Pre Game thread: Manly v Sharks [Week 1 Finals, 2019]

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Its Sunday afternoon game isn't?

Will be tough, sharks have pretty good D and without Tommy and Siro, scoring could be hard but the biggest issue will be the loss of Marty, Thomo and Siro defence, they are the key to our defence structure and will be all out!!

Mate its gonna be hard alright but we can do it if dce steps up and runs the show we are a big chance. If he plays like he has last 2 weeks it will be another 30 points on us. Jake to prop api to lock

 

[Simonmyers11]

Saturday night , 7.50pm ( or 7.40)

Probably not a bad time slot, sharks have been playing a lot of day games of late and going well, we have a good record against them at night fixtures.

 

[HappilyManly]

NRL.com will broadcast a special edition of Inside the NRL at 7pm with all the official kick-off times, match-ups and latest information about week one of the Telstra Premiership finals series.

https://www.nrl.com/tv/shows/inside-the-nrl/

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Let’s hope it’s the Finals week 1 Des not the round 25 one!!

Haha fair point!
Maybe I'm clutching at straws with the complacency angle, but the Sharks have been generally inconsistent and underwhelming this year, so here's hoping.
It will be great experience for our squad regardless.

 

[Luke_m]

DCE is our captain and $10 million dollar man he should step up in this game like he did for qld last year in origin 3 !!! If he plays like that we win easily

 

[Bradza]

For many years we have had the wood on the fishies. This weekend is just about their best chance to beat us. We are battered and bruised and severely depleted, this is the time to stand up!!

Let’s hope it’s the fishies who are battered on Saturday, although crumbed will do as well.

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

DCE is our captain and $10 million dollar man he should step up in this game like he did for qld last year in origin 3 !!! If he plays like that we win easily

Mate if hes gonna step up then next weeks the time to do so. It will be hard without turbo but hes gotta kick them to death and build pressue. Hopefully jetski plays they have a good combination

 

[XV-1]

Do you think Cronulla are going to run traffic at Suli if he is picked? Just like Melb and Parra did with success.
This time Suli would be up against a true speedster in Xerri.

Xerri had a field day against Tigers today down the left.

Bring in Cust or Croker and move Walker back to right centre.

 

[2830 Eagle]

Probably not a bad time slot, sharks have been playing a lot of day games of late and going well, we have a good record against them at night fixtures.

Probably start at 8.15 because ch 9 are broadcasting it

 

[southsideeagle]

Should be an interesting week. Go to a gym that has 3 ex sharks players & at least 600 sharks fans. I will receive lots of boos when I wear my manly gear. I love it.

 

[BOZO]

Do you think Cronulla are going to run traffic at Suli if he is picked? Just like Melb and Parra did with success.
This time Suli would be up against a true speedster in Xerri.

Xerri had a field day against Tigers today down the left.

Bring in Cust or Croker and move Walker back to right centre.

Sulis strength is his hard running . His weakness is his mobility . The speedy traffic can expose this weakness

 

[BOZO]

DCE is our captain and $10 million dollar man he should step up in this game like he did for qld last year in origin 3 !!! If he plays like that we win easily

Million Dollar Captains make statements in these big Games .

We all know what he is capable of and are expecting nothing else short of a dominant game from him

 

[BOZO]

Should be an interesting week. Go to a gym that has 3 ex sharks players & at least 600 sharks fans. I will receive lots of boos when I wear my manly gear. I love it.

Hello feathered friend . I am from the South side too . We will wear our Manly colors with pride

 

[40 nil]

I think Des should be very cloaks & daggers this week with the final 17 makeup deflected until one hour before kick off. AFB on the left edge went okay last game, but with at least 2 props not available, that option won't be possible this week. Elliot on the wing was a disaster, but Des liked Garrick's performance at fullback, so maybe Elliot won't be in the team this week.

 

[HappilyManly]

The NRL said today that Lottoland’s eligibility to host the Week One Finals Series Match on Saturday night would be determined by a safety assessment.

The NRL was informed late on Friday evening that isolated traces of asbestos had been found in a small area of the hill at Lottoland.

The testing was part of the standard excavation planning for the new centre of excellence on the northern side of the stadium.

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said a report into the safety of the venue was due to be supplied by 6pm Monday evening.

