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

[WiseyEagle]

Not at all surprising, I'd have actually been shocked if he were to run a few of the younger players, if he keeps this up their managers won't waste time finding a club who will offer them a 1st grade opportunity, you would think our team was on fire with Haslers unwillingness to bring them up, especially when there's nothing to play for, unbelievable 😡

The fossil has some idea in his head that the kid will magically click into gear with 10 minutes of game time. But unfortunately even with more game time I like others just don't see him clicking into gear anytime soon.

 

[Eagle 1]

Agree about Weekes. What is the point of him playing juniors or with Blacktown?? Give the kid a run in his preferred position, in games that matter very little.

They matter to Des obviously, this is the side he wants out there. Des is under the pump and needs a win to keep the critics of his back.

 

[joeboy]

They matter to Des obviously, this is the side he wants out there. Des is under the pump and needs a win to keep the critics of his back.

And maybe that’s the issue? Where possible, you don’t coach for yourself right now, you coach for the club in the future

It’s absolutely stupefying

 

[ricardo]

Even just giving Foz a break on the bench during the game and moving Josh to 5/8 would be good to see.

Agreed. He had almost a second 5/8 commission at Brookie last weekend with a few passes to him on the 4th looking for him to create something. Didn't come to much that night but I think the intent was there from Des

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Not much change didn’t expect to be either
Veaga gets a run Hope he goes well
Hard to get excited about this game but a win would be good

 

[qldeagle]

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach Des Hasler has named his Round 24 squad to take on the Canberra Raiders at 3pm this Saturday at GIO Stadium.

		Brought to you by:
1	Tolu Koula
2	Ray Tuaimalo Vaega
3	Brad Parker
4	Morgan Harper
5	Christian Tuipulotu
6	Kieran Foran
7	Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8	Josh Aloiai
9	Lachlan Croker
10	Toafofoa Sipley
11	Haumole Olakau'atu
12	Andrew Davey
13	Dylan Walker
14	Ben Trbojevic
15	Josh Schuster
16	Martin Taupau
17	Kurt De Luis
18	Ethan Bullemor
19	Kaeo Weekes
20	James Roumanos
21	Jamie Humphreys
22	Jacob Sykes
Coach	Des Hasler

May God have mercy on our souls.

 

[Jerry1]

I will be in Canberra Saturday, I am a bit out of condition but I will have a go.

For the record I still care (a lot). I love this team.

I timed it wrong. I'm there 2nd 3rd & 4th.... 🙁
I've been there a quite a few times & have never seen us lose there.

 

[Kalvin]

Raiders 40+

Raiders 48
Us 6

Cute... you think we will score a try 😀

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Cute... you think we will score a try 😀

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

 

[mickqld]

bazaar really, you look at the team sheet player for player you'd think we would win, but we all know better. If Canberra turn up to play then we lose by 20+.

Pissweak isn't it. Zero expectation of anything other than another pitiful flogging. Never thought I'd witness this level of pathetic in a Manly team.

 

[Son of Manly Beach]

I will be in Canberra Saturday, I am a bit out of condition but I will have a go.

For the record I still care (a lot). I love this team.

That’s awesome that you still care, I’m sure we all kind of do..and we all love this club.
This particular ‘team’ however...sucks balls

 

[Jonduke]

Random thought , if generally fullbacks are better players than centres, in the juniors games I watched , Weekes was the fullback and Koula was a centre. So? Well maybe Weekes potential at least matches Koula, and Koula hasn’t failed. Weekes always looked a confident player.. not unlike his trial game appearance , which feels a million weeks ago, back around the time Alexander was proving his leadership skills slaughting Persians, another young success story. But who cares about that because the excitement of watching our current centres or bench whoever’s cant be denied! I think the Des doesn’t want to loose comments above are spot on. Sad To see potential without opportunity.

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

Pissweak isn't it. Zero expectation of anything other than another pitiful flogging. Never thought I'd witness this level of pathetic in a Manly team.

2018 says hello

 

[globaleagle]

Hat-trick to Vaega coming up!

Woohoo

Go Manly!

 

[Eagle 1]

I timed it wrong. I'm there 2nd 3rd & 4th.... 🙁
I've been there a quite a few times & have never seen us lose there.

Same here, used to live in cold ole Cooma 10yrs ago and drove up the highway to watch the games, hour and a half's dive. And never lost a game in the 6yrs I was there.

 

[Eagle 1]

Pissweak isn't it. Zero expectation of anything other than another pitiful flogging. Never thought I'd witness this level of pathetic in a Manly team.

I can feel you're pain mq, certainly going through horror run. It's like a ride on a ghost train, every turn we take only gets more scarier.

 

[ricardo]

Im not saying Manly are in form but we will win this one. Anyone see Canberra play recently? They are not the team vying for top 8 ... they are a rabble and we will tear them to pieces

 

[nightster]

Same here, used to live in cold ole Cooma 10yrs ago and drove up the highway to watch the games, hour and a half's dive. And never lost a game in the 6yrs I was there.

Then get your arse back down there🤷‍♂️

 

[Eagle 1]

Im not saying Manly are in form but we will win this one. Anyone see Canberra play recently? They are not the team vying for top 8 ... they are a rabble and we will tear them to pieces

We certainly have the wood on them at Bruce Stadium. Even their own supporters are divided on who's going to win. Going on their last last game 2pt win against the Knights, we are a chance alright.

 

[Ryan]

Pissweak isn't it. Zero expectation of anything other than another pitiful flogging. Never thought I'd witness this level of pathetic in a Manly team.

Des DOES sport the 2nd worst defensive (points against) streak in the history of NRL over a 20 game block since his return (western Suburbs Magpies the worst when they couldn't field a full team).