Pre-Game Raiders v Manly [Round 24, 2022]

[deanm]

Cotric out , The Prodigal son Albert Hopoate in.

 

[davohan123]

With the Broncos getting smashed last night this is the raiders opportunity to go level with them and go a big way in front of them on f/a.

The only way this isn't a raiders win is if they start to throw the ball around before earning the right to and we somehow are switched in attack.

We are checked out and anyone who says otherwise must be watching a different game to me over the past few weeks.

I think the final score will be 44-10 and raiders will get 8th.

 

[mave]

I think the final score will be 44-10 and raiders will get 8th.

Round 1, 1988.
We lost to the Broncos by that scoreline in their first match.
Forever etched in my memory.

 

[Budgie]

Even on the nrl site, Manly don't rate a mention anymore...

Funny isn't it?
At times like these, I always think of when the team is humming and the constant stream of bleating on here about how the media never shuts up about Manly.
Careful what you wish for kids!

 

[Ryan]

Unfortunately I believe you are right and Starling will tear us a new one on the back of their go forward.

That's what a dummy half with a bit of spark and zip can do (and most will) - besides us..

 

[Ryan]

Manly will not win another game this year

If that's the case, Des for a second time since his return equals the club's worst ever losing streak in 75 years.

 

[Ryan]

Weekes can play, and if Humphreys can't play then why is he in our team squad list as on the team sheet. Beside I'm happy to write DCE a sick note, give him a PCR test that already positive.....

Mate, we've promoted quite a few players from the junior grades because we didn't have actual first graders to choose from (it's called lack of options) due to terrible recruitment

 

[Ryan]

Just saw the team selected. Wow frighteningly weak squad.

Couldn't be any slower if you tried - oh wait I stand corrected slow-play Paseka and one-break Bullemor are not there.

This could be 60.

NYEagle

Amazing that Tuipulotu has the slowest play-the-ball speed in the league. Kid needs to **** off..

 

[Budgie]

The WORST thing about this round is it's all about what might have been. When we hit the turning point (the St George game with our three best defenders out with covid), Canberra were a bit of an annoyance, nothing more. Now we're also-rans and they are in contention.
Sucks!

 

[NYEagle]

Amazing that Tuipulotu has the slowest play-the-ball speed in the league. Kid needs to **** off..

Something Des has to focus on for the whole team in the off-season. We are getting lapped in that department. It looks like lack of enthusiasm that's how bad it is.

NYEagle

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

since manly cant make the finals, i hope the raiders can win this game and go into the 8

At the expense of the Donkeys , oh yeah !!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Round 1, 1988.
We lost to the Broncos by that scoreline in their first match.
Forever etched in my memory.

I was there , that was worse !

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Ive been saying all week , zero to play for , departing players already “ checked out “ , all can’t wait for the year to be over.

But am I wrong , is there any chance we could turn up tomorrow and surprise everyone ?????

 

[Wombat64]

Ive been saying all week , zero to play for , departing players already “ checked out “ , all can’t wait for the year to be over.

But am I wrong , is there any chance we could turn up tomorrow and surprise everyone ?????

No chance in Hell. We were still in the hunt for a top 8 finish a few weeks ago and 7 of our players chose for their own reason (that has been discussed to death) to not play and effectively **** the season. Why the **** would they even given a remote **** when there is nothing to play for. Nothing.

 

[40 nil]

But am I wrong , is there any chance we could turn up tomorrow and surprise everyone ????

Yes, I think it is possible. One motivation would be for players to take pride in their own performances. They all know they can play better than their recent games. Maybe DCE will stand up?

However, I don't have any expectations for the game. To me, the Raiders look stronger on paper. I notice that Albert Hopoate has been called up - think he'll be marking Tuipulotu with Vaega marking Rapana (?). I am looking forward to seeing Koula's second game as fullback.

 

[bob dylan]

79th minute , Raiders have clocked off , intercept try to Koula who runs 70 metres to score

I am in Canberra tomorrow Mark to see a Bob Dylan musical called Girl Of The North Country.

If you was me would you attend the match?

 

[Seagles68]

I am in Canberra tomorrow Mark to see a Bob Dylan musical called Girl Of The North Country.

If you was me would you attend the match?

Going Going Gone, Bob.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I am in Canberra tomorrow Mark to see a Bob Dylan musical called Girl Of The North Country.

If you was me would you attend the match?

Yep , going to be a flogging but it’s still a live game so why not !!

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I am in Canberra tomorrow Mark to see a Bob Dylan musical called Girl Of The North Country.

If you was me would you attend the match?

Well, if you're travelling in the north country fair, where the winds hit heavy on the borderline, remember league is also played there, and it was once a true love of mine…

 

[BOZO]

I am in Canberra tomorrow Mark to see a Bob Dylan musical called Girl Of The North Country.

If you was me would you attend the match?

I would Go and see the Match if I was at Canberra

Because I would want to be part of the Sea of Manly Sea eagle fans on the ground

That represents the Passion and Pride of our Legendary clubs Jersey

Always remember that Passionate Manly fans are the spirit of our club

and we should always keep the Manly spirit alive !

As it is always the Manly spirt that turns our club around and thrive !