Pre-match Finals [Week 1, 2017]

[SeaEagleRock8]

Think Penrith will be much harder opponents this week.
They will come out firing, totally different team to last week.
Penrith will target Dylan walker
Our boys need to stand up this week.
Not going to be much in it, but if Penrith start strong and have the momentum think we will be in for a long night.
I will say us by 7 but not as confident as last week

Yes but I think Manly will be harder too!
The start is very important, Panthers are capable of putting on a couple of quick tries and that could deflate and distract our men.
Nevertheless there is no doubt in the world that Manly will be 'up' for this and even if we have to scramble hard, imagine the momentum we'll have if we win tomorrow!
Therefore this is unquestionably... Migoty!!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I'm going into the Internet wilderness for a few days at a place called Mungo National Park so no range until Sunday when we get to Mildura.

Hopefully I'll be able to get my Sat dish to connect and still watch the game.

Fingers crossed everyone, see you on the other ( hopefully winning) side.

 

[HappilyManly]

Waqa Blake has been diagnosed with a large labral tear, requiring him to undergo a season-ending shoulder reconstruction early next week.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

That's not great for us, he had pace but can be exploited in every other area of his game

 

[manly al]

It is an interesting season comparison between Manly and the Panthers and leading into tomorrow night"s final. Both teams have shown the ability to put on points rapidly but have on occasions also had a concerning issue with conceding a lot of points to their disadvantage . At least on their two previous clashes , the Sea Eagles have been able to show the better and more determined defensive resolve and i think that if repeated, that of course this can help to give an extra edge to Manly tomorrow night . Inexperience should not really be a problem for Manly as a fair proportion of the team has had some prior big match experience and if D C E and Green can again get the platform for some effective game management , hopefully the rest will take care of it self and with Manly ascendant again . Certainly of course also , yes , one game at a time , but also if Manly can keep their momentum going and continue in a winning way , who knows how far that they can then go .

 

[Eagles2nv]

That's not great for us, he had pace but can be exploited in every other area of his game

Yeah but they are now getting lean on outside backs.

Edwards is a mabye, Moylan is out and they released Hiku.

It may also force them to bring edwards back early, making him vulnerable to injury. Noting that Edwards didn't train Tuesday.

Also noted that Tim Browne and Merrin did not train on Tuesday either and were rested because of the physicality of Saturdays game.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

That's not great for us, he had pace but can be exploited in every other area of his game

I know Kelly carved him up last week but his absence is still a plus I reckon, he can burn teams with quick long distance tries and has done it to us before.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Who'd have thought back in February or March that we'd be lining up in a semifinal against the Panthers - as favourites!

 

[Mitch]

Yeah but they are now getting lean on outside backs.

Edwards is a mabye, Moylan is out and they released Hiku.

It may also force them to bring edwards back early, making him vulnerable to injury. Noting that Edwards didn't train Tuesday.

Also noted that Tim Browne and Merrin did not train on Tuesday either and were rested because of the physicality of Saturdays game.

Edwards reported training at fullback today. Strapped up but looks good to go.

 

[Mitch]

Tim Browne also likely out for Panthers with a hand injury.

 

[HappilyManly]

Has anyone worked out who the best loser of Rorters v Broncs would be for Manly

Loser gets a home game I think, so Manly may want the injured Broncs to go straight through to week 3

Eels - to spoil #356 for me at any rate

 

[Fluffy]

Has anyone worked out who the best loser of Rorters v Broncs would be for Manly

Loser gets a home game I think, so Manly may want the injured Broncs to go straight through to week 3

Eels - to spoil #356 for me at any rate

well one team we have beaten twice this year, the other we lost to once.

I know who I would prefer

 

[Eagles2nv]

Edwards reported training at fullback today. Strapped up but looks good to go.

If that is case I dare say they need him to play so they can shift Whare to centre.

Game plan for us is clear.

Contested Bombs at Edwards to force him to jump on that knee.

When kicking deep, strong kick chase, he isnt going to take hit ups as he will pass to his wingers. Need at least 3 people up in their face on kick returns. Will force both wingers to cover him and condense their attack.

Strong runs up the middle.

 

[HappilyManly]

Panther Tim Browne is out of #NRLManlyPanthers due to hand injury, either Kikau/Leota will come onto bench Blake out Edwards FB Whare Centre

 

[XV-1]

It is official

Blake out and Dylan Edwards in. Whare to centre.

That is a lot stronger Penrith team.

Time for DCE / Sirro / Walker to terrorise the Rif.

 

[HappilyManly]

Not sure that a fullback with an unstable knee is a threat

 

[NLSeaEagle]

If that is case I dare say they need him to play so they can shift Whare to centre.

Game plan for us is clear.

Contested Bombs at Edwards to force him to jump on that knee.

When kicking deep, strong kick chase, he isnt going to take hit ups as he will pass to his wingers. Need at least 3 people up in their face on kick returns. Will force both wingers to cover him and condense their attack.

Strong runs up the middle.

Contested bombs.....................like that has been in our game plan at all this year!!
You forget we don't have anyone in the team that can jump and catch at the same time!! (a lot seem to have trouble just managing one)

I like your thinking though!

 

[Clay]

Penriths defence will be a lot better with whare at centre and Edwards at the back

 

[nightster]

Contested bombs.....................like that has been in our game plan at all this year!!
You forget we don't have anyone in the team that can jump and catch at the same time!! (a lot seem to have trouble just managing one)

I like your thinking though!

our guys can jump and contest attacking bombs ... we seem to get confused about defending them

 

[HK_Eagle]

our guys can jump and contest attacking bombs ... we seem to get confused about defending them

Oh how I miss Jamie Lyon's uncanny ability as a threat in the air with attacking bombs.