers just now - doesn't look good for us with Shady, Horhay and Wigwam out. At least the Turbos are backing up

Sea Eagles vs Warriors

Sea Eagles could have a number of changes with Taniela Paseka (ankle), Jorge Taufua (concussion) and Shaun Lane (concussion) all expected to be ruled out with Matt Wright coming onto wing, Lewis Brown into 2RF and Lloyd Perrett coming onto bench. Jake Trbojevic and Tom Trbojevic are both tipped to back up from State of Origin. Warriors will be dealt massive blow with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set to be ruled out after failing to recover from ankle injury, this will see Peta Hiku moving to fullback with Gerard Beale coming in at centre. Shaun Johnson will play after recovering from ankle injury picked up in Rd 9.

Jesus! Put a fork in us if Taufua and Lane are out.

The jersey grabbing myth into second row. Yikes.

I backed us in this on the basis of the team named. Think I might change that idea now....

 

[Woodsie]

Jesus! Put a fork in us if Taufua and Lane are out.

The jersey grabbing myth into second row. Yikes.

I backed us in this on the basis of the team named. Think I might change that idea now....

Get a grip on yourself Beaver ........

 

[manly al]

Wackos Whispers just now - doesn't look good for us with Shady, Horhay and Wigwam out. At least the Turbos are backing up

Sea Eagles vs Warriors

Sea Eagles could have a number of changes with Taniela Paseka (ankle), Jorge Taufua (concussion) and Shaun Lane (concussion) all expected to be ruled out with Matt Wright coming onto wing, Lewis Brown into 2RF and Lloyd Perrett coming onto bench. Jake Trbojevic and Tom Trbojevic are both tipped to back up from State of Origin. Warriors will be dealt massive blow with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set to be ruled out after failing to recover from ankle injury, this will see Peta Hiku moving to fullback with Gerard Beale coming in at centre. Shaun Johnson will play after recovering from ankle injury picked up in Rd 9.

Surely Lane and Jorge must be rated reasonable chances with the 9 day turn around on this occasion . I thought that Tom Wright was listed as 18 th man , one would think that he would be the automatic bench replacement if Matt Wright had to called into the run on side and instead of Brown and similar to the Bronco's match .Only rational scenario if Brown was to come onto the bench would be to replace Frank if he was then in the run on side . The aim again of course is to actually be in a position to win tomorrow and having the best still available 17 selected surely and after the Raiders match ideally not Lewis .

 

[Nice Beaver]

Get a grip on yourself Beaver ........

Its nearly the weekend mate.

I will have a very firm grip on myself

 

[Class of 96]

Mt Smart as it was when it was the main stadium for the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

And now.

Now that's a lovely looking rectangular ground.

 

[Class of 96]

The lads have been out and about doing some good work today

https://canterburyrugbyleague.co.nz...-manly-stars-as-winter-blast-hits-canterbury/

I think Jorge should be fine to play. I mean he found his way to the schools okay.

Meanwhile, long-serving Sea Eagles winger Jorge Taufua and Auckland-born rookie forward Taniela Paseka headed out to multiple schools, including a huge turnout at Halswell Primary.

 

[HappilyManly]

Poo will play as it's his home town game

The stadiums are North to South in NZ, maybe he'll thrive in his old environment 🙂

 

[Budgie]

Brown will get the start cause he's the face of this kiwi trip.... A swansong game I reckon.
Baz will give him a farewell.

Unsurprising. Baz has no problem throwing away the season to accommodate emotion. Sure, let's not pick someone who can play 5/8 because of a sooky half. Sure, let's pick the worst player in the club so he can have a warm farewell. Ffs, toughen up sunshine!

 

[Fluffy]

If Lane and Tafua were ok to fly then they will be ok to play one would think.

Concussion injuries and flying are a bad combination

 

[NYEagle]

Wackos Whispers just now - doesn't look good for us with Shady, Horhay and Wigwam out. At least the Turbos are backing up

Sea Eagles vs Warriors
Taniela Paseka (ankle), Jorge Taufua (concussion) and Shaun Lane (concussion) all expected to be ruled out with Matt Wright coming onto wing, Lewis Brown into 2RF and Lloyd Perrett coming onto bench. in Rd 9.

Oh my goodness....
That’s like replacing Pharlap, Black Caviar, and Winx with the real Fine Cotton, Harry the horse, and the donkey from Shrek.
And that’s with the knowledge that the former players are no way near human equivalents.
Dear oh dear...
NYEagle

 

[Shnorky]

Oh my goodness....
That’s like replacing Pharlap, Black Caviar, and Winx with the real Fine Cotton, Harry the horse, and the donkey from Shrek.
And that’s with the knowledge that the former players are no way near human equivalents.
Dear oh dear...
NYEagle

I cant believe Mr Ed didn't get a run

 

[Kevinward777]

Unsurprising. Baz has no problem throwing away the season to accommodate emotion. Sure, let's not pick someone who can play 5/8 because of a sooky half. Sure, let's pick the worst player in the club so he can have a warm farewell. Ffs, toughen up sunshine!

Well said... a send off for Brown because he’s heading over to his hometown and that might mean an extra 40 tickets being sold. WTF?

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I cant believe Mr Ed didn't get a run

He's busy now that it's baseball season:

 

[Ryan]

Won't be able to watch the game. Worth bothering to record guys?

 

[BrendonStarr]

Concerning that Lane, Taufua and Paseka are in doubt. Hopefully at least one of them play. We still have the strike power to pile on some points. Expecting a scoreline of Manly 26 Warriors 22.