Pre-Match Manly v Dragons Round 20 at WIN Stadium

[Holmsey]

WTF are you jerking or smoking!!! Will have to start calling you two-dicks... you can't be that stupid just playing with one.

Anyway I've got to go pray to Brad Parke... I mean the Dalai.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

The only way we win this game, is if we put in an absolutely huge performance. Koroisau being out is a big loss, so Cullen needs to play out of his skin!

 

[Deleted member 26876]

The only way we win this game, is if we put in an absolutely huge performance. Koroisau being out is a big loss, so Cullen needs to play out of his skin!

I disagree, the Dragons aren't world beaters and we've improved a hell of a lot since we last played them (where we played lethargically). The boys will be playing to increase their chances of a top 4 finish and as far as I know we are a much better side than them, api is a big loss but Hastings and Cullen coming in nullifies that, Wright's loss is Parkers gain and he should be playing out of his skin.

The pack is the most vital asset in a game as they lay the platform, we've still got our pack and despite api's loss, both Cullen and Hastings can make some solid tackles up the middle and get the players running onto the ball so we should be just fine.

The backline has continually showed it has the ability to score (and to score plenty) without all the stars around them, eg the period without Trbo. So as long as the forwards arrive mentally we've got this one in the bag, should be a grinding match where we pick apart whatever determination they arrive with

I'm expecting manly to fire in this one after some gritty yet poor few weeks

 

[brad]

I haven't been more confident in a win as this game . Manly has improved massively, Saints are on the slide and wont match our intensity in this one .

 

[Deleted member 26876]

I haven't been more confident in a win as this game . Manly has improved massively, Saints are on the slide and wont match our intensity in this one .

Well said, my confidence has gone up throughout the week strangely enough although i always have had a feeling we'll win this one. Not long to wait now

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

It's great to see so much positivity, I hope you are all right and I'm the one wrong.

But it's a hoodoo ground for us and we have a lot of changes , and every single indicator points the opposite way.

I'll keep the faith but won't be shattered if we lose.

 

[Class of 96]

Of any of the still unsigned Manly squad, i certainly hope that Parker is definitely resigned for future seasons and regardless of how he might perform for the rest of the season .

Faaark, hope he doesn't resign, I really like the guy!

 

[Chip and Chase]

Dugan ruled out for Dragons with hammy injury. That's great for us as he is their main weapon in attack from what I've seen of them the last few weeks. Without him they are much weaker I feel.

On the flipside we have lost BJ though so will need a new starting front rower - which looks like being Perrett with Kennedy coming onto bench. Dragqueens have a strong pack so that maeks it that little bit harder for us through the middle as Kapow and Brenton have been a great partnership as a starting pair.

http://www.nrl.com/dugan-out-of-sea-eagles-clash/tabid/10874/newsid/110255/default.aspx

 

[davohan123]

Dugan ruled out for Dragons with hammy injury. That's great for us as he is their main weapon in attack from what I've seen of them the last few weeks. Without him they are much weaker I feel.

On the flipside we have lost BJ though so will need a new starting front rower - which looks like being Perrett with Kennedy coming onto bench. Dragqueens have a strong pack so that maeks it that little bit harder for us through the middle as Kapow and Brenton have been a great partnership as a starting pair.

http://www.nrl.com/dugan-out-of-sea-eagles-clash/tabid/10874/newsid/110255/default.aspx

Time for our younger forwards to step up.

BJ is a big loss but others will need to step up now

Don't feel confident about tomorrow at all

 

[brad]

Dugan ruled out for Dragons with hammy injury. That's great for us as he is their main weapon in attack from what I've seen of them the last few weeks. Without him they are much weaker I feel.

On the flipside we have lost BJ though so will need a new starting front rower - which looks like being Perrett with Kennedy coming onto bench. Dragqueens have a strong pack so that maeks it that little bit harder for us through the middle as Kapow and Brenton have been a great partnership as a starting pair.

http://www.nrl.com/dugan-out-of-sea-eagles-clash/tabid/10874/newsid/110255/default.aspx

Mate i dont mind perrett and he's with us for a couple of years, so get him in there to rip in . Its a good thing for the future.

 

[HappilyManly]

Vaughan will be a handfull and he is well rested

Widdop's kicks need to be stifled and hopefully the Manly backs have taken jumping lessons this week

 

[Chip and Chase]

I'm just not sure Perrett has the same motor and leg drive as BJ has to grind out that first 20mins and lay a platform. We have been getting off to really great starts and that's mainly due to Kapow and BJ laying a really good foundation of go forward. I'd be more inclined to start Darcy with his superior experience in that role. He was really good last year starting for us and I think he goes a little stir crazy on the bench and then comes on and goes nuts - bit like a cattle dog you've kept cooped up in the back yard and finally let them out for a walk and they chase everything in sight and bark their heads off. Get Darcy in there early, I think he likes that traditional softening up period, suits his game more and he's a better defender I think - he would be a better foil for Kapow like BJ is. Perrett is more use when a bit of sting has gone out of it and he can look for those offloads.

Anyway I'm sure Baz has a plan.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

I'm just not sure Perrett has the same motor and leg drive as BJ has to grind out that first 20mins and lay a platform. We have been getting off to really great starts and that's mainly due to Kapow and BJ laying a really good foundation of go forward. I'd be more inclined to start Darcy with his superior experience in that role. He was really good last year starting for us and I think he goes a little stir crazy on the bench and then comes on and goes nuts - bit like a cattle dog you've kept cooped up in the back yard and finally let them out for a walk and they chase everything in sight and bark their heads off. Get Darcy in there early, I think he likes that traditional softening up period, suits his game more and he's a better defender I think - he would be a better foil for Kapow like BJ is. Perrett is more use when a bit of sting has gone out of it and he can look for those offloads.

Anyway I'm sure Baz has a plan.

Yes darcy should be starting, Perrett is an impact player not a grinding player as you mentioned. Really hope baz switches it around

 

[double hoops]

Lussick and Perrett too step up. It's all good.

 

[desreturnoftheking]

No Dugan Is better for them. He is an always has been a dud

 

[desreturnoftheking]

Yes darcy should be starting, Perrett is an impact player not a grinding player as you mentioned. Really hope baz switches it around

what happened to Lawrence? lussick the goon needs to start and cut the **** out

 

[HappilyManly]

 

[ManlyTragic]

what happened to Lawrence? lussick the goon needs to start and cut the **** out

Lussick is so overrated he was useless against StG last time at Brookie.... don't know what others see on him!

 

[cherry_poppins]

BJ is still here until the end of the year isn't he

 

[globaleagle]

wow, the team looks a bit different to the one at the start of the season.

Outs:

Apisai Koroisau,
Brenton Lawrence,
Matthew Wright
Jorge Taufua
curtis sironen
lewis brown

@cherry_poppins BJ is here till the end of the year. I think he is injured for this game