Pre-Match Manly v Panthers Round 26

[SeaEagleRock8]

stand by the Widdop comment........anyone who watches the NRL would pick him over Green every day of the week and twice on Sundays

Luckily our game is Saturday.

 

[BOZO]

Stats are only grossly misleading when they don't help ones argument...

I will take a more philosophical view on this one feathered friends and say .....
Statistics are like Miniskirts as they reveal more than what they hide

 

[Kevinward777]

Some stats are grossly misleading..................and this is definately one of them.

A forced drop out can also mean the kick was poorly placed which allowed the defensive team to clean up, rather than giving our chasers the opportunity to score.

It could also mean that because we do not have much of an attacking aerial game, we are putting in more grubbers than most other teams. A more interesting stat would be success % rather than just totals!!

I stand by the Widdop comment........anyone who watches the NRL would pick him over Green every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Widdop has been very good this year. It has blown me away TBH. He is playing possibly better this season than any other including his time at Melbourne, and of course, his kicking for two has been exceptional.

 

[NLSeaEagle]

True but for $300K per season Green balances our team and has helped DCE become the form half of the Comp. He gets us repeat set and got 2 40/20's for us last week. His defence is the area for concern not his attacking plays

I would argue otherwise.......

His kicking game also been very inconsistent.
I recall many a moment screaming at the TV after a Green kick when we have been on the attack - the Tigers game being the most recent. Towards the end of that game, we were attacking their line and had a few chances to close out the game (ala Widdop) and only succeeded in turning the ball over.

His running game is almost non existent and he cant tackle for f***.

We ain't winning anything with him as one of our playmakers so if we want to spend every season fighting out 8th spot, then it's money well spent!

 

[NLSeaEagle]

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I will take a more philosophical view on this one feathered friends and say .....
Statistics are like Miniskirts as they reveal more than what they hide
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.....or like icebergs.....

 

[BOZO]

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.....or like icebergs.....

I like my drink on the rocks as well 🙂

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The player we have to stop is Campbell-Gillard, he has been huge for them in the back end of the season. On the back of his charges they have the players to cause some anxious moments.

 

[manlyfan76]

If Green had a josh jackson or cordner alongside him this year ( which we should of been able to afford) he would have performed much better defensivley and then we would only be noticing his attack.

 

[winnyason]

Stop there metres from wingers win the game. We owe these pricks a few last year led by truckload at Brookvale got run down, th belting at last round then penalty count disgrace this year.
And who can forget 2002 nightmare, peachy wants to mouth off seen his defence on Sunday does not seem real strong point of his game.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Our last gutsy golden point effort against the Warriors was one small win for Manly and if we beat the panthers it will be one giant leap into the semi finals for the mighty Sea eagles !!!
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The (Sea) Eagle has Landed.

Thanks Bozo Armstrong.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Some stats are grossly misleading..................and this is definately one of them.

A forced drop out can also mean the kick was poorly placed which allowed the defensive team to clean up, rather than giving our chasers the opportunity to score.

It could also mean that because we do not have much of an attacking aerial game, we are putting in more grubbers than most other teams. A more interesting stat would be success % rather than just totals!!

I stand by the Widdop comment........anyone who watches the NRL would pick him over Green every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Widdop is your typical English grub though. Honed under Bellamy. Green didn't sip that Koolaid.

 

[madmax]

Come on mate, we are on the verge of playing finals. Get behind our boys not continually tear them down.

Mate there are Manly supporters & there are those that do nothing but bag the team no matter what..........like I've said numerous times before I wish they'd p@#s off & go support another team.....oh yeah & take Widdop with them! We don't need them.

 

[madmax]

Everyone except a Manly supporter!

 

[NLSeaEagle]

Mate there are Manly supporters & there are those that do nothing but bag the team no matter what..........like I've said numerous times before I wish they'd p@#s off & go support another team.....oh yeah & take Widdop with them! We don't need them.

Max's requirements to be a Manly Supporter

1. Lobotomy
2. One eye or less
3. Opinions strictly prohibited

 

[Budgie]

Walks said that they watched the last 10 minutes of the Drags game.
Widdop constantly kicked for the line drop out, so the Riff never had the ball

Walks said 'I nudged Greeny and said Game Management' 😀

He also said something along the lines of 'if the forwards do their job' then looked pretty sheepish and tried to backtrack.
I love this kid. He reminds me so much of the naughty kids I used to teach with a ton of personality who just couldn't help getting themselves into trouble but were almost impossible to get cranky at because they'd be so damned charismatic.

 

[1969]

I'm expecting a big game from Dylan Walker in this one. Just watched his interview on NRL 360 with Sironen, both seem really tight and enjoy each other's company. Siro might just be the key to getting Walker back on track, and a MOM performance from Walks is just what we need to get our season back on track.

 

[SeaEagle21]

I would argue otherwise.......

His kicking game also been very inconsistent.
I recall many a moment screaming at the TV after a Green kick when we have been on the attack - the Tigers game being the most recent. Towards the end of that game, we were attacking their line and had a few chances to close out the game (ala Widdop) and only succeeded in turning the ball over.

His running game is almost non existent and he cant tackle for f***.

We ain't winning anything with him as one of our playmakers so if we want to spend every season fighting out 8th spot, then it's money well spent!

Never said we would win anything this season. We were hamstrung by the money sitting on the sidelines for 2017. What half could you buy for that money on the market? Moses is on 900, Hunt is on 600 then 1.2 next yr, etc. halves aren't cheap and for what we needed Green has been great. Last time i checked he played in last yrs grand final so unless you want Parramatta accounting now ie breach the cap and pay later or plug holes whilst we are in this situation i think you need to just look at the bigger picture. He isn't the long term half for us but until someone comes along to replace him that's quality then just accept this is what we have so support your players.

Better to be fighting for 8th spot than the spoon which is what a lot of ppl thought we would be doing

 

[anthonyb1965]

Some stats are grossly misleading..................and this is definately one of them.

A forced drop out can also mean the kick was poorly placed which allowed the defensive team to clean up, rather than giving our chasers the opportunity to score.

It could also mean that because we do not have much of an attacking aerial game, we are putting in more grubbers than most other teams. A more interesting stat would be success % rather than just totals!!

I stand by the Widdop comment........anyone who watches the NRL would pick him over Green every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Except in tackling where Widdop (avg 3.5 per game) misses many more than Green (avg 1.6 per game).

 

[BOZO]

I'm expecting a big game from Dylan Walker in this one. Just watched his interview on NRL 360 with Sironen, both seem really tight and enjoy each other's company. Siro might just be the key to getting Walker back on track, and a MOM performance from Walks is just what we need to get our season back on track.

OUR BACK LINE BIG 3 !!!
Walker is a game breaker and so are the other speedsters in the back line , Tom and Uate . They are our Big 3 and We need to match it with the young and pacey Panthers to run away with a win

 

[The Artist]

The closer it gets to the game, the more confident I'm feeling of a Manly win!!
Will I ever learn hahaha