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

[mickqld]

Des Hasler on Tony Williams (Sky News): "Tony's a pretty seasoned campaigner, you know he's played numerous grand finals, he's played in pressure games so, he knows what he has to do. He'll be coming off the bench as interchange, but at the moment he's on the extended bench."

The Big Dog is going to play. Shmole will go to 2nd row in place of Gosi.

 

[lsz]

Not sure if it has been mentioned but it looked like the boys were in camp during the week

 

[johnperi01]

The Big Dog is going to play. Shmole will go to 2nd row in place of Gosi.

Like most pundits I would expect Cronulla to win this on paper. However, if there’s one team we’ve been able to jag a win against it’s the Sharks. I’ll be going to my first game this year, and after just finding out I’m grouped with Beaver Menzies at Terrey Hills Par 3 course next Wednesday night, hoping that’s a sign.

 

[mickqld]

Not sure if it has been mentioned but it looked like the boys were in camp during the week

Des circling the wagons. Seige time people.

 

[The Wheel]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/09/13/media--des-hasler/

 

[pjayz]

Sounds like T-Rex will find his way on the bench even though Des tried to take it back by saying at this stage he is on the extended bench.

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/09/13/media--des-hasler/

The full version on Tony Williams above plays a little bit different to the Fox News edit.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Des Hasler on Tony Williams (Sky News): "Tony's a pretty seasoned campaigner, you know he's played numerous grand finals, he's played in pressure games so, he knows what he has to do. He'll be coming off the bench as interchange, but at the moment he's on the extended bench."

Looks like the Dinosaur is IN!!

 

[The better Robbo]

The Big Dog is going to play. Shmole will go to 2nd row in place of Gosi.

Or in place of sipley. Im not convinced sipley will play.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Or in place of sipley. Im not convinced sipley will play.

I keep saying it BUT if we win it will go down in the Sea Eagles anals as one of , if not THE GREATEST EVER VICTORIES!!

 

[HappilyManly]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/19/undermanned-sea-eagles-upset-sharks-in-shire/

Undermanned Sea Eagles upset Sharks in Shire
Author
Dan WalshNRL.com Reporter
Timestamp
Sun 19 May 2019, 05:54 PM

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[mike walker]

I keep saying it BUT if we win it will go down in the Sea Eagles anals as one of , if not THE GREATEST EVER VICTORIES!!

G'day all,Hopefully not too painful for us Mark?
cheers mike

 

[The Wheel]

Big ask for Sipley to come in for a single game. He will have 0 match fitness. Hasn't had any finals experience??...
It's a big ask.

Trex almost reads the exact opposite. He's played in plenty of clutch moments. Match fit. Experienced on and off the bench.

Wish the big fella all the best. It would be quite fitting for him to have a great game for us as he has done in the past.

If Trex can replicate his 2011 semi final effort against the Cowboys at the SFS when he tore them another arsehole then we will be ok

 

[40 nil]

Renouf takes on the coaching cap for Manly & Kimmorley does likewise for the Sharks. Here are their game plans

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/13...coaches-renouf-and-kimmorley-go-head-to-head/

 

[HappilyManly]

Looks happy

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Renouf takes on the coaching cap for Manly & Kimmorley does likewise for the Sharks. Here are their game plans

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/13...coaches-renouf-and-kimmorley-go-head-to-head/

I think I could have written that!!

 

[Oracle]

Media reports: 99.9% predict a Cronulla win
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[urulion]

I keep saying it BUT if we win it will go down in the Sea Eagles anals as one of , if not THE GREATEST EVER VICTORIES!!

I agree entirely, and not only because of our huge injury list, but also because of the unscrupulous NRL tactics. They tried everything possible to relocate our earnt game at home. The media tarnished our home ground and basically got enough coverage to that of a terrorist attack. When from the outset the Council gave assurances it was not a concerning event.

So, if the boys get up on Saturday night it will definitely live long in my memory bank (2019 the year Manly sent Gallen into retirement, and the year Greenturd had to wipe the smirk off his face).

 

[Kevinward777]

Or in place of sipley. Im not convinced sipley will play.

I’m with you, he hasn’t played a single minute since the injury.

 

[Freagle]

Wow, for a moment I thought you were a Latin scribe

Ita vero...