As a result the NRL will withhold ticket sales for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles-Cronulla Sutherland for 24 hours.

“Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our players and fans. Unfortunately it could not be guaranteed when the schedule was confirmed,” Mr Greenberg said.

“We have given the local council and the Sea Eagles a period of grace of 24 hours in order to assess the safety of the venue before we release tickets.

“We have worked with Northern Beaches Council and the Sea Eagles to ensure they are given the opportunity to host a Final, while ensuring the safety of our supporters is paramount.”

The NRL and Sea Eagles management have agreed that in the event that Council cannot provide the governing body and the Club with the necessary safety assurances by tomorrow evening, the match will be transferred to Bankwest Stadium.

Tickets for the match will be on sale on Tuesday morning pending the confirmation of the venue.

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/09/08/lottoland-eligibility-for-finals-series/

 

[davohan123]

Brookvale oval may not happen

 

[davohan123]

Manly's elimination final against Cronulla on Saturday night may not be played at Lottoland with the NRL concerned about safety issues at the ground.

The sixth-placed Sea Eagles earned the right to host a playoff and have been drawn to play Cronulla on Saturday night after the Sharks beat the Wests Tigers on Sunday to clinch the last post-season berth on offer, rising to seventh ahead of Brisbane after the Broncos' loss to Canterbury.

The NRL on Sunday announced Lottoland’s eligibility to host the game would be determined by a safety assessment after the governing body was informed late on Friday evening that isolated traces of asbestos had been found in a small area of the hill at Lottoland.

The testing was part of the standard excavation planning for the new centre of excellence on the northern side of the stadium.

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said a report into the safety of the venue was due to be supplied by 6pm on Monday.

The NRL will withhold ticket sales for the game for 24 hours.

“Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our players and fans. Unfortunately it could not be guaranteed when the schedule was confirmed,” Greenberg said.

“We have given the local council and the Sea Eagles a period of grace of 24 hours in order to assess the safety of the venue before we release tickets.

“We have worked with Northern Beaches Council and the Sea Eagles to ensure the club is given the opportunity to host a final, while ensuring the safety of our supporters is paramount.”

The NRL and Sea Eagles management have agreed that in the event that the council cannot provide the governing body and the club with the necessary safety assurances by tomorrow evening, the match will be transferred to Bankwest Stadium.

Tickets for the match will be on sale on Tuesday morning pending the confirmation of the venue.

SEA EAGLES V SHARKS
What will be the result of their elimina

 

[davohan123]

Todd has his hands all over this wtf
Todf you are so dumb on this
We have been going for years and no problems but now all of a sudden this joke

 

[Wombat64]

Manly's elimination final against Cronulla on Saturday night may not be played at Lottoland with the NRL concerned about safety issues at the ground.

The sixth-placed Sea Eagles earned the right to host a playoff and have been drawn to play Cronulla on Saturday night after the Sharks beat the Wests Tigers on Sunday to clinch the last post-season berth on offer, rising to seventh ahead of Brisbane after the Broncos' loss to Canterbury.

The NRL on Sunday announced Lottoland’s eligibility to host the game would be determined by a safety assessment after the governing body was informed late on Friday evening that isolated traces of asbestos had been found in a small area of the hill at Lottoland.

The testing was part of the standard excavation planning for the new centre of excellence on the northern side of the stadium.

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said a report into the safety of the venue was due to be supplied by 6pm on Monday.

The NRL will withhold ticket sales for the game for 24 hours.

“Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our players and fans. Unfortunately it could not be guaranteed when the schedule was confirmed,” Greenberg said.

“We have given the local council and the Sea Eagles a period of grace of 24 hours in order to assess the safety of the venue before we release tickets.

“We have worked with Northern Beaches Council and the Sea Eagles to ensure the club is given the opportunity to host a final, while ensuring the safety of our supporters is paramount.”

The NRL and Sea Eagles management have agreed that in the event that the council cannot provide the governing body and the club with the necessary safety assurances by tomorrow evening, the match will be transferred to Bankwest Stadium.

Tickets for the match will be on sale on Tuesday morning pending the confirmation of the venue.

SEA EAGLES V SHARKS
What will be the result of their elimina

What a ****wit

 

[HappilyManly]

Sabotage by some loser

People stand on the grass on the Hill, how can there be asbestos on